Lacazette a bargain at €53m – Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal timed their signing of Alexandre Lacazette well, labelling the reported €53-million paid for the forward as a “very decent” price.

No ‘super team’ in EPL – Firmino

Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino hopes Liverpool can give a clear indication of their Premier League title ambitions against Arsenal on Sunday.

It’s gonna be different – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says his side can expect a different brand of football when they take on Bidvest Wits in the MTN8 on Sunday.

Mourinho lauds Man United

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he is extremely confident about his side’s prospects, hailing their performance in defeating Leicester City at Old Trafford.

Maboe earns vital away goal as Maritzburg hold SuperSport

Lebohang Maboe scored late to cancel out Thuso Phala’s goal as Maritzburg United held SuperSport United to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Dominant Man Utd defeat Leicester City

Manchester United continued their excellent record in the Premier League as they secured a 2-0 win against Leicester City on Saturday evening.

Newcastle cruise past West Ham

Goals by Joselu, Cieran Clark and Aleksandar Mitrovic gave Newcastle United a 3-0 win against West Ham United in a Premier League encounter at St James Park on Saturday afternoon.

City strike late to edge Cherries

Goals by Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling gave Manchester City a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Barcelona land Dembele as Neymar replacement

Ousmane Dembele will join Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund for an initial fee of €105-million, the France international agreeing a five-year contract.

Arsenal handed a favourable draw in UEL

Arsenal have been drawn with BATE Borisov, Cologne and Crvena Zvezda for the group stages of the 2017-18 Europa League.