Sundowns headline decisive CAF Champions League weekend
The CAF Champions League group stage concludes with qualification still undecided, as Sundowns and others face decisive final-round clashes.
Sean Dyche sacked by Forest after Wolves draw
Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three points above the Premier League relegation zone.
James Milner equals Premier League appearance record
Brighton midfielder James Milner equalled a Premier League record when he made his 653rd appearance in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.
City pile pressure on Arsenal, Liverpool impress
Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland’s first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.
De Zerbi leaves Marseille after PSG defeat
Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille “by mutual agreement”, the French club announced, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals PSG.
Chelsea’s late collapse leaves Rosenior frustrated
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea’s failure to stay calm under pressure was a “bitter pill” as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.
Carrick rues lack of sharpness in Hammers draw
Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United’s lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.
Frank confident of staying despite Spurs struggle
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank believes he will retain the support of the club’s owners despite more calls for the Dane to be sacked after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.
Sesko saves United, Spurs woes worsen
Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham as Michael Carrick’s perfect start came to an end on Tuesday, while Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle pushed Thomas Frank closer to the exit door.
Watch: Free kicks that left goalkeepers standing still
Relive the Premier League’s best free kicks as stars leave goalkeepers frozen. Ronaldo, Fernandes, Szoboszlai and more deliver stunning strikes full of skill and precision.