Kepa: I’ll be ready to replace Mendy in January

Kepa Arrizabalaga has insisted he “will be ready” for Chelsea in January when Edouard Mendy is likely to be away at the Africa Cup of Nations following more shoot-out heroics on Tuesday.

Solskjaer is too stuck in the past to succeed in the present

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s place in Manchester United history was guaranteed from the moment he stretched out his right leg in injury time at the Nou Camp in 1999. If his reign as manager is in its final throes, it is more debateable if he will leave a legacy.

Barcelona dream of hiring Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp – report

Barcelona are hopeful they will one day be able to persuade Jurgen Klopp to take the reins at the Camp Nou, according to reports.

Ballon d’Or 2021: Mo Salah enters the race for the men’s prize

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has joined the favourites for the Ballon d’Or 2021 after stunning start to the season.

Pitso names Percy Tau in Al Ahly squad for Egyptian Premier League opener

Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has named Percy Tau in his 21-man squad for their opening 2021-2022 Egyptian Premier League opener against Ismaily.

Mokwena: We feel very confident going into the final

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena is expecting a “very difficult” match when they come up against Eric Tinkler’s Cape Town City side in the MTN8 final this Saturday.

Pirates, Gallants learn Caf Confed Cup opponents

Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants have learned their next opponents in the Caf Confederation Cup for the second preliminary round.

Chelsea survive Southampton shootout, Arsenal see off Leeds

Chelsea needed a penalty shootout for the second consecutive round to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they edged past Southampton, while a much-changed Arsenal beat Leeds United 2-0 on Tuesday.

Broos names provisional Bafana squad for Zimbabwe, Ghana qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his 36-man provisional squad to face Zimbabwe and Ghana in their final two Fifa World Cup qualifiers in Group G.

Historic win at Man Utd is ‘big step forward’ for Liverpool – Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes their historic win against Manchester United represents a “big step forward”.