Both Manchester Clubs were in action on Sunday in matchweek 23 of the Premier League. United won 2-0 against Leeds United at Elland Road, while City hammered Aston Villa 3-1 at the Etihad.
Pedri’s strike earned Barcelona a battling 1-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Cape Town City were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Royal AM, after going goalless in regulation. AmaZulu secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Tornado FC.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted Erling Haaland is a doubt for Wednesday’s top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal after coming off at half-time in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa.
Erik ten Hag hailed Marcus Rashford as one of Europe’s best forwards after his late goal inspired Manchester United’s 2-0 win against old rivals Leeds on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates claimed a 2-0 win over the All Stars to advance to the Round of 16 in the Nedbank Cup. Stellenbosch hammered Swallows 3-0 to punch their ticket to the next round.
Real Madrid won a record fifth FIFA Club World Cup, with a 5-3 win over Al Hilal.
Real Madrid lifted the Club World Cup for a record fifth time with a pulsating 5-3 win over Al Hilal on Saturday in Morocco.
Arsenal stumbled again as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, while Tottenham’s top four hopes were dented by an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday.
Olivier Giroud ended AC Milan’s dramatic slump with the only goal in Friday’s 1-0 win over Torino which moved the champions back into the Serie A top four.