Van Dijk finally completes ‘world-record’ Liverpool move

Virgil van Dijk’s protracted move from Southampton to Liverpool has been completed, with the reported £75-million fee a world record for a defender.

Sterling sends leaders 15 points clear

Manchester City made it 18 wins in a row in the Premier League with a 1-0 procession against Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Leonardo Bonucci can’t defend – Capello

Former AC Milan boss Fabio Capello says Leonardo Bonucci “can’t defend” and was fortunate to play in a system that suited him at Juventus.

Kane proud of Messi & Ronaldo-like numbers

Harry Kane called it an “honour” to rival two of the “best players ever” in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year.

Firmino nets double as Liverpool run riot

Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday.

Lingard brace rescues Mourinho’s men

Manchester United’s lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday.

Morata, Alonso grounds Brighton

Goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United.

Records tumble for inspirational hat-trick hero Kane

Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a calendar year in the process.

Burnley can contend in Europe – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes fellow Premier League side Burnley can challenge for a European place this season.

Guardiola plays down City ‘fatigue’ concerns

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns tiredness could prove to be the undoing of his high-flying side.