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  • Latest news : Focus on Ulster: Nothing easy for McFarland’s men as they seek to build on progress
  • Latest news : Georgie Kelly rescues a point for Bohs in Dalymount Park thriller
  • Latest news : England cancel Pakistan cricket tour due to ‘wellbeing’ concerns
  • Latest news : Vikki Wall happy to commit to Meath for another year
  • Latest news : Rory McIlroy: ‘A road win feels much more meaningful’
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  • Latest news : Victorious Clarke ready to savour every shot of Ryder Cup battle
Georgie Kelly rescues a point for Bohs in Dalymount Park thriller
  • National League
  • September 20, 2021, 22:38

Derry City thought they had won with a stoppage time goal from James Akintunde

Marcos Alonso celebrates a Chelsea goal during his team’s win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Marcos Alonso on why he has stopped taking the knee
  • English Soccer
  • David Hytner
  • September 20, 2021, 19:33

Chelsea defender says: ‘for now, I prefer to point to the sleeve and that’s what I will do’

Kaide Gordon and Trent Alexander-Arnold during a Liverpool training session in Kirkby. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Liverpool ready to uncover more ‘diamonds’ in League Cup
  • English Soccer
  • September 20, 2021, 17:05

Another just starting out on his journey to the first team is 16-year-old Kaide Gordon

Kaide Gordon and Trent Alexander-Arnold during a Liverpool training session in Kirkby. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Radamel Falcao is back and scoring in La Liga
  • Soccer
  • Sid Lowe
  • September 20, 2021, 16:25

His move to Rayo Vallecano probably the silliest story from a summer full of them

James Rodríguez has yet to feature under Rafael Benítez this season. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images James Rodríguez in Qatar ahead of possible transfer
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • September 20, 2021, 15:49

The playmaker missed the start of Benítez’s debut season at Everton with Covid issues

Ilkay Gundogan has joined Manchester City’s injury list. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Pep Guardiola concerned about Man City’s injury list
  • English Soccer
  • September 20, 2021, 14:51

Manager doensn’t have ‘another alternative’ than to field young players against Wycombe

Ilkay Gundogan has joined Manchester City’s injury list. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Liverpool’s Thiago facing spell on sidelines with calf injury
  • English Soccer
  • September 20, 2021, 14:41

Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t be in squad for League Cup clash with Norwich City

Desserts are off the menu since Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United. Photograph: Ian Kington/Getty/AFP All in the Game: Pudding’s off the menu since Ronaldo’s return
  • Soccer
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 20, 2021, 10:00

Erling Haaland can’t buy class; the great Jimmy Greaves’s goalscoring record

Lionel Messi was brought off as PSG chased a winner against Lyon on Sunday night. Photograph: Franck Fife/Getty/AFP Mauricio Pochettino defends decision to hook Lionel Messi
  • Soccer
  • September 20, 2021, 09:36

Mauro Icardi scored a late winner for PSG against Lyon after Messi’s substitution

Lionel Messi was brought off as PSG chased a winner against Lyon on Sunday night. Photograph: Franck Fife/Getty/AFP 6:07 Ken Early: Pep Guardiola showing his tetchy side as Man City face stiff competition
  • Soccer
  • Ken Early
  • September 20, 2021, 06:00

Never before has the Catalan faced a real league title test from as many as three sides

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Mark Noble of West Ham United reacts after missing a penalty which was saved by David De Gea of Manchester United. Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images 3:48 David Moyes defends decision to bring Mark Noble on for West Ham penalty
  • English Soccer
  • September 19, 2021, 21:57

Jesse Lingard curled home a superb winner for United two minutes from time

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Chelsea celebrate after scoring against Tottenham during Game Zero. Photo: Neil Hall/EPA TV View: Roy, Micah and Graeme do their bit for the planet with Game Zero
  • English Soccer
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 19, 2021, 21:08

Who knew Graeme Souness was so interested in protecting the welfare of animals?

Chelsea celebrate after scoring against Tottenham during Game Zero. Photo: Neil Hall/EPA Thomas Tuchel pays tribute to N’Golo Kante as Spurs face up to ‘problems’
  • English Soccer
  • September 19, 2021, 20:54

Frenchman was brought on at half-time in London derby and transformed the game

Antonio Rudiger celebrates with Timo Werner. Photo: Matt Dunham/AP Photo Tottenham roll over as Chelsea cruise to victory
  • English Soccer
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • September 19, 2021, 19:02

Thiago Silva opened the scoring as Thomas Tuchel’s side continue to look impressive

Livingston’s Andrew Shinnie (centre) celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match against Celtic at the Tony Macaroni Arena. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Andrew Shinnie strikes for Livingston to leave Celtic reeling
  • Soccer
  • September 19, 2021, 17:17

