Kane proud of Messi & Ronaldo-like numbers

Harry Kane called it an “honour” to rival two of the “best players ever” in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year.

Firmino nets double as Liverpool run riot

Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday.

Lingard brace rescues Mourinho’s men

Manchester United’s lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday.

Morata, Alonso grounds Brighton

Goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United.

Records tumble for inspirational hat-trick hero Kane

Record-breaking Harry Kane stole the show with a second hat-trick in as many games as Tottenham smashed Southampton 5-2 at Wembley, the striker setting a new record of 39 Premier League goals in a calendar year in the process.

Burnley can contend in Europe – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes fellow Premier League side Burnley can challenge for a European place this season.

Guardiola plays down City ‘fatigue’ concerns

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns tiredness could prove to be the undoing of his high-flying side.

Shearer confident Kane will break Premier League record

Alan Shearer said with confidence that Harry Kane will break his Premier League record as he raved about the free-scoring Tottenham star.

Maguire snatches dramatic draw

Harry Maguire produced a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to earn 10-man Leicester City a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, denting their opponents’ already slim hopes of reeling in Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Kane hat-trick sends Spurs above Arsenal

A hat-trick from Harry Kane ensured Tottenham Hotspur moved above Arsenal into fifth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.