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

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

Senegalese striker Abdallah Sima scores Slavia Prague’s second against Leicester. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/Getty/AFP

Leicester City’s European hopes ended by Slavia Prague

English Soccer
Paul Doyle
February 25, 2021, 22:38

Brendan Rodgers’ poor knockout record continues as Czech side dump out Foxes

17-year-old Shola Shoretire battles with Mikel Merino during’s Man United’s stalemate with Real Sociedad. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Man United complete formalities against Real Sociedad

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
February 25, 2021, 22:19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side held at Old Trafford but cruise into Europa last-16

RTÉ will broadcast Shamrock Rovers against St Patrick’s Athletic on the opening night of the new League of Ireland season. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

FAI announce streaming plans ahead of new Airtricity League season

National League
Emmet Malone
February 25, 2021, 22:15

RTÉ to broadcast Shamrock Rovers against St Pat’s on March 19th’s opening evening

Cedric Itten scores Rangers’ fifth from the penalty spot against Ryal Antwerp. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty

Rangers progress in Europe after putting five past Royal Antwerp

Soccer
February 25, 2021, 20:25

Scottish side and Belgians score 14 across two legs as hosts are rampant at Ibrox

Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrate after their win over Benfica. Photograph: Aris Messinis/Getty/AFP)

Saka ensures Arsenal avoid a Greek tragedy against Benfica

Soccer
Nick Ames
February 25, 2021, 20:18

Gunners were on verge of exiting Europe on away goals conceded at a neutral venue

Carlos Ancelotti and Seamus Coleman celebrate Everton’s win over Liverpool at Anfield. Photograhph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty

Carlo Ancelotti keen to extend deal and lead Everton into new stadium

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
February 25, 2021, 18:55

Italian’s current contract ends in 2024 and proposed stadium could be ready that year

Ireland under-21s manager Jim Crawford. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Wales friendly will give Jim Crawford chance to assess Ireland U21s

International
Emmet Malone
February 25, 2021, 14:02

Manager will have a chance to weigh up his options for 2023 Euros campaign

Liverpool goalkeeepr Alisson Becker. Photo: Phil Noble/Getty Images

Father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowns in Brazil

Soccer
February 25, 2021, 09:30

Brazilian media reported the death of 57-year-old Jose Becker on Wednesday

Manchester City players celebrate after Bernardo Silva scored his side’s opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Borussia Monchengladbach at the Puskas Arena stadium in Budapest. Photo: Laszlo Balogh/AP Photo

With 19 wins in a row, Man City’s aura has been restored

Champions League
Jonathan Liew
February 25, 2021, 07:01

Guardiola’s side hypnotised opponents into compliance

Shane Long heads home Bournemouth’s goal during the Championship game against Cardiff City at Vitality Stadium. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Mick McCarthy’s Cardiff side move in to playoff places after sixth straight win

English Soccer
February 25, 2021, 06:18

Shane Long on target but it proved no more than consolation for Bournemouth

Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid scores their side’s late winner from a free-kick during the Champions League round of 16 first leg against Atalanta at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Photograph: Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images

Ferland Mendy’s late stunner gives Real Madrid edge over 10-man Atalanta

Champions League
Sid Lowe
February 24, 2021, 22:29

Defender’s free-kick finally breaks Italian side’s brave resistance

Manchester City’s João Cancelo battles with Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Lars Stindl during the Champions League round of 16, first-leg match at Puskas Arena in Budapest. Photograph: PA Wire via DPA

João Cancelo orchestrates Man City stroll in Budapest

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
February 24, 2021, 22:15

Guardiola’s side brush Mönchengladbach off to make it 19 wins

Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli scores their team’s first goal against Wolfsberger AC at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Dele Alli’s overhead kick helps Tottenham sink Wolfsberger to reach last 16

Soccer
David Hytner
February 24, 2021, 20:41

Vinícius and Bale also find the net to give Mourinho the confidence booster he wanted

Dortmund’s Erling Haaland: “He’s a Dortmund player – we just wish him well there, and let’s see what life will bring later on.” Photograph: Getty Images

Solskjær remains in contact with Dortmund’s Erling Haaland

Soccer
Jamie Jackson
February 24, 2021, 20:00

United manager is non-committal if the forward may be a future target for Man United

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty

Granit Xhaka: I wish I could sit down with online abusers

Soccer
Nick Ames
February 24, 2021, 17:51

The Arsenal midfielder and his family have been targets of abuse in the past

Neil Lennon reacts during Celtic’s defeat to Ross County. Photograph: Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images

Eddie Howe could bring wow factor Celtic need as they prepare for huge overhaul

Soccer
Ewan Murray
February 24, 2021, 15:51

Neil Lennon suffered a lot of undeserved vitriol from the Scottish club’s supporters

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	25	59
2	Manchester United	25	49
3	Leicester City	25	49
4	West Ham United	25	45
5	Chelsea	25	43
6	Liverpool	25	40
7	Everton	24	40
8	Aston Villa	23	36
9	Tottenham Hotspur	24	36
10	Leeds United	25	35
11	Arsenal	25	34
12	Wolverhampton Wanderers	25	33
13	Crystal Palace	25	32
14	Southampton	25	30
15	Burnley	25	28
16	Brighton & Hove Albion	25	26
17	Newcastle United	25	25
18	Fulham	25	22
19	West Bromwich Albion	25	14
20	Sheffield United	25	11

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