The Irish Times

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

Sarri ready to juggle selection as Chelsea face busy week

Italian manager perplexed by Premier League attitude to clubs competing in Europe

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 22:30

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

Declan Rice scores first career goal in win over Arsenal

Marko Arnautovic appears to wave goodbye to home fans in rare derby win

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 14:45

Shane Duffy on target but Brighton drawn back in by Arnautovic double

Round-up: Bournemouth and Watford share six goals; Brady sees red in Burnley win; Eagles soar over Wolves

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 22:28

Samir Nasri has doping ban extended from six to 18 months

Former Manchester City player given a ban after receiving an intravenous treatment

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 15:06

Ryan Lochte accepts 14-month doping ban

American had posted a picture of himself receiving intravenous infusion on social media

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 17:56

Michael Walker: Teenage dreams so hard to be brought to reality

Cautionary tale of George Green shows that Ryan Sessegnon may not be the next big thing

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 07:00

Samir Nasri banned for six months for Drip Doctors visit

Nasri received 500 millilitres of sterile water containing micronutrient components

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 14:59

Roy Hodgson still waiting for apology from Sam Allardyce

Everton manager was recorded by undercover reporters calling Palace boss ‘Woy’

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 08:43

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

Sami Nasri joins Turkish side Antalyaspor

Out of favour Man City midfielder signs two-year deal and links up with Samuel Eto’o

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 15:18

Jamie Vardy’s dogged nastiness drives Leicester on

The striker hassled and harried before goading Nasri into red card

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 08:06

Leicester City stun Sevilla to reach the last eight

Schmeichel’s late penalty save helps Foxes into last eight

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 22:09

Samir Nasri under investigation for drip treatment in LA

World Anti-Doping Agency rules state that there is a 50 millilitre limit for active athletes

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 14:18

Ken Early: Why does Wenger still indulge players like Özil?

Yet again the Arsenal manager blamed the referee, but his men were simply outplayed

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 07:00

Lionel Messi scores on his return as Barcelona roll over Deportivo

La Liga round-up: Atletico stay top after 7-1 win over Granada; Real hammer Betis 6-1

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 10:46

Jack Wilshere completes Bournemouth loan move

Mangala and Hart leave Man City on loan while Liverpool ship Mario Balotelli to Nice

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 16:20

Plenty of work for Pep Guardiola in Man City project

The challenge for the Catalan is to send a shock wave through the club

Fri May 06 2016 - 08:36

Sadio Mané bags hat-trick as Southampton tear City apart

Shane Long also on target as Manuel Pellegrini’s much-changed side ship four goals

Sun May 01 2016 - 18:44

Sergio Agüero scores hat-trick as Man City ease past Chelsea

Manuel Pellegrini's side edge closer to securing top four spot at Stamford Bridge

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 20:09

PSG against Manchester City more than just ‘El Gasico’

City will provide a stern test for French champions

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 11:09

Yaya Toure a serious doubt for PSG Champions League tie

Manchester City’s experienced midfielder is already ruled out of Bournemouth match

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 15:55

Raymond Domenech: The universally derided villain who nearly managed Ireland

The former France manager says he would have adored the post as Ireland manager

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 16:16

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

Manuel Pellegrini looks for a payback for Sunday’s gamble

City back to full strength for vital last 16 clash against Dynamo Kiev

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 23:00

Weekend FA Cup fifth round team news

All the latest injury news ahead of the last 16 ties

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 18:51

In-form Tottenham a massive test for faltering Man City

Lose to Spurs and City may feel pressure from United for Champions League spot

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 15:27

Vincent Kompany set to make Manchester City return

Manuel Pellegrini emphasises importance of captain ahead of Tottenham Hotspur game

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 16:05

Samir Nasri reveals details of injury that needed 100 stitches

‘I screamed as I hit the ball, because the pain was so intense, and collapsed on the floor’

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 20:09

Manuel Pellegrini makes light of Vincent Kompany’s absence

Yaya Touré fit for visit of Borussia Mönchengladbach but Agüero misses out with injury

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 23:09

Weekend Premier League team news

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

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 17:35

Manuel Pellegrini denies punishing Vincent Kompany

Manchester City boss left centre-half on the bench for Sevilla Champions League tie

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 14:15

Vincent Kompany set to return for Man City after Belgium appearance

‘I feel great and I am glad I got to do it. I needed to be part of this’

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 10:33