Van Dijk finally completes ‘world-record’ Liverpool move

Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton to Liverpool has been completed, with the reported £75-million fee a world record for a defender.

Sterling sends leaders 15 points clear

Manchester City made it 18 wins in a row in the Premier League with a 1-0 procession against Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Firmino nets double as Liverpool run riot

Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday.

Lingard brace rescues Mourinho’s men

Manchester United’s lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday.

Morata, Alonso grounds Brighton

Goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United.

Records tumble for inspirational hat-trick hero Kane

Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a calendar year in the process.

Burnley can contend in Europe – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes fellow Premier League side Burnley can challenge for a European place this season.

Modise reflects on life at CT City

Cape Town City midfielder Teko Modise believes the club will continue to grow after experiencing a roller-coaster first half of the season.

I want to keep scoring and improve – Zuma

Kaizer Chiefs forward Dumisani Zuma says he is looking forward to scoring more goals to improve Amakhosi’s chances of walking away with silverware this season.

Guardiola plays down City ‘fatigue’ concerns

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns tiredness could prove to be the undoing of his high-flying side.