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Matheus Nunes’ stoppage-time goal gave Manchester City a vital win over top-flight Aston Villa as they battle for Champions League qualification looms. Neither side could afford to make a mistake on Tuesday as the FA Cup semi-finalists sought to reach…

Ronnie O’Sullivan had to settle for a one-point lead after the first session of his World Championship opening round clash against long-time rival Ali Carter failed to live up to expectations. The seven-time champions, who are back on tour for…

Eilish Considine believes the GAA and LGFA can learn lessons from Australian Rules when it comes to promoting women’s football. Considine returned to the Clare Football Club after a successful career in Australia, where she won two Premier League titles…

Despite outstanding achievements over many years, there have been divisions within the Shamrock Rovers board. Following the revelation that chief executive John Martin intends to step down this summer, co-owner Dermot Desmond has warned club members to be wary of…

Mark Allen is set to take inspiration from the achievements of recent Crucible champions as he aims to end a difficult season on a positive note by winning a first World Snooker title. The 39-year-old from Antrim has dropped from…

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City fans to make noise and treat the remaining five Premier League games like cup finals. Having won the last four league titles as part of an unprecedented run of domestic dominance, City are aiming…

Christian Eriksen believes Manchester United’s lack of technical sharpness was the main factor in Sunday’s defeat to Wolves, rather than the effects of the Europa League fixtures. Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils returned to action just 63 hours after a thrilling…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is not putting pressure on Trent Alexander-Arnold to sign a new contract and insists the defender will always be remembered by the team if he decides to leave. Alexander-Arnold returned from injury and played a…

Max Verstappen has revealed he cannot express his true emotions after being given a penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix because “people are not capable of accepting the truth”. Verstappen, who started from pole position, was given a five-second…

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted his crucial goal against Leicester City, which sent the team one step closer to the Premier League title, will remain etched in his memory forever. Alexander-Arnold made a superb return from injury, coming on…