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<p>Pep Guardiola: "As we embrace other cultures – truly, truly embrace it – that will be a better society." Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.</p>

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Treatment of immigrants 'big problem' – Pep Guardiola responds to Jim Ratcliffe

Earlier this week, Manchester United minority owner Ratcliffe sparked controversy by claiming the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants

<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the importance of set pieces in the Premier League has "gone through the roof" this season. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire</p>

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Liverpool selection dilemmas give Arne Slot sleepless night

<p>APOLOGY: Jim Ratcliffe has apologised over his claims immigrants had "colonised" the UK. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.</p>

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Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' comments

Brentford v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

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Keith Andrews' heart sank when Arsenal started launching it into the box

Sunderland v Liverpool - Premier League - Stadium of Light

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Van Dijk header seals gritty win as Liverpool end Sunderland’s unbeaten home run

Aston Villa v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Villa Park

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Jack Hinshelwood nets late own goal as Aston Villa edge Brighton

Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League - City Ground

Wasteful Nottingham Forest held at home as Wolves edge nearer Derby points total

Forest completely dominated at the City Ground, peppering their visitors’ goal with 35 shots, but could not find a way through.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Fulham - Premier League - Old Trafford

Casemiro proved his doubters wrong. Now Manchester United must try to replace him

The Brazilian was often exposed by the tactics of Ten Hag and Amorim, but was always adaptable and a replacement will be expensive

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Liverpool rue costly mistakes, Viktor Gyökeres builds up a head of steam and Rayan gets the hype train chugging.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Pep Guardiola file photo

S Colin Sheridan: Guardiola speaking up on Palestine reminded people silence is not neutrality — it is a choice

The criticism of Pep Guardiola expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people is often dressed up as sophistication but the truth is simpler: it's about the grotesque instinct to police compassion.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield

Bernardo Silva: Manchester City knew the title race is over if we lost

Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top to six points as they sealed a first league double over Liverpool in almost 90 years.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Brighton and Hove Albion v Crystal Palace - Premier League - American Express Stadium

Ismaila Sarr on target as Crystal Palace end 12-match winless run at Brighton

The win was Palace's first in all competitions since December 13 and it lifted them to 13th in the Premier League

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford

Bruno Fernandes hails ‘great manager’ Michael Carrick as Man Utd beat Tottenham

Manchester United beat Spurs 2-0 on Saturday, moving to within three points of third-placed Aston Villa

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

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Zubimendi and Gyokeres fire Arsenal nine clear as title belief grows

Arsenal's victory leaves them nine points clear of Manchester City who face Liverpool on Sunday

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford

Man Utd down 10-man Spurs to claim fourth straight win

Spurs captain Cristian Romero saw red for a reckless first-half challenge on Casemiro

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Newcastle United - Premier League - Anfield

'How can you say no?' Hugo Ekitike found picking Liverpool over Newcastle ‘easy’

Ekitike had been linked with a move to Newcastle during the summer but ended up at Anfield. "I saw myself playing in this team," he said

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Flying under the radar: six low-key deals that could prove savvy signings

S Flying under the radar: six low-key deals that could prove savvy signings

The January transfer window has come and gone. There have been a number of high-profile moves but here are a half dozen that may have flown under the radar

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Arsenal v Kairat - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Emirates Stadium

Mikel Arteta has ‘book of people’ who feel Arsenal are ‘most exciting in Europe’

Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, and through to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Sunderland v Burnley - Premier League - Stadium of Light

Habib Diarra inspires win over Burnley as Sunderland extend unbeaten home run

Sunderland have climbed to eighth in the Premier League

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Deutsche Bank Park

Cristian Romero labels Tottenham squad depth ‘disgraceful’ amid injury crisis

Spurs' current list of absentees well beyond double figures

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Molineux Stadium

Big clubs keep powder dry as Crystal Palace emerge as deadline day kings

Arsenal’s experience summed up a day on which journalists desperately searched for drama that didn’t exist.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Arsenal Training - Sobha Realty Training Centre - Tuesday 27th January

'Jump in this boat because it's going to be fun' - Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to embrace trophy hunt

Arteta's squad have taken just two points from the nine available across their last three matches.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Everton v Leeds United - Premier League - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Thierno Barry secures point for Everton against Leeds

Everton’s record of winning only once at home since November is largely responsible for the frustration of fans, who have seen only four league victories at home all season.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Martin Odegaard file photo

Past failures can fuel stuttering Arsenal's title push says Martin Odegaard

Matheus Cunha scored late on to complete a 3-2 win for United at an anxious Emirates Stadium as Arsenal's Premier League lead was trimmed from seven points to four.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Casemiro is thriving under Michael Carrick, Newcastle look short of ideas and Sean Dyche takes aims at … towels?

