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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the international women's side.
Arsenal strengthen their Premier League title charge with a tense 2–1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta urging calm as the pressure intensifies.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior calls for stricter officiating on grappling at set-pieces after conceding twice from dead balls in North London.
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira weighs in on criticism of Arteta’s playing style, insisting results matter most in the run-in.
Michael Carrick equals a Premier League record after Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace, collecting 23 points from his first nine games in charge.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner slams a controversial VAR-assisted penalty and red card decision that proved decisive at Old Trafford.
Gary Neville and Brian Kerr assess Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job permanently following his impressive interim spell.
Tottenham’s crisis deepens with a 10-game winless league run after defeat to Fulham, leaving Igor Tudor facing a massive relegation battle.
Nottingham Forest remain in danger near the bottom after defeat to Brighton, with Vitor Pereira still chasing his first league win.
Liverpool sweat over Florian Wirtz’s fitness ahead of their clash with Wolves, while Arne Slot delivers a blunt verdict on the Premier League season.
Celtic keep their title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback draw against Rangers, as Martin O’Neill and Danny Rohl react to a huge Old Firm clash.
Henry Winter joins Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss Martin O’Neill’s evolving reputation and Celtic’s title credentials.
Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against France, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan set to feature in a crucial opener.
St. Patrick’s Athletic face Galway United in a key League of Ireland clash, with Stephen Kenny praising new signing James Brown’s impact.
Jose Mourinho takes a firm stance on racism allegations involving Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
Iran’s World Cup participation faces uncertainty amid geopolitical tensions, while the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is also in doubt due to regional instability.
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Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Richie McCormack's Sliding Doors.
Sliding Doors goes beyond rumours and gossip to uncover deals that were genuinely on the table
Each episode explores how one decision could have reshaped clubs, careers, and the entire football landscape
From whispered negotiations to official bids, this is the anatomy of football’s biggest “what ifs”
Think Michael Laudrup to Liverpool, Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn… and yes, Ronaldo to Rangers
This episode takes us back to the summer of 2025, when Republic of Ireland winger Mikey Johnston nearly swapped the English midlands for... the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
Irish international players in Brazil, I think we would like the sound of that.
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Straight from commentating live on Newstalk FM, Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are into our kickback studio to give you all their post-match reaction.

The Sunday Kickback is on OTB with William Hill Ireland.

Phil Egan & Brian Kerr bring you all of the reaction from Old Trafford as a Benjamin Sesko bullet-header saw Manchester take home all of the spoils…

The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined in studio by athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy, and Olympic canoeist Jenny Egan.
In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the FAI's confirmation that The Republic of Ireland will fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel.
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