Silva-less City continue to set the gold standard

Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City extended their record run of victories in the Premier League to 16 games with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over Tottenham.

Pirates slump to FS Stars defeat

Sinethemba Jantjie scored late to give Free State Stars a 2-1 victory against Orlando Pirates on Saturday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Chelsea edge Southampton

Chelsea have won five Premier League games in a row at home after Marcos Alonso’s free-kick downed Southampton.

Ozil guides Arsenal to victory

Mesut Ozil’s stunning volley was enough for Arsenal to claim a first Premier League win in four games against Newcastle United.

Sundowns cruise past Celtic to stay top

Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their place at the top of the Absa Premiership after claiming a comfortable 4-1 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Benteke, Eagles end drought

Crystal Palace picked up their first away win since April when they defeated Leicester City 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Ronaldo honoured to compete with Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo feels he has succeeded in making his mark in football and is honoured to compete with the likes of Lionel Messi for the sport’s biggest individual prizes.

Every player has a price – Mourinho hints at January exits

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is willing to let unhappy players leave for the right price in January.

Salah ‘is a player I rate a lot’, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane says Mohamed Salah is a player he rates a lot amid rumours linking Real Madrid with the Liverpool star.

Castro to join Chiefs in January

Mamalodi Sundowns have reached an agreement with Kaizer Chiefs which will see Columbian striker Leonardo Castro move to the Naturena-based outfit during the January transfer window.