• 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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  EFL Cup wrap: Steven Naismith defeats his old club as Everton are knocked out

  Premier League high-flyers Everton were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Championship side Norwich, who battled to a 2-0 win at Goodison Park. Ronald Koeman’s team are unbeaten in the...

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  Yaya Toure closer to the exit after Pep’s row with his agent

  Yaya Toure may not play for Manchester City again after his agent became embroiled in a heated war of words with manager Pep Guardiola. The City boss is refusing to pick...

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  Airtricity League round-up: 10-man Cork City cut the gap to leaders Dundalk

  Cork’s Sean Maguire celebrates scoring a penalty with Stephen Dooley. Pic: INPHO/Presseye/Lorcan Doherty Cork City have moved back to within four points of league leaders Dundalk at the top of the...

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  Rory Gallagher gets vote of confidence

  Donegal manager Rory Gallagher has been given a resounding vote of confidence this evening. Despite this year’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Dublin and the Ulster final loss to Tyrone, Gallagher has...

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  Charlie Austin stakes claim for starting place as Southampton defeat Swansea

  Charlie Austin proved his point by climbing off the bench to secure Southampton’s first Premier League win of the season as they edged out Swansea at St Mary’s Stadium. The striker...

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  Dublin Bus strike likely to go ahead on day of All-Ireland replay

  Dublin Bus workers will not promise to postpone their planned strike on the day of the All-Ireland replay. General Secretary of the NBRU drivers union Dermot O’Leary said the All-Ireland is...