Coach Louis van Gaal’s genius may be present but the results are not showing it.
Wednesday night’s 6-1 loss to Liverpool has emphasised the need for Southampton to invest in replacing the top players they keep losing.
It’s that time of year when Arsène Wenger’s men succumb to their seasonal injury crisis. But why is it always Arsenal?
Scoring away from home has not been a problem for Pirates in the Confederation Cup this year.
Africa has to swiftly whittle down the number of competitors from 54 nations to 20 in the space of two months.
With almost one-third of the season gone, two players from Southampton and two from Leicester City make our side.
There is increasing resentment against Manchester United’s methodical style of play but the Dutchman does not bend for anyone.
How Chelsea’ season would benefit from more glimpses of rhythm and bite from their chief attacking quarterback.
After they unexpectedly humbled Amakhosi last week, the return match and the African Confederation Cup final await the Buccaneers.
Most derbies have been snore fests, but this Saturday has the potential to break the mould and finally deliver the kind of excitement the crowds seek.
A list of issues that await Jürgen Klopp, if he accepts the invitation.
Wenger has presided over 177 games in Europe’s elite competition yet Arsenal keep slipping on the banana skins put before them.
If Bucs play with attacking flair in Egypt on Sunday they could beat Al-Ahli.
On the verge of breaking several scoring records, does the England striker deserve more acclaim?
On paper, Mashaba’s men should win but this is a tie fraught with potential pitfalls, not least those of South Africa’s own making.
Pirates’ attitude sits as a large anomaly where other Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams should regularly be in the line for honours.
The team offer their opponents much more midfield space, a chance to dominate them in the centre of the field and a defence that has looked rickety.
The PSL clubs with the deepest pockets promise to be the stars but history is a lesson in caution.
Egypt’s Zamalek come to town to face a Pirates side that has excelled in recent African matches.
The PSL transfer window opens next week and some clubs will be looking abroad for new players.
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has started the mind games early for next season by attacking his Chelsea rival.
After two decades of using expat coaches, Amakhosi have finally opted for a local. Can Komphela deliver?
The upcoming World Cup is the latest chapter in a narrative of disappointment for SA’s women.
Despite a dominating title win, Amakhosi have much wheeling and dealing to do before next season.
Dutchman Alje Schut is to play his last game in South Africa.
Irresistible Argentinian steals the show again to leave his old master grasping for a system.
Inconsistent in the league and hot in the cup, the community-based side is drumming up support for the semis against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The image of the stylish golden boy of South African football’s golden age will live on.
Mamelodi Sundowns have imploded, opening the door for two other clubs to bump them out of second place.
Tactically Sundowns were outsmarted by Clinton Larsen, the Celtic coach who had travelled to Mbombela in the last week to spy on the opposition.
After tepid home displays South Africa’s three representatives are likely to bow out of Africa.
It is nearly a week since Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in El Clasico, but the effects of Luis Suarez’s sublime goal are still being felt in Spain.