• 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

Soccer

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  Here are some incredibly dull things you could have spent your time on instead of watching Liverpool v Man United

  After Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Manchester United, viewers were left unimpressed by the lack of quality and entertainment as the sides laboured for a solitary point each. After an evening wasted...

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  Jurgen Klopp v Jose Mourinho focus

  Jose Mourinho went to Anfield for the first time as Manchester United manager and came away with a point in a turgid goalless draw against Jurgen Klopp’s side. Here, we look...

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  Liverpool not us to blame for bore draw, insists Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho

  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insisted Liverpool and not his side should be criticised after the goalless draw at Anfield. United’s defensive tactics saw them have just 35% of possession, their...

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  Six-goal Bournemouth humble Hull

  Junior Stanislas fired a brace as Bournemouth hammered Hull City 6-1 this afternoon. Steve Cook atoned for a defensive howler by heading Bournemouth’s second goal in an eventful 200th club appearance....

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  Walcott double helps Arsenal close in on Man City

  Bob Bradley’s first game as Swansea manager ended in defeat as his side were narrowly beaten by 10-man Arsenal in an entertaining clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Swans had won...

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  Everton goalkeeper saves two penalties to deny Man City victory

  Maarten Stekelenburg saved two penalties as Everton held Premier League leaders Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. The Dutch keeper denied Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero...

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  Here’s what Ched Evans had to say after being acquitted of rape

  Wales international Ched Evans was “overwhelmed with relief” after being acquitted of rape following a retrial. The Chesterfield striker, 27, was originally convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman in a Premier...

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  Airtricity League round-up: Dundalk maintain control but Cork keep up the pressure

  Dundalk remain in control of the League of Ireland title race after getting the better of Shamrock Rovers tonight at the Tallaght Stadium. After they were frustrated during the opening-half, the...

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  Andy Cole sees something familiar in ‘sexy’ Liverpool

  Andy Cole believes Liverpool are playing “sexy” attacking football this season. But the former Manchester United striker claims the Reds’ defence reminds him of another of his old sides – Newcastle....

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  8 things you might have forgotten about the Premier League during the international break

  Is everybody present and correct? Good. Welcome back to the Premier League. Yes, with the often turgid 2018 World Cup qualifiers over for a little while, it’s back to the hustle...