Mourinho credits Newcastle’s fighting spirit

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho described the Red Devil’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Sunday as “beautiful”.

Salah, Firmino steer Liverpool past Southampton

Liverpool eased past Southampton after claimung a 2-0 win at St Mary’s Stadium to close to within two points of Manchester United in second.

Ritchie strike stun United

Matt Ritchie scored the only goal as Newcastle United beat Manchester United for their first league win at St James’ Park since October.

Chiefs put three past Arrows to advance

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Golden Arrows at the FNB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Inspirational Mounie helps end five-game losing streak

Steve Mounie played a starring role with two goals and an assist as Huddersfield Town ended their five-match losing streak in the Premier League with a 4-1 home win over in-form Bournemouth.

Tau steers Sundowns past All Stars

Mamelodi Sundowns booked their place in the Nedbank Cup last 16 after claiming a 1-0 victory over Cape Town All Stars at Athlone Stadium on Friday evening, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

You never know in football – Hazard responds to Madrid speculation

Eden Hazard has done little to dampen speculation regarding a move to Real Madrid, although he insists he remains happy at Chelsea.

Brockie hopes to claim Nedbank Cup glory

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Jeremy Brockie is looking forward to the possibility of winning the Nedbank Cup for the third time in his career.

Khedira heaped praise on ‘complete’ Kane

Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira believes Tottenham star Harry Kane is the “most complete striker” ahead of team-mate Gonzalo Higuain and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski.

Arrows wont be easy to beat – Mathoho

Kaizer Chiefs defender Eric Mathoho is relishing the chance to go all the way in the Nedbank Cup to end their trophy drought of nearly three years.