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Callum Hudson-Odoi handles the ball in the penalty area during Chelsea’s goalless draw with Manchester United. Photograph: Ian Walton/PA

Man United and Chelsea play out another dour goalless draw

English Soccer
David Hytner
February 28, 2021, 18:56

Solskjaer’s side denied first-half penalty with chances at a premium at Stamford Bridge

Glenn Roeder managed Gillingham, Watford, West Ham, Newcastle and Norwich. Photograph: Getty images

Former West Ham and Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder dies aged 65

English Soccer
February 28, 2021, 18:01

He also served as a coach under Glenn Hoddle for the England national team

Gareth Bale celebrates with Serge Aurier after scoring against Burnley. Photograph: EPA

Mourinho claims Gareth Bale is ‘better than ever’

English Soccer
February 28, 2021, 17:31

‘Now he’s not flat. Now he has ups and downs in the speed he brings to his actions’

Gareth Bale scores Tottenham’s fourth against Burnley. Photograph: Matthew Childs/EPA

Gareth Bale’s brace sets up Tottenham rout of Burnley

English Soccer
Nick Ames
February 28, 2021, 16:21

Welsh forward scores after two minutes with Kane and Moura also on the scoresheet

Stoke City’s James McClean is facing a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. Photograhp: Nigel French/PA

James McClean set to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers

International
Emmet Malone
February 28, 2021, 14:37

Stoke City winger likely to be on the sidelines for up to six weeks with a foot injury

Nicolas Pépé taps in Arsenal’s third against Leicester. Photograph: Michael Regan/EPA

Hope springs for Arsenal after comeback win at Leicester

English Soccer
Barney Ronay
February 28, 2021, 14:32

Nicolas Pépé inspires turnaround as European travails catch up on depleted Foxes

Fulham’s Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa chases Eberechi Eze during his side’s draw with Crystal Palace. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/PA

Fulham frustrated in Crystal Palace stalemate

English Soccer
Ed Aarons
February 28, 2021, 14:25

Scott Parker’s side earn a valuable point but are left to wonder what might have been

Ruben Neves equalises for Wolves against Newcastle at St James’ Park. Photograph: PA

Ruben Neves earns Wolves a draw at Newcastle

English Soccer
February 27, 2021, 22:37

El Ghazi’s early goal at Elland Road secured Aston Villa a 1-0 win against Leeds

Referee Lee Mason is surrounded by players after Brighton and Hove Albion’s Lewis Dunk scored from a quick free quick which was subsequently ruled out by VAR. Photograph: PA

More VAR controversy as West Brom edge Brighton

English Soccer
February 27, 2021, 17:45

Visitors missed two penalties and were controversially denied a goal by VAR

West Ham United’s Irish goalkeeper Darren Randolph can only watch John Stones’ header rattle the net. Photograph: Getty Images)

Aguero returns as City surge further clear with West Ham win

English Soccer
February 27, 2021, 15:03

Visitors were without Fabianski, meaning Irish goalkeeper Darren Randolph started

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has been a breath of fresh air in the Premier League. Photo: Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images

Michael Walker: Why Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the season so far

English Soccer
Michael Walker
February 27, 2021, 08:00

South American’s relentless intensity and his team’s flair makes everybody smile

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with assistant coaches Keith Andrews and Damien Duff during squad training at FAI HQ in Abbotstown in August 2020. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Stephen Kenny finds replacement for Damien Duff on Ireland coaching staff

International
Emmet Malone
February 27, 2021, 06:00

Chelsea coach Anthony Barry to take the job after Duff quit over ‘a whole range of issues’

Jonathan Hill: “As to whether Uefa would be happy if 9, 10, 15,000 fans were all Irish, I think they’d be very, very happy with that, so they can have Dublin as one of the 12 cities.”

FAI boss envisages fans in the Aviva for Euro 2020 finals

Soccer
Emmet Malone
February 26, 2021, 23:00

CEO Hill confident Dublin will successfully host its four-game share of the finals

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed pride in his contribution. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire

Guardiola insists Man City’s success mainly down to players, not his coaching

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
February 26, 2021, 22:30

League leaders host West Ham on Saturday hoping to record 20th successive victory

Thomas Tuchel has fallen out with bosses at his previous clubs and he knows the demands under Roman Abramovich: qualify for the Champions League before challenging for the title. Photograph: Neil Hall/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How Thomas Tuchel hit the ground running and got Chelsea back on track

English Soccer
Jacob Steinberg
February 26, 2021, 22:30

Manager has brought more lightness since replacing Lampard but has been ruthless too

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has undergone an operation on the groin injury he sustained in last weekend’s Merseyside derby defeat against Everton. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/PA Wire

Top-four finish would be a big achievement for Liverpool, admits Klopp

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
February 26, 2021, 22:30

Manager says he relishes the challenge of rescuing Liverpool’s campaign

Scott McTominay remains a doubt for Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea. Photograph: Michael Regan/PA

The weekend’s Premier League team news

English Soccer
February 26, 2021, 18:23

Man City - West Ham and Man United’s trip to Chelsea the weekend’s headline fixtures

Anthony Barry has joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland coaching set-up. Photograph: Getty

Chelsea coach Anthony Barry joins Stephen Kenny’s Ireland set-up

International
Emmet Malone
February 26, 2021, 17:29

34-year-old to retain role with Thomas Tuchel and link up with Republic in March

The draw was made for the last-16 of the Europa League on Friday. Photo: Harold Cunningham/AFP via Getty Images

Europa League draw: Man United to face AC Milan

Soccer
February 26, 2021, 12:59

Arsenal meet Olympiacos while Tottenham take on Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb

The FAI is continuing to look for a sponsor for the men’s national team. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Jonathan Hill says rebuilding FAI’s reputation will take time

Soccer
Emmet Malone
February 26, 2021, 12:26

CEO said national team still without a sponsor and deal with Paddy Power was opted against

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson ruled out for six to eight weeks

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
February 26, 2021, 10:41

Captain set to miss at least five matches after picking up injury against Everton last week

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	26	62
2	Manchester United	26	50
3	Leicester City	26	49
4	West Ham United	26	45
5	Chelsea	26	44
6	Liverpool	26	41
7	Everton	24	40
8	Tottenham Hotspur	25	39
9	Aston Villa	24	39
10	Arsenal	26	37
11	Leeds United	26	35
12	Wolverhampton Wanderers	26	34
13	Crystal Palace	26	33
14	Southampton	25	30
15	Burnley	26	28
16	Brighton & Hove Albion	26	26
17	Newcastle United	26	26
18	Fulham	26	23
19	West Bromwich Albion	26	17
20	Sheffield United	26	12

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Bohemian FC	0	0
2	Derry City	0	0
3	Drogheda United	0	0
4	Dundalk	0	0
5	Finn Harps	0	0
6	Longford Town	0	0
7	Shamrock Rovers	0	0
8	Sligo Rovers	0	0
9	St. Patrick's Athletic	0	0
10	Waterford	0	0