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Keith Andrews stands by old partner Glenn Whelan

In the media room at the Aviva Stadium yesterday, former international Keith Andrews found himself sitting just a short pass away from a painful memory: a display cabinet containing Xavi’s Number 8 jersey as well as the match ball from that long night in Gdansk when Spain put four past Ireland at Euro 2012.

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Diego Costa plans future at Chelsea after defeat of Stoke

Chelsea 4 Stoke City 2

Arsenal v Stoke City - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal show their steely side

Arsenal 3 Stoke City 1: Arsene Wenger knows as well as anyone how easy it is for a team to fall out of contention after showing signs of being champions.

Stoke City v Manchester City - Premier League - The Bet365 Stadium

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Kevin de Bruyne perplexed at Raheem Sterling’s frosty reception

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Sam Allardyce bids to instil belief in nervy Sunderland

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Shay Given a doubt for Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign

Eddie Howe: Bournemouth must grow in confidence

Bournemouth 1 Stoke 3: Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes his side need to grow in confidence after two straight defeats have left them just four points above the relegation zone.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Roberto Martinez: Aaron Lennon can be a hit at Euro 2016

Stoke 0 Everton 3: Everton boss Roberto Martinez has no doubt England could still benefit from the services of Aaron Lennon.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Special omens as Chelsea face Porto

Fate has a way of setting up enticing Champions League encounters and Chelsea’s showdown against Porto tomorrow is up there with the best, writes David Shonfield.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015