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Alisson Becker of Liverpool makes a save from Arkadiusz Milik of SSC Napoli during their Champions League Group C match at Anfield on December 11th, 2018. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Danehouse/Getty Images)

Liverpool now the targets as they launch defence of their title

Champions League
Andy Hunter
September 16, 2019, 22:30

Klopp says team still have something to prove as they face Napoli

Frank Lampard at a training session at Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, London on Monday, before their Champions League clash with Valencia on Tuesday. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA

Lampard wary of being caught cold by a Valencia revival

Champions League
Jacob Steinberg
September 16, 2019, 22:30

Despite turmoil La Liga side could spring a trap, warns Chelsea boss

Declan Rice challenges Jack Grealish during West Ham’s draw at Aston Villa. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Aston Villa and West Ham can’t be split in cagey stalemate

English Soccer
Paul Doyle
September 16, 2019, 22:09

Arthur Masuaku sent off but Dean Smith’s side can’t take advantage at Villa Park

Andre Wright (R) celebrates his opener with Daniel Grant. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Bohemians avoid an FAI Cup upset against Crumlin United

National League
September 16, 2019, 22:04

Andre Wright and Andy Lyons on target for Premier Division outfit at Richmond Park

The Group One Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes: Ryan Moore on Fairyland (blue&brown) wins ahead of Donnacha O’Brien on So Perfect. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Racing chief backs appeal of Champions Weekend

Soccer
Brian O'Connor
September 16, 2019, 17:23

Brian Kavanagh realistic but happy with crowds at Curragh HQ track on Sunday

David De Gea has signed a new long term contract with Manchester United. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA

David De Gea signs new Manchester United contract

English Soccer
September 16, 2019, 15:27

Spanish goalkeeper has agreed four-year deal keeping him at Old Trafford until 2023

Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku prior to the Serie A football match against Udinese last weekend. Photograph: Getty Images

Italian TV pundit sacked for racist Lukaku comment

Soccer
Marcus Christenson
September 16, 2019, 12:23

Pundit says only way to stop Inter striker is to give “him 10 bananas to eat”

Michael Owen during the Manchester United era in 2009. Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

Ken Early: Owen-Shearer squabble showcases new dynamics of news

Soccer
Ken Early
September 16, 2019, 06:00

Squeaky-clean images were a response to the fearsome tabloid machine of their era

Jeff Hendrick of Burnley celebrates after scoring a late equaliser against Brighton & Hove Albion. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Getty

Hendrick and Duffy leading battle against perception

English Soccer
David Sneyd
September 16, 2019, 06:00

The Burnley midfielder proved a point to his manager against a more expansive Brighton

Roberto Pereyra of Watford is fouled by Arsenal’s David Luiz for a penalty during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Arsenal locate the self-destruct button yet again to let Watford in the gap

English Soccer
David Hytner
September 15, 2019, 19:01

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first-half double undone by poor defending

Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson scores his side’s first goal during the Premier League match against Everton at the Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Bournemouth and Callum Wilson punish Everton to take the points

English Soccer
Ben Fisher
September 15, 2019, 17:05

Striker grabs two goals to earn Eddie Howe’s side a second league win of the season

Dundalk’s Michael Duffy celebrates scoring their first goal against derry. Photograph: Ciaran Culligan/Inpho

Perth reflects on ‘wonderful’ night for Dundalk

Soccer
Arthur Duffy
September 15, 2019, 12:58

Dundalk claim EA Sports Cup with penalties win over Derry

Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match against Manchester City at Carrow Road. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Norwich make light of injury list as they inflict defeat on Manchester City

English Soccer
September 14, 2019, 19:48

Champions lose first Premier League game since January at Carrow Road

Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori jumps in the air as he celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal as Tammy Abraham looks on during the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Tammy Abraham grabs hat-trick and an own goal in Chelsea win

English Soccer
September 14, 2019, 17:45

Striker makes in seven goals in five Premier League games

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford scores from the penalty spot during the Premier League game against Leicester city at Old Trafford. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Marcus Rashford gets Manchester United out of their spot of bother

English Soccer
September 14, 2019, 17:32

Striker’s early penalty secures points for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s injury-hit side

Jeff Hendrick of Burnley celebrates after earning a point at Brighton. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Getty Images

Hendrick strikes late to salvage draw for Burnley

English Soccer
September 14, 2019, 17:16

Premier League round-up: Spurs breeze past Palace while Blades lose their edge

Mohamed Salah scores Liverpool’s third goal during the Premier League match against Newcastle United at Anfield. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Klopp savours quality of Liverpool goals after fightback against Newcastle

English Soccer
September 14, 2019, 16:48

Sadio Mane grabs two as Liverpool continue perfect start to season at Anfield

Karim Benzema scores the first of his two goals in Real Madrid La Liga match against Levante at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Real Madrid scrape win over Levante as Eden Hazard makes debut

Soccer
September 14, 2019, 16:10

Zinedine Zidane’s side blazed into a 3-0 first-half lead before dropping off

Celtic’s James Forrest scores his side’s goal in the Scottish Premiership match against Hamilton at New Douglas Park. Photograph: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire

James Forrest keeps up scoring run as Celtic preserve 100% record

Soccer
September 14, 2019, 14:35

New loan signing Mohamed Elyounoussi makes early contribution with assist

Harry Maguire of Manchester United. Photograph: Will Oliver/EPA

Harry Maguire needs to stabilise United with Leicester looming

Soccer
Michael Walker
September 14, 2019, 08:00

Michael Walker: There is an anxious focus on all areas of the Manchester United team

Tottenham’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty

Refocus or get out, Pochettino warns Spurs’ unsettled stars

English Soccer
David Hytner
September 13, 2019, 22:30

Uncertainty continues to swirl around long-term futures of six Tottenham players

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Here is your handy guide to sport on television this week

Monday – Sunday, September 16th – 22nd

English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Liverpool	5	15
2	Manchester City	5	10
3	Tottenham Hotspur	5	8
4	Manchester United	5	8
5	Leicester City	5	8
6	Chelsea	5	8
7	Arsenal	5	8
8	West Ham United	5	8
9	Bournemouth	5	7
10	Southampton	5	7
11	Everton	5	7
12	Crystal Palace	5	7
13	Norwich City	5	6
14	Burnley	5	5
15	Sheffield United	5	5
16	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	5
17	Aston Villa	5	4
18	Newcastle United	5	4
19	Wolverhampton Wanderers	5	3
20	Watford	5	2

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	30	74
2	Shamrock Rovers	30	64
3	Bohemian FC	31	49
4	Derry City	30	47
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	31	47
6	Sligo Rovers	31	38
7	Waterford	31	34
8	Cork City	30	30
9	Finn Harps	31	23
10	UCD	31	18