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Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to improve ahead of Manchester City showdown

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to improve ahead of Manchester City showdown

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

The Gunners drew a blank against Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday.
Pub flashpoint sparked Anthony Joshua aggression ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

Pub flashpoint sparked Anthony Joshua aggression ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

The two British fighters faced off again this week after they had to be separated at a June promotional event for Saturday’s bout.
Focus is key to Marcus Rashford’s improvement – Erik ten Hag

Focus is key to Marcus Rashford’s improvement – Erik ten Hag

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

The Manchester United striker has scored three goals in his last two games.
Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for selection

Ben Chilwell handed Chelsea lifeline as Enzo Maresca considers him for selection

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

The England defender appeared to have no future at Stamford Bridge in August.
Daniel Dubois weighs in at career-high 17st 10lbs ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Daniel Dubois weighs in at career-high 17st 10lbs ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Dubois registered 3lbs heavier than for his most recent victory, an eighth-round stoppage on cuts of Croatian Filip Hrgovic in June.
Derry City hold Shamrock Rovers to a draw as Shelbourne lose to Galway

Derry City hold Shamrock Rovers to a draw as Shelbourne lose to Galway

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Drogheda United defeat Bohemians while Galway United see off visitors Shelbourne
Leinster overcome stubborn Edinburgh to start URC season with bonus-point win

Leinster overcome stubborn Edinburgh to start URC season with bonus-point win

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Leinster arrived in the Scottish capital without several of their Ireland internationals
Lot of learnings to take from All-Ireland final, says Olivia Divilly

Lot of learnings to take from All-Ireland final, says Olivia Divilly

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Olivia Divilly was a key part of the Galway team who reached their first All-Ireland final in five years,
Former Amazon delivery driver Matt Baldwin leads way at BMW PGA Championship

Former Amazon delivery driver Matt Baldwin leads way at BMW PGA Championship

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Baldwin lies on 13 under par at the halfway stage as he eyes the first prize
Derry GAA rule out return of former manager Rory Gallagher

Derry GAA rule out return of former manager Rory Gallagher

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The county has been without a manager since Mickey Harte's departure earlier this year
Pep Guardiola welcomes ‘advantage’ of Champions League scheduling

Pep Guardiola welcomes ‘advantage’ of Champions League scheduling

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Manchester City take on title rivals Arsenal on Sunday having had an extra day’s rest after the Gunners’ Thursday fixture in Europe.
Max Verstappen’s title to lose – Lando Norris

Max Verstappen’s title to lose – Lando Norris

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The McLaren drvier has closed to within 59 points of Red Bull’s three-time reigning champion.
Ange Postecoglou backs Dominic Solanke to become ‘strong contributor’ for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou backs Dominic Solanke to become ‘strong contributor’ for Spurs

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The big-money signing from Bournemouth has gone three games without a goal.
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne faces fitness test ahead of Arsenal clash

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne faces fitness test ahead of Arsenal clash

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The Belgium playmaker was forced off at half-time during City’s Champions League draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday with a muscular problem.
Manchester United appoint Foster + Partners to develop Old Trafford masterplan

Manchester United appoint Foster + Partners to develop Old Trafford masterplan

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force is understood to have centred its discussions on building a new 100,000-capacity stadium.
Max Verstappen ordered to do ‘work of public interest’ after swearing on TV

Max Verstappen ordered to do ‘work of public interest’ after swearing on TV

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Verstappen’s language was deemed “coarse” and “rude” by the FIA.
Erik Ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to take confidence from recent goals

Erik Ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to take confidence from recent goals

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Rashford scored his first goal since March at Southampton and then hit a brace against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Joshua is riding a five-fight winning streak as he prepares to challenge for Daniel Dubois’ IB.
Daniel Dubois ready to ‘destroy’ and says Anthony Joshua is there for the taking

Daniel Dubois ready to ‘destroy’ and says Anthony Joshua is there for the taking

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

IBF king Dubois insists his more experienced opponent is vulnerable under fire.
Newcastle are striving to close the gap on Man City and Arsenal – Eddie Howe

Newcastle are striving to close the gap on Man City and Arsenal – Eddie Howe

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The Magpies go into this weekend’s fixtures sitting third in the Premier League table.

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