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This month

May 2023

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This Man City side won't be remembered as fondly as United's treble winners

Pep Guardiola’s side remain on course to win three trophies this season.

5.1k

May 20th 2023, 8:00 AM

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Is the Premier League becoming Ligue 1?

Treble hopefuls Man City look set to claim a fifth title in six seasons after Arsenal’s slip up against Brighton today.

8.6k

May 15th 2023, 12:59 AM

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Frustrating times for Ireland's great Premier League hopes

Gavin Bazunu and Nathan Collins have had spells out of their respective first teams recently

5.8k

May 12th 2023, 6:49 PM

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Big Sam's return the latest episode in the dumbest Premier League season ever

Allardyce’s return exposes Leeds as having no plan, one of many clubs to have completely lost their way this season.

7.6k

May 5th 2023, 12:19 PM

Last month

April 2023

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Season of triumph and woe a reminder of football's fickle nature for Ireland's shining lights

Evan Ferguson and Nathan Collins have experienced contrasting fortunes following managerial changes.

3.1k

Apr 29th 2023, 6:30 AM

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Evan Ferguson better off ignoring Man United advances for now

The 18-year-old Irish striker has enjoyed a hugely impressive season with Brighton.

9.3k

Apr 22nd 2023, 9:00 AM

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Shades of Brentford debacle as Man United implode again

A disappointing display saw the Red Devils knocked out of Europe by Sevilla.

8.2k

Apr 20th 2023, 11:51 PM

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Toothless Chelsea's €350 million worth of benchwarmers says it all

A season of chaos and excess for the English side effectively ended on a fitting note tonight.

9.9k

Apr 18th 2023, 10:37 PM

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The unsung hero of Man United's renaissance

Christian Eriksen has made a timely return as Man United bid to secure Champions League football.

11.5k

Apr 17th 2023, 12:01 AM

# Analysis

The astonishing ineptitude of Premier League giants

Several high-profile English clubs have had poor seasons on and off the field.

6.2k

Apr 14th 2023, 2:00 PM

This year

2023

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The biggest myth of the Stephen Kenny era was exposed last night

Ireland can no longer be considered all style and no substance, writes Paul Fennessy.

31.6k

Mar 28th 2023, 6:30 AM

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Duff's Shelbourne impress with Mourinho-esque display

Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers were left frustrated at Tolka Park on Friday night.

7.7k

Mar 12th 2023, 6:00 AM

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Are Manchester United back?

The Red Devils won the first trophy of the Erik ten Hag era last weekend and face another big test at Liverpool today.

25.7k

Updated

Mar 5th 2023, 10:46 AM

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Real Madrid deliver the final, brutal blow to Liverpool's broken team

A 5-2 hammering from their nightmare opponents marked a shattering end for a once-great Liverpool team.

38.3k

Feb 21st 2023, 10:43 PM

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Guardiola rescues City from his own tactical fumble in huge win over Arsenal

A 3-1 win at the Emirates returned City to the top of the Premier League.

29.3k

Updated

Feb 15th 2023, 10:37 PM

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Liverpool must prove Everton win is not just another false dawn

A 2-0 win at Anfield marked Liverpool’s first win of 2023.

4.0k

Feb 14th 2023, 9:14 AM

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What has happened to Liverpool?

Jurgen Klopp’s men will be desperate for three points against Chelsea today after hitting new lows away to Brighton last weekend.

7.0k

Jan 21st 2023, 6:30 AM

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Is another Premier League club set to become a sportswashing project?

Qatar Sports Investments reportedly met with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy last week.

46.0k

Updated

Jan 13th 2023, 8:20 PM

Last year

2022

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Difficult spell for Gavin Bazunu but he has the temperament to come through it

The Irish international has had an uncertain start to his career at Southampton.

7.0k

Dec 27th 2022, 12:01 AM

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The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.

53.3k

Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Why England's latest World Cup exit feels at once familiar and unprecedented

Harry Kane’s penalty miss summed up a night in which France enjoyed the better fortune.

6.2k

Dec 12th 2022, 12:01 AM

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The big decision facing Gareth Southgate ahead of France showdown

England are aiming to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

5.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:30 AM

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The simple reason why Southgate is succeeding where past England managers failed

The Three Lions’ most successful coach since Alf Ramsey has received some recent criticism for his selections.

11.7k

Dec 1st 2022, 12:01 AM

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Watching English media cover their team through Irish eyes can be baffling - but it's far from an anomaly

Gareth Southgate has endured strong criticism of late for his approach to games.

11.9k

Nov 26th 2022, 9:00 AM

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Ronaldo only has himself to blame for ignominious Man United departure

The Red Devils confirmed the star’s departure on Tuesday evening.

8.2k

Nov 23rd 2022, 12:01 AM

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Groundhog day at the Aviva

It was another disappointing night for Stephen Kenny as Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Norway.

30.9k

Updated

Nov 18th 2022, 8:04 AM

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Has Cristiano Ronaldo changed or is it football that has moved on?

The Portuguese star has come under fire recently after refusing to come on against Tottenham.

6.2k

Oct 28th 2022, 2:00 PM

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Is the old Matt Doherty back?

The Irish star has started the last two Premier League matches for Tottenham.

19.1k

Oct 18th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Amber Barrett interview epitomises why sport matters

The Ireland striker paid an emotional tribute to the victimes of the Creeslough tragedy after the game.

2.9k

Oct 16th 2022, 9:00 AM

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For the first time, Liverpool will face Man City more in hope than expectation

Jurgen Klopp has been forced to reformat his side to deal with their depleted energy levels – the visit of City may come too soon for them.

3.3k

Oct 16th 2022, 7:30 AM

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Why Man City's beautiful brilliance is bad for football

Pep Guardiola’s side were far too good for their biggest rivals last weekend.

5.7k

Oct 8th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Man United's tactical dilemma ahead of City showdown

Is it too big a risk for Erik ten Hag to play both Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes against the reigning champions?

7.7k

Oct 1st 2022, 6:30 AM

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Contrasting treatment of Kenny and Southgate shows football is more than just a results business

The reactions to the two managers are a window into their respective national team’s psyches, writes Paul Fennessy.

29.2k

Sep 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Is too much made of Ireland's lack of Premier League starters?

There were just two top-flight regulars in Stephen Kenny’s team to face Scotland.

9.5k

Sep 25th 2022, 8:45 AM

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Erling Haaland battle will be the latest test of Nathan Collins' true potential

As one of Ireland’s brightest hopes faces the most devastating striker in the Premier League, just how high is the Leixlip native’s glass ceiling?

4.9k

Sep 17th 2022, 6:00 AM

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Premier League fails to grasp football's true purpose with decision to postpone games

All of the weekend’s football in England has been called off, but other sports will play on.

47.0k

Updated

Sep 10th 2022, 12:11 PM

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Crazy summer spending exposes the Premier League for the TV show that it is

Premier League clubs spent almost £2 billion between them over the summer.

8.8k

Sep 3rd 2022, 7:30 AM

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Perception matters as Brendan Rodgers finds passing of time could soon leave him behind

With Leicester City in a rut, games against Manchester United and Brighton this week provide stark reminder of how quickly tide can turn.

7.0k

Sep 1st 2022, 8:00 AM

# uncertainty

Cristiano Ronaldo dilemma contains echoes of Roy Keane's infamous Old Trafford exit

The Man United star was dropped for last Monday’s match with Liverpool.

11.7k

Aug 27th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Erik ten Hag already showing signs of struggle amid the Man United omnishambles

Can the former Ajax manager find success in a dysfunctional sporting strucutre?

45.2k

Aug 20th 2022, 3:08 PM