Ange Postecoglou’ side slip to a sixth defeat in seven away games

Livingston’s Andrew Shinnie (centre) celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game during the Scottish Premiership match against Celtic at the Tony Macaroni Arena. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire VAR denies Leicester as Brighton seal another win
  • English Soccer
  • September 19, 2021, 16:35

Visitors had two equalisers ruled out in the closing minutes after Vardy pulled one back

Manchester United’s celebrate after Jesse Lingard’s late winner against West Ham. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA De Gea and Lingard are Man United’s heroes at West Ham
  • International
  • Nick Ames
  • September 19, 2021, 16:23

Ronaldo scores again and is denied penalty shouts before Noble sees spot kick saved

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Tottenham’s record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81, the club have announced. Photo: PA/PA Wire Jimmy Greaves: A genius and the best finisher England ever produced
  • English Soccer
  • Richard Williams
  • September 19, 2021, 14:57

Late striker had the uncanny ability to exist on the fringes before settling a match

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Tottenham’s record goalscorer Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81, the club have announced. Photo: PA/PA Wire Former England, Spurs striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81
  • Soccer
  • September 19, 2021, 12:39

Tottenham praises ‘wonderful playing career’ of club’s record goal-scorer

Rory Gaffney scored the winner for Shamrock Rovers against Sligo. Photograph: Evan Logan/Inpho Shamrock Rovers move closer to the title with Sligo win
  • National League
  • September 19, 2021, 11:32

Rory Gaffney’s first-half strike the difference as Hoops earn three points at Showgrounds

Ivan Toney opened the scoring for Bretford from the penalty spot. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Brentford sack Wolves to land first Premier League away win
  • English Soccer
  • September 18, 2021, 23:03

Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo on target as Bees defy Shandon Baptiste’s sending off

Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week

Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week Monday – Sunday, September 20th – 26th

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Dan McFarland: ‘The bottom line is that we want to win a trophy but that was the same last year, the same the year before that, the same the year before that.’ Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Focus on Ulster: Nothing easy for McFarland’s men as they seek to build on progress
David de Gea’s last-minute penalty save gave Manchester United a dramatic win away to West Ham. Photograph: Ian Kington/Getty/AFP Man United win at West Ham after penalty drama; Ryder Cup week is upon us
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the Premier League draw with Southampton at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire 6:07 Ken Early: Pep Guardiola showing his tetchy side as Man City face stiff competition

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Added Time: #119 Six Nations: surreal times as coronavirus puts rugby on hold Added Time: #119 Six Nations: surreal times as coronavirus puts rugby on hold 39:24
Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #118 GAA: The New Backpass Rule; Soccer: Surveying The Irish Football Fan Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #118 GAA: The New Backpass Rule; Soccer: Surveying The Irish Football Fan 42:23
Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #116 ENGvIRE Preview, Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #116 ENGvIRE Preview, "Schools Rugby Turns Toxic", Six Nations Refereeing 46:54
Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #113 Kobe Bryant, Six Nations Preview, The Farrell Era, GAA Leagues Added Time: The Irish Times Sports Podcast - #113 Kobe Bryant, Six Nations Preview, The Farrell Era, GAA Leagues 49:25

English Soccer

PosNamePldPts
1 Chelsea 5 13
2 Liverpool 5 13
3 Manchester United 5 13
4 Brighton & Hove Albion 5 12
5 Manchester City 5 10
6 Everton 5 10
7 Tottenham Hotspur 5 9
8 West Ham United 5 8
9 Brentford 5 8
10 Aston Villa 5 7
11 Watford 5 6
12 Leicester City 5 6
13 Arsenal 5 6
14 Crystal Palace 5 5
15 Southampton 5 4
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 3
17 Leeds United 5 3
18 Newcastle United 5 2
19 Burnley 5 1
20 Norwich City 5 0
Full English Soccer standings

National League

PosNamePldPts
1 Shamrock Rovers 26 56
2 St. Patrick's Athletic 27 50
3 Sligo Rovers 27 45
4 Derry City 27 39
5 Bohemian FC 25 38
6 Drogheda United 27 37
7 Finn Harps 27 33
8 Waterford 27 29
9 Dundalk 26 28
10 Longford Town 27 14
Full National League standings

Latest Sport

Focus on Ulster: Nothing easy for McFarland’s men as they seek to build on progress 01:06
Georgie Kelly rescues a point for Bohs in Dalymount Park thriller 22:38
England cancel Pakistan cricket tour due to ‘wellbeing’ concerns 21:16
Vikki Wall happy to commit to Meath for another year 21:03
Rory McIlroy: ‘A road win feels much more meaningful’ 20:44

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