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Ryan Giggs ready to face off with old friend Roy Keane again

The only time Ryan Giggs came up against Ireland as a player, he was reduced to playing a bit part in history.

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Leeds twice hit back to earn point at Swansea and go top of the Championship

Leeds midfielder Pablo Hernandez salvaged Marcelo Bielsa's unbeaten start to the season with an equaliser in the 2-2 draw against former club Swansea.

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Wales v Ireland: Player ratings and story of the match

James McClean sent the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup play-off as Wales' hopes of qualification were ended by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff.

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Wales v Republic of Ireland - the lessons learned

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James McClean puts Ireland into the World Cup play-offs

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Tom Lawrence takes Wales to Group D victory over Georgia

How Wales might line up without Gareth Bale

Wales suffered a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup when Gareth Bale was ruled out of the final two qualifiers.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

Football rumours: News from Chelsea, Spurs and Man Utd

The rumours online and in the papers.

Tue, 19 Sep, 2017

Chris Coleman not daunted by World Cup qualifting task facing Wales

Chris Coleman remains undaunted by the size of Wales' World Cup task and admits he would not be bothered if they had to beat "Brazil, Spain and Germany" to reach next summer's finals in Russia.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2017

Gareth Bale back in Wales squad after suspension, but team has midfield worries for Austria tie

Gareth Bale returns to the Wales squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifying double-header against Austria and Moldova.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

Christian Benteke swoops as Crystal Palace break Sam Allardyce’s duck

Crystal Palace 2 Bolton 1: Crystal Palace secured the first win of Sam Allardyce’s reign as manager by progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 replay defeat of Bolton last night.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Macron Stadium

Sam Allardyce sees his Crystal Palace held at former club Bolton

Sam Allardyce is still looking for his first victory as Crystal Palace manager after his side came off second best in an FA Cup third round goalless draw at former club Bolton.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic vindicates Jose Mourinho's confidence

Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed why Jose Mourinho has staked his reputation on him by saving Manchester United from another humiliating night with a sublime match-winning goal.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Wales v Serbia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Group D - Cardiff City Stadium

Draw in Wales means Ireland top World Cup Qualifying Group

Wales have drawn 1-1 with Serbia in their World Cup qualifying Group D match at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Chris Coleman laments missed chance for Wales

Wales 1 Georgia 1: Chris Coleman said Wales were punished for not “taking care of business” as they were held at home by Georgia.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Gareth Bale provides firepower as Wales impress

Wales 4 Moldova 0: Gareth Bale starred as Wales began their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in style with a 4-0 victory over Moldova in Cardiff.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Joe Ledley to miss big bash as he ties knot in Ibiza

Joe Ledley will miss Wales’ homecoming party as he heads off to Ibiza to get married.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

England v Wales - UEFA Euro 2016 - Group B - Stade Felix Bollaert-Delelis

Gareth Bale revels in Welsh success

Gareth Bale says Wales’ march to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 has ended the years of “abuse” he has had to endure from club team-mates.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

Gareth Bale: England took the bait

Gareth Bale says that England “bit” when he said Wales had more passion and pride than England ahead of their Euro 2016 Group B showdown tomorrow.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Alan Pardew to sign new Crystal Palace deal before FA Cup final

Alan Pardew will commit his future to Crystal Palace by signing a new contract before tomorrow’s FA Cup final with Manchester United.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Alan Pardew stands up for 'outstanding' Watford manager Quique Flores

Alan Pardew has defended the “outstanding” Quique Sanchez Flores’ record at Watford amid increasing speculation about the manager’s position.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Crystal Palace fuming at Christian Benteke’s ‘dive’

Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 2: The manner in which Christian Benteke went to ground to win a decisive penalty — converted by the forward himself — in the final minute of added time, sparked furious debate, with Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew angrily accusing the Liverpool striker of diving.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Christian Benteke's controversial late penalty gives 10-man Liverpool win at Palace

Liverpool's 10 men secured a win at Crystal Palace with a late penalty from Christian Benteke after goalkeeper Alex McCarthy gifted Roberto Firmino an equalising goal with a horror slip in the second half.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth - Barclays Premier League - Selhurst Park

Bournemouth secure vital victory at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace 1 Bournemouth 2: Bournemouth secured a vital victory in their pursuit of Premier League survival with a deserved 2-1 away win over Crystal Palace.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Bournemouth secure vital victory in fight for survival

They went seven points clear of the relegation zone after Marc Pugh and Benik Afobe goals.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Late Bale header gives Wales win over Cyprus

Gareth Bale’s late header has put Wales within tantalising reach of qualifying for Euro 2016.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

Gerrard's final Anfield game not a fairytale ending

Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s final appearance at Anfield ended in disappointment as his side could not give him the send-off the occasion demanded.

Sat, 16 May, 2015

United take big leap towards securing Champions League place

Manchester United’s victory at Crystal Palace may have been unconvincing, but Louis van Gaal’s men will not mind after edging closer to a Champions League return.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Arsenal climb to third with win at Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace 1 Arsenal 2

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Liverpool carry on with dominant display

Liverpool exorcised some demons at Selhurst Park by reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals with an impressive win against Crystal Palace.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Crystal Palace pile pressure on Leicester manger Pearson

Leicester 0 Crystal Palace 1: Leicester City last night described reports that they had sacked manager Nigel Pearson as "inaccurate and without foundation".

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Angry Pearson lays into Wigan after altercation with McArthur

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has launched a critical attack on Wigan and former manager Uwe Rosler following a bizarre altercation with former transfer target James McArthur during his side’s 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Milner denies Hull win; Blues stretch lead at top after victory at Villa

Manchester City’s Barclays Premier League title hopes suffered another setback as they needed an stoppage-time equaliser from James Milner to snatch a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Hull.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Alan Pardew has Crystal Palace flying again

Crystal Palace 2 Tottenham 1: Alan Pardew could have no complaints about a homecoming that went exactly to plan.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Pardew gets win in first game in charge at Palace

Alan Pardew enjoyed a fairytale return to Selhurst Park, overseeing a spirited comeback against Tottenham as Crystal Palace secured a first Premier League win since November.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Saints back into top four with win

Crystal Palace 1 Southampton 3

Fri, 26 Dec, 2014

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 17 in the Premier League.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Bolasie bosses wing duel

It was a tale of two wingers at White Hart Lane on Saturday – one the exotic record signing who looks increasingly like another expensive mistake, and the other a local boy made good after a circuitous apprenticeship in non-league and the lower divisions.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Home form worries return for Spurs

Tottenham’s poor home form made a worrying return as they stumbled to a 0-0 draw against relegation-threatened Crystal Palace.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Ledley praise for grieving Jedinak as Palace save point

Swansea 1 Crystal Palace 1

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Rodgers aware of his precarious situation

Brendan Rodgers knows his position as Liverpool boss could start to come under scrutiny if their current poor form continues.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Eagles soaring as weak Reds capitulate

Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 1

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Liverpool four points off the relegation zone after defeat at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 1

Sun, 23 Nov, 2014

Crystal Palace get first win at Goodison

Everton 2 Crystal Palace 3

Sun, 21 Sep, 2014

Burnley boss stands by Arfield

Crystal Palace 0 Burnley 0

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 4 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Wales begin Euro 2016 campaign with victory against Andorra

Andorra 1 Wales 2

Tue, 09 Sep, 2014

Premier League team news

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 3 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

Gayle blows Liverpool dream away

Crystal Palace 3 Liverpool 3

Tue, 06 May, 2014

Toffees lose advantage in race for fourth

Everton 2 Crystal Palace 3

Thu, 17 Apr, 2014

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