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Manchester United’s Luke Shaw expects to be fit for the match against Arsenal on Novemver 19th. Photograph: Epa

Luke Shaw hoping to be fit for Man United’s clash with Arsenal

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
November 8, 2016, 12:06

Fullback should return after international break following José Mourinho criticism

Dynamore Dresden supporters hold up a banner saying “you cannot buy tradition” in a Cup match against RB Leipzig. Photograph: Afp

Dynamo Dresden fined €60,000 after fans throw severed bull’s head

Soccer
November 8, 2016, 11:37

Incident came in a Cup match as protest against the controversial Red Bull Leipzig

Mourinho and injuries: it has been a long, public, at times darkly productive relationship. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

José Mourinho’s dark and fruitful relationship with injuries

English Soccer
Barney Ronay
November 8, 2016, 09:35

Manchester United manager trying to shake squad into life after three year malaise

James McCarthy will not feature against Austria on Saturday. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

James McCarthy out of Ireland squad

International
Emmet Malone
November 8, 2016, 07:42

Everton midfielder joins Stephen Ward on injured list but John O’Shea will travel

Cork City goalkeeper Mark McNulty celebrates Seán Maguire’s winner in last Sunday’s cup final against Dundalk. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Dundalk and Cork City take stock after winning season

International
Emmet Malone
November 7, 2016, 21:30

Success gives Stephen Kenny options not generally available to League of Ireland clubs

Chris Shields of Dundalk who was presented with the SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month Award for October 2016 at Oriel Park. Photograph: David Maher/Sportsfile

Chris Shields wins soccer writers’ award for October

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 7, 2016, 21:00

Dundalk midfielder played a key role in the side’s retention of their league title

The Neymar ruling was expected after prosecutors won an appeal to keep the case alive two months ago. Photo: Getty Images

Neymar facing trial on corruption charges

Soccer
November 7, 2016, 18:23

Spanish judge accepts charges against Neymar for irregularities regarding his transfer to Barcelona

Cyrus Christie: “Gutted to be out for a minimum of three months. Will see the surgeon to check there is no more damage and get a return date.” Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Cyrus Christie out for at least three months

International
November 7, 2016, 17:42

Republic of Ireland defender suffered broken foot at the weekend

Cristiano Ronaldo has signeda new five-year deal with Real Madrid. Photograph: Afp

Cristiano Ronaldo signs new five-year Real Madrid contract

Soccer
November 7, 2016, 14:39

Will ensure he remains highest paid player at Bernabeu ahead of Gareth Bale

Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring Liverpool’s fourth goal against Watford at Anfield. Photograph: Dave Howarth/PA Wire.

Ken Early: Liverpool’s fun is just hard work in disguise

Soccer
Ken Early
November 7, 2016, 10:13

Should Anfield club sustain current scoring rate, they will win the Premier League title

Champions Leicester were beaten by West Brom on Sunday. Photograph: Reuters

West Brom end Leicester City’s unbeaten home record

English Soccer
Paul Doyle
November 7, 2016, 09:11

Matt Phillips pounces as champions suffer another defeat in tame title defence

José Mourinho has questioned the mentality of his players who didn’t travel to Swansea on Sunday. Photograph: Afp

José Mourinho questions mentality of absent players

English Soccer
Stuart James
November 7, 2016, 08:44

Manchester United ease past Swansea despite fielding a make shift back four

Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan have been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad. Photograph: Mikhail Kireev/Inpho

Dundalk’s success shines unkind light on long-ball Ireland

International
Brian O'Connor
November 7, 2016, 07:01

It says much about international football that League of Ireland fans are on high ground

Cork City’s Kevin O’Connor and goalscorer Sean Maguire celebrate with The FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Silver lining proves so sweet for Cork City

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 7, 2016, 01:33

FAI Cup success ensures the season ends on a high for John Caulfield’s side

Goalkeeper Mark McNulty and Cork City club captain Johnny Dunleavy celebrate withe the FAI Cup after their win after extra-time against Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Seán Maguire’s late late strike sends Cork City home with FAI Cup

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 6, 2016, 19:10

Dundalk’s hopes of the double double ended after enthralling decider at the Aviva

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates scoring his side’s second goal. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Swansea offer scant resistance to Manchester United

English Soccer
Stuart James
November 6, 2016, 17:40

United record long overdue league win as Ibrahimovic ends goal drought

Shelbourne Ladies captain Pearl Slattery lifts the Continental Tyres Women’s Senior Cup trophy after the victory over Wexford Youths at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Leanne Kiernan hat-trick secures cup for Shelbourne Ladies

National League
John Fallon
November 6, 2016, 17:05

Mark Leavy’s turn the tables on Wexford Youths after last year’s defeat

Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates after scoring Liverpool’s sixth goal in the Premier League game against Watford at Anfield. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA

Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool reach new heights as Watford walloped

English Soccer
Andy Hunter
November 6, 2016, 16:55

A year on from Crystal Palace defeat Liverpool light up Anfield in six-goal rout

Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second goal during the La Liga match against Leganes at the Bernabeu. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Gareth Bale double helps Real Madrid go five clear in Spain

Soccer
November 6, 2016, 14:47

Welsh international stars in Bernabeu win over Leganes

Tottenham’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Harry Kane rescues point for Spurs in compelling derby clash

English Soccer
Daniel Taylor
November 6, 2016, 14:31

Arsenal left frustrated after failing to build on first-half superiority

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso celebrates after scoring against Everton. Photo: EPA

Five star Chelsea crush Everton

English Soccer
November 5, 2016, 19:56

Chelsea go top after 5-0 win and City’s draw with Middlesbrough

Second Captains Liverpool Uber Alles, Cork's Cup, Pep's hagiography, hard Shaw

English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Liverpool	11	26
2	Chelsea	11	25
3	Manchester City	11	24
4	Arsenal	11	24
5	Tottenham Hotspur	11	21
6	Manchester United	11	18
7	Everton	11	18
8	Watford	11	15
9	Burnley	11	14
10	Southampton	11	13
11	West Bromwich Albion	11	13
12	Stoke City	11	13
13	Bournemouth	11	12
14	Leicester City	11	12
15	Middlesbrough	11	11
16	Crystal Palace	11	11
17	West Ham United	11	11
18	Hull City	11	10
19	Swansea City	11	5
20	Sunderland	11	5

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	33	77
2	Cork City	33	70
3	Derry City	33	62
4	Shamrock Rovers	33	55
5	Sligo Rovers	33	49
6	Bray Wanderers	33	46
7	St. Patrick's Athletic	33	45
8	Bohemian FC	33	41
9	Galway United	33	38
10	Finn Harps	33	32
11	Wexford Youths	33	23
12	Longford Town	33	14