Bayern and Dortmund face tricky away trips

Stung in their midweek Champions League fixtures in Spain, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face tricky away fixtures as they return to the Bundesliga this weekend.

Slot targets Arsenal scalp after flying start for Liverpool

Arne Slot says his Liverpool team are “matching his expectations” after their flying start to the season as he prepares for a tough test against Arsenal.

PSG reject league order to pay Mbappe 55 million euros

Paris Saint-Germain will refuse to comply with an order by the league to pay Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($59.5 million) in back pay, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.

Howe challenges Newcastle stars to step up

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the challenge of keeping his star players happy is a “two-way thing” as the club pursue an upward curve.

‘Pressure is part of manager’s life’ – Lopetegui

West Ham’s Julen Lopetegui said under-fire managers should not complain about pressure as he prepared to face Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag in a battle of bosses in the hot seat.

Guardiola backs Foden to emerge from slump

Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is set to emerge from his slump after the Manchester City forward admitted he has been suffering from burnout.

De Zerbi hails Greenwood as Marseille await PSG

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain make a risk-laden trip to the Mediterranean coast Sunday where bitter rivals Marseille and their developing English stars Mason Greenwood and Jonathan Rowe are sharpening their knives.

Watch: Arsenal v Liverpool’s thrilling 3-3 draw in 2017/18

During the 2017/18 Premier League season, Arsenal and Liverpool delivered a thrilling encounter as they battled to a 3-3 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Watch: Pirates crush AmaZulu, keeping streak alive

Orlando Pirates continued their perfect start in the Betway Premiership with a 2-1 victory over a struggling AmaZulu team that has yet to win a match this season.

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasic

Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday’s La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.