Bale urges patience after Madrid’s slow start
Under-fire Gareth Bale has called for calm amid Real Madrid’s stuttering start to their La Liga title defence.
Wenger unconcerned by Arsenal’s Stamford Bridge struggles
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his team’s poor recent record at Stamford Bridge will count for little against Chelsea on Sunday.
City ruthlessness reminded me of Barca – Pep
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are beginning to remind him of his great Barcelona side after a dominant week domestically and abroad.
Ibe’s glittering cameo inspires Cherries’ first win of 2017-18
Jordon Ibe turned in a star performance from the bench, setting up both goals as Bournemouth got off the mark in the Premier League this season with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
SuperSport held by Zesco in Caf Confederation Cup
SuperSport United were forced to play out to a goalless draw with Zesco United in the first leg of their Caf Confederation Cup clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday, writes Dylan Appolis.
EPL Preview: What will and won’t happen this weekend
Eyes fall on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal on Sunday. Our preview of that and all the other Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Benzema not interested in leaving Madrid
Karim Benzema has no interest in leaving Real Madrid because he considers Los Blancos to be “the best club in the world”.
Quiet poachers Morata, Lacazette beginning bid for A-List
Alvaro Morata and Alexandre Lacazette were sub-plots during a blockbusting window, but Chelsea and Arsenal will rely heavily on their goals.
Messi already playing under new contract – Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is already playing under the terms of his new contract.
Sanchez still trying to recapture form – Wenger
Arsene Wenger said want-away star Alexis Sanchez is still to recapture his best form after an interrupted start to the season, despite leading Arsenal past Cologne in their Europa League opener.