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# Talking Points

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Richie Towell catches Hughton's eye and more FA Cup talking points
Have Man United's traditions gone and more Premier League talking points
Marcos Rojo a lucky boy and more Premier League talking points
Liverpool's 'keeper problem and Chelsea march on - 5 Premier League talking points
Arsenal must keep hold of world class pair and the Premier League talking points
The 2 best teams in the Premier League and more talking points
Conte and Guardiola face off for the first time and the Premier League talking points
Does Mourinho know his best team and more Premier League talking points
Promising young stars, a Rory Best performance and November success
Are teams starting to figure out Dundalk and more Europa League talking points
Fresh faces, Ringrose earns 12 shirt and a barnstorming Ireland back row
Is Messi weary and more Champions League talking points
Ireland can't convert, key men lost, and the match officials in limelight
Mane back at old St Mary's as Reds look to hold onto top spot and Premier League talking points
Lack of midfield cover, loyalty to halfbacks and huge confidence in Scott Barrett
SOB is back, Schmidt trusts in history-makers, and no POM
Corofin's sweet revenge, unwanted history for O'Rourkes — Sunday GAA talking points
Ireland exorcise the ghost of Scotland '87 and more talking points from Vienna
Eight new caps, Dillane's impression and selection calls for Schmidt
Arter's long-awaited competitive debut, the chance of snow and Austria-Ireland talking points
Opportunities abound, fresh faces, and Ireland's returning big names
Sarsfields' missed opportunity, O'Callaghan's frightening talent and other club hurling talking points
Brennan's red card, another bumper year for Connolly and more Dublin football final talking points
Will United's £30 million man get another chance and more Premier League talking points
John Egan's absence and more talking points from the latest Ireland squad
Current holders play behind closed doors and what to look out for in the Champions League tonight
Guardiola has another crack at Barca and things to look out for in the Champions League
Hazard lights on for Chelsea's rivals, is Zlatan showing his age and more PL talking points
Meeting of last season's title rivals the pick of the bunch and the Premier League talking points
Juan Mata emphasises his value and more League Cup talking points
Liverpool playing like serious title contenders and more Premier League talking points
Will Jose park the bus again and more Premier League talking points
Fatigue finally catches up on Dundalk and more Europa League talking points
Do Jose Mourinho's United lack identity and more Premier League talking points
Seamus Coleman lucky to avoid red card and more Premier League talking points
Are Liverpool and United serious title contenders plus more Premier League talking points
Wes Hoolahan remains vital and more Moldova-Ireland talking points
Will Wes Hoolahan start and more Moldova-Ireland talking points
Munster's mistakes, the Ringrose-Henshaw partnership and more talking points
Heffernan makes his mark as Connacht sizzle in win over Ulster