Chelsea edge Southampton

Chelsea have won five Premier League games in a row at home after Marcos Alonso’s free-kick downed Southampton.

Ozil guides Arsenal to victory

Mesut Ozil’s stunning volley was enough for Arsenal to claim a first Premier League win in four games against Newcastle United.

Sundowns cruise past Celtic to stay top

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their place at the top of the Absa Premiership after claiming a comfortable 4-1 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Benteke, Eagles end drought

Crystal Palace picked up their first away win since April when they defeated Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Ronaldo honoured to compete with Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo feels he has succeeded in making his mark in football and is honoured to compete with the likes of Lionel Messi for the sport’s biggest individual prizes.

Every player has a price – Mourinho hints at January exits

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is willing to let unhappy players leave for the right price in January.

Salah ‘is a player I rate a lot’, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane says Mohamed Salah is a player he rates a lot amid rumours linking Real Madrid with the Liverpool star.

Castro to join Chiefs in January

Mamalodi Sundowns have reached an agreement with Kaizer Chiefs which will see Columbian striker Leonardo Castro move to the Naturena-based outfit during the January transfer window.

We want to end 2017 on a high – Matlaba

Orlando Pirates captain Thabo Matlaba is willing to put aside his personal feelings as he gears up to face former team Free State Stars in a PSL encounter on Saturday.

We’re all fighting for second place – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his team is playing to finish second in the Premier League, saying Manchester City had the title sealed.