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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference at the City Football Academy ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League game against Hoffenheim. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Pep Guardiola says racism is everywhere and praises ‘incredible’ Sterling

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
December 11, 2018, 15:26

Manchester City boss believes the media has the responsibility to tone down coverage

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has been handed a difficult qualifying group. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Stephen Kenny’s Irish U21s to face Italy and Sweden in group

Soccer
Emmet Malone
December 11, 2018, 11:18

Only one team can qualify from group automatically for 2021 Euro Championships

Watford’s Ben Foster saves a penalty from Everton’s Gylfi Sigurdsson. Photograph: Reuters

Marco Silva to reconsider spot kick taker after Watford draw

English Soccer
December 11, 2018, 08:35

Both Javi Gracia and Everton manager are dissatisfied with Goodison Park draw

Tottenham Hotspur players train at the Nou Camp ahead of their Champions League Group B clash with Barcelona. Photo: Joan Monfort/AP Photo

Do or die for Spurs in Mauricio Pochettino’s favourite old haunt

English Soccer
David Hytner
December 11, 2018, 06:30

Argentinian still owns a house just north of Barcelona since managing Espnayol

Former Donegal manager Jim McGuinness is the new coach of Charlotte Independence. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/INPHO

Jim McGuinness happy to go outside his comfort zone in US

Soccer
Ian O'Riordan
December 11, 2018, 06:00

Former Donegal manager looking forward to new challenge with Charlotte Independence

Napoli’s Marek Hamsek during training at Anfield ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Liverpool are in a corner but ready to burst out against Napoli

Champions League
Andy Hunter
December 11, 2018, 05:00

Jürgen Klopp’s side need to win 1-0 or by two clear goals to qualify

Everton’s Lucas Digne scores their second goal from a free kick during the Premier League encounter with Watford. Photo: Andrew Yates/Reuters

Lucas Digne’s last minute cracker rescues a point for Everton

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
December 10, 2018, 23:01

Séamus Coleman’s own goal had levelled the scores before Watford then took the lead

Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling released a statement after allegedly being racially abused during the Premier League clash with Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images

Sterling’s statement tells press we must do more about racism

English Soccer
Daniel Taylor
December 10, 2018, 22:30

Man City player has highlighted an issue that is certainly evident in some quarters

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Bernardo Silva of Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, London, on December 8th. Photograph: Getty Images

Chelsea’s Hazard hints again at possible move to Real Madrid

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 21:17

Belgium international tells French radio that talks over contract extension at Chelsea are on hold

Liverpool’s Joe Gomez has renewed his contract, which will see him stay at the club until 2024. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Joe Gomez: Renewing Liverpool contract ‘meant the world’ after injury setback

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 20:00

Defender out of action for six weeks after breaking leg at Burnley last week

Manchester City’s Phil Foden. He has played 13 times for City this season. Photograph: PA Wire

Foden signs 5½-year contract extension with Manchester City

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
December 10, 2018, 19:47

The 18-year-old midfielder has become a first-team squad regular for the champions this season

Chelsea have suspended four people from attending their matches, pending further investigations into allegations regarding the behaviour of supporters towards Raheem Sterling during Saturday’s match with Manchester City, the club have announced. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Chelsea suspend four fans for alleged racial abuse of Sterling

English Soccer
December 10, 2018, 17:56

Man City player was alleged to have been abused during Chelsea’s win on Saturday

Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta tackles Raheem Sterling during the Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge. Photo: Will Oliver/EPA

Klopp says Sterling was right not to react to racist abuse

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
December 10, 2018, 16:39

Manchester City striker was abused by Chelsea fans during Saturday’s match

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game during the Premier League win over Fulham at Old Trafford. Photo: Clive Brunskill/PA Wire

Romelu Lukaku: Extra muscle has hampered my club form

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
December 10, 2018, 15:00

Belgian striker says he bulked up for the World Cup and now needs to lose muscle

River Plate fans celebrate victory in Buenos Aires after the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors. Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

Argentina's obsession sanitised by glitz and glamour of Europe

Soccer
Rory Smith
December 10, 2018, 14:43

Somewhere over the Atlantic this fierce River and Boca rivalry had its edges smoothed

Dries Mertens and Napoli head to Anfield knowing they will qualify for the last-16 providing they avoid being beaten by more than one goal. Photograph: Francesco Pecoraro/Getty

Champions League: who needs what to reach the last-16?

Champions League
December 10, 2018, 13:05

Liverpool and Spurs on the ropes, United and City already through

David Luiz: his big hair makes him different, which is immediately provocative. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Ken Early: English football wrong to treat David Luiz as a joke

English Soccer
Ken Early
December 10, 2018, 07:00

Individual scapegoating has done much to keep English football stupid over the years

River Plate players celebrate after teammate Gonzalo Martinez (covered) scored their third goal against Boca Juniors to win the Copa Libertadores. Photo: Javier Soriano/Getty Images

River Plate strike in extra time to end chaotic Superclásico saga

Soccer
Sid Lowe
December 9, 2018, 22:40

Juan Quintero’s strike sent River on their way to the Copa Libertadores title

Chelsea’s N’golo Kante celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal in their 2-0 win over Manchester City at at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Kanté’s manic commitment helps Chelsea rattle City

English Soccer
Barney Ronay
December 9, 2018, 22:31

French midfielder ends City’s dream of going Premier League season unbeaten

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matt Doherty (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring their late winner during Premier League win over Newcastle United. Photo: Lindsey Parnaby/Getty Images

Wolves' Matt Doherty strikes late to break Newcastle hearts

English Soccer
Michael Walker
December 9, 2018, 18:13

Irishman headed in a winner in the dying seconds against 10-man home side

Phil Neville, coach of England, attending the Women’s World Cup draw in Paris. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Neville savours ‘mouth-watering’ World Cup opener against Scotland

International
Louise Taylor
December 9, 2018, 17:04

‘We’re going to need to produce form we’ve not yet produced,’ says England coach

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Liverpool	16	42
2	Manchester City	16	41
3	Tottenham Hotspur	16	36
4	Chelsea	16	34
5	Arsenal	16	34
6	Manchester United	16	26
7	Everton	16	24
8	Bournemouth	16	23
9	Leicester City	16	22
10	Wolverhampton Wanderers	16	22
11	West Ham United	16	21
12	Watford	16	21
13	Brighton & Hove Albion	16	21
14	Cardiff City	16	14
15	Newcastle United	16	13
16	Crystal Palace	16	12
17	Burnley	16	12
18	Huddersfield Town	16	10
19	Southampton	16	9
20	Fulham	16	9

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	36	87
2	Cork City	36	77
3	Shamrock Rovers	36	62
4	Waterford	36	59
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	36	50
6	Bohemian FC	36	48
7	Sligo Rovers	36	42
8	Derry City	36	42
9	Limerick	36	27
10	Bray Wanderers	36	18