Salah will be motivated by criticism – Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson backed Mohamed Salah and said the forward would only get better if criticism of him continued.

Yaya Toure still keen on Premier League move

Yaya Toure has confirmed he intends to play on, perhaps in the Premier League, despite making only five appearances in a short spell for Olympiacos.

Man City cruise past 10-man Wolves

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Manchester City beat 10-man Wolves 3-0 at home to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to four points.

Hazard as a striker helps Chelsea defensively – Sarri

Playing Eden Hazard as a striker provides Chelsea with greater balance defensively, according to manager Maurizio Sarri.

UCL qualification more difficult for Arsenal – Emery

Unai Emery accepts it is ‘more difficult’ for Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League after their 1-0 Premier League loss at West Ham United.

We will do better on Saturday – Billiat

Kaizer Chiefs forward Khama Billiat bemoans his sides defeat to Zesco United, but is confident Amakhosi can redeem themselves in the return leg at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Mourinho’s system was ‘really difficult’ to play in – Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba felt Jose Mourinho’s system and tactics made it ‘really difficult’ for him to flourish before the Portuguese’s sacking.

Messi hits 400th La Liga goal

Lionel Messi scored in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Eibar to take his La Liga goal tally to 400, becoming the first player in the competition’s history to hit the milestone.

Rashford strike fires Man United past Spurs

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer passed his first real test as Manchester United caretaker manager as his side beat high-flying Tottenham 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday, with David de Gea playing a huge part.

Zesco stun Chiefs in Ndola

Kaizer Chiefs were forced to endure a 3-1 defeat to Zesco United in their Caf Confederation Cup play-off round first leg on Sunday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.