Vinicius penalties propel Madrid past Sociedad

Vinicius Junior won and converted two penalties as Real Madrid thumped Real Sociedad 4-1 on Saturday to move provisionally top of La Liga.

Orlando Pirates extend advantage over Mamelodi Sundowns

Leaders Orlando Pirates beat lowly Marumo Gallants 3-0 in Soweto on Saturday to take a six-point lead over title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns midway through the PSL season.

Salah shines as Liverpool, City march on

Mohamed Salah struck as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, while Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford.

Neto treble fires Chelsea past Hull in FA Cup

Chelsea eased into the FA Cup fifth round as Pedro Neto’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 win at Hull on Liam Rosenior’s return to the club that sacked him two years ago.

Dortmund rout Mainz to keep title dream alive

A first-half Serhou Guirassy double and four Julian Ryerson assists helped Borussia Dortmund to a 4-0 home win over Mainz on Friday, pulling them three points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Sean Dyche sacked by Forest after Wolves draw

Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three points above the Premier League relegation zone.

James Milner equals Premier League appearance record

Brighton midfielder James Milner equalled a Premier League record when he made his 653rd appearance in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

City pile pressure on Arsenal, Liverpool impress

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland’s first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.

Chelsea’s late collapse leaves Rosenior frustrated

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea’s failure to stay calm under pressure was a “bitter pill” as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.

Carrick rues lack of sharpness in Hammers draw

Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United’s lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.