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Watch VideoHow Burnley’s ‘boring’ style could secure Premier League survival for Lyle Foster’s team

Burnley secure promotion back to the Premier League, with Lyle Foster's contributions and a strong defensive strategy paving the way for their return.

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Rowan Callaghan|Published

Arsenal stuns Real Madrid with a brilliant 3-0 Champions League victory

In a night that defied expectations, Arsenal delivered a performance for the ages, igniting hopes of advancing in the Champions League.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoBafana Bafana sweat over Lyle Foster's fitness ahead of Fifa World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos faces a fitness dilemma as Lyle Foster's injury raises concerns ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoScott Parker praises 'passionate' Lyle Foster as Bafana star ends goal drought in huge Burnley win

Burnley manager Scott Parker heaped praise on Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster after the South African ended his 10-match goal drought in spectacular fashion, contributing to the Clarets' emphatic 4-0 victory over Luton Town.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Bafana’s Lyle Foster close to signing R590 million deal with Ipswich - report

The 23-year-old Lyle Foster had difficulties off the field last year, as his struggles with his mental health were widely documented.

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Michael Sherman|Published

From the Cape Flats to the Premier League: Julia Stuart blazing a trail for SA and women sportscasters

For Julia Stuart, the journey from enthusiastic intern at Independent Media’s Daily Voice,to the Premier League Productions and Sky Sports is still surreal.

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John Goliath|Published

Vincent Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise

Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bayern Munich appoint Vincent Kompany to end long search for new coach

German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Vincent Kompany as their new head coach.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany set to become new Bayern Munich manager

According to various reports, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

History-chasing Manchester City eye Premier League title ‘destiny’

Pep Guardiola urged history-chasing Manchester City to seize their title ‘destiny’ as the battle for Premier League supremacy reaches a thrilling climax on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Vincent Kompany praises Lyle Foster’s bravery for speaking up about his mental health

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has praised Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster for seeking help when he was struggling with his mental health.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Lyle Foster’s Burnley relegated from Premier League while Luton await their fate

Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after defeat against Tottenham, while Luton are also virtually down.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Jurgen Klopp plays down spat with Mohamed Salah, Sheffield Utd relegated

Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw against Jurgen Klopp's men, and a spat with Mohamed Salah took centre stage.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s Lyle Foster back amongst the goals as Burnley run riot against Sheffield United

Bafana Bafana’s Lyle Foster was one of the goalscorers for Burnley as they hammered Sheffield United in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool, Arsenal fight to keep EPL title race alive with Manchester City

Manchester City were the big winners last week, as Arsenal and Liverpool both lost, and are now firm favourites to claim an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Premier League preview: Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have Arsenal in their sights

With the Premier League title race hotting up, we pick three talking points ahead of this weekend's action with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City all gunning for the crown.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Banyana Banyana psychologist: Mental health can affect player performance

Banyana Banyana psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe believes that while strides have been made in addressing mental health issues in sports, a lot more could still be done.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Manchester United can decide Premier League title race against Liverpool

In a gripping title race, Arsenal and Manchester City will hope for a Liverpool stumble, while the top four battle and relegation survival fight are also heating up.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Son Heung-min sends Tottenham into top four, more pain for Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea

Son Heung-min's late winner over Luton fired Tottenham into the Premier League's top four as Chelsea twice blew a lead to draw against 10-man Burnley.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bournemouth push Vincent Kompany and Lyle Foster’s Burnley closer to relegation

Bournemouth pushed struggling Burnley closer to relegation from the Premier League with a convincing win at Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Champions League: Martin Odegaard wants Arsenal to shoot their shot

Arsenal head to Porto for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie in buoyant mood after demolishing Burnley 5-0 last weekend.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mohamed Salah scores in Liverpool return as Arsenal keep pressure on leaders

Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Liverpool routed Brentford, while Arsenal demolished Burnley to keep up the pressure in the title race.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

No time like the present for Khanyisa Mayo, Iqraam Rayners to impress Hugo Broos

There’s no denying that Bafana Bafana had an incredible Africa Cup of Nations, but they still need more strikers, desperately.

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Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Arsenal have learned from Premier League pain, says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta says title-chasing Arsenal have ‘learned a lot of things from last season’ as they chase a fifth straight Premier League win against Burnley on Saturday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool over potential Burnley ‘banana skin’

Jurgen Klopp is wary of a ‘potential banana skin’ as he prepares Liverpool to face lowly Burnley on Saturday, with the Premier League leaders smarting from last week's defeat at Arsenal.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published