Saka sends Arsenal to Budapest

Twenty years after Arsène Wenger’s side lost to Barcelona in Paris, Arsenal are going back to the biggest stage in club football.

Arsenal fear will define title race

When it comes to Arsenal, there is no shortage of anxiety around the run-in. From social media to the stands at the Emirates, there is a sense that something familiar is unfolding again.

Liverpool are lost and time is running out

Liverpool are in freefall and their performance against PSG raised further questions about where this team is and where they are going, writes Dylan Johnson.

Cape Town shows belief in Bafana

There is something special brewing with Bafana Bafana and it was showcased perfectly at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday, writes Dylan Johnson.

Morris emerges as loan option to Stellies

Kaizer Chiefs striker Tashreeq Morris could be set for a temporary move to Stellenbosch FC as both clubs assess their options ahead of the next phase of the season.

Juventus monitor Mazraoui as defensive option

Juventus are assessing a potential January move for Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui, with the Moroccan currently on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations and seeking greater continuity at club level.

Salah’s historic season falls short of Ballon d’Or

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah delivered one of the most remarkable individual seasons in Premier League history, but it won’t be enough to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, writes Dylan Johnson.

Transfer clock ticking for Alexander Isak

Newcastle want to keep Isak, but if he waits another year, the doors to Europe’s elite may shut completely, writes Dylan Johnson.

Newcastle bet big on raw Ekitike

Physically gifted and tactically sharp, Hugo Ekitike excites, but comes with risk, rawness and a huge price tag, writes Dylan Johnson.

Why Arsenal signing Madueke makes sense

Arsenal’s big-money move for Noni Madueke has drawn criticism, but it addresses one of their biggest failures, writes Dylan Johnson.