Perez misery heightens Newcastle’s woes

A bizarre own goal from Ayoze Perez handed Leicester City a thrilling 3-2 victory at St James’ Park and prolonged Newcastle United’s winless run.

Super-Sub Shabba seals win for Chiefs

Siphiwe Tshabalala came off the bench to net the only goal of the game as Kaizer Chiefs secured a 1-0 victory against Platinum Stars, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Tottenham crush Stoke to go fifth

Harry Kane helped himself to a second-half brace in a 5-1 rout as Stoke City collapsed to a familiar thrashing at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

SuperSport secure point against CT City

A 95th minute injury time header by Azubuike Egwueke saw SuperSport United play to a 1-1 draw against Cape Town City on Saturday, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Arnautovic gives Moyes first win as West Ham boss

West Ham ended a run of eight successive Premier League matches without a win as they overcame the odds to beat Chelsea 1-0 in Saturday’s London derby, giving David Moyes his first triumph at the club.

Rusike brace downs Baroka

Baroka succumbed to a 3-0 defeat against Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership encounter on Friday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Madrid would make Ballon d’Or easier for Neymar – Perez

Florentino Perez has fuelled rumours linking Neymar with Real Madrid after claiming the Brazilian would have a better chance of winning the Ballon d’Or at the Santiago Bernabeu than at Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool CEO unsure of Coutinho future

Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore is unsure Philippe Coutinho will still be at the club after the January transfer window, saying he has “no crystal ball”.

We lacking the scoring ability – Matlaba

Orlando Pirates captain Thabo Matlaba believes the Buccaneers are lacking the fire power to covert their chances in the final third.

We want to finish the year on a high – Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs’ MDC coach Arthur Zwane want his side to finish the year on a high note ahead of their clash against  Maritzburg United on Saturday.