City ‘protected by the luck’, says Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho conceded the title race to “lucky” Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s side left Old Trafford on Sunday with a 2-1 win and 11-point lead in the Premier League.

Otamendi strikes massive blow in Premier League title race

Nicolas Otamendi was the surprise hero as Manchester City secured a 2-1 derby win over Manchester United to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Late Rooney penalty secures unlikely derby draw

Wayne Rooney scored a late penalty as Everton claimed an unlikely 1-1 draw against a dominant Liverpool at Anfield in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Super-sub Giroud rescues last-gasp point

Olivier Giroud proved to be Arsenal’s super-sub once again as he rescued a 1-1 draw two minutes from time against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

No regrets over joining City – Guardiola remembers Fergie’s advance

Alex Ferguson made his admiration of Pep Guardiola clear in 2012, but the Man City boss feels his understanding of English let him down.

There’s no comparison, Ronaldo is best – Marcelo

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, according to Real Madrid defender Marcelo.

Perez misery heightens Newcastle’s woes

A bizarre own goal from Ayoze Perez handed Leicester City a thrilling 3-2 victory at St James’ Park and prolonged Newcastle United’s winless run.

Tottenham crush Stoke to go fifth

Harry Kane helped himself to a second-half brace in a 5-1 rout as Stoke City collapsed to a familiar thrashing at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Arnautovic gives Moyes first win as West Ham boss

West Ham ended a run of eight successive Premier League matches without a win as they overcame the odds to beat Chelsea 1-0 in Saturday’s London derby, giving David Moyes his first triumph at the club.

Madrid would make Ballon d’Or easier for Neymar – Perez

Florentino Perez has fuelled rumours linking Neymar with Real Madrid after claiming the Brazilian would have a better chance of winning the Ballon d’Or at the Santiago Bernabeu than at Paris Saint-Germain.