Guirassy extends scoring streak, Dortmund beat 10-man Heidenheim

Serhou Guirassy scored for the eighth straight league match and Maximilian Beier added another as Borussia Dortmund won 2-0 at 10-man Heidenheim on Saturday.

Beckenbauer statue unveiled outside Allianz Arena

A bronze statue of Germany football legend Franz Beckenbauer was unveiled outside Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Friday, a day after what would have been his 80th birthday.

Guardiola: ‘Haaland above Isak in list of world’s top strikers’

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is “a little bit above” Alexander Isak as the Manchester City boss responded to Arne Slot’s claim that Liverpool’s new signing was “maybe the best striker in the world”.

Nine-man Leverkusen beat Frankfurt in Hjulmand’s debut

Alex Grimaldo scored a free-kick in each half as Bayer Leverkusen survived two red cards to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 at home on Friday in new coach Kasper Hjulmand’s debut.

Stellies hunt redemption against Pirates after last year’s upset

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch will meet once again in the MTN8 final, this time at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, with Stellies determined to settle the score after last season’s controversial defeat.

Arteta labels Liverpool as Premier League favourites

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits title rivals Liverpool have assembled the “strongest” squad in the Premier League after the champions signed Alexander Isak for a British record fee.

Delap injury leaves Chelsea short of forward options

Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Three key talking points ahead of Premier League weekend

Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.

Hamburg face Bayern as historic Bundesliga rivalry resumes

Newly-promoted Hamburg travel to Bayern Munich on Saturday as the Bundesliga sees the return of one of its most storied clashes — seven years on from the last ‘North-South Summit’.

Nicolas Jackson happy to be ‘where I’m wanted’

New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said he was happy to be at a club who respects his ability after joining the German giants  on a season-long loan.