AFCON Group B: Bafana, Egypt headline complex battlefield
Egypt enter AFCON 2025 as perennial contenders with unmatched continental pedigree, while Bafana Bafana arrive buoyed by renewed stability and recent qualification success.
AFCON Group A: Morocco lead competitive field
Morocco enter the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts and group favourites, returning to the continental stage with strong form and a deep, experienced squad.
3 Premier League talking points from this past weekend
Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title battle. Alexander Isak finally produced a riposte to critics branding him an expensive flop, while Thomas Frank’s problems mounted at Tottenham.
Arsenal maintain lead as Isak sparks Liverpool
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash, while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
City survive Leeds scare while Tottenham stumble again
Phil Foden spared Manchester City’s blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s problems mounted in a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday.
Olmo brace lifts Barcelona to victory over Alaves
Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona to take the Catalans provisionally top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Alaves on Saturday.
Late goals lift Bayern past stubborn St Pauli
Luis Diaz scored in stoppage time to help Bayern Munich bounce back from Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Arsenal in a 3-1 comeback victory at home to St Pauli on Saturday.
Amorim urges United to step up amid mounting criticism
Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United must be a club of “no excuses” given the enduring demands for success at Old Trafford. The English giants suffered a poor first season under the Portuguese manager and made a faltering start to the current campaign before winning three games in a row.
Hjulmand’s swift turnaround puts Leverkusen back on track
Leverkusen look revitalised under Hjulmand, who has delivered an early-season uplift despite inheriting a squad in transition after Ten Hag’s short spell.
PSG reload midfield for renewed title push
With Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz finally back together, PSG look to shake off their slow start and reassert control of Ligue 1.