The Irish Times

Real Madrid see victory as almost a divine right - and they do have Benzema

The striker is on a run of 17 goals in 12 games. He has 46 goals in 48 games for the season, 13 assists and another league title in the barrel

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:35

Tottenham muzzle Gunners on the way back to the top of the table

Harry Kane and Heung-min Son continue dream partnership by teeing each other up

Sun Dec 06 2020 - 22:14

Arsenal’s poor record at Old Trafford stretches back decades

It’s 14 years since London club last left Manchester United’s stadium with three points

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 01:00

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations: all you need to know

The 32nd edition of the tournament gets underway this Friday with Egypt the hosts

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 10:48

Unai Emery challenges Aubameyang to be the league’s best

Gabon international has an impressive hit rate, netting with 10 of his 13 shots on target

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 08:46

Arsenal fight back to win wild north London derby

Unbeaten run in all competitions extended to 19 matches as Arsenal up to fourth

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 16:42

Ronaldo’s Old Trafford return harks back to happier times

Juventus player comes back to Manchester under a dark cloud

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 06:00

Turkey’s theatrical top flight reaches an enthralling endgame

Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Basaksehir all vying for title on final day Süper Lig season

Wed May 16 2018 - 16:00

Deadline day: Mamadou Sakho joins Crystal Palace on loan

Odion Ighalo leaves Watford for China with Scott Hogan moving to Aston Villa

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 07:44

What to watch, where to go, who to bet on – your guide to the weekend’s sport

It’s a packed weekend of European rugby, soccer, GAA, NFL, racing and golf action

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 12:30

Ken Early: Why does Wenger still indulge players like Özil?

Yet again the Arsenal manager blamed the referee, but his men were simply outplayed

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 07:00

Harry Arter rumours show how media needs to get its story straight

Growing part of reporting is deciding when not to go with story on social media

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 07:30

Emmanuel Adebayor denies smoking and asking for whiskey in meeting with Lyon

The former Crystal Palce striker met with manager Bruno Génésio to discuss a move

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 09:09

English Premier League 2016/17: Club-by-club guide

The race for the title may well come down to the two Manchester clubs - City versus United

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 09:00

Shane Duffy ready for Zlatan if called upon against Sweden

Stephen Quinn aware of the importance of set-pieces in Stade de France showdown

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 13:11

Man United enjoy gentle Wembley warm-up win over Palace

Matteo Darmian scores a stunner as Louis van Gaal’s side stay in the hunt for fourth

Wed Apr 20 2016 - 22:12

Arsenal slip back into familiar fourth with Crystal Palace draw

Yannick Bolasie scores first goal since November to peg back Arsene Wenger’s side

Sun Apr 17 2016 - 18:44

James McCarthy sees red in uneventful stalemate at Crystal Palace

With little to play for neither side pushed for victory in a limp goalless draw

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 22:32

Emmanuel Adebayor ends international exile with Togo

Crystal Palace striker has previously been critical of African nation’s off-field set-up

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 12:36

Late controversy sees Liverpool break Crystal Palace hearts

In dramatic circumstances Christian Benteke netted a 95th minute penalty

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 15:52

Crystal Palace into last eight for first time since 1995

Tottenham’s FA Cup hopes dashed by Martin Kelly’s first half goal at White Hart Lane

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 17:28

Emmanuel Adebayor determined to shine against Tottenham

Crystal Palace striker fired up by chance to get one back at former club

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 23:00

Andy McGeady: Leicester fairytale backed by place in Football Money League

Premier League title success could well bring problems as broadcast deal creeps in to view

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 22:30

Emmanuel Adebayor an obvious choice for Crystal Palace

Striker has always courted controversy but can provide the goals Alan Pardew needs

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 13:53

Ramires set to leave Chelsea for top Chinese club in €26.3m deal

Brazilian midfielder has yet to start a league match under interim manager Hiddink

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 23:00

Crystal Palace interested in signing Nicklas Bendtner on loan

Alan Pardew interested in a big name to give his side much-needed boost

Fri Jan 22 2016 - 01:01

Jamie Vardy claims 10th goal of season as Leicester’s fine start rolls on

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 17:34

Emmanuel Adebayor released from Tottenham contract

The maverick striker had failed to find a club in the summer after talks with West Ham

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 10:33

West Bromwich Albion reject Spurs bid for Saido Berahino

Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace says striker is not for sale after receiving €25.5m offer

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 19:15

Tottenham Hotspur complete signing of Lyon’s Clinton Njie

22-year-old will boost Mauricio Pochettino’s strike options following Soldado sale

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 11:52

Tottenham reiterate Harry Kane won’t be sold to Man United

Spurs interested in Javier Hernandez but also determined to hold onto their star asset

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 18:33

Emmanuel Adebayor takes to Facebook to disclose his family problems

‘They said I should build each family member a house and give each a monthly wage’

Wed May 06 2015 - 10:30

Man City and Sergio Agüero make hay against Spurs yet again

Striker scores 10th goal in seven appearances against London club

Sun May 03 2015 - 19:20

Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension details ahead of the weekend action

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 18:18