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Man City suffer title blow as Elliot Anderson earns Nottingham Forest a point

Man City suffer title blow as Elliot Anderson earns Nottingham Forest a point

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

City led twice but dropped points at home to a side battling relegation.
Arsenal beat Brighton to take full advantage of Man City slip

Arsenal beat Brighton to take full advantage of Man City slip

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Bukayo Saka scored the game’s only goal.
‘Realistic’ Michael Carrick has his say on potential Manchester United title bid

‘Realistic’ Michael Carrick has his say on potential Manchester United title bid

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace was United’s sixth win in seven since Carrick took over as interim boss.
Arne Slot agrees with Virgil van Dijk’s ‘slow and predictable’ Liverpool verdict

Arne Slot agrees with Virgil van Dijk’s ‘slow and predictable’ Liverpool verdict

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Liverpool’s slow starts away from home have become a common theme this season.
Leeds pay penalty as Habib Diarra fires Sunderland to victory

Leeds pay penalty as Habib Diarra fires Sunderland to victory

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

The Black Cats end a four-game winless run in the league.
James Tarkowski and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall score in Everton home win over Burnley

James Tarkowski and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall score in Everton home win over Burnley

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

The win over the Clarets by no means guarantees their travails at Hill Dickinson Stadium are over.
Bournemouth and Brentford share points after stalemate on south coast

Bournemouth and Brentford share points after stalemate on south coast

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Marcus Tavernier hit a post twice as the Cherries dominated the game.
Liverpool stunned by Wolves late show

Liverpool stunned by Wolves late show

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Rodrigo Gomes and Andre scored as the Premier League’s bottom club won 2-1 against last season’s champions.

Mikel Arteta upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Arsenal are the corner kings this season with 16 goals coming from them, including both in Sunday’s win over Chelsea.
Ossie Ardiles demands togetherness to get Tottenham out of ‘big, big trouble’

Ossie Ardiles demands togetherness to get Tottenham out of ‘big, big trouble’

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Sixteenth-placed Spurs are winless in 10 Premier League matches.
Michael Carrick hails Man Utd ‘personality’ after second-half fightback

Michael Carrick hails Man Utd ‘personality’ after second-half fightback

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

The hosts came from a goal down at half-time to beat Crystal Palace.
Leeds fans come in for criticism after Ramadan fast break is met with booing

Leeds fans come in for criticism after Ramadan fast break is met with booing

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Play was temporarily halted by referee Peter Bankes in the 11th minute at Elland Road.
My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat Chelsea

My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat Chelsea

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

David Raya saved brilliantly from Alejandro Garnacho in stoppage time before Liam Delap had a goal disallowed.
Martin O’Neill insists Celtic are ‘still in’ the title race after Old Firm draw

Martin O’Neill insists Celtic are ‘still in’ the title race after Old Firm draw

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Celtic fought back from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw at Ibrox.
Man Utd fans display ‘MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants’ banner

Man Utd fans display ‘MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants’ banner

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

The banner was unfurled at the start of the second half of United’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Jurrien Timber hands Arsenal crucial win over 10-man Chelsea

Jurrien Timber hands Arsenal crucial win over 10-man Chelsea

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

The Blues had Pedro Neto sent off shortly after Timber’s winner.
Benjamin Sesko strikes again as Man Utd secure comeback win over Crystal Palace

Benjamin Sesko strikes again as Man Utd secure comeback win over Crystal Palace

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Bruno Fernandes’ penalty cancelled out Palace’s early opener from Maxence Lacroix, who was sent off in the second half.
Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen as losing run extends at Fulham

Tottenham’s relegation fears deepen as losing run extends at Fulham

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi put the Cottagers on top before Richarlison pulled a goal back.
Danny Welbeck hits Brighton winner to keep Nottingham Forest in relegation mire

Danny Welbeck hits Brighton winner to keep Nottingham Forest in relegation mire

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Morgan Gibbs-White had cancelled out Diego Gomez’s early opener for the Seagulls.
Sunday sport: Galway and Donegal draw, Arsenal take on Chelsea

Sunday sport: Galway and Donegal draw, Arsenal take on Chelsea

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Cian McHale and Jordan Flynn both hit the net in Mayo's 2-17 to 22-points victory over Armagh.
Pep Guardiola hails ‘huge victory’ at Leeds as Man City reel in leaders Arsenal

Pep Guardiola hails ‘huge victory’ at Leeds as Man City reel in leaders Arsenal

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Semenyo struck his sixth goal in 11 appearances for City since joining from Bournemouth in January.
High drama at Turf Moor as Burnley’s fightback against Brentford falls short

