# analysis - Tuesday 11 January, 2022
# Breakdown
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# Breakdown
Man United came away with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup last night, but they were fortunate to do so.
# analysis - Sunday 26 December, 2021
# The42 Reads
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# The42 Reads
The Wexford man finished a strong 2021 with outstanding performances for Ireland in November.
# analysis - Friday 10 December, 2021
# Pressure
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# Pressure
The Liverpool legend makes his return to Anfield as Aston Villa manager this weekend.
# analysis - Tuesday 30 November, 2021
# Work To Be Done
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# Work To Be Done
Shane Keegan breaks down Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, ahead of the arrival the Red Devils’ newly-appointed interim manager.
# analysis - Wednesday 24 November, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The former Munster and Ireland lock has made a big impact since joining in January.
# analysis - Monday 22 November, 2021
# Relentless
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# Relentless
Shane Keegan examines how Jurgen Klopp’s side dismantled Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday.
# analysis - Saturday 20 November, 2021
# Review
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# Review
The team have looked rejuvenated of late, after a tough start.
# analysis - Tuesday 16 November, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The Boys in Green eventually got their just rewards against Luxembourg to end the World Cup qualification campaign on a positive note, writes Shane Keegan.
# analysis - Monday 15 November, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Some of Ireland’s big defensive plays against the All Blacks will live long in the memory.
# analysis - Sunday 14 November, 2021
# Analysis
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# Analysis
With ball-playing forwards and new playmakers in the backline, Ireland are more unpredictable.
# analysis - Thursday 11 November, 2021
# Green Shoots
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# Green Shoots
Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick put in a massive shift.
# analysis - Tuesday 9 November, 2021
# Red V Blue
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# Red V Blue
Shane Keegan analyses the brilliance of Pep Guardiola’s side in their 2-0 win at Old Trafford.
# analysis - Sunday 7 November, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Andy Farrell’s side scored nine tries as they dismantled Japan in Dublin.
# analysis - Wednesday 3 November, 2021
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown’s side are incisive and intelligent in attack.
# analysis - Monday 1 November, 2021
# Change In Formation
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# Change In Formation
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to switch to 5-3-2 brought some defensive solidity on Saturday evening, writes Shane Keegan.
# analysis - Thursday 28 October, 2021
# WNT
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# WNT
Shane Keegan looks at the key tactical elements behind the 2-1 victory in Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier.
# analysis - Tuesday 26 October, 2021
# One Sided Affair
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# One Sided Affair
Shane Keegan breaks down where it went wrong for the increasingly under pressure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday.
# analysis - Sunday 24 October, 2021
# Analysis
# Analysis
Anti-lockdown groups suggest that vaccines aren’t working – but the data shows otherwise.
# analysis - Friday 22 October, 2021
# Talking Point
From The42
# Talking Point
Several ex-Man United players have recently been criticised for their continual defence of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
# analysis - Friday 15 October, 2021
# Talking Point
From The42
# Talking Point
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are behind the £300 million deal.
# analysis - Wednesday 13 October, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The manager oversaw an impressive win against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium last night.
# analysis - Tuesday 12 October, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Munster, Bristol, and the Dragons delivered some smart examples last weekend.
# analysis - Monday 11 October, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan breaks down the first competitive win of the Stephen Kenny era.
# analysis - Sunday 10 October, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
There is a sharp contrast between how many journalists and ex-players perceive the current regime.
# analysis - Monday 4 October, 2021
# Errors
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# Errors
The Irish province scored just once despite 16 visits to the Dragons 22.
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan breaks down the standout Premier League game of the weekend, between title rivals Liverpool and Man City.
# analysis - Tuesday 28 September, 2021
# Variety
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# Variety
There was fluidity and variety to the province’s attacking play in a strong win over the Bulls.
# analysis - Monday 27 September, 2021
# VDF
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# VDF
Josh van der Flier was named player of the week on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan breaks down Saturday’s meeting of two title contenders at Stamford Bridge.
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Featuring fly goalkeepers, high-scoring hurling and gegenpressing.
# analysis - Friday 17 September, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The financial might of England’s top clubs is in stark contrast with the struggles of other European sides, writes Paul Fennessy.
# analysis - Tuesday 14 September, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Goals conceded and missed continue to hurt Mayo at the final hurdle.
# analysis - Wednesday 8 September, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan looks back at Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The scrutiny of Stephen Kenny’s future has intensified in recent days.
# analysis - Thursday 2 September, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan breaks down last night’s bitterly disappointing loss in the Algarve.
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
A young Irish side came agonisingly close to upsetting Fernando Santos’ men.
# analysis - Tuesday 31 August, 2021
# Analysis
# Analysis
How to get Kabul’s airport running again, a lack of trust in the Taliban, and serious economic holes are among the main issues.
# analysis - Monday 30 August, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Shane Keegan takes a close look at Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield.
# analysis - Friday 27 August, 2021
# Talking Point
From The42
# Talking Point
The England striker confirmed he was staying at Tottenham earlier this week, after failing to secure a move to Man City.
# analysis - Friday 20 August, 2021
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
The defender returned to the Brighton team and produced a man-of-the-match display last week.
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