The Irish Times

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

Arsenal get Rennes over after Papastathopoulous sending off

Gunners lose for first time in France despite opening the scoring through Alex Iwobi

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 20:12

Spanish footballers’ union says games in US could lead to strikes

Players against playing league games abroad and angry at not being consulted by La Liga

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 21:28

PSG in the driving seat for top spot as Arsenal fail to step up

A thrilling game at the Emirates ended in a share of the spoils

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 21:58

Crystal Palace win the battle for Steve Mandanda

PSG sign mercurial French attacker Hatem Ben Arfa on two year deal from Nice

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 13:47

Marine Le Pen accuses Karim Benzema of ‘hiding his wickedness’

Front National leader says racist allegations against Didier Deschamps are ‘scandalous’

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 13:12

Benzema believes racism cost him his place in French squad

Real Madrid striker is under investigation over an alleged plot to blackmail team-mate

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 16:29

Eric Cantona: Deschamps left players out on racial grounds

Man United legend questioned the reasons behind exlusion of Ben Arfa and Benzema

Thu May 26 2016 - 12:23

Olivier Giroud makes France squad after return to form

Ten Premier League players named in host country’s 23-man squad

Thu May 12 2016 - 20:17

Rafael Benítez refuses to be drawn by Sam Allardyce’s mind games

Relegation-threatened Newcastle manager tells fans to focus on getting behind team

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 23:05

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

‘Football is not ballet,’ says Mihajlovic after De Jong tackle

Bayern coach Pep Guardiola confronted Dutch player outside the dressing room

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 09:29

Newcastle United in battle to save soul as memory of Milburn fades

St James’ Park waiting 60 years for trophy but under Mike Ashley that’s least of worries

Sat May 09 2015 - 05:04

Hatem Ben Arfa waiting on eligibility decision over Nice transfer

Fifa ruling means you cannot play for more than two clubs in the same season

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 16:26

Hull boss Steve Bruce demands apology from Paul McShane

Ireland international’s absence from Tigers squad has not been fully explained

Tue Dec 23 2014 - 13:19

Spurs come from behind to see off Hull

Gaston Ramirez’s soft dismissal turns game in favour of Pochettino’s men

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 18:25

Champions Man City survive a scare at Hull

Tigers recovered from two-goal deficit before second half striker from Dzeko and Lampard

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 17:21

Weekend Premier League team news

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

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 16:40

Premier League: Who’s come and gone in the transfer window

A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 15:34

Pardew admits Newcastle fans deserve better

Last night’s 3-0 defeat at Arsenal continues Newcastle’s miserable run of form

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 09:01

Sunderland win again at Newcastle

Gus Poyet’s side have now won the last three matches against their bitter rivals

Sat Feb 01 2014 - 15:00

Arsenal to finish year top of the pile

Rare win at Newcastle moves Gunners back to the summit of Premier League table

Sun Dec 29 2013 - 15:49

Newcastle eventually secure the points after Mark Hughes and Stoke see red

Glenn Whelan and Marc Wilson sent off for Stoke

Fri Dec 27 2013 - 01:00

Sunderland stay rooted to the bottom

Black Cats draw 0-0 with Norwich, WBA earn a point against Hull, Palace beaten by Newcastle and Stoke defeat Villa

Sat Dec 21 2013 - 17:31

Substitute Fabio Borini lifts Gus Poyet and the gloom at the Stadium of Light

Liverpool loanee scores winner to offer Sunderland much-needed Premier League succour

Sun Oct 27 2013 - 23:00

Fabio Borini springs from bench to win it for Sunderland

Dream home debut and result for new boss Gus Poyet as Black Cats take derby

Sun Oct 27 2013 - 15:54

Sturridge earns Liverpool a point against 10-man Newcastle

Late pressure fails to yield winner for Reds at St James’ Park

Sat Oct 19 2013 - 15:03

Premier League team news and statistics

All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s round of Premier League games

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 17:55

Newcastle’s Papiss Cissé stands down in Wonga row

Striker agrees to wear branded kit after lengthy negotiations involving Imams, Islamic law experts and the PFA

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 16:04

Newcastle United put in a dilemma by Papiss Cisse’s refusal to wear sponsor’s logo

Critics believe striker’s stance is based on his real intentions of leaving club

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 01:00

Confirmation of Joe Kinnear appointment angers Newcastle fans

Ratification comes against backdrop of enduring public silence from boss Alan Pardew

Tue Jun 18 2013 - 10:03

Cissé stays in line to claim points for Newcastle

Stoppage-time winner finally breaks defiant Stoke

Sun Mar 10 2013 - 18:13