Person: Mateo Kovacic

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Club-by-club Premier League guide: Is your team better or worse off now?

Chris Hatherall assesses whether each of the Premier League's 20 clubs are better or worse off now after the three-month hiatus.

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PL Review: Those who expected Mourinho to lambast foes on live TV were always going to be disappointed

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Window shopping: Winners and losers from the transfer window

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Chelsea's Sarri storms out after players’ pre-final spat

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Irish star scores and Sarri sent to the stands as Chelsea held by Burnley

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Chelsea lose further ground in title race after being hunted down by Wolves

Maurizio Sarri gives ‘tired’ Eden Hazard a break

Eden Hazard was excused from Chelsea’s Europa League trip to PAOK after twice telling Maurizio Sarri he was tired.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2018

Mourinho lying low as rivals put their faith in high press

Following the traditional ‘slamming shut’ of the transfer window, albeit at the markedly un-traditional time — before a ball has been kicked in anger — attention can now turn to how teams will line up and not to what gaps still need to be filled.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2018

Our brand of World Cup fever would be alien to Croatians

For those bemoaning the absence of Ireland from a World Cup gradually catching fire, the ascent of Croatia is a reminder of how a country of similar size doesn’t haven’t to fall back on excuses.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2018

Under-strength Real Madrid shake off slow start to win at Leganes

Skipper Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty clincher as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at Leganes and ease themselves into third place in LaLiga.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

DERMOT CORRIGAN: Small margins as Ronaldo and Real on the edge of more glory

The LaLiga title will be decided on the final day again this year, with Real Madrid going to Malaga tomorrow night (7pm Irish time) needing just a point to lift the trophy, no matter what Barcelona do at home to Eibar at the same time.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Real Madrid regain top spot with win at Leganes

Real Madrid regained their position at the top of LaLiga but not before being put through their paces by a spirited Leganes in a pulsating 4-2 victory.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Real Madrid needed two goals from Gareth Bale to inspire them to a win at Rayo Vallecano

Gareth Bale inspired Real Madrid to come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Rayo Vallecano in a testing workout ahead of the Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016