Talking Points

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Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium
Ten Hag saves United career or City win double? – FA Cup final talking points
The neighbours face off in the Wembley showpiece on Saturday. 

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Republic of Ireland v France - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium
Talking points as John O’Shea takes charge for Republic of Ireland v Belgium
The former Ireland defender has stepped into the shoes vacated by Stephen Kenny in November for the clash with FIFA’s fourth-ranked team and Switzerland’s visit to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Manchester United v Fulham - Premier League - Old Trafford
Talking points ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round action
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag cannot afford another defeat after Saturday’s late drama against Fulham, while Chelsea must respond to Sunday’s Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Ireland v Wales - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
Ireland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

France v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Parc des Princes
Talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s crucial clash with Netherlands
Stephen Kenny's side welcome the Dutch to Dublin on Sunday evening. 

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Can Carlos Alcaraz take Rafael Nadal’s crown? – French Open talking points
Can Carlos Alcaraz take Rafael Nadal’s crown? – French Open talking points
We pick out five talking points for the Parisian fortnight.

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - UEFA Nations League - League B1 - Aviva Stadium
No Haaland for Norway as Kenny looks for results – Republic talking points
Stephen Kenny and his Republic of Ireland players head into Thursday night’s friendly against Norway looking to give themselves a platform for their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

England v Australia - Autumn International - Twickenham Stadium
Farrell captains as Jones gets midfield wish – England-Argentina talking points
England and Argentina clash at Twickenham on Sunday in their last meeting before meeting in the group phase of next year’s World Cup

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Wales v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series 2021 - Principality Stadium
Can Wales finally beat the All Blacks? Talking points ahead of the Cardiff clash
Wales kick off their Autumn Nations Series campaign when they tackle New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday. While Wales claimed a first victory over the Springboks on South African soil four months ago, they have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

Scotland v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Nations League - Group E - Hampden Park
Relegation risk and Kenny under cosh – five talking points as Ireland host Armenia
Ireland will bring down the curtain on another difficult Nations League campaign when they welcome Armenia to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Leicester Tigers v Saracens - Gallagher Premiership - Final - Twickenham Stadium
Can Leicester Tigers retain their title? – Gallagher Premiership talking points
Here, we look at some of the talking points heading into a new campaign.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium
Have Ireland ‘poked the bear’? Talking points ahead of New Zealand Test
Andy Farrell’s in-form side have won 12 of their last 13 Tests, including victory over the All Blacks on home soil in November.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

Tour de France 2019 - Stage 21 - Rambouillet to Paris Champs Elysees
Cavendish out, Pidcock in and Pog v Rog – Tour de France talking points
The 109th Tour de France will begin with a short time trial on the streets of Copenhagen on Friday

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Wimbledon: 5 key talking points as 2022 championships get under way
Wimbledon: 5 key talking points as 2022 championships get under way
Reigning men’s singles champion Novak Djokovic starts proceedings on Centre Court

Mon, 27 Jun, 2022

Soccer - UEFA Euro 2016 - Qualifying - Group D - Scotland v Republic of Ireland - Celtic Park
Five talking points ahead of Ireland and Scotland clash in Dublin
The Republic of Ireland and Scotland go head-to-head in Dublin on Saturday evening in the Nations League

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Scotland Training Session - Oriam
Key talking points ahead of Scotland and Ukraine’s World Cup play-off
Scotland host Ukraine in a World Cup play-off semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner earning a crack at Wales in the final in Cardiff on Sunday

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium
Ireland making progress – 5 talking points ahead of clash with Lithuania
The Republic of Ireland welcome Lithuania to the Aviva Stadium looking to build upon an encouraging display against world number one side Belgium.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

Ireland v Wales - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Johnny Sexton v Dan Biggar as crowds return – Ireland-Wales talking points
Ireland and Wales will kick off this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship in Dublin on Saturday. The tournament opener sees a return of crowds after last year’s competition took place behind-closed-doors due to coronavirus restrictions.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

FA Cup File Photo
Chesterfield v Europe’s best and Man Utd face old rival – FA Cup talking points
This weekend is all about the magic of the FA Cup. There are plenty of fascinating potential stories in the third round and the PA news agency has picked out five of the many interesting ties.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium
Talking points as Ireland prepare to face New Zealand in Dublin
Ireland go in search of a seventh successive win when they host New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

2021 European Solheim Cup Captain Announcement
USA home advantage and Nelly Korda set to shine – Solheim Cup talking points
Europe will attempt to retain the Solheim Cup when they take on the United States at Inverness Club in Toledo. Here, the PA news agency looks at four talking points ahead of the biennial contest from September 4-6.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Castle Lager Lions Series - Second Test - Cape Town Stadium
Talking points ahead of the Lions’ series decider with South Africa
The British and Irish Lions clash with South Africa in a series decider at Cape Town Stadium where a tour that has simmered with bad blood will reach its conclusion. Here, the PA news agency examines five talking points heading to the final Test.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Can Pete Cowen work a miracle with Rory McIlroy?: The main talking points ahead of the Masters
Can Pete Cowen work a miracle with Rory McIlroy?: The main talking points ahead of the Masters
Just five months have passed since Dustin Johnson won the 84th Masters in record fashion at Augusta National.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2021

Gareth Bale file photo
Talking points ahead of this week’s Europa League action
Arsenal, Leicester, Manchester United and Tottenham all have to travel for their first-leg ties as do the Scottish Premiership leaders

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Sheffield United v Manchester United - Premier League - Bramall Lane
United hunt Foxes as pressure builds on Arteta – 5 Premier League talking points
The festive fixture list remains one of the most treasured traditions in English football. And even at a time when games are coming thick and fast every week amid the pandemic, the Stephen's Day games promise to be a special treat for fans.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2020

French Open 2019 - Day Thirteen - Roland Garros
French Open talking points: Nadal targets 20, Serena quest continues
A very different French Open gets under way at Roland Garros on Sunday. With the Parisian grand slam being played in the autumn rather than the spring and with only a handful of fans, there are many questions about how things will play out.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2020

US Open Golf
Can Phil Mickelson finally complete career grand slam and other US Open talking points
The last time Winged Foot staged the US Open in 2006, Geoff Ogilvy’s winning score was five over par

Wed, 16 Sep, 2020

Romania Northern Ireland Nations League Soccer
5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s Nations League clash with Norway
Ian Baraclough will take charge of his first Northern Ireland game at Windsor Park on Monday night when his side host Norway in the Nations League.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2020

England v Bulgaria - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying - Group A - Wembley Stadium
5 talking points ahead of the first ever Community Shield double header
The English season’s traditional curtain-raiser takes place this weekend when Wembley plays host to both the men’s and women’s Community Shield. Ahead of Saturday’s matches, the PA news agency picks out some of the main talking points.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

Liverpool v Chelsea - Premier League - Anfield
Exciting title race, VAR and packed schedule – Premier League talking points
The Premier League season begins on September 12. Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the talking points. Absent friendsThe big kick-off will once again take place behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Real Madrid v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Santiago Bernabeu
5 talking points as Manchester City take on Real Madrid in second leg
Manchester City finally take on Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium on Friday, a match postponed from March. Here, we take a look at some talking points ahead of the game.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

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