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  • Latest news : Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14
  • Latest news : Dublin still pulling away, says Donegal’s Ryan McHugh
  • Latest news : Limerick’s Dowling says pull between club and county to remain an issue
  • Latest news : No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier
  • Latest news : Keane can secure potentially decisive edge over Smullen at Fairyhouse
  • Latest news : Koeman takes the fall for Everton’s expensive summer follies
  • Latest news : David Unsworth keen to become Everton boss permanently
Republic of Ireland Women’s squad during training ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia. Photograph:  Ryan Byrne/Inpho No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier
  • Soccer
  • John Fallon
  • October 24, 2017, 01:00

With tougher clashes against Netherlands and Norway ahead, a win in Senec is crucial

Ronald Koeman reacting on the touchline shortly after Arsenal scored their second goal. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Koeman takes the fall for Everton’s expensive summer follies
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • October 23, 2017, 23:00

Responsibility for club’s transfer window mess was collective but manager took all the blame

Ronald Koeman: sacked following a dismal run of form. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters David Unsworth keen to become Everton boss permanently
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • October 23, 2017, 23:00

The highly regarded under-23s manager is likely to face stiff competition for the role

 Juan Mata has called for Manchester United to pull together and return to the methods which saw them secure 10 wins and two draws from their previous 12 matches. Photograph:  Niall Carson/PA Wire Mata calls for Manchester United to show unity after Huddersfield upset
  • English Soccer
  • October 23, 2017, 22:08

Midfielder says side must learn from mistakes and bounce back against Swansea

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the trophy after winning the Best Fifa Men’s Player of 2017 award. Photograph: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo named Fifa men’s player of the year
  • Soccer
  • October 23, 2017, 21:32

He edges Lionel Messi after Real Madrid win Champions League for second year running

Ryan Giggs during his time as Louis van Gaal’s assistant. Photograph: Getty Images Ryan Giggs is interested in Leicester and Everton jobs
  • English Soccer
  • October 23, 2017, 19:05

Former United player had a stint as Louis van Gaal’s number two at Old Trafford

Everton have fired manager Ronald Koeman following Sunday’s 5-2 defeat to Arsenal. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA Ronald Koeman fired by Everton after Arsenal defeat
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • October 23, 2017, 13:52

Dutchman sacked with Toffees in relegation zone after a disastrous start to the season

Dejan Lovren endured a torrid afternoon against Harry Kane and Tottenham. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP Klopp defenceless after another bout of Déjàn vu
  • English Soccer
  • Patrick Madden
  • October 23, 2017, 13:37

Man United start to stall, things are looking up for Newcastle, Bilic on borrowed time

A pitch invader tries to kick Kylian Mbappe during Celtic’s 6-0 defeat to PSG. Photograph: Steve Walsh/Getty Celtic fined €10,000 for PSG pitch invader
  • Champions League
  • October 23, 2017, 12:26

Fine is Scottish club's 12th from Uefa in the last six years

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp: “I really don’t want to blame players, and Dejan to be honest was not worse than others.” Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA Ken Early: Klopp and Mourinho display mastery of the blame game
  • Soccer
  • Ken Early
  • October 23, 2017, 07:00

The managers showed how to avoid blaming the players while blaming the players

Aaron Mooy scores Huddersfield’s first against Manchester United. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Bold Huddersfield show up Mourinho’s title pretensions
  • English Soccer
  • Paul Doyle
  • October 22, 2017, 23:00

Ambitious Yorkshire side exploit slow United with combativeness and planning

Sergio Aguero of Manchester City scores his side’s first goal against Burnley at Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Manchester City eye record books as Burnley feel aggrieved
  • English Soccer
  • October 22, 2017, 21:27

Aspersions cast on manner of ‘defining’ penalty as Aguero equals club scoring record

Everton  manager Ronald Koeman: “Yes I think I can [turn it around] but now is not the moment and everybody is so disappointed”. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Koeman not bowing to pressure at Everton despite Arsenal humiliation
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • October 22, 2017, 21:08

