• West Ham suspend transfer director after he claims African players ’cause mayhem’
• Theo Walcott sees a great partnership ahead with Seamus Coleman at Everton
• Riyad Mahrez in a ‘very difficult situation’ with Leicester teammates after trying to force transfer
• Leigh Griffiths hits winner for Celtic against Partick Thistle
• Antonio Conte: This is already a good season
• Football rumours: More moves at Arsenal and changes expected in Manchester
• Alexis Sanchez’s move to Man United to be confirmed imminently
• ‘Embarrassment’ in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill
• Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool
• Tottenham lose ground in race for top-four place

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  Cork City sign Karl Sheppard to end ‘difficult week’ of rumours

  Cork City have produced a surprise this afternoon by announcing that Karl Sheppard will remain at the club for two more years, writes Stephen Barry. The Dubliner has signed a contract with the...

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  ‘Do nothing daft’: 10 Irish players could be suspended if they pick up a yellow card against Denmark

  Roy Keane hopes that the Republic of Ireland can avoid unnecessary suspensions during the first leg of their World Cup play-off against Denmark, writes Stephen Barry. 10 Irish players will miss the return...

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  I leave West Ham with my head held high, says Slaven Bilic

  Slaven Bilic insists he is leaving West Ham with his “head held high” after he was sacked with the club languishing in the bottom three. Saturday’s 4-1 home defeat by Liverpool...

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  Martin O’Neill hopeful Jeff Hendrick will be fit for Denmark showdown

  Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is hopeful Jeff Hendrick will be fit for Saturday’s World Cup play-off first leg against Denmark. The Burnley midfielder, a pivotal figure in Ireland’s qualifying...

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  Everton move out of relegation zone with win over Watford

    Everton came from two goals down to secure a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Watford and move out of the Premier League relegation zone, with ex-Toffees midfielder Tom Cleverley missing...

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  Cork City win FAI Cup in penalty shoot-out thriller

    Kieran Sadlier and Mark McNulty were the spot kick heroes as Cork City won their first ever double in the club’s history with a 5-3 shoot out victory over Dundalk...

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  Everton boss Unsworth admits Watford clash is ‘huge’ after team crash out of Europa League

  Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth has labelled Sunday’s Premier League clash with Watford a “cup final” that is “huge” both for him individually and the Merseyside club as a whole. The...

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  No place for Arsenal to hide, insists Wegner ahead of Manchester City clash

  Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal “will not hide” when they take on Premier League pace-setters Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League following a...

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  Aguero savours moment after breaking Manchester City goal record

  Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s record goalscorer on a glorious Champions League night for the club in Naples. The Argentinian struck City’s decisive third goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory over...

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  Liverpool step closer to Champions League spot with 3-0 win over Maribor

  Liverpool edged closer to qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages with a workmanlike 3-0 win over Maribor. Jurgen Klopp’s side are hardly charging towards their target – despite the 7-0...