City stumble in title race, Villa held

Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.

Former Wolves boss takes over from Chelsea coach

Former Bournemouth and Wolves coach Gary O’Neil is heading to France to take the reigns at Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg.

Broos: Lack of European stars holding Bafana back

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes South Africa’s lack of players competing regularly in Europe remains a decisive disadvantage after their AFCON 2025 exit.

Frank confident of Spurs support despite poor league form

Thomas Frank is adamant key figures at Tottenham are “completely aligned” about his future at the troubled Premier League club. Frank is fighting to save his job after a disappointing first season in charge of the north Londoners.

Nuno insists West Ham can survive after Forest setback

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White’s late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday.

Fletcher ready to lead United through transition

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said Tuesday that leading the club was beyond his “wildest dreams” but insisted he has not considered replacing the sacked Ruben Amorim.

Algeria and Ivory Coast book AFCON quarter-final places

Adil Boulbina and Amad Diallo stole the show as Algeria and Ivory Coast scored contrasting last-16 victories in Morocco on Tuesday to complete the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals line-up.

Midweek blockbuster as Arsenal face Liverpool

Premier League leaders Arsenal return to the Emirates on Thursday night for a heavyweight midweek clash against Liverpool, with momentum and unbeaten runs colliding.

Arsenal, City headline pivotal midweek round

The Premier League returns with a packed midweek card that could reshape the title race and the European picture.

Rosenior has ‘agreed verbally’ to become Chelsea boss

Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has “verbally agreed” to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was “an opportunity I cannot turn down”.