Soccer

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scores against Tottenham in Premier League, February 2026

Man United win again as ten-man Tottenham are seen off

Michael Carrick oversaw a fourth straight victory as revitalised Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero's red card to extend Tottenham's wait for a first Premier League win of 2026.

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Shamrock Rovers new signing Naj Razi poses for a portrait during his unveiling at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Razi makes Rovers return after Como spell

Shamrock Rovers have resigned Naj Razi after a spell with Serie A side Como 1907.

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Live Premier League latest scores

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Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United shoots past Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty I

Premier League: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham recap

Manchester United claimed their fourth consecutive win against a Tottenham side who had to contend with an early red card for their captain Cristian Romero. Here's how it happened.

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Manchester United's Elisabeth Terland (r) after scoring against Leicester in Women's Super League, February 2026

WSL: United beat Leicester to extend winning run

Julia Zigiotti Olme and Elisabeth Terland were on the scoresheet as Manchester United beat Leicester 2-0 for their third-straight Women's Super League victory.

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Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 31, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

'I couldn't say no' - Ekitike on choosing Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike has revealed he chose Liverpool over Newcastle in the summer because he could not say no to the champions.

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League title still within City's grasp, says Guehi

Marc Guehi believes Manchester City can still land the title this season as he prepares to face the club that almost signed him.

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6 February 2026; Alex Bannon of Derry City celebrate with teammate Michael Duffy, right, after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadiu

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

The action as it happened as the 2026 Premier Division got underway.

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6 February 2026; Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison celebrates after a penalty by David Hurley of Galway United, right, goes wide during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park i

Godden answers Drogheda prayers with dream debut winner

Galway talisman David Hurley is up there with Eric Cantona and Matt Le Tissier when it comes to converting penalties and it was Drogheda's luck that they caught him on an off-night in Terryland with the visitors nabbing all three points late on.

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6 February 2026; James McClean, right, and Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrate after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfil

Lynch ignoring media chatter as Derry dig out victory

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch admitted his side had to dig deep after securing a late win against Sligo Rovers on the opening night of the season.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on February 06, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michae

Leeds ease relegation concerns with Forest victory

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season as Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 to climb nine points clear of the relegation zone.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michael Carrick, Head Coach of Manchester United, celebrates as he shows appreciation to the fans following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 2

Carrick: Nothing has changed at Man Utd despite wins

Michael Carrick says Manchester United cannot make a "knee-jerk" decision about their long-term future on the back of him winning his first three matches as head coach.

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6 February 2026; Josh Thomas of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarth

Derry leave it late to break Sligo's resistance

Derry City left it late to break down a spirited Sligo Rovers, as Josh Thomas scored in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on the opening night of the season.

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6 February 2026; Tommy Lonergan of Waterford left, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/S

Lonergan rescues Waterford against Shelbourne

Tommy Lonergan helped Waterford to a share of the spoils against Shelbourne as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division opener on a heavy RSC pitch.

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2 October 2025; A general view inside the stadium before the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shelbourne and Hacken at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers-Dundalk clash off after heavy rain

After failing a pitch inspection, tonight's SSE Airtricity Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium has been postponed.

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15 August 2025; Aoife Brophy of Shamrock Rovers during the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup quarter-final match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Bohs sign quintet ahead of new league season

Bohemians have significantly bolstered their ranks ahead of the new SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division campaign with the addition of five new players.

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O'Neill: Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Celtic this weekend

Martin O'Neill expects Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to sign a short-term deal with Celtic over the weekend.

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18 April 1990; Damien Byrne of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after the League of Ireland Premier Division match between Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic at United Park in Drogheda, Co Louth. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

St Pat's pay tribute following death of Damien Byrne

St Patrick's Athletic have paid tribute to former captain Damien Byrne, who has died aged 71.

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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Sammie Szmodics of Ipswich Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town at Riverside Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty

McKenna: Szmodics' Ipswich exit due to 'culture'

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna said the decision to loan Sammie Szmodics to promotion rivals Derby County was not based on performance but taken in the interests of "dressing room culture".

Soccer • 06 Feb

Mikel Arteta offered an apology to Liam Rosenior

Arteta says sorry to Rosenior for 'lack of respect'

Mikel Arteta has offered an apology to Liam Rosenior following the Chelsea manager's claim that Arsenal showed his side a "lack of respect".

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31 January 2026; James McClean of Derry City during the 2026 Men's President's Cup final match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Derry keen to mark McClean's homecoming

While the champions flag will be raised in Tallaght Stadium tonight on the night the Premier Division season begins, perhaps most eyes will be on Derry City and the return of former Republic of Ireland international James McClean to where he began his career. Read our preview.

Soccer • 06 Feb