Guardiola smitten with sensational Cherki

Pep Guardiola has revealed his love for Rayan Cherki had him wanting to kiss the “incredible” French star after his virtuoso performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.

Kalulu powers Juve past Pisa

French defender Pierre Kalulu’s goal helped Juventus to a win at Serie A strugglers Pisa and to within a point of leaders Inter Milan.

Champions Ivory Coast face stern Cameroon test

Defending champions Ivory Coast face Cameroon with knockout qualification within reach, as two AFCON giants clash in a tense, low-margin Group F battle.

Arteta hails Arsenal’s survival spirit and Raya save

Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s refusal to let their Premier League title challenge be ruined by injuries after they survived another debilitating 24 hours to beat Brighton 2-1 on Saturday.

Villa’s Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family

Ollie Watkins said he hopes the Arsenal fans in his family witness him downing the Gunners on the England striker’s 30th birthday on Tuesday.

WATCH: Nigeria v Tunisia l AFCON Highlights

Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after holding on to beat Tunisia 3-2 in a pulsating encounter in Fes.

Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win, Senegal draw

Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane scored on Saturday as Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and Senegal edged closer to joining them.

Odegaard seals Arsenal win, Wirtz gets off the mark

Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Man City by beating Brighton to retake top spot, while Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal.

Cherki magic takes City to the top

French midfielder Rayan Cherki reinforced Manchester City’s title charge, capping a sensational performance with a late winner against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Man Utd made to ‘suffer’ for Newcastle win, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught.