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Eddie Howe ready to ring changes at slumping Newcastle

Eddie Howe ready to ring changes at slumping Newcastle

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

The Magpies have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.
Dublin's Abby Shiels hopes All-Ireland win can be start of new era

Dublin's Abby Shiels hopes All-Ireland win can be start of new era

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

In a season where young players like Abby stood up, she looked back on 2023 with BreakingNews.ie, as the Lucan goalkeeper admitted the season surpassed expectations.
Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund to go on Premier League scoring run

Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund to go on Premier League scoring run

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Hojlund won it in the 82nd minute.
Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham’s Cristian Romero out for ‘four or five weeks’

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham’s Cristian Romero out for ‘four or five weeks’

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Spurs have been without Micky van de Ven since November and will now lose Romero again.
Manchester United to consult Ineos on January transfers and Erik ten Hag future

Manchester United to consult Ineos on January transfers and Erik ten Hag future

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

United announced on Christmas Eve that an agreement had been reached with Ineos and its chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25 per cent of the club.
Erik ten Hag hopes for more consistency from Man Utd with returning players

Erik ten Hag hopes for more consistency from Man Utd with returning players

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

The victory lifted United to sixth in the table.
Liverpool forwards will step up to cover Mohamed Salah’s absence – Cody Gakpo

Liverpool forwards will step up to cover Mohamed Salah’s absence – Cody Gakpo

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Darwin Nunez ended a run of 12 matches without a goal, while Diogo Jota came off the bench to score after a month out injured on Boxing Day.
Football rumours: Dominic Solanke catching the eye of Tottenham

Football rumours: Dominic Solanke catching the eye of Tottenham

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Spurs are looking at a summer swoop for the Bournemouth striker.
Horse racing industry’s fears over new gambling laws ‘will not be realised’, Martin says

Horse racing industry’s fears over new gambling laws ‘will not be realised’, Martin says

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

The Government says the Bill seeks to ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way.
Taoiseach says Robbie Keane coaching Israeli football team ‘a matter for him’

Taoiseach says Robbie Keane coaching Israeli football team ‘a matter for him’

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

‘I think it’s up to him, I’m not calling on him to consider his position at all,’ Leo Varadkar said.
Harry Byrne boots Leinster to attritional victory over Munster

Harry Byrne boots Leinster to attritional victory over Munster

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

A scrappy first half ended 6-0 in Leinster’s favour with Byrne booting two penalties and Munster keeping their try-line intact despite Craig Casey’s sin-binning.
Darwin Nunez ends goal drought to help Liverpool to victory at Burnley

Darwin Nunez ends goal drought to help Liverpool to victory at Burnley

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Diogo Jota scored his 50th goal for the club to seal the points at the death.
Marco Silva says Bernd Leno ‘touched the ball boy, he didn’t push the ball boy’

Marco Silva says Bernd Leno ‘touched the ball boy, he didn’t push the ball boy’

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The German goalkeeper made contact with the ball boy’s shoulder, after collecting the ball from the youngster’s outstretched hand.
Rob Edwards says alleged racist remark towards Carlton Morris reported to police

Rob Edwards says alleged racist remark towards Carlton Morris reported to police

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The striker complained of a comment made from the home crowd late in the second half.
Dominic Solanke continues fine scoring form as Bournemouth cruise past Fulham

Dominic Solanke continues fine scoring form as Bournemouth cruise past Fulham

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno’s frustrations got the better of him late on as he appeared to push a ball boy.
Luton stage late comeback to claim important victory at Sheffield United

Luton stage late comeback to claim important victory at Sheffield United

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Alfie Doughty had put the Hatters ahead before the Blades fought back in the second half.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for ‘time and patience’ in bid to return Man Utd to top

Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for ‘time and patience’ in bid to return Man Utd to top

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

A deal for the INEOS founder to take a 25 per cent stake in the club was agreed on Christmas Eve.
Chris Wood puts former side Newcastle to the sword with hat-trick for Forest

Chris Wood puts former side Newcastle to the sword with hat-trick for Forest

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The Magpies had taken the lead through a contentious Alexander Isak penalty.
We’re so far away – Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea are below target

We’re so far away – Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea are below target

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Defeat against Wolves on Christmas Eve was their fourth away loss on the spin following reverses at Newcastle, Manchester United and Everton.
Sean Dyche plays down any potential Man City issues ahead of Everton clash

Sean Dyche plays down any potential Man City issues ahead of Everton clash

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Manchester City have spent the past week in Saudi Arabia but Sean Dyche joked they did not fly economy

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