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Derry City have appointed Declan Devine as the club’s new manager. Photo: Russell Pritchard/Inpho

Derry City announce Declan Devine as new manager

National League
November 12, 2018, 19:29

Devine was previously manager of the Candystripes between 2012 and 2013

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules, the governing body has announced. Photo: Marko Drobnjakovic/AP Photo

Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
November 12, 2018, 18:57

Liverpool striker has until 6pm on Tuesday November 20th to respond to charge

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is expected back sooner than first thought. Photo: Andrew Yates/Reuters

Kevin De Bruyne on track for quicker than expected recovery

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
November 12, 2018, 18:01

Manchester City player was due to be out for six weeks but is now expected back sooner

Martin O’Neill is fearful James McClean may be targeted during the Ireland and Northern Ireland clash. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

O’Neill will talk with McClean before Northern Ireland clash

International
November 12, 2018, 15:46

Ireland manager believes winger may be targeted by Northern Ireland fans on Thursday

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is one of the main subjects of a new documentary called Take The Ball, Pass The Ball. Photo: Josep Lago/Getty Images

Lionel Messi is underrated. Yes, you read that correctly

Soccer
Sean Ingle
November 12, 2018, 15:16

A new documentary and some interesting stats make the case for Messi being the best

Michael Obafemi has retained his place in Martin O’Neill’s Ireland squad. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty

O’Neill to discuss international future with Michael Obafemi

International
Emmet Malone
November 12, 2018, 10:39

18-year-old Southampton striker qualifies for England and Nigeria as well as Ireland

River Plate celebrate Carlos Izquierdoz’s own goal in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final at La Bombonera. Photograph: Eitan Abramovich/AFP/Getty

Boca Juniors and River Plate play out thrilling first leg draw

Soccer
November 12, 2018, 08:49

Great Buenos Aires rivals all square at La Bombonera in Copa Libertadores final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Manchester United manager José Mourinho. United’s season is now about catching up with two of Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal to force their way into the Champions League qualification spots. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Ken Early: Mourinho's risk-averse tactics making United players anxious

English Soccer
Ken Early
November 12, 2018, 07:00

United manager dismisses the stats – but he knows the numbers are going against him

Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United battles for possession with Bernardo Silva of Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Mourinho reaches for excuses book after dismal United display

English Soccer
Jonathan Wilson
November 11, 2018, 22:30

Manchester United fall 12 points behind league leaders as City control the game

Declan Rice waves to the crowd in the Aviva Stadium during an Ireland friendly against the USA in June. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Doherty indifferent to whether Rice opts for Ireland or England

International
Emmet Malone
November 11, 2018, 20:14

Obafemi makes second first-team appearance for Southampton in a week

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen fumbles the ball as Giovani Lo Celso scores Real Betis’ third goal in the La Liga game ay the Nou Camp. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters

Real Betis end Barcelona’s unbeaten home run as Messi returns

Soccer
November 11, 2018, 19:49

Ivan Rakitic sent off as Catalans lose at home for the first time in over two years

Arsenal’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan ball into the box went straight in for Arsenal’s equaliser in the Premier League game against Wolves at the Emirates stadium. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Mkhitaryan keeps Arsenal unbeaten run going with late equaliser

English Soccer
David Hytner
November 11, 2018, 19:22

Wolves unlucky not to take all three points with late chance of their own

Manchester City’s Sergio Agüero scores his side’s second goal in the Premier League match against Manchester United at the Etihad stadium. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Manchester City show up gulf in class with derby win over United

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
November 11, 2018, 19:02

David Silva orchestrates comfortable victory as City go back to top of table

Eden Hazard and Chelsea were left frustrated by Everton. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters

Unbeaten Chelsea held by Everton at Stamford Bridge

English Soccer
Dominic Fifield
November 11, 2018, 17:12

Maurizio Sarri’s title challengers drop points against Marco Silva’s organised Toffees

Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring their second goal during the Premier League match against Fulham at Anfield. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA

Liverpool take advantage of tight offside call to go top of the table

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
November 11, 2018, 14:56

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring just 14 seconds after Fulham goal ruled out

Scott Sinclair sees a shot saved by Livingston goalkeeper Liam Kelly during Celtic’s goalless draw. Photograph: Graham Stuart/PA

Celtic go top of SPL despite goalless draw at Livingston

Soccer
November 11, 2018, 14:40

Defending champions frustrated at the end of a fine week but they leapfrog Hearts

Shane Long is facing ankle surgery and up to six weeks on the sidelines. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty

Shane Long set to miss Ireland fixtures due to ankle surgery

International
November 11, 2018, 13:29

Martin O’Neill’s striking options limited for Northern Ireland and Denmark clashes

Paco Alcacer of Borussia Dortmund scores the winning goal past Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the Bundesliga match at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Photograph: Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images

Super sub Alcacer secures dramatic Dortmund win against Bayern Munich

Soccer
November 10, 2018, 21:58

Spanish striker lifts his side seven points clear of their Bundesliga rivals

Juan Foyth of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring at Selhurst Park. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Tottenham dig deep to take three points from Selhurst Park

English Soccer
November 10, 2018, 21:34

Juan Foyth is the hero one week after conceding two penalties on his debut

West Bromwich Albion’s Matt Phillips scores his team’s second goal against Leeds at The Hawthorns. Photograph: PA

West Brom make statement with big win over Leeds

English Soccer
November 10, 2018, 19:56

Albion’s challenge had stalled after just one point from their previous four games

A view of the stadium in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Reuters

First leg of final of Copa Libertadores postponed due to rain

Soccer
November 10, 2018, 19:36

Pictures capture heavy stadium flooding at Boca’s Bombonera ground in Buenos Aires

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	12	32
2	Liverpool	12	30
3	Chelsea	12	28
4	Tottenham Hotspur	12	27
5	Arsenal	12	24
6	Bournemouth	12	20
7	Watford	12	20
8	Manchester United	12	20
9	Everton	12	19
10	Leicester City	12	17
11	Wolverhampton Wanderers	12	16
12	Brighton & Hove Albion	12	14
13	West Ham United	12	12
14	Newcastle United	12	9
15	Burnley	12	9
16	Crystal Palace	12	8
17	Southampton	12	8
18	Cardiff City	12	8
19	Huddersfield Town	12	7
20	Fulham	12	5

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