African players in Europe: Ouattara, Traore hit form ahead of AFCON
Take a look at the African headline makers from across European football over the weekend.
Arsenal maintain lead as Isak sparks Liverpool
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash, while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.
City survive Leeds scare while Tottenham stumble again
Phil Foden spared Manchester City’s blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s problems mounted in a 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday.
Amorim urges United to step up amid mounting criticism
Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United must be a club of “no excuses” given the enduring demands for success at Old Trafford. The English giants suffered a poor first season under the Portuguese manager and made a faltering start to the current campaign before winning three games in a row.
Pep warns Man City have little room for error in title race
Pep Guardiola believes that his Manchester City side cannot afford many more slip-ups in the race for the Premier League title.
Fofana: “We fear no one” before Arsenal clash
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana insists the Blues are not concerned with Arsenal’s form, despite first playing second in one of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season.
Where has it all gone wrong for Liverpool?
There is no getting away from it – Liverpool are in a full-blown crisis, writes Lindiz van Zilla.
Liverpool falter again; Arsenal prepare for Chelsea clash
Liverpool’s downturn continues before their trip to West Ham, as league-leaders Arsenal face second-placed Chelsea in a pivotal early-season test.
Memorable teammate bust-ups after Gueye sees red
Memorable teammate bust-ups after Gueye’s shocking red card
Everton survive chaos to secure dramatic win over United
Everton survived an astonishing moment of madness at Old Trafford on Monday when Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane to beat Manchester United 1-0.