Benedict Vilakazi, formerly an Orlando Pirates superstar, has delivered his verdict on Andre De Jong following the striker’s first start for the Buccaneers.

BBC Scotland examines the lie of the land in the Scottish Premiership title race.

Martin O’Neill hails Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s impact after the former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder nets a crucial winner on his Celtic debut.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer believes Tottenham had no choice but to sack manager Thomas Frank as the club are currently in a relegation battle.

The Clarets’ remarkable first-half fightback keeps alive their slim hopes of Premier League survival, but where does it leave Crystal Palace?

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy says Florian Wirtz was “pulling the strings” for Liverpool in their 1-0 against Sunderland.

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy believes Manchester City’s Phil Foden was “lucky” not to have been sent off for a tackle on Fulham’s Calvin Bassey.

The 40-point mark – or thereabouts – could well be back in vogue when it comes to guaranteeing Premier League survival this term with an in-form West Ham attempting to chase down the sides above them.

Pep Guardiola vowed his Manchester City side would “breathe down the neck of Arsenal” as they aim to hunt down the Premier League leaders in this fascinating title race.

A late Jack Hinshelwood own goal gives Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Brighton, in a game where their former midfielder James Milner equals the all-time Premier League appearance record.

Burnley score three goals in seven minutes, as Scott Parker’s side come from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.

Virgil Van Dijk’s second half-header gives Liverpool a 1-0 win over Sunderland, as Arne Slot’s side become the first team to win away at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League this season.

Nottingham Forest play out a frustrating 0-0 home draw with bottom side Wolves despite having 35 attempts at goal, the most by a Sean Dyche side in the Premier League.

Erling Haaland scores his first goal from open play in the Premier League in nine games, as Manchester City soundly defeat Fulham 3-0 to move three points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Bayern Munich will target Bart Verbruggen, John Stones looks set to leave Manchester City, Atletico Madrid are plotting a move for Marc Cucurella, plus more.

Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson say they were determined to enjoy their free dance after an early “technical mistake” in their routine saw them slip out of medal contention at the Winter Olympics.

What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

James Milner equals the record for most Premier League appearances.

Team USA’s Jordan Stolz breaks the Olympic record by nine tenths of a second to see off stiff competition from the Dutch pair of Jenning De Boo and Joep Wennemars, to win the men’s speed skating gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

James Milner has equalled the Premier League appearance record, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

Orlando Pirates host Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena this weekend looking to extend their lead at the top of the log.