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Improving Arsenal missing Solskjaer's injection of fun at Manchester United
Unai Emery’s debut season has had its good points, but it has lacked the recent euphoria at United.
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Mar 8th 2019, 4:15 PM
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Brendan Rodgers has a lot to prove as he gets another chance in the Premier League
The new Leicester manager has a number of big questions to answer on his return to England.
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Mar 1st 2019, 4:00 PM
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'He’s caught me, I’ve made more out of it than I probably should have, but that’s football'
Bohs’ Keith Ward gives his view of the incident that led to Shamrock Rovers’ Aaron Greene being sent off in last night’s Dublin derby.
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Feb 26th 2019, 7:15 AM
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United should learn Liverpool's lessons and avoid finding answers in their rich history
As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offers his team-talk to Alex Ferguson, Manchester United should learn from their opponents about finding answers in their history.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 4:00 PM
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Don't blame Sarri and Solskjaer if things don't work out for them - the problems are elsewhere
Chelsea and Manchester United meet in the FA Cup on Monday night, with both managers facing tough questions.
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Feb 15th 2019, 5:24 PM
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Everton must take some blame as beleaguered Marco Silva returns to Watford
The Portuguese has endured a sharp fall in popularity, but some of it is his club’s fault.
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Feb 8th 2019, 4:00 PM
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Anfield's anxiety shows Klopp's biggest opponent could be Liverpool's history
Liverpool ended the midweek fixtures better off than they had been beforehand, although that wasn’t evident judging by the crowd reactions on Wednesday.
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Feb 1st 2019, 4:00 PM
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What is going on at Chelsea?
Maurizio Sarri claimed his side were ‘mentally weak’ following the loss to Arsenal on Saturday.
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Jan 21st 2019, 5:30 AM
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It's time for Unai Emery to bring Ozil back in from the cold
For how much longer can Emery ignore his highest-paid player?
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Jan 18th 2019, 4:00 PM
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Why Paul Pogba has looked transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær
The France international’s sublime pass created the only goal in Man United’s win.
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Jan 13th 2019, 7:51 PM
# Analysis
Is Roy Keane a good pundit?
The former Ireland assistant boss made a rare Sky Sports appearance for Sunday’s Liverpool-Man United fixture.
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Dec 16th 2018, 9:40 PM
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The Raheem Sterling saga is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Premier League's racism problems
Intolerance has been inextricably linked with top-level football for years.
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Dec 14th 2018, 1:34 PM
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Is Jose Mourinho's management style out of date?
Man United are already 16 points behind rivals City, while a top-four spot is looking increasingly improbable.
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Dec 7th 2018, 5:09 PM
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Marcus Rashford the sole bright spark amid another lacklustre Man United display
The 21-year-old England international assisted both goals before being taken off by Jose Mourinho.
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Dec 1st 2018, 10:02 PM
# weekend preview
More than derby day bragging rights on the line for Liverpool at Anfield
There are three derbies down for decision in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Nov 30th 2018, 7:00 PM
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2018 will be remembered as the year when Ireland's footballers became unwatchable
Martin O’Neill’s side have scored just four goals over the past 12 months.
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Nov 20th 2018, 7:05 AM
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Why Glenn Whelan should be a role model to footballers everywhere
The Irish midfielder is set to represent his country for the last time against Northern Ireland tonight.
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Nov 15th 2018, 12:00 PM
# Analysis
Man City already one of the best Premier League teams ever, but are their achievements tainted?
Pep Guardiola’s side have been criticised for their ignorance of Financial Fair Play rules.
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Nov 12th 2018, 7:00 AM
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Explosive City allegations overshadow Manchester derby
A four-part Der Spiegel report has accused the club of knowingly deceiving Uefa and breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
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Nov 9th 2018, 7:24 PM
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It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example
On week when Raheem Sterling reportedly agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal, more focus needs to be put on how the sport spends its vast sums.
