The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has seen many clubs succumb to relegation long before the final whistle of the season, with Southampton being the latest to fall with weeks to play.
Kaizer Chiefs chase another major upset as they take on Orlando Pirates in a high-stakes Soweto Derby final, writes Dylan Johnson.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side are capable of a stunning Champions League fightback when PSG travel to Birmingham for the second leg of their quarter-final.
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge as his side beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Newcastle shrugged off the absence of manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness, with a second half demolition of struggling United at St. James’ Park.
Virgil van Dijk spared Liverpool’s blushes with a late winner to beat West Ham on Sunday and go to within six points of the Premier League title.
Barcelona moved seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after a 1-0 win against Leganes on Saturday.
Arsenal’s faint Premier League title hopes were effectively extinguished as a late equaliser from Yoane Wissa earned Brentford a draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti demanded greater solidity in defence from his team ahead of their visit to face Alaves on Sunday in La Liga.
Manchester City stormed back from two goals down to thrash Crystal Palace 5-2 as Kevin De Bruyne’s masterclass kept alive their top five challenge.