Lacazette a bargain at €53m – Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal timed their signing of Alexandre Lacazette well, labelling the reported €53-million paid for the forward as a “very decent” price.

No ‘super team’ in EPL – Firmino

Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino hopes Liverpool can give a clear indication of their Premier League title ambitions against Arsenal on Sunday.

It’s gonna be different – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says his side can expect a different brand of football when they take on Bidvest Wits in the MTN8 on Sunday.

Mourinho lauds Man United

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he is extremely confident about his side’s prospects, hailing their performance in defeating Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Bafana defender Rivaldo’s proposed move to Celtic falls through

Ajax Cape Town have confirmed that Bafana Bafana defender Rivaldo Coetzee will not be joining Scottish giants Celtic, after his proposed move fell through.

Maboe earns vital away goal as Maritzburg hold SuperSport

Lebohang Maboe scored late to cancel out Thuso Phala’s goal as Maritzburg United held SuperSport United to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Dominant Man Utd defeat Leicester City

Manchester United continued their excellent record in the Premier League as they secured a 2-0 win against Leicester City on Saturday evening.

Newcastle cruise past West Ham

Goals by Joselu, Cieran Clark and Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Newcastle United a 3-0 win against West Ham United in a Premier League encounter at St James Park on Saturday afternoon.

City strike late to edge Cherries

Goals by Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling gave Manchester City a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Celtic coach heaps praise on Rivaldo

Glasgow Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers showered praise on Bafana Bafana defender Rivaldo Coetzee, saying that he is likely to feature immediately.