Watch: Why Liverpool are on a losing streak
Champions Liverpool have lost 6 out of 12 Premier League games this season and sit 12th in the table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Chiefs under pressure as Stellies hold top spot
Amakhosi needed a late equaliser to avoid back-to-back defeats, while Stellenbosch saw a late penalty undo their hard work in Zanzibar.
Sundowns stalled by Mokwena’s MC Alger
Mamelodi Sundowns maintained their grip on Group C after earning a hard-fought draw in a hostile Algiers atmosphere against Rhulani Mokwena’s MC Alger in the CAF Champions League.
3 Premier League talking points from this past weekend
Chelsea slugged it out with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a fiery 1-1 draw that set the stage for a gripping title battle. Alexander Isak finally produced a riposte to critics branding him an expensive flop, while Thomas Frank’s problems mounted at Tottenham.
Paquetá blasts FA after ‘ridiculous’ red-card controversy
Lucas Paquetá launched a fierce criticism of the FA after his red card against Liverpool, accusing the organisation of offering no support during the fallout of his alleged betting scandal.
African players in Europe: Ouattara, Traore hit form ahead of AFCON
Take a look at the African headline makers from across European football over the weekend.
Arsenal maintain lead as Isak sparks Liverpool
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash, while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
City survive Leeds scare while Tottenham stumble again
Phil Foden spared Manchester City’s blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s problems mounted in a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday.
Olmo brace lifts Barcelona to victory over Alaves
Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona to take the Catalans provisionally top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Alaves on Saturday.
Late goals lift Bayern past stubborn St Pauli
Luis Diaz scored in stoppage time to help Bayern Munich bounce back from Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Arsenal in a 3-1 comeback victory at home to St Pauli on Saturday.