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Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied spitting at Newcastle forward Papiss Cisse. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Jonny Evans pleads not guilty to FA spitting charge

English Soccer
March 6, 2015, 20:17

Manchester United centrehalf could face six match ban after incident with Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse

John Gilligan, Dave King and Paul Murray have been voted in to replace Derek llambias and Barry Leach at Rangers Photograph: Getty

Rangers shareholders vote to remove Derek Llambias and Barry Leach

Soccer
March 6, 2015, 16:29

Dave King, Paul Murray and John Gilligan to take over after receiving neary 86% of vote

Mario Balotelli’s agent says player is being tested by his manager Brendan Rodgers. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters

Balotelli 'asked things never requested of him until now’

English Soccer
March 6, 2015, 13:35

Player’s agent says he will emerge from Brendan Rodgers’s demands a better player

Louis Van Gaal said he was “very irritated” by questions about his relationship with assistant Ryan Giggs

Louis Van Gaal denies rift with assistant Ryan Giggs

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
March 6, 2015, 10:56

‘Everyone can see we have a very good relationship,’ says Manchester United manager

Ron Vlaar could return for Aston Villa in the FA Cup this weekend. Photograph Clive Mason/Getty Images

Ron Vlaar could return this weekend for Aston Villa

English Soccer
March 6, 2015, 10:48

Dutch international’s involvement a big boost for Tim Sherwood’s team against West Brom

Stephen Kenny: will be looking for a winning start to the new Premier League season at Oriel Park. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho

Dundalk ready for visit of Longford and the start of their title defence

National League
Emmet Malone
March 6, 2015, 01:00

Tough opening test for newly-promoted Town as they face formidable champions

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane will appear in court over an alleged road-rage row with a taxi driver. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Roy Keane to appear in court over alleged road-rage row

Soccer
March 5, 2015, 15:43

Hearing to take place two days after Republic of Ireland’s home qualifier against Poland

Manchester United player Jonny Evans (r) looks on as Papiss Cisse of Newcastle appears to spit during the Premier League match at St James’ Park. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Papiss Cisse accepts FA charge and could face seven-match ban

English Soccer
March 5, 2015, 15:08

Johnny Evans denies he spat at Newcastle striker during St James’ Park game

Swansea City’s Bafetimbi Gomis is stretchered off during the Barclays Premier League match at White Hart Lane, London. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

Bafetimbi Gomis puts fainting incident down to fatigue and stress

English Soccer
March 5, 2015, 13:23

Swansea striker was stretchered off in defeat to Tottenham on Wednesday night

Sunderland’s manager Gus Poyet in the stands during the Barclays Premier League match at the KC Stadium, Hull. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet charged with improper conduct

English Soccer
March 5, 2015, 11:11

Hull City boss Steve Bruce reminded of responsibilities after touchline spat

SSE Airtricity League Launch, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 27/2/2015Pictured (L-R) Jason Byrne of Bohemians, David Cassidy of Bray Wanderers, Michael Slingerman of Drogheda United, Stephen O'Donnell of Dundalk, Shane Duggan of Limerick FC, Keith Ward of Sligo Rovers, Conor Kenna of Shamrock Rovers, Ger O'Brien of St. Patrick's Athletic, John Dunleavy of Cork City, Mark Sammon of Longford Town, Paul Sinnott of Galway United and Ryan McBride of Derry CityMandatory Credit �INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Wages are low and contracts short, but professional game is on firmer footing

National League
Emmet Malone
March 5, 2015, 09:56

In an insecure time for players, the good news is that clubs are more financially stable

West Ham’s Winston Reid has signed a long-term contract extension. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters

Winston Reid signs long term deal with West Ham ending transfer speculation

English Soccer
March 5, 2015, 09:30

The New Zealand international had been linked to a number of clubs including Arsenal

Manchester United’s Jonny Evans clashes with Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters

The Morning Sports Briefing

Soccer
March 5, 2015, 08:48

Louis van Gaal says he cannot imagine Evans spitting, Rodgers hails Henderson, Galvin’s physio gives his opinion, McIlroy takes positives, Irish squad reduced and what to watch out for

Eden Hazard scores Chelsea’s winner against West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground in London. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Eden Hazard’s winner helps Chelsea preserve their five-point lead

English Soccer
Dominic Fifield
March 5, 2015, 01:56

Courtois ensures leaders keep rampant West Ham at bay in derby thriller

Jordan Henderson opens the scoring for Liverpool during the Premier League match against Burnley at Anfield. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Jordan Henderson continues to make his case for long-term captaincy at Anfield

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
March 5, 2015, 01:50

Midfielder opens scoring against Burnley as Reds continue chase for Champions League slot

Arsenal’s Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal with Olivier Giroud at Loftus Road tonight. Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images

Giroud and Sánchez on target as Arsenal find their feet

English Soccer
March 4, 2015, 22:52

Fine late strike by Charlie Austin proves scant reward for spirited display by QPR

Manchester United’s Ashley Young celebrates scoring the wining goal in the Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James’ park. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/EPA

Tim Krul proves far too kind as United take points late on

English Soccer
Louise Taylor
March 4, 2015, 22:26

Ashley Young scores late on after defensive mix-up from home side at St James’ Park

Eden Hazard heads home to give Chelsea the lead in the Premier League clash against West Ham at Upton park. Photograph: Tony O’Brien/Action Images via Reuters/Livepic

Eden Hazard makes it business as usual for Chelsea

English Soccer
March 4, 2015, 22:13

Round-up: Man City scrape victory over Leicester; Giroud and Sanchez score in Arsenal win

St Johnstone’s Tom Scobbie gets above Celtic’s Scott Brown during the Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

Celtic lose for first time this year as St Johnstone raid Parkhead

Soccer
March 4, 2015, 22:04

Brilliant strike from Danny Swanson seals the points for visitors

Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan holds off the challenge of England’s Daniel Sturridge during the friendly international at Wembley Stadium in May 2013. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Republic of Ireland friendly against England to kick-off at 1.0pm

International
March 4, 2015, 18:24

Game on Sunday June 7th set for lunchtime start ‘following discussions with the FA, broadcasters, and the Gardaí'

Start of the MLS season is in doubt because of a possible players’ strike over contract agreements. Photograph: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

MLS on brink of players’ strike two days before season begins

Soccer
March 4, 2015, 14:02

Discussions on collective contracts have stalled apparently over issue of free agency

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Chelsea	27	63
2	Manchester City	28	58
3	Arsenal	28	54

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Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	1	3
2	Galway FC	1	3
3	Shamrock Rovers	1	3

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