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.

Leonardo Bonucci can’t defend – Capello

Former AC Milan boss Fabio Capello says Leonardo Bonucci “can’t defend” and was fortunate to play in a system that suited him at Juventus.

Kane proud of Messi & Ronaldo-like numbers

Harry Kane called it an “honour” to rival two of the “best players ever” in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year.

Kante beats Mbappe to French Player of the Year award

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was pipped by N’Golo Kante to the French Player of the Year award on Tuesday.

Yaya Toure reverses Ivory Coast retirement

Yaya Toure has reversed his decision to retire from international duty and made himself available for selection by Ivory Coast.

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.