Manager’s future in doubt after 5-2 home defeat – Everton’s seventh loss in 11 games

Under pressure: Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA History suggests that Chelsea’s title defence is already over
  • English Soccer
  • Nick Miller
  • October 22, 2017, 21:04

Despite a just-about win over Watford, Conte’s struggling side need a quick turnaround

Harry Kane scores Tottenham’s fourth goal in their comfortable win over Liverpool at Wembley. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Ruthless Harry Kane and Tottenham thrash fragile Liverpool
  • English Soccer
  • Amy Lawrence
  • October 22, 2017, 18:33

White-hot striker scores a brace as Spurs expose visitors’ defensive shortcomings

 Everton’s Nikola Vlasic looks dejected after Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette scores their third goal. Photograph: Lee Smith/Retuers Arsenal pile the pressure on Ronald Koeman
  • English Soccer
  • Andy Hunter
  • October 22, 2017, 16:03

Can the Everton manager survive latest humiliating defeat after Gunners score five at Goodison?

Rhys McCabe and Vinny Faherty both scored for Sligo Rovers in the 3-0 win over Derry City at the Showgrounds on Saturday night. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Sligo Rovers have a Lyttle more to do to remain up
  • National League
  • October 22, 2017, 13:50

Manager warns players that Premier Division position is still not secured

Pep Guardiola lamented a ‘sad day for democracy’ after the Spanish prime minister declared Catalonia would be stripped of its political autonomy. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Pep Guardiola laments ‘a really sad day for democracy’
  • English Soccer
  • October 22, 2017, 13:34

City boss says Rajoy announcement ‘a really sad day for all of Europe and all the world’

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Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu scores their first goal as Malaga players protest that the ball had gone out of play before it was crossed. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Controversial Deulofeu goal helps Barca beat Malaga
  • Soccer
  • October 21, 2017, 21:53

Ball had clearly gone out of play before it was crossed for opening goal

Southampton’s Sofiane Boufal scores against West Brom. Photograph: Reuters Stunning Sofiane Boufal goal edges Southampton past Baggies
  • English Soccer
  • October 21, 2017, 19:49

Bournemouth smash and grab sends Stoke into relegation zone as Leicester enjoy boost

Jose Mourinho, manager of Manchester United looks on during his team’s defeat at John Smith’s Stadium. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images No excuses from Mourinho as he criticises players’ attitude
  • English Soccer
  • October 21, 2017, 18:33

‘You can play and lose because the opponent had more quality but not more attitude’

Sports Diary Your monthly guide to the big ticket events in 2017
 

English Soccer

PosNamePldPts
1 Manchester City 9 25
2 Manchester United 9 20
3 Tottenham Hotspur 9 20
4 Chelsea 9 16
5 Arsenal 9 16
6 Watford 9 15
7 Newcastle United 9 14
8 Burnley 9 13
9 Liverpool 9 13
10 Southampton 9 12
11 Huddersfield Town 9 12
12 Brighton & Hove Albion 9 11
13 West Bromwich Albion 9 10
14 Leicester City 9 9
15 Swansea City 9 8
16 West Ham United 9 8
17 Stoke City 9 8
18 Everton 9 8
19 Bournemouth 9 7
20 Crystal Palace 9 3
Full English Soccer standings

National League

PosNamePldPts
1 Cork City 32 73
2 Dundalk 32 66
3 Shamrock Rovers 32 51
4 Derry City 32 50
5 Bray Wanderers 32 46
6 Bohemian FC 32 44
7 Limerick 32 40
8 St. Patrick's Athletic 32 38
9 Sligo Rovers 32 38
10 Galway United 32 35
11 Finn Harps 32 30
12 Drogheda United 32 21
Full National League standings

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Dublin still pulling away, says Donegal’s Ryan McHugh 06:00
Limerick’s Dowling says pull between club and county to remain an issue 04:00
No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier 01:00
Keane can secure potentially decisive edge over Smullen at Fairyhouse 01:00

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