High drama at Turf Moor as Burnley’s fightback against Brentford falls short

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

There were seven goals and two disallowed.
Thierno Barry boosts Everton to win from bench as Newcastle home woes continue

Thierno Barry boosts Everton to win from bench as Newcastle home woes continue

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Barry struck seconds after fellow substitute Jacob Murphy looked to have snatched a draw for the hosts.
Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing home win over West Ham

Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing home win over West Ham

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Three first-half goals came from corners.
Evanilson earns Bournemouth a point against Sunderland

Evanilson earns Bournemouth a point against Sunderland

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

It was a lively affair on the south coast.
Saturday sport: Meath top of Division 2 after win over Kildare, Munster beat Zebre

Saturday sport: Meath top of Division 2 after win over Kildare, Munster beat Zebre

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

The Royals eased past Kildare by 1-21 to 10 points in Newbridge.
Luis Enrique says Paris St Germain still the team to beat in Champions League

Luis Enrique says Paris St Germain still the team to beat in Champions League

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

The holders will face Chelsea in the last 16.
Quiz: What clubs do these Ireland players play for?

Quiz: What clubs do these Ireland players play for?

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

After the heroic wins against Portugal and Hungary, fans across the country have dared to dream of the World Cup this summer.
Pep Guardiola brushes off title race talk as Man City continue Arsenal pursuit

Pep Guardiola brushes off title race talk as Man City continue Arsenal pursuit

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

City are five points behind the Premier League leaders with a game in hand.
An impressive character – Michael Carrick hails Harry Maguire’s importance

An impressive character – Michael Carrick hails Harry Maguire’s importance

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

The centre-back has started every game since Carrick took charge.
Top seeds Arsenal to face Bayer Leverkusen challenge in Champions League last 16

Top seeds Arsenal to face Bayer Leverkusen challenge in Champions League last 16

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Manchester City were paired with Real Madrid, Liverpool against Galatasaray and Chelsea will play holders Paris St Germain.
Arne Slot gives Mohamed Salah his backing amid Liverpool forward’s goal drought

Arne Slot gives Mohamed Salah his backing amid Liverpool forward’s goal drought

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Salah has not scored a Premier League goal since November 1st, a run of nine games.
Cost of sacking Ruben Amorim revealed in Manchester United stock exchange filing

Cost of sacking Ruben Amorim revealed in Manchester United stock exchange filing

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

The Portuguese’s 14-month reign came to an end in January following his public attack on United’s hierarchy.
Vitor Pereira reveals he ‘took risk’ shaking up Forest team against Fenerbahce

Vitor Pereira reveals he ‘took risk’ shaking up Forest team against Fenerbahce

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Kerem Akturkoglu’s double put Fenerbahce 2-0 up in the second leg at the City Ground.
Benfica deny reports Gianluca Prestianni admitted racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Benfica deny reports Gianluca Prestianni admitted racially abusing Vinicius Jr

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Portuguese media had reported the Argentinian winger had confessed his guilt to the rest of the squad.
Jeremie Frimpong back in training with Liverpool after five-game absence

Jeremie Frimpong back in training with Liverpool after five-game absence

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Florian Wirtz was not seen in training photographs published by the club.
Man Utd goalkeeper Senne Lammens relishes physical battle of the Premier League

Man Utd goalkeeper Senne Lammens relishes physical battle of the Premier League

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Back in October, Lammens described Premier League set-pieces as “war”, but it is a fight he has been relishing.
Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg

Real Madrid fans unveil banners supporting Vinicius ahead of Benfica second leg

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game.
Eddie Howe confident Newcastle can compete with Champions League heavyweights

Eddie Howe confident Newcastle can compete with Champions League heavyweights

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The Magpies will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the next round.
Man Utd’s Benjamin Sesko not worried about lack of starts under Michael Carrick

Man Utd’s Benjamin Sesko not worried about lack of starts under Michael Carrick

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

The 22-year-old Slovenia international has yet to start in Carrick’s six matches.
Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Vinicius Junior incident is opportunity in fight against racism – Alvaro Arbeloa

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban.
Michael Carrick hails attitude of Manchester United match-winner Benjamin Sesko

Michael Carrick hails attitude of Manchester United match-winner Benjamin Sesko

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Sesko has yet to start in Carrick’s six matches in charge, but has contributed two winners and a late equaliser from the bench in recent weeks.
Benjamin Sesko scores again as Man Utd beat Everton

Benjamin Sesko scores again as Man Utd beat Everton

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

The Slovenia striker came off the bench to net the winner at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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