Liverpool ‘on fire’ for season start – Can

A fully-fit Emre Can believes Liverpool’s vibrant and enthusiastic dressing room can generate a positive start to the Premier League season.

Mourinho ready for second-year success

Ahead of their Premier League opener, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is confident his side can maintain his perfect second-season record.

Arsenal edge Leicester City

Jamie Vardy’s brace appeared to have Leicester on course for victory at Arsenal, but Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud stole the points.

Wits edge Arrows on penalties

10-man Bidvest Wits beat nine-man Golden Arrows 4-3 on penalties in their MTN8 quarter-final at the Bidvest Stadium on Friday night, writes Dylan Appolis.

Neymar physically ready for PSG debut – Emery

Neymar is ready to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut in Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash at Guingamp, if he receives official clearance to play, says head coach Unai Emery.

The fireworks start tomorrow – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says the club have been strengthened after announcing their new sponsorship deal with SportPesa.

Liverpool reject Barcelona’s offer for Coutinho

Liverpool have released a statement in which they stress that no bids for reported Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho will be considered.

It will be a huge test – Hunt

Despite bolstering their squad and being the reigning champions of the MTN8, Gavin Hunt believes their quarter-final encounter against Golden Arrows will provide a big challenge.

Wenger hopes Lacazette can emulate Ibra

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hoping that record signing Alexandre Lacazette can follow in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and hit the ground running in the Premier League.

Defending the title is important – Pelembe

Bidvest Wits midfielder Elias Pelembe believes his side are ready to defend their MTN8 and Absa Premiership title.