African players in Europe: Salah drives Liverpool closer to title

Salah has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, including nine in his last eight matches for leaders Liverpool.

Maresca says Chelsea are over-reliant on Palmer

Enzo Maresca has challenged his misfiring Chelsea squad to step up during a lean spell for Cole Palmer, admitting “we rely on Cole for everything”.

Van Persie returns to Feyenoord as coach

Former striker Robin van Persie has been appointed head coach of his formative club Feyenoord, the Dutch outfit announced on Sunday.

Modric stunner maintains Real Madrid title charge

Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Liverpool beat Man City to open up 11-point lead

Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title on Sunday as a 2-0 win over Manchester City opened up an 11-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the table.

Shalulile’s 55-second goal helps leaders Sundowns win

Namibia captain Peter Shalulile scored the fastest goal of the Betway Premiership season after 55 seconds for leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in a 4-1 win over TS Galaxy at the weekend.

Postecoglou: Spurs revitalised after Ipswich rout

Ange Postecoglou claimed Tottenham are back on track after Brennan Johnson’s double inspired a 4-1 victory at struggling Ipswich on Saturday.

Barcelona snatch win at Las Palmas to reclaim Liga lead

Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres struck to earn Barcelona a 2-0 win at Las Palmas on Saturday which took them back top of La Liga.

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffer Hammer blow

Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a massive blow as the 10-man Gunners were beaten 1-0 at home by lowly West Ham on Saturday.

Liverpool draw PSG, Madrid clubs clash in UCL last 16

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League while Friday’s draw also threw up a showdown between reigning champions Real Madrid and their city rivals Atletico.