Munster and Leinster take the annual plunge into Europe, fortified by more than five European titles between them in six years.

Holders Arsenal must entertain Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup while Northampton’s reward if they can get past MK Dons in a third-round replay will be a visit from Chelsea.

Larry Ryan compares Roy Keane’s two autobiographies to see what has changed during his second half.