Stones nearly quit football amid injury hell

Manchester City centre-back John Stones revealed he contemplated retirement last season as recurring injuries pushed him to the brink.

Salah under fire as poor run continues

Liverpool’s “Egyptian King” Mohamed Salah has been criticised for his underwhelming start to the 2025-26 campaign.

African players in Europe: Semenyo, Kudus, Williams in the goals

Take a look at the African headline-makers in the major European leagues.

Rodri suffers another injury setback

Spain have confirmed Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez will not be joining them for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, after suffering a hamstring injury.

Haaland delivers again as City overcome Brentford test

Erling Haaland extended his blistering start to the season as the Manchester City striker sealed a 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday.

Newcastle win piles further pressure on Postecoglou

Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 to extend Ange Postecoglou’s wait for a win, while Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run was ended by Jack Grealish’s late winner for Everton on Sunday.

Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second

Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.

WATCH: Palmer spoiling Liverpool’s title celebration

Chelsea halted Liverpool’s title celebrations with a composed performance at Stamford Bridge, securing a 3-1 victory just a week after Arne Slot’s side clinched the Premier League crown.

Alisson ruled out until after international break

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.

WATCH: How Chelsea’s tactics have evolved

Enzo Maresca’s tactical framework at Stamford Bridge may have brought balance to a squad that previously struggled for consistency, despite significant investment.