Bournemouth eye another historic Old Trafford shock

Manchester United close out the Premier League gameweek on Monday night with a fixture that looks routine on paper but has carried unexpected bite in recent seasons.

Guardiola hails Man City’s ‘big statement’ in win at Palace

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City had made a “big statement” in the Premier League title race with their 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Mohamed Salah will be out of sight but not out of mind over the next few weeks while Manchester City are showing ominous signs that they are finding top gear in the Premier League.

Rodrygo rescues Real in tense La Liga test

Rodrygo’s decisive finish sealed a gritty 2-1 victory at Alaves, keeping Real Madrid on track and easing the heat on coach Xabi Alonso.

Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON

Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this month.

City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa kept up their surprise title charge.

Pressure mounts on Fae as Ivory Coast defend crown

Emerse Fae faces growing scrutiny over his selections as Ivory Coast chase a rare AFCON title defence in Morocco.

Slot draws line under Salah saga after Brighton win

Arne Slot said there is no lingering issue with Mohamed Salah, insisting Liverpool have moved on after a turbulent week.

Zidane hits the stage as Algeria name squad

The Zidane surname returns to international football after Luca Zidane was selected for Algeria’s 2025 AFCON campaign.

Two own goals save Arsenal blushes against Wolves

Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against bottom club Wolves, benefiting from two own goals – one in stoppage time – to move five points clear of Manchester City.