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Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal technical director Edu stays at the Emirates Stadium “for a long time” amid rumours he could leave. A report in the Daily Mail claimed on Tuesday that the Brazilian was the subject of ‘concrete interest’ from ‘at least two European clubs’. Edu’s reputation within the game has been growing after Arsenal…

Former Man Utd striker Dwight Yorke has hailed the influence Casemiro has had on Erik ten Hag’s side in recent weeks. The 30-year-old swapped European champions Real Madrid for the Red Devils in the summer with the Brazilian looking for a new challenge. Casemiro, who has won the Champions League five times, cost Man Utd…

Israel Folau is enjoying the Irish weather. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO HomeThere was concerning news for Ulster and Ireland flanker Chris Henry as it emerged he had a blocked blood vessel in his brain.Reports from France suggest that Paul O’Connell could well be joining Pau. Allegedly.Martin O’Neill deflected questions about Roy Keane saying he ‘hasn’t read’…

THE FIVE NOMINEES for the International Rugby Players Association Try of the Year award have been announced. While no Irish try-scorer made the list, it’s still a fine collection of scores from Jamie Roberts (Wales), Cornal Hendricks (South Africa), Magali Harvey (Canada), Francois Hougaard (South Africa) and Jonny May (England). You can see them all…

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent believes Leeds United will sack Jesse Marsch unless he beats Liverpool or Bournemouth. The west Yorkshire outfit face Liverpool today at Anfield before hosting newly-promoted Bournemouth next Saturday in a crucial period for Marsch. Marsch had an encouraging start as Marcelo Bielsa’s successor last season but supporters’ optimism has…

Paul Merson is still worried about one aspect of Darwin Nunez’s game as Liverpool prepare to host Leeds United on Saturday. Apart from their blip last weekend, that saw them lose 1-0 to newly-promoted Nottingham Forest, the Reds have been on a good run of form in recent weeks with Premier League wins over Manchester…

Updated 19.40 JOE SCHMIDT SAT out the post-match press conference of Ireland’s dramatic November Test victory over Australia today. A spokesman for the IRFU said that the New Zealander had been ill all day with appendicitis. The Kiwi was treated early today and  ’manned up’ to take his position in the stand while Ireland secured…

JOE SCHMIDT HAD had surgery to remove his appendix on Saturday night, hours after Ireland completed a November Series clean sweep by beating Australia. The Ireland coach is said to be recovering well following the procedure in St Vincent’s Hospital. Schmidt did not attend the post-match press conference after the 26-23 win and assistant Les…

Alexis Sanchez says beating Spurs brought him “great joy” during his time at Arsenal and is hoping his Marseille side can knock Antonio Conte’s men out of the Champions League this week. Sanchez was a favourite at the Emirates Stadium between 2014 and 2018, scoring 80 goals in 166 games, but tarnished his reputation when…

Arsenal are ‘cautiously optimistic’ the ankle injury Bukayo Saka sustained against Nottingham Forest on Sunday is not serious. Saka limped off during his side’s 5-0 victory in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The England winger started the game brightly, assisting Gabriel Martinelli’s opener after five minutes. He struggled with an ankle knock following a…