South African football news

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his first goal of the season as Leeds battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford.

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Substitute Wilson Isidor strikes in the 75th minute to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Sunderland over Fulham at the Stadium of Light.

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Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season under Xabi Alonso, holding off a Brighton fightback to win a seven-goal encounter 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.

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The handball law often serves to confuse supporters - and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting Manchester United in front against Ipswich Town.

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To follow the claiming of both major footballer of the year awards by scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s first home game was some Bruno Fernandes act, and points to an intent to continue his stellar form of last season. Ipswich Town came to scythe Michael Carrick’s side via the pace of Julio Enciso, Issa Dio…

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When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday something important was missing - his communications pack.

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How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

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Ollie Watkins says he never imagined or intended his Aston Villa career to "end this way" after completing his £51m move to Al-Hilal.

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Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve his new club's defensive problems on his own.

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England forward’s exit continues busy summer for Villa News follows Emiliano Martínez moving to Chelsea Al-Hilal have signed Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, ⁠the two clubs announced on Sunday, as the 30-year-old striker ended a successful ⁠six-year spell with ⁠the ​Midlands club where he became their top scorer in t…

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Leeds manager Daniel Farke praises his side "resilience" and character after they fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League.

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Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they held on to defeat Brighton in an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge.

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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admits Chelsea had the "quality to punish us" but praised his side's attitude to "go for it" during a thrilling 4-3 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

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Daniel Farke earned glowing praise from Brentford manager Keith Andrews after Leeds United battled back after the break to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

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Leeds United and Brentford continued their unbeaten starts to the Premier League season with a draw that had enough moments to suggest both can be optimistic about what lies ahead. Both sides won on the opening weekend, albeit in differing circumstances. Leeds crafted a hard-earned win at Nottingham Forest while Bre…

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Premier League updates from the 4.30pm (BST) kick-off Live scoreboard | Mail Tim and follow us over on Bluesky Out come the players, some of them holding babes in arms – including Marcus Rashford, who has a big smile on his face. The first email of the afternoon comes from Dave. “Hi Tim, loving the MBM.” Thanks! “Ju…

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Here's how the players rated as Chelsea and Brighton met in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6m.

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The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out at Old Trafford for Sunday's Premier League game with Ipswich.

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West Bromwich Albion sign midfielder Toby Collyer from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

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Premier League updates from the 2pm (BST) kick-offs Live scoreboard | Mail John and follow us on Bluesky Mark Slater gets in touch: “I will be following the Chelsea vs Brighton match particulary, but am happy to see a Joy Division quote in the opening paragraphs. In Chelsea’s case, Brighton and Hove Albion, Manchest…

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