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  • Latest news : Matt Williams: Time for players to rediscover the lost art of the torpedo punt
  • Latest news : Ryder Cup: Shane Lowry shines for Europe but USA stand on the brink of victory
  • Latest news : Anthony Joshua loses world heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk
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  • Latest news : Scotland end Ireland’s World Cup dream in Parma
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League leaders Liverpool held at Brentford in six goal thriller
  • English Soccer
  • September 25, 2021, 20:07

Liverpool were twice pegged back but remain the only unbeaten team in the league

Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrates scoring against Norwich at Goodison Park. Photograph: PA Premier League round-up: Everton back to winning ways
  • English Soccer
  • September 25, 2021, 17:44

Leeds’ winless start extended, Vardy in the thick of it for Leicester and Newcastle denied

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes misses a late penalty against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Photograph: PA Bruno Fernandes misses penalty as Aston Villa win at Old Trafford
  • English Soccer
  • September 25, 2021, 14:51

A second home defeat of the week for Manchester United piles pressure on hosts

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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes misses a late penalty against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Photograph: PA Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start
  • English Soccer
  • September 25, 2021, 14:44

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Thomas Tuchel changed Chelsea from back-foot to front-foot at Tottenham and they went on to win 3-0. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers
  • English Soccer
  • Michael Walker
  • September 25, 2021, 07:00

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Stephen Kenny: pointed out that Ireland have not qualified for a World Cup since 2002. “Did anyone think we were favourites?” Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Keith Duggan: Kenny shows there’s more to Republic of Ireland side than results
  • International
  • Keith Duggan
  • September 25, 2021, 06:00

Manager’s vision popular with many, but scrutiny is sure to intensify

  • 7 comments
Stephen Kenny: pointed out that Ireland have not qualified for a World Cup since 2002. “Did anyone think we were favourites?” Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Murray and Hoban double up as Dundalk spring back to life
  • National League
  • September 25, 2021, 01:28

Derry City keep European hopes alive while Finn Harps secure vital win over Bohemians

Barcelona’s Dutch coach Ronald Koeman. Photograph: Lluis Gene/AFP via Getty Images No way back for Koeman as Barcelona decline reaches breaking point
  • Soccer
  • Sid Lowe
  • September 24, 2021, 22:30

Amid battles with players and club president, manager’s time is quickly running out

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St Patrick’s Athletic’s Nahum Melvin-Lambert scores on own goal in stoppage-time during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Photograph: Ryan Byrn/Inpho Late own goal helps Shamrock Rovers stretch lead at the top to nine points
  • National League
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • September 24, 2021, 22:20

St Patrick’s Athletic see title hopes dim after Nahum Melvin-Lambert’s late own goal

St Patrick’s Athletic’s Nahum Melvin-Lambert scores on own goal in stoppage-time during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Photograph: Ryan Byrn/Inpho Premier League weekend team news, kick-off times, TV details
  • English Soccer
  • September 24, 2021, 18:36

Chelsea look to keep up their dominance over Manchester City in the key weekend clash

Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Jürgen Klopp on the sidelines during a Premier League game at Old Trafford. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Solskjær blames Klopp comments for Manchester United penalty count
  • International
  • Jamie Jackson
  • September 24, 2021, 16:07

United manager says team should have been awarded three penalties in last two games

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said he would like member associations to vote on the proposals by the end of the year. Photograph: Getty Images European clubs warn of ‘destructive’ impact of Fifa’s reform plans
  • Soccer
  • September 24, 2021, 11:39

Statement hits out at controversial plans which include a World Cup every two years

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said he would like member associations to vote on the proposals by the end of the year. Photograph: Getty Images Soccer’s long-standing ban on fans drinking alcohol could be lifted
  • English Soccer
  • September 24, 2021, 10:43

The ban has been in place since 1985 when the game was plagued by hooliganism

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Barcelona’s Dutch coach Ronald Koeman during his team’s draw with Cadiz . Photograph: Getty Images Ronald Koeman points to injuries after Barcelona draw with Cadiz
  • Soccer
  • September 24, 2021, 10:08

Barca manager was dismissed in the dying seconds of the game for dissent

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has been excellent since joining Chelsea. Photograph: Getty Images Are Chelsea actually a defensive team, and is it sustainable?
  • English Soccer
  • Jonathan Liew
  • September 24, 2021, 07:43

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has been excellent since joining Chelsea. Photograph: Getty Images Ryder Cup – Day One; Ulster and Connacht kick-off United Rugby Championship
  • Soccer
  • September 24, 2021, 06:42

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Stephen Kenny: ‘I don’t think you can underestimate the importance of the Azerbaijan game. If we do end up finishing bottom of the group it is a tough sell for Stephen,’ said Virgin media analyst and former international Damien Delaney. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy
  • Soccer
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • September 24, 2021, 06:00

Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics

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Liam Scales (right) and Adam Montgomery after the Premier Sports Cup match against Raith Rovers at Celtic Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Liam Scales makes Celtic debut in easy win over 10-man Raith Rovers
  • Soccer
  • September 23, 2021, 21:58

Former Shamrock Rovers player comes on for last half-hour at Celtic Park

Liam Scales (right) and Adam Montgomery after the Premier Sports Cup match against Raith Rovers at Celtic Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Pep Guardiola’s constant tinkering keeps Manchester City A-listers on their toes
  • English Soccer
  • Jamie Jackson
  • September 23, 2021, 18:58

Sterling, Cancelo and Stones among victims of a policy that hasn’t always worked

Derby County are set to be hit with a 12-point penalty for administration. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA Administrators confident Derby County have a ‘viable future’
  • English Soccer
  • September 23, 2021, 13:54

Wayne Rooney’s future sucure with Rams to be hit with a 12-point penalty from the EFL

Louise Quinn celebrates scoring the Republic of Ireland’s winner against Australia at Tallaght Stadium. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Victory over Australia a timely fillip for Vera Pauw and Ireland
  • International
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • September 22, 2021, 23:00

Lucy Quinn’s impressive debut increases options for World Cup clash against Sweden

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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Stephen Kenny: pointed out that Ireland have not qualified for a World Cup since 2002. “Did anyone think we were favourites?” Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Keith Duggan: Kenny shows there’s more to Republic of Ireland side than results
Pádraig Harrington’s European team are looking to retain the Ryder Cup trophy they won at Le Golf National in Paris three years ago. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Ryder Cup – Day One; Ulster and Connacht kick-off United Rugby Championship
Robbie Henshaw: the form he delivered for the Lions could imbue him with the confidence to further underline his world-class status. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

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English Soccer

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

National League

PosNamePldPts
1 Shamrock Rovers 27 59
2 St. Patrick's Athletic 28 50
3 Sligo Rovers 28 45
4 Derry City 28 42
5 Bohemian FC 26 38
6 Drogheda United 28 37
7 Finn Harps 28 36
8 Waterford 28 32
9 Dundalk 27 31
10 Longford Town 28 14
Full National League standings

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Munster get off to a flying start with 42 points against the Sharks 22:09
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