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# 5 talking points

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Tipp's new star, that crazy Croker tie, Canning's return - 5 weekend hurling league talking points
It was also a weekend that boosted Limerick’s promotion hopes as the Cats flirt with relegation
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Mar 9th 2015, 4:30 PM
5 thoughts from the midweek Premier League action
Race for fourth hots up, Man United continue impressive form and more talking points.
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Feb 12th 2015, 3:02 PM
5 talking points from the St Stephen's Day Premier League action
Liverpool’s fortuitous win, Man United’s considerably improved home form and more.
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Dec 27th 2014, 12:31 AM
5 talking points as Man United overcome Liverpool
De Gea Schmeichel-esque, Balotelli’s misery continues and more.
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Dec 14th 2014, 5:14 PM
5 talking points from this week's Champions League action
Liverpool stumble once again, Messi and Ronaldo continue to thrill and other important issues.
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Nov 27th 2014, 7:45 AM
5 talking points from Saturday's Premier League action
Seamus Coleman’s performance, Chelsea’s hard-fought win and more.
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Aug 23rd 2014, 10:57 PM
5 talking points from Sunday's Premier League action
Liverpool’s unconvincing win, David Moyes’ protestations and much more.
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Aug 17th 2014, 9:30 PM
5 talking points after Tipperary overturned Cork in today's semi-final
We also ask if Cork fell flat after Munster glory?
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Aug 17th 2014, 7:16 PM
5 talking points from Saturday's Premier League action
United’s disappointing loss, Jack Grealish’s Villa performance and more.
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Aug 16th 2014, 11:23 PM
5 talking points ahead of today's Germany-Argentina World Cup final
Can Messi deliver, will the respective stubborn defences be breached and more.
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Jul 13th 2014, 8:00 AM
5 talking points from Holland's crushing defeat of Spain
Man United fans licking their lips, Spanish qualification hopes in grave danger and more.
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Jun 14th 2014, 9:15 AM
5 talking points from last night's Ireland-Italy game
The Irish team’s Everton-style formation, Shane Long’s continuing misfortune in front of goal and more.
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Jun 1st 2014, 10:00 AM
5 talking points from Ireland's loss to Turkey
Will these losses come back to haunt Martin O’Neill’s side? Is it time to give Anthony Stokes a chance?
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May 26th 2014, 8:15 AM
5 talking points ahead of today's title-deciding Barca-Atletico clash
Can Gerardo Martino’s side beat their opponents at the sixth time of asking? Will Diego Costa and co be psychologically ready?
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May 17th 2014, 7:30 AM
5 talking points from today's Allianz Hurling League final
From phantom points to and unusually quiet Henry Shefflin.
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May 4th 2014, 9:00 PM
5 talking points from Saturday's Premier League action
Our thoughts on Ryan Giggs’ managerial debut, Everton’s Champions League setback and more.
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Apr 26th 2014, 9:31 PM
5 talking points ahead of tonight's Real Madrid-Bayern Munich Champions League semi-final
Can Gareth Bale repeat Copa del Rey heroics and other questions ahead of this evening’s clash.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 6:45 AM
5 talking points ahead of Atletico Madrid v Chelsea
We preview tonight’s Champions League clash.
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Apr 22nd 2014, 4:16 PM
5 talking points from the weekend's GAA action
From Diarmuid Murtagh’s brilliance to Tipperary’s leaky defence.
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Apr 21st 2014, 1:30 PM
5 talking points ahead of Kilkenny and Galway's Allianz Hurling semi-final
From how Galway need a quick start to the Cats’ record under Cody.
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Apr 19th 2014, 8:30 AM
5 talking points ahead of today's vital Liverpool-Manchester City clash
Will Brendan Rodgers place faith in Sakho? How big an influence will Aguero have?
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Apr 13th 2014, 8:00 AM
5 talking points from Saturday's Premier League and FA Cup action
Our thoughts on Arsenal versus Wigan, Everton’s Champions League bid and more.
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Apr 13th 2014, 12:09 AM
5 talking points from Wednesday's Champions League action
Our thoughts on Chelsea’s decidedly un-Chelsea-like performance and much more.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 12:05 AM
5 talking points from tonight's Champions League action
Was tonight perfectly set up for Moyes? How badly will Diego Costa’s injury affect Atletico Madrid?
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Apr 1st 2014, 10:59 PM
5 talking points from Sunday's Premier League action
We discuss Luis Suarez’s 29th goal of the season, Everton reinvigorating their top-four challenge and more.
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Mar 30th 2014, 8:42 PM
5 talking points ahead of today's Liverpool-Tottenham game
Can the Reds combat the threat of Adebayor? Will Jordan Henderson dominate?
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Mar 30th 2014, 9:15 AM
5 talking points ahead of today's key Arsenal-Man City game
How will Arsenal’s defence set-up? Can the Gunners stop Yaya Toure?
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Mar 29th 2014, 9:30 AM
5 talking points ahead of tonight's Barcelona-Man City encounter
Will Pellegrini’s side play with two up front? How will the referee cope with the added pressure?
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Mar 12th 2014, 6:30 AM
5 questions ahead of this weekend's Allianz Football League action
From Kerry’s relegation battle to the refereeing of ‘steps’.
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Mar 7th 2014, 6:16 PM
5 talking points ahead of Ireland v Serbia
What formation will the team play? Is Darren Randoph going to be given a chance?
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Mar 4th 2014, 9:33 PM
5 talking points from the FA Cup fifth-round action
Roy Keane’s comments on Seamus Coleman, Howard Webb’s questionable decisions in the Arsenal-Liverpool match and more.
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Feb 18th 2014, 6:20 AM
5 talking points from the midweek Premier League action
Our thoughts on Juan Mata’s United career so far, Emmanuel Adebayor’s brace and much more.
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Feb 13th 2014, 9:00 AM
5 talking points from Saturday's Premier League action
We assess United’s eighth loss of the season and the Irish players’ performances for Hull.
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Feb 2nd 2014, 12:11 AM
5 talking points from all the weekend's FA Cup action so far
We look back on Liverpool’s routine win, Aiden McGeady’s full debut for Everton and much more.
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Jan 25th 2014, 9:46 PM
5 talking points ahead of today's crucial Chelsea-Man United clash
We assess what is arguably a must-win game for both these Premier League sides.
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Jan 19th 2014, 7:20 AM
5 talking points from this weekend's Premier League action
We assess Man United’s continual failure to convince and other big issues from the past two days.
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Oct 20th 2013, 10:51 PM
5 talking points from today's Premier League action
We assess Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge, Spurs’ unconvincing victory and much, much more.
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Aug 18th 2013, 10:25 PM
5 talking points from this weekend's Premier League action
Our assessment of today’s United-Arsenal games among other recent fixtures.
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Apr 28th 2013, 9:42 PM
5 talking points from this week's Champions League semi-final action
Our assessment of Bayern’s brilliance, Barca’s brutality and more.
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Apr 25th 2013, 9:00 AM
5 talking points from Jonny Sexton's move from Leinster
A legend will leave Leinster. Here’s our verdict on the Irish international’s big move.
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Jan 25th 2013, 3:06 PM