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”.
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.
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.
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.
Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
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.
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’.
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.
Newcastle’s new forward Yoane Wissa will see a specialist over the knee injury he suffered in DR Congo’s World Cup qualifier defeat by Senegal this week.
Goodison Park sets the stage for an intriguing clash as Everton host Aston Villa in matchday four of the Premier League.