The Irish Times

Man City and Liverpool shaping up to be the greatest modern rivalry

An absorbing title race between two Premier League titans – this is what football is about

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 10:30

Guardiola must make City champions of Europe to seal immortality

Manchester City’s obliteration of Sporting is the latest evidence of the ruthless winning machine the manager has built

Wed Feb 16 2022 - 22:00

Furuhashi and Ajeti injuries sour Celtic win against Real Betis

Ange Postecoglou could have problems up front over a busy December

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 22:43

Solskjær claims United remain ‘number one’ in Manchester in advance of derby

Home win would see Old Trafford side draw level with champions City in the table

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 22:30

Foden thunderbolt puts Man City into semi-final meeting with PSG

Pep Guardiola through to first Champions League semi-final with City

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 22:27

Silva’s legacy is secure, why is Yaya Touré’s still being negotiated?

A complete footballer, clearly there has been a racial element to some of his treatment

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 11:17

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

City stun Real Madrid with late goals to take advantage back to Manchester

Gabriel Jesus strike and a Kevin De Bruyne penalty seal comeback win at the Bernabeu

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 22:19

West Ham to install two new tiers closer to London Stadium pitch

New seats will be ready for 2020-21 season with supporters critical of ground layout

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 11:44

West Ham have completed the signing of Darren Randolph

Doubts arose during the Republic of Ireland international’s medical last week

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 11:21

‘I win’: David Moyes insists he has unfinished business at West Ham

Returning Hammers manager says he will give club ‘no choice’ but to extend contract

Mon Dec 30 2019 - 16:28

Jordan Ayew’s late heroics piles the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini

Crystal Palace complete the double over their struggling London rivals West Ham

Thu Dec 26 2019 - 17:57

Leicester win seventh league game in a row as Vardy and Maddison strike

Wolves continue fine run with win over Hammers; Southampton move out of drop zone

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 21:46

Tottenham continue revival under Mourinho

Premier League round-up: Chelsea and Burnley both suffer home defeats

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 17:15

Chris Hughton in West Ham frame as pressure grows on Pellegrini

Hughton has been out of work since being fired by Brighton at the end of last season

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 13:07

Jose Mourinho starts Tottenham reign with victory at West Ham

Late goals not enough for Hammers as pressure grows on Manuel Pellegrini

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 14:57

Tottenham produce another limp performance in Sheffield United draw

Round-up: Ciaran Clark on the mark again in Newcastle win; Burnley hammer Hammers

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 17:26

Klopp claims Liverpool have ‘absolutely no chance’ of signing Mbappé from PSG

Guardiola says he has no reservations about goalkeeper Bravo as he replaces the injured Ederson for match against Liverpool

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 22:30

Everton steady the ship with crucial win over West Ham

Goals from Bernard and Sigurdsson ease the pressure on Marco Silva at Goodison Park

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:51

Guardiola says becoming European champions is next logical step for City

The manager is hoping to ignite fans’ interest in the European competition ahead of game against Dinamo Zagreb

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 22:30

Mahrez and Sterling goals help Manchester City see off gritty Everton challenge

Round-up: Doherty on target for Wolves; Lampard enjoys first home league win

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 20:12

Aston Villa and West Ham can’t be split in cagey stalemate

Arthur Masuaku sent off but Dean Smith’s side can’t take advantage at Villa Park

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 22:09

Sterling’s silver service continues at West Ham

Sterling grabs hat-trick as champions Manchester City hit the ground running

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 14:48

West Ham burst the bubble on Tottenham’s new home comforts

Michail Antonio’s second-half goal throws race for third and fourth spots wide open

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 14:57

Solskjær admits Man United got the rub of the green against West Ham

‘We were lucky to get away with three points - even a draw at one point I would have taken’

Sat Apr 13 2019 - 21:55

Hazard lights up Stamford Bridge as Chelsea move up to third

Belgian playmaker scores twice in inspired performance against West Ham

Mon Apr 08 2019 - 22:02

Man City turning improbable scenario into realistic ambition

Only one English team have won a true treble, and not one have won the quadruple

Fri Apr 05 2019 - 16:59

EPL round-up: Newcastle turn it around against Everton

Cardiff pick up three precious points as Huddersfield and Fulham lose

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 17:31

Man City take advantage of harsh penalty call to squeeze past West Ham

Pep Guardiola’s side fail to score more than one goal for the first time at home this season

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 22:40

Klopp: ‘I see you are feeling sorry for us but we are fine’

Liverpool boss: ‘If you want to win big things you have to be ready for these tight races’

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 08:43

Injury ravaged defence means Liverpool not fit to win it clean

Since St Stephen’s Day Liverpool have kept just one clean sheet in seven games

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 08:15

Liverpool show further signs of stage fright in West Ham draw

Jürgen Klopp’s side drop two more points after lacklustre performance in London

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 22:16

AFC Wimbledon show they’re still crazy after all these years

West Ham suffer shock FA Cup fourth round defeat to side bottom of League One

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 22:01

Arnautovic performs U-turn and pledges his future to West Ham

Club were prepared to let the 29-year-old go to China for £45m, and had targeted Celta Vigo’s Maxi Gómez as a replacement

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 20:53