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.

Emery wants no let-up from Aston Villa

Unai Emery has urged his Aston Villa side to maintain their standards after a fine start to the season in both English and European competitions.

Maresca wants more ‘leadership’ from captain James

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has urged skipper Reece James to show more “leadership” as he looks to galvanise his team.

Wood brace fires Forest as Leicester boss loses reunion

Chris Wood struck twice in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Leicester as the New Zealand striker condemned Foxes boss Steve Cooper to defeat against his former club on Friday.