# talking-points - Saturday 10 February, 2018
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Conor O’Shea’s Italy were disappointing again in Dublin.
# talking-points - Friday 9 February, 2018
# Rivalries Renewed
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# Rivalries Renewed
Elsewhere, Riyad Mahrez won’t get to play against the team he was desperate to join, while Virgil van Dijk is back at his old stomping ground.
# talking-points - Sunday 4 February, 2018
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, why the officials at Anfield today deserve to be cut some slack.
# talking-points - Saturday 3 February, 2018
# Talking Points
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# Talking Points
Joe Schmidt will be hyper-aware that Ireland have to make major improvements moving forward.
# talking-points - Friday 2 February, 2018
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Elsewhere Theo Walcott makes his return to the Emirates and Antonio Conte aims to quell Chelsea’s woes away to Watford.
# talking-points - Sunday 28 January, 2018
# Talking Points
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# Talking Points
The GAA season is back in full swing.
# talking-points - Sunday 21 January, 2018
# Reaction
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# Reaction
Plus, Anthony Martial reminds Jose Mourinho of what he already has.
# talking-points - Friday 19 January, 2018
# Things To Look Out For
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# Things To Look Out For
Elsewhere, Paul Lambert begins his crusade to keep Stoke City up, while Man City aim to bounce back.
# talking-points - Monday 15 January, 2018
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Plus, have Liverpool shown other teams the only way to beat Manchester City?
# talking-points - Sunday 14 January, 2018
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Plus, the impact Scott Fardy and James Lowe have made as the province book their place in the quarters.
# talking-points - Friday 12 January, 2018
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Man City take on Liverpool in this weekend’s standout clash.
# talking-points - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Plus, why Liverpool are improving under Jurgen Klopp.
# talking-points - Friday 29 December, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, how big of an impact can Virgil van Dijk have at Liverpool?
# talking-points - Tuesday 26 December, 2017
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Plus, is Jordan Larmour the most outstanding young player in the country?
# talking-points - Friday 22 December, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, Mark Hughes one more defeat away from the sack at Stoke and Big Sam looking to keep the good times rolling on Merseyside.
# talking-points - Friday 15 December, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, is it time for Jose Mourinho to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan in from the cold?
# talking-points - Saturday 9 December, 2017
# Big Performance
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# Big Performance
Plus, was Munster’s defensive performance down to the work of Andy Farrell?
# talking-points - Friday 1 December, 2017
# Weekend Preview
From The42
# Weekend Preview
There are a couple of big matches down for decision over the weekend.
# talking-points - Thursday 30 November, 2017
# Review
From The42
# Review
Plus, Wayne Rooney heaps misery on old boss David Moyes.
# talking-points - Tuesday 28 November, 2017
# Contenders
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# Contenders
Plus, another clean sheet for Brighton and Ireland defender Shane Duffy.
# talking-points - Sunday 26 November, 2017
# Comment
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# Comment
We also look at Dr Crokes’ exit, Moorefield’s discipline issues and Michael Lundy’s remarkable recovery from appendix surgery.
# talking-points - Saturday 25 November, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Mo Salah is on fire for Liverpool right now.
# talking-points - Friday 24 November, 2017
# Things To Look Out For
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# Things To Look Out For
The Egyptian, who is bang in form for Liverpool, returns to the club that let him leave on Saturday.
# talking-points - Thursday 23 November, 2017
# Disappointment
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# Disappointment
The Red Devils were just moments away from securing a 0-0 draw needed to top their group.
# talking-points - Saturday 18 November, 2017
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Plus Tony Pulis on borrowed time and Paul Pogba’s return to Manchester United.
# talking-points - Friday 17 November, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus Sergio Aguero’s health scare and why Spurs may struggle in the North London derby.
# talking-points - Tuesday 14 November, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
We preview tonight’s crucial World Cup qualification play-off at the Aviva Stadium.
# talking-points - Saturday 11 November, 2017
# Up And Running
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# Up And Running
A thoroughly dominant victory leaves huge grounds for optimism heading into the season ahead.
# talking-points - Sunday 5 November, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, has David Unsworth gone out with a bang as Everton manager?
# talking-points - Friday 3 November, 2017
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Kenedy provoked the ire of Antonio Conte amid a turbulent week for the London club.
# talking-points - Wednesday 1 November, 2017
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Harry Winks impressed against Real Madrid, while Sergio Aguero savoured a landmark night.
# talking-points - Sunday 29 October, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus Roy Hodgson’s steady impact at Crystal Palace and Chelsea back on track following a dismal start to the campaign.
# talking-points - Saturday 28 October, 2017
# Comment
From The42
# Comment
We run through five talking points after Cuala’s three-point win over Kilmacud Crokes in today’s Dublin hurling final.
# talking-points - Thursday 26 October, 2017
# November Internationals
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# November Internationals
Who can consider themselves unlucky to miss out? We dissect the squad for next month’s Test matches.
# talking-points - Saturday 21 October, 2017
# Blue Moon Rising
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# Blue Moon Rising
A near perfect afternoon for Leinster, but defensive structure and combinations remain areas in need of improvement.
# talking-points - Friday 20 October, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, why results, not style, is what will ultimately define Mourinho’s United.
# talking-points - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Elsewhere, the jury is out on Serge Aurier and Maribor gambled with a high-risk approach and were humiliated.
# talking-points - Saturday 14 October, 2017
# Good Start
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# Good Start
Leinster are up and running in Pool 3.
# Up And Running
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# Up And Running
The northern province beat Wasps 19-9 at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.
# talking-points - Friday 13 October, 2017
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Plus, were Pep Guardiola’s provocative comments unfair on Tottenham and more Premier League talking points.
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