The Irish Times

Ken Early: Harry Kane likely to be stuck at Spurs for the rest of his peak years

Player must live with terrible career decision of signing for six years in summer of 2018

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Why Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the season so far

South American’s relentless intensity and his team’s flair makes everybody smile

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 08:00

Ken Early: Mesut Özil a symptom of Arsenal’s stagnation not a cause

Arsenal gave him a huge contract because they were scared how it would look if he walked away

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 08:34

Arsenal’s poor record at Old Trafford stretches back decades

It’s 14 years since London club last left Manchester United’s stadium with three points

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 01:00

The weird and wonderful world of Memphis Depay

Lyon attacking spearhead wants it all, including Champions League

Sat Aug 15 2020 - 08:15

Ken Early: Resurgent United can be the top team – in Manchester

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have lost fewer matches in the league than Man City

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 06:46

Anthony Martial’s hat-trick keeps Manchester United on front foot

French striker records his first senior treble to add to Sheffield United’s woes

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 20:27

Odion Ighalo’s loan stay at Manchester United drawing to a close

Nigerian striker wanted by his Chinese club for start of the season

Mon May 25 2020 - 14:43

Premier League 2019/20: End of season (for now) report card

Patrick Madden hands over the marks for each side with the current campaign suspended

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 06:00

Pep Guardiola says he would rather play golf than manage Manchester United

City and United managers have kind words for each other ahead of derby

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 22:30

Manchester United’s celebrated academy set for new landmark

Academy with an eventful history is about to reach a 4,000th-match milestone against Everton

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 22:30

Solskjaer being patient with precocious Mason Greenwood

United boss: ‘He knows why he hasn’t played as much. We’re taking our time with him’

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 11:30

Exceptional Agüero is the master of unexceptional goals

The players around him may be a reason why the striker is not given due credit

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 08:38

Turkey’s theatrical top flight reaches an enthralling endgame

Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Basaksehir all vying for title on final day Süper Lig season

Wed May 16 2018 - 16:00

Five memorable Champions League knockout-stage comebacks

Manchester City facing the stiffest of tasks as they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 21:54

Harry Kane breaks Premier League and 2017 world record

Tottenham striker has scored most goals in a calendar year in Premier League history

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 13:44

Alexis Sánchez’s outburst hints at more Arsenal headaches for Wenger

Frustrated forward remains key to dragging his club out of their current mess

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 20:02

Wenger says Alexis Sánchez will stay at Arsenal

Manager believes Sánchez will re-sign with club rather than go to a Premier League rival

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 22:30

Ken Early: Alexis Sánchez frustrated with constant failings

Arsène Wenger dropping his lead striker at Liverpool is not giving off a good impression

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 07:00

How Manchester United became the Zlatan show

The Swedish striker has come into Jose Mourinho’s squad and proved his ability

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 11:38

Giroud’s moment of magic will live long in the memory

Arsenal striker conjures a goal for the ages to help break Crystal Palace’s resolve

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 23:00

Man United put Fenerbahçe to the sword after slow start

Pogba scores twice while van Persie grabs late consolation on Old Trafford return

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 22:43

Robin van Persie with a point to prove, and not only to Manchester United

The Dutch striker has yet to provide a defining moment for his new club Fenerbahce

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 13:39

Theo Walcott and Arsenal keep up electric form against Basel

Winger scores two goals as Arsène Wenger’s team saunter pass Swiss side

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 22:08

Middlesbrough confident of signing Victor Valdés

Goalkeeper set for Riverside medical but a move for Robin van Persie unlikeley

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 16:17

City and United at a crossroads: who will go on to dominate?

Pep Guardiola’s arrival gives City the edge but both clubs need to revitalise squads

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:07

Ken Early: Arsenal have lacked courage not money

Arsene Wenger has missed glorious opportunity as fortune has favoured the brave

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 07:00

Manchester United in danger of being defined by shortcomings

Under Ferguson ‘creative aggression’ was key, something Nicky Butt is looking to restore

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 08:30

Soccer game mirrors Kurdish struggle in Turkey

Mostly Kurdish side Amedspor’s clash with Fenerbahce ‘much more than a game’

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 16:16

Man United may buy new striker in transfer window

Louis van Gaal considers his options as club has poorest December in 138-year history

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 11:19

Manchester United recall Will Keane to boost striking options

Loan spell at Preston North End ended early to bolster Louis van Gaal’s threadbare squad

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 14:46

Occasion more important than result at Wembley

England win 2-0 in friendly with France but scoreline secondary as football stands united

Tue Nov 17 2015 - 22:26

Memphis Depay left out in Holland squad shake-up

Manchester United number seven has failed for form and then fitness in recent weeks

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 18:30

Holland on the brink of Euro 2016 exit after Turkey defeat

Danny Blind’s face uphill battle to qualify after heaviest competitive defeat since 1996

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 19:42