Chiefs, Stellies target big CAF statement

Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC return to CAF Confederation Cup action this week as South Africa’s representatives look to build early group-stage momentum.

Premier League adopts radical new spending system

Premier League clubs have voted in major financial reforms, shifting to a system centred on football-related spending and tighter cost controls.

Sesko out for weeks after knee injury

Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko is set for a spell out after suffering a knee injury just before the international break.

Gabriel injury hands Arsenal a defensive crisis

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Magalhaes will be sidelined for an extended period, leaving Arsenal short at the back ahead of a busy run of fixtures.

Pogba primed for long-awaited Ligue 1 comeback

After more than two years out, Paul Pogba is expected to make his return to club football as Monaco travel to Rennes in Ligue 1.

Guardiola ramps up City’s hunt for Arsenal

Pep Guardiola believes the title race truly begins now, with Manchester City stepping up their pursuit of top-of-the-table Arsenal.

Slot: Liverpool won’t hide behind Jota tragedy

Arne Slot insists Liverpool will not use Diogo Jota’s death as an excuse as they try to recover from a damaging Premier League run.

Howe demands improvement from record buy Woltemade

Eddie Howe says record signing Nick Woltemade must increase his output as Newcastle look for consistency after a difficult opening stretch.

Man United’s Saturday schedule twist revealed

Manchester United fans scanning the fixture list may have noticed something unusual: the club will not play a single Premier League match on a Saturday until at least mid-January.

Rooney’s Premier League picks spark fan backlash

Wayne Rooney has stirred debate after revealing his three standout Premier League players of the season so far — with fans mocking both his selections and his managerial record.