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

'This is just the start' - Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to keep improving

“We’re gonna win the league’ chanted the United fans as some called for Carrick to get Ruben Amorim’s old job on a permanent basis.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

West Ham United v Sunderland - Premier League - London Stadium

West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with win over Sunderland

West Ham scored all three of their goals in the first half. They are now two points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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S Tommy Martin: Arteta's superweapon eliminating risk and danger

Arsenal look every inch the real deal, even if they have not won too many hearts.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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Mikel Arteta: No one has more desire to see Arsenal win Premier League than me

Arsenal last won the league title in 2004 and have finished as runners-up for the past three seasons.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - American Express Stadium

Kostoulas stunner earns Brighton point against Bournemouth

Brighton had been facing what would have been a controversial defeat after Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth the lead from a contentious penalty

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Data drives Brentford's rise but don't crunch Keith Andrews' credit

A narrative has blossomed that the Bees are buzzing around European football because they are among the world’s smartest-run clubs, with just a sprinkling of praise for their neophyte in the dugout.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026

Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Pressure mounts on Frank as Spurs seek lift

Fan group Change for Tottenham will protest before West Ham's visit, but Frank’s future looks secure for now, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham firmly behind the Danish coach, who this week welcomed Conor Gallagher's arrival in a £34.7million (€40m) deal.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Gary Neville File Photo

Gary Neville comments during Arsenal game trigger 576 complaints to Ofcom

According to reports, the complaints received by the broadcasting regulator were prompted specifically by Neville’s criticism of the conduct of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Michael Carrick file photo

Michael Carrick’s in-tray: The five key things Man Utd’s interim boss must sort

Carrick's first games in charge are against Manchester City and Arsenal

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Tommy Martin: What chance do Manchester United have of ever moving on from Fergie?

S Tommy Martin: What chance do Manchester United have of ever moving on from Fergie?

Using the glorious past to numb the pain of the present is something at which United remain ‘best in class.’

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa - Premier League - Selhurst Park

Smart, independent and in demand: would Oliver Glasner be a good fit for Manchester United?

An unknown is whether Glasner's counter-pressing approach could work at a club where his team would be expected to have more possession.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Fulham v Chelsea - Premier League - Craven Cottage

Chelsea pay price for Marc Cucurella red card in defeat at Fulham

Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson were the Fulham scorers either side of an equaliser in the second half from Liam Delap, but the story once again was Chelsea's inability to keep 11 players on the pitch

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Chelsea v Manchester United - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Man Utd set for further talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick

The club is understood to have already held initial talks with both Solskjaer and Carrick. There could be roles for both former Manchester United players in the new backroom team

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Premier League - Molineux Stadium

S Kieran Shannon: Manchester United and Celtic need humility but is that valued upstairs?

Ruben Amorim and Wilfried Nancy were too rigid and too proud. In that way they mirrored the people who appointed them.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Ruben Amorim file photo

Gary Neville shocked by speed of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United exit

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes said the club should make a move for England boss Thomas Tuchel

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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S 'I don’t know if I’ll develop into a Mark Zuckerberg but I love a challenge'

Former Manchester United and Norwich player Paul McVeigh was the first Premier League footballer to earn a Master’s degree in psychology

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

Arsenal not at their best but still winning

"We have a lot of records now in our history," said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, "but I think we want to translate that to what's going to happen in May."

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

'No one thought we stood a chance here': Chelsea revel in stunning Man City with late equaliser

Calum McFarlane expects to be back in charge of Chelsea's U21s later this week with Liam Rosenior arriving at the club for talks about succeeding Enzo Maresca

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Fernandez breaks Man City hearts with 94th minute Chelsea equaliser

The draw leaves Manchester City trailing Premier League leaders Arsenal by six points

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Fulham v Liverpool - Premier League - Craven Cottage

Fulham stun Liverpool with sensational 97th minute Reed equaliser

It appeared Liverpool had done enough to claim a vital win when Cody Gakpo put them ahead in injury time

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - St James' Park

Bruno Guimaraes goal inspires Newcastle to victory over Crystal Palace

Newcastle have ended a long wait for a clean sheet

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Arsenal v Aston Villa - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal can break unwanted record to end league title drought

On the previous five occasions across the last 23 years where Arsenal have ended the calendar year on top of the Premier League table, they have failed to win the title

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026