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Nov 2nd 2018, 4:51 PM
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Is Mauricio Pochettino doing the best job of all the Premier League managers?
The Spurs boss has led his side to their best-ever Premier League start.
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Oct 26th 2018, 5:45 PM
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Is Romelu Lukaku really the answer to Man United's problems?
The Belgian striker has had a mixed time since joining the Red Devils.
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Oct 24th 2018, 7:15 AM
# Analysis
Jose Mourinho bids to avoid equalling David Moyes-era record
The Red Devils are facing a formidable run of games in the coming weeks.
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Oct 19th 2018, 5:40 PM
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Sacking Martin O'Neill would be a short-term solution to a long-term problem
The ultimate results manager has overseen a run of just one victory in his last nine matches.
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Oct 17th 2018, 8:30 AM
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Have the Irish public fallen out of love with the national team?
There were pockets of empty seats for Ireland’s game with Denmark at the Aviva Stadium last night.
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Oct 14th 2018, 7:00 AM
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Alex Scott a breath of fresh air to Sky Sports' football coverage
The ex-Arsenal defender has been integrated in the station’s Premier League punditry this season.
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Sep 16th 2018, 10:47 PM
# Analysis
Bold, youthful Wales blow away lumbering Ireland
In contrast with the Boys in Green’s largely predictable line-up, the Welsh side had a fresh look about it.
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Sep 7th 2018, 3:05 PM
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Can Ireland afford to lose Harry Arter?
The Cardiff midfielder was a conspicuous absence from the Boys in Green’s latest squad amid speculation that he may never play for his country again.
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Sep 6th 2018, 6:30 AM
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Tottenham look better-placed to mount title challenge despite lack of summer signings
Spurs face this season’s early surprise package Watford on Sunday, with both clubs on maximum points.
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Aug 31st 2018, 4:50 PM
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Manchester United are the antithesis of what they once were
Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten 3-0 by Tottenham last night to increase pressure on the embattled manager.
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Aug 28th 2018, 12:02 PM
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Arsenal fans starting to realise life post-Wenger not all it's cracked up to be
The Gunners have begun the season in disappointing fashion, losing their opening two fixtures.
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Aug 18th 2018, 9:54 PM
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After 3 years of injuries and frustration, is Luke Shaw finally ready to make his mark?
The talented defender has not always been first choice under Mourinho at United.
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Aug 10th 2018, 11:16 PM
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Talk of England benefiting from Belgium loss disrespectful to World Cup rivals
Elements of the media have suggested a defeat would help Gareth Southgate’s side.
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Jun 28th 2018, 6:43 PM
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Can Lionel Messi save Argentina from themselves?
The Barcelona star scored one of the goals of the tournament tonight, but his team were unconvincing.
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Jun 26th 2018, 10:33 PM
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Analysis: Is Paul Pogba overrated or underrated?
The midfielder is suspended for today’s Manchester derby. Will his absence be felt?
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Dec 10th 2017, 7:30 AM
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This dodgy penalty decision has put Dundalk's title party on ice
It’s 1-1 at half-time in Oriel Park.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 8:13 PM
# more to come
Leinster's centres impress, scrum dominance and more talking points
Leo Cullen will expect a more clinical edge in the opposition 22.
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Oct 15th 2016, 5:42 PM
# Opinion
"We spend mind-boggling amounts of public money on the Irish language. Cén fáth?"
All-Gaeilge road signs in tourist areas; a fortune spent on translations for legislation drafted in English – Eoin Butler on why we need to talk about Irish.
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Oct 6th 2016, 7:30 PM
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Offaly victory means so much, Fermanagh suffer 'power cut': Championship talking points
The Faithful county ended their nine-year losing run in Leinster with victory over Longford in Tullamore yesterday.
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May 16th 2016, 6:30 AM
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Shanahan coolly delivers, the dawning of a great rivalry — Monday's hurling talking points
Plus we examine the positives and negatives for both sides after that draw at Semple Stadium.
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May 2nd 2016, 7:05 AM
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