Liverpool suffer fourth straight Premier League defeat

Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Brentford bullied the defending champions in a 3-2 win on Saturday.

Nuno left waiting for first West Ham win

Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham’s “unacceptable” display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as Leeds cruised to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road on Friday.

Watch: Proteas talk Premier League – Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj chose cricket as a career, but football never left his heart. A proud Manchester United fan, he talks passion, matchday rituals, and Bruno Fernandes.

Postecoglou sacked by Forest after Chelsea defeat

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou was sacked on Saturday after just eight matches in charge — just minutes after a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea.

Goalless draw dents Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes

A goalless draw against Zimbabwe has left Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification hopes on thin ice.

Olympique Marseille go top of Ligue 1

Marseille climbed top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Metz which left coach Roberto De Zerbi purring over his side’s form after four straight wins.

Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second

Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.

Alisson ruled out until after international break

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.

Mitoma out of Japan squad to face Brazil

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan’s squad Thursday because of injury for home friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil but Takefusa Kubo was called up despite carrying a knock.

Disappointing Kaizer Chiefs run continues

Kaizer Chiefs continued a disappointing Betway Premiership Premiership run when held 1-1 at home by AmaZulu in Johannesburg on Wednesday.