No recipe to stop Neymar – Carvajal

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said there was no “magic formula” to stop Neymar as he hoped the Paris Saint-Germain star would have an off day.

Saffas: Mothiba nets first Ligue 1 goal

Lebo Mothiba netted his first Ligue 1 goal on his Lille return while a late goal by Luther Singh helped Sporting Braga earn a point over the weekend, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

We are pleased to have Morrison – Micho

Milutin Sredojevic says that Bernard Morrison deserves his spot in the Orlando Pirates team, but also revealed that he has yet to show his best.

We couldn’t afford to lose – Wenger

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal could not afford to lose Saturday’s derby to Tottenham Hotspur and fears their top-four hopes are beginning to look slim.

We’re happy with our performance – Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says he was delighted with Amakhosi’s performance but insists they have to build on it and move on.

Aguero hails star teammate De Bruyne

Manchester City are lucky to have star Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, according to teammate Sergio Aguero.

We are eyeing the double – Mabunda

Tiyani Mabunda has revealed that Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to secure their first domestic double since claiming the Telkom Knockout and Absa Premiership in the 2015/16 campaign.

We could’ve scored more – Khune

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune insists Steve Komphela’s tongue-lashing during half time motivated them to improve their performance in the second half.

Mourinho credits Newcastle’s fighting spirit

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho described the Red Devil’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday as “beautiful”.

Salah, Firmino steer Liverpool past Southampton

Liverpool eased past Southampton after claimung a 2-0 win at St Mary’s Stadium to close to within two points of Manchester United in second.