Written off at times during an unusually erratic season, resurgent Manchester City delivered a resounding statement as they moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at title rivals Arsenal on Wednesday.
Manchester City travel to the Emirates on Wednesday evening to take on Arsenal in what will be a decisive fixture for both sides.
Matchday 23 was once again a weekend filled with upsets, comebacks and dominant performances. Take a look at SA Soccer Mag’s best 11 performers from the weekend.
Chippa United booked their place in the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup after beating Polokwane City (1-1) 3-1 on penalties.
The knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League are underway, Bayern Munich narrowly beat PSG 1-0 away in Paris. Italian champions AC Milan claimed a 1-0 win over Spurs in the first leg of the Round of 16.
Brahim Diaz shot AC Milan to a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday which gave the seven-time European kings control of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Despite the comfort of home at Parc des Princes, PSG could not deliver on the night, as Bayern Munich walked away with victory in the first leg of the Round of 16.
Paris Saint-Germain are hoping Kylian Mbappe can make a rapid recovery from injury and feature in Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich as the French club aim to put a run of poor form behind them in a tie that could define their season.
Bayern Munich take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, a heavyweight clash between clubs who faced off in the 2020 final.
Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 win over Everton at Anfield in the Merseyside derby on Monday night.