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  • Latest news : Gregor Townsend names 35-man Scotland squad for Six Nations
  • Latest news : Rhys Priestland not included in Wales’ Six Nations squad
  • Latest news : SSE Airtricity extends title sponsorship of League of Ireland
  • Latest news : Quarantine for Australian Open players fully funded by Tennis Australia
  • Latest news : Keeping the world off-balance is what Kyrie Irving does best
  • Latest news : Eddie Jones forced to self-isolate after his assistant tests positive
  • Latest news : Rory McIlroy confident Tiger Woods 'will be just fine'
Shamrock Rovers players celebrate with the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy. Photograph: Inpho SSE Airtricity extends title sponsorship of League of Ireland
  • Soccer
  • Emmet Malone
  • January 20, 2021, 12:49

Deal is for two years rather than just one and also takes in the women’s national league

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard watches his team’s latest defeat at the King Power Stadium. Photograph: PA Frank Lampard: ‘the good thing for me is I’m good at handling pressure’
  • English Soccer
  • Paul Doyle
  • January 20, 2021, 09:05

Brendan Rodgers said it is too early to start talking about his team winning the title

 Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi  scores the first goal during the Premier League game against  Chelsea at the King Power stadium. Photograph: Tim Keeton/EPA Leicester City go to top of the table as they dismiss Chelsea with ease
  • English Soccer
  • Paul Doyle
  • January 19, 2021, 22:29

Pressure grows on Frank Lampard after fifth defeat in last eight Premier League games

Southampton’s Dan N’Lundulu scores his side’s first goal  during the  FA Cup third-round match against Shrewsbury Town at St Mary’s stadium. Photograph:   Adam Davy/PA Wire Southampton see off Shrewsbury to set up Arsenal FA Cup tie
  • English Soccer
  • Ben Fisher
  • January 19, 2021, 22:19

Dan N’Lundulu and James Ward-Prowse on target at St Mary’s

West Brom’s Robert Snodgrass  did not face his former club West Ham at the London stadium on Tuesday night. Photograph:  Carl Recine /AFP via Getty Images Premier League examining Snodgrass deal between West Brom and West Ham
  • English Soccer
  • January 19, 2021, 21:39

Scottish midfielder sat out Baggies’ game against former side because of ‘agreement’

West Ham’s Michail Antonio scores his side’s second goal  during the Premier League match against West Brom at the London Stadium. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/PA Wire Michail Antonio deepens West Brom woes as West Ham take the points
  • English Soccer
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • January 19, 2021, 20:51

Sam Allardyce’s hopes of keeping up rescue record is hit by the Hammers

Bruno Fernandes  reacts after being substituted by Manchester United manager  Ole Gunnar Solskjær during the Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield. Photograph:  Michael Regan/Getty Images Man United boss Solskjær denies Fernandes is tired and needs a break
  • English Soccer
  • January 19, 2021, 15:26

‘No, he’s not tired. If I ask him there’s absolutely no chance he’ll say he’s tired’

  • 1 comment
Ireland international midfielder  Conor Hourihane is to go on loan from Aston Villa to Swansea until the end of the season. Photograph: Lindsey Parnaby/Pool via Getty Images Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane set for Swansea loan spell
  • English Soccer
  • Emmet Malone
  • January 19, 2021, 14:25

Corkman asked Aston Villa boss Dean Smith for move in order to get matches

Richard Keogh has had an impressive spell at Milton Keynes Dons earning him  a move back to the Championship. Photograph: Getty Images Richard Keogh has joined Huddersfield until the end of the season
  • Soccer
  • Emmet Malone
  • January 19, 2021, 13:25

He started 21 games for League One side MK Dons and impressed with his form

 Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been named as the first NHS Charities Together ‘Champion’. File photograph: PA Jordan Henderson takes up ambassadorial role in support of NHS
  • English Soccer
  • January 19, 2021, 13:05

He’s been involved since April when he led the #PlayersTogether Covid-19 appeal

Bayern Munich’s Austrian defender David Alaba is set to join Real Madrid in the summer. Photograph: Getty Images David Alaba agrees to join Real Madrid on free transfer
  • Soccer
  • Fabrizio Romano
  • January 19, 2021, 07:33

Veteran striker Mario Mandzukic is set to return to Europe with Serie A leaders Milan

Lionel Messi leaves the field after being shown a red card during the Spanish Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Messi’s red-card outburst the act of a desperate, hopeless man
  • Soccer
  • Jonathan Liew
  • January 18, 2021, 22:30

