The Irish Times

VAR Premier League problems resurface after positive start

After few complaints to start season string of high profile errors place officials in spotlight

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 17:32

Ken Early: Pep proves Barca template can work in England

Despite Mourinho’s protestations, City’s clear superiority is now plain for all to see

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 06:35

Mark Clattenburg to stay in Premier League until end of season

The 41-year-old referee to then take up new role as head of referees in Saudi Arabia

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 23:12

Mark Clattenburg to leave Premier League for Saudi Arabia

Will replace Howard Webb as Saudi FA head of refereeing after 12-years in top flight

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 14:17

Alexis Sanchez brace gives Arsenal much-needed win

The Chilean scored a goal in each half at the end of a turbulent week for the London club

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 14:47

Diego Costa misses penalty but Chelsea leave Anfield with a point

Blues remain champions elect after Wijnaldum cancels out stunning Luiz free-kick

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 22:22

Tom Davies inspired Everton add to Manchester City’s woes

Pep Guardiola’s team suffer their latest Premier League setback at Goodison Park

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 16:15

Sam Allardyce denied debut win as Benteke misses another penalty

Dismal spot-kick attempt was striker’s second miss of season, in Vicarage Road draw

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 15:19

Jay Rodriguez double helps Southampton coast home

Bournemouth lose derby game despite taking an early lead

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 15:52

Guardiola and Koeman grappling with culture of English football

Emphasis on second balls and big strikers a long way from the roots of managerial pair

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 15:07

Koeman ridicules Wenger for blaming loss on officials

Everton manager: ‘I’m sorry, Arsenal – we won through the referee’s decision. I’m sorry’

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 10:18

Jose Mourinho sent off as Manchester United draw

Controversial manager kicks a bottle after Paul Pogba rightly booked for first half dive

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 19:57

Wasteful Liverpool held by Southampton in scoreless draw

League leaders miss numerous glaring opportunities in St Mary’s Stadium stalemate

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 17:04

Jose Mourinho banned for one match and fined £58,000

Manchester United manager will miss game against Swansea on Sunday after accepting charges

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 19:05

José Mourinho charged with misconduct by English FA

Manchester United manager was sent to the stands at half time of 0-0 draw with Burnley

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 14:35

Is it time for José Mourinho to drop Zlatan Ibrahimovic?

Swedish striker’s goal drought has contributed to a miserable month for Man United

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 13:10

Man United huff and puff but can’t blow Burnley’s door down

José Mourinho’s 10 men lose more ground on leaders as Clarets hang on for dear life

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 17:35

James McClean on target as West Brom add to Hammers’ woes

Baggies’ performance helps ease speculation about manager Tony Pulis under new owners

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 17:14

Leicester and Arsenal lack cutting edge in Saturday night stalemate

Arsenal fans implore Arsene Wenger to open chequebook to sign a striker

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 20:21

Mousa Dembélé facing long ban after violent conduct charge

Both Tottenham and Chelsea are also facing sanctions after failing to control their players

Wed May 04 2016 - 16:15

Tottenham await referee’s report after record yellow card haul

Draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge dominated by numerous nasty incidents

Tue May 03 2016 - 11:08

Leicester forced to battle hard for point by West Brom

Failure to win hands chance for Spurs to go top with win on Wednesday

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 22:11

Chelsea win at the Emirates to rock Arsenal’s title hopes

Per Mertersacker sent off for bringing down Diego Costa before striker scores winner

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 18:28

Bastian Schweinsteiger gets three-match ban for violent conduct

Manchester United midfielder caught West Ham defender Winston Reid in the throat

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 17:25

Louis Van Gaal ‘pleased’ with Manchester United performances

United manager confident that his team will progress to the Champions League last 16

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 20:51

Ken Early: José Mourinho lost in labyrinth of own fiction

Chelsea players losing faith as manager’s credibility dwindles with each new excuse

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 12:21

Diego Costa avoids punishment for Martin Skrtel incident

Chelsea striker appeared to kick out at Slovakian during Stamford Bridge defeat

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 10:24

Lucas praises Mark Clattenburg - ‘In the end we were the better team’

Brazilian fortunate to avoid second yellow, Chelsea’s Diego Costa could have seen red

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 13:45

Liverpool ruthlessly expose ramshackle Chelsea as pressure grows on Mourinho

Jürgen Klopp enjoys biggest win since taking over from Brendan Rodgers

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 18:08

Louis van Gaal ‘sick’ of Wayne Rooney questions

Manchester United manager refuses to discuss striker’s form after 0-0 derby draw

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 15:20

Manchester City go back top after derby stalemate at Old Trafford

Home side had late chances through Jesse Lingard and Chris Smalling

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:35

Weekend Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension updates ahead of the big games

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 17:35

Lanzini strikes late to help West Ham sink 10-man Palace

Leicester leave it late again while Allardyce Sunderland era starts with West Brom loss

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 17:42

Sunderland stunned by West Ham revival

An alarming Sunderland collapse sees West Ham come back from two goals down

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 18:10