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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

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, 09:51

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

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

Manuel Pellegrini: “I don’t feel any pressure, especially from the media. I feel pressure only when I don’t see my team playing the way I want them to.” Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Pellegrini digs in his heels and declares he is not for turning

English Soccer
Daniel Taylor
March 3, 2015, 23:00

City manager needs a victory against Leicester after back-to-back defeats

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho with club captain John Terry following the League Cup final win over Tottenham at Wembley. Photo: Glyn Kirk/AFP

Mourinho guarantees John Terry another one-year deal

English Soccer
Dominic Fifield
March 3, 2015, 23:00

Chelsea defender earns reward for another exceptional campaign

Sadio Mane of Southampton celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium. Photograph Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

Southampton now a point off fourth after Crystal Palace win

English Soccer
James Riach at St Mary's
March 3, 2015, 22:13

Sadio Mane strikes late to break the deadlock at St Mary’s

Christian Benteke of Aston Villa scores their second goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion at Villa Park. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Christian Benteke the hero for Aston Villa with late penalty

English Soccer
Stuart James at Villa Park
March 3, 2015, 22:08

Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce in touchline row as Sunderland draw wth Hull City

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been charged with posting a comment on social media which was “was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brings the game into disrepute”, the Football Association has announced. Photograph: Daniel Hambury/PA

Carlton Cole charged by FA for tweet to Tottenham fan

English Soccer
March 3, 2015, 18:49

West Ham player responded to a trolling comment and now faces disciplinary action

Brendan Rodgers the manager of Liverpool directs his players as Manuel Pellegrini the manager of Manchester City looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Manuel Pellegrini insists there is no pressure to win titles

English Soccer
March 3, 2015, 18:45

‘You never know in football - There are different ways to analyse the season’

Dave Whelan has resigned as chairman of Wigan Athletic after 20 years in charge. Photograph: PA

Dave Whelan resigns as chairman of Wigan Athletic

English Soccer
March 3, 2015, 15:09

Recently served a six-week ban for racist comments and will be replace by 23-year-old grandson

Sunderland’s Adam Johnson has been released on bail after allegations were made he slept with a 15-year-old. Photograph: PA Wire

Adam Johnson bailed after underage sex allegation

English Soccer
March 3, 2015, 15:09

Sunderland midfielder suspended by club pending the outcome of police investigation

Philippe Coutinho celebrates his wonderful winner against Manchester City, his third goal in seven games. Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Coutinho’s goal-scoring a sign of his ‘frightening’ potential

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
March 3, 2015, 13:34

Brendan Rodgers has been encouraging the Liverpool creator to shoot more all season

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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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National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Bohemian FC	0	0
2	Bray Wanderers	0	0
3	Cork City	0	0

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