Actions were pure human malice, a volcano of rage that was accumulating for years

  • 2 comments
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal during the Premier League win over Newcastle. Photo: Catherine Ivill/EPA Arsenal cruise past Newcastle with minimum of fuss
  • English Soccer
  • Nick Ames
  • January 18, 2021, 22:06

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang notched twice as Steve Bruce’s problems deepen

Celtic manager Neil Lennon said no apology needed to be made for the trip. Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Neil Lennon blasts ‘scandalous’ uproar over Celtic trip to Dubai
  • Soccer
  • Ewan Murray
  • January 18, 2021, 18:33

Manager refused to admit the camp was in error for trip which left 13 players isolating

  • 1 comment
Kieran Trippier in action for Atlético against Sevilla. Photo: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Fifa dismiss Kieran Trippier’s appeal against 10-week ban
  • Soccer
  • January 18, 2021, 18:25

Atlético Madrid still have the option to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Milton Keynes Dons Warren O’Hora during the first half of the Sky Bet League One match between MK Dons and Hull City at Stadium MK. Photo: John Cripps/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Bohs defender Warren O’Hora signs for MK Dons
  • English Soccer
  • January 18, 2021, 16:30

League One club also announced they have accepted an offer for Richard Keogh

Will Smallbone of Southampton sustained the injury during the Premier League clash with Leicester City. Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Will Smallbone set for long period out with ACL injury
  • English Soccer
  • Emmet Malone
  • January 18, 2021, 14:44

Ireland under-21 international joins Michael Obafemi on the injury list for Southampton

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Liverpool’s  manager Jurgen Klopp after the draw at Anfield. Photograph: Getty Images Doubts continue over Solskjær’s tactics against high-class opponents
  • English Soccer
  • Jonathan Wilson
  • January 18, 2021, 13:16

Is this a title challenge? It wouldn’t be in anything resembling a normal season

 Phil Neville is to step down as head coach of England Women with immediate effect. File photograph: PA Phil Neville appointed Inter Miami manager after leaving England
  • Soccer
  • Paul MacInnes
  • January 18, 2021, 12:23

David Beckham is set to make his old team mate the new boss of Inter Miami

Mesut Özil  could be on the way from Arsenal to Fenerbahce on a free transfer. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA Wire All in the Game: Glowing tributes few and far between for departing Özil
  • Soccer
  • Mary Hannigan
  • January 18, 2021, 09:00

Keeper keeps cool over €340k car write-off . . . the best quotes of the week

 Lionel Messi after being shown a red card during the Spanish Super Cup final. Photograph: Getty Images Messi sees red as Bilbao claim Super Cup glory
  • Soccer
  • January 18, 2021, 08:56

He was sent off for the first time in his Barcelona career following VAR review

  • 1 comment
Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week

Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week Monday – Sunday, January 18th – 24th

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Keith Earls, Peter O’Mahony and Jonathan Sexton ahead of the Rugby World Cup game against Russia in Kobe City. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Gordon D’Arcy: Time for IRFU to be bold and secure futures of prized assets
Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City team are now top of the Premier League table. Photograph: PA Leicester go top at halfway point; It’s not the time for IRFU to be slashing salaries
 Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team were comfortable winners over Newcastle on Monday night. Photograph: EPA Arsenal back in the top half; Maybe it’s time for AIL top tier to go semi-pro?

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English Soccer

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2 Manchester United 18 37
3 Manchester City 17 35
4 Liverpool 18 34
5 Tottenham Hotspur 18 33
6 Everton 17 32
7 West Ham United 19 32
8 Chelsea 19 29
9 Southampton 18 29
10 Arsenal 19 27
11 Aston Villa 15 26
12 Leeds United 18 23
13 Crystal Palace 19 23
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 19 22
15 Newcastle United 18 19
16 Brighton & Hove Albion 19 17
17 Burnley 17 16
18 Fulham 17 12
19 West Bromwich Albion 19 11
20 Sheffield United 19 5
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National League

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1 Shamrock Rovers 18 48
2 Bohemian FC 18 37
3 Dundalk 18 26
4 Sligo Rovers 18 25
5 Waterford 18 24
6 St. Patrick's Athletic 18 21
7 Derry City 18 20
8 Finn Harps 18 20
9 Shelbourne 18 19
10 Cork City 18 11
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