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'A shallow Guardiola imposter' - Under fire Rangers boss slammed

Rangers manager Russell Martin has been brutally slammed as a 'shallow Pep Guardiola imposter' by pundits following a disastrous start to the season. The criticism comes after a home defeat to Hearts left the Ibrox club languishing in 10th place, with Martin's philosophy branded 'self-sabotage' and 'style over substance'.

UCL draw LIVE: Real, Barca, Arsenal & more learn fate

Join GOAL for live updates from the 2025-26 Champions League draw, as Europe's heavyweights Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and more discover who they play in the league phase

Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid 2025-26 Champions League trophy

Champions League draw: Pots, time, stream & how it works

Complete guide to the upcoming Champions League draw, including pots, how it works and where to watch.

Rangers v Panathinaikos - UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round First Leg

Club Brugge vs Rangers: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the UEFA Champions League Qualification match between Club Brugge and Rangers, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Benfica vs Fenerbahce: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League Qualification match between Benfica and Fenerbahce, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Celtic v Livingston - William Hill Premiership

Celtic eliminated from Champions League play-off round

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic suffered an embarrassing exit from the Champions League play-off round after they went down in penalties against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty. After both legs ended in goalless draws, the tie was taken to the penalty shootout, where Kairat emerged victorious 3-2 and progressed to the league stage. The Kazakh club will be placed in Pot 4 during the draw.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	25	21	3	1	92	24	68	66	W W W W W
2	Borussia Dortmund	25	16	7	2	53	26	27	55	W L D W W
3	Hoffenheim	25	15	4	6	53	33	20	49	W L D W L
4	VfB Stuttgart	25	14	5	6	50	34	16	47	D W D W L
5	RB Leipzig	25	14	5	6	48	34	14	47	W W D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

W
W
W
W
W

Borussia Dortmund

W
L
D
W
W

Hoffenheim

W
L
D
W
L

VfB Stuttgart

D
W
D
W
L

RB Leipzig

W
W
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

When was the Premier Soccer League formed?

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

How many teams are in the PSL?

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

Who runs the PSL?

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Who has won the league title the most?

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Who holds the PSL appearance record?

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.