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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'International football will continue despite coronavirus pandemic'
Ireland are looking for a first win under new manager Stephen Kenny.
Oct 14, 09:10
Glen Kamara in action for Rangers on November 28, 2019
Glen Kamara hoping to take Finland form back to Rangers
The Rangers midfielder starred in the victory over Bulgaria.
Oct 13, 18:58
Enda Stevens in action for Ireland on September 11, 2018
Enda Stevens 'feels safe' in Republic of Ireland bubble despite coronavirus cases
Ireland have lost two unnamed players after positive coronavirus tests.
Oct 13, 18:56
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'Coronavirus pandemic is bigger than football'
The Republic of Ireland's depleted squad face Finland in Helsinki on Wednesday evening.
Oct 13, 18:51
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Ireland player returns negative Covid-19 test hours after testing positive
Ireland have been beset by coronavirus issues over the last few days.
Oct 12, 20:46
Southampton's Michael Obafemi celebrates scoring their first goal on August 27, 2019
Michael Obafemi challenged to prove he can hack it for club and country
The 20-year-old Southampton striker was disappointed to miss out on Stephen Kenny's squad last month.
Oct 12, 16:43
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Preview: Finland vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's UEFA Nations League clash between Finland and Republic of Ireland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 12, 14:35
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Aaron Connolly celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on September 20, 2020
Brighton striker Aaron Connolly back in Republic of Ireland squad
The 20-year-old was withdrawn hours before kick-off in Bratislava.
Oct 12, 13:53
Dara O'Shea in Premier League action for West Bromwich Albion on September 26, 2020
West Brom defender Dara O'Shea eyes first Republic of Ireland cap
The defender was preparing for an Under-21s qualifier when he got the call.
Oct 12, 10:49
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Eifel Grand Prix on October 11, 2020
Sporting weekend in pictures: Lewis Hamilton, Rafael Nadal equal records
Rafael Nadal joined Roger Federer on 20 grand slam titles while Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's Formula One victory record of 91 wins.
Oct 12, 09:04
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny admits there are "serious challenges" playing international football
The Republic of Ireland head for Finland with Stephen Kenny's squad having been ravaged by Covid-19 protocols.
Oct 12, 08:51
France's Paul Pogba in action with Portugal's Danilo Pereira in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
UEFA Nations League roundup: France and Portugal goalless, Croatia beat Sweden
Elsewhere in the Nations League there were wins for Croatia, England and Denmark.
Oct 11, 23:58
Republic of Ireland midfielder James McClean reacts after being sent off against Wales in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Republic of Ireland and Wales play out drab goalless stalemate in Nations League
James McClean was dismissed late on for a second bookable offence but the visitors could not take advantage.
Oct 11, 16:28
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Five Republic of Ireland players out of Wales game following coronavirus case
The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed one unnamed player tested positive on Friday.
Oct 11, 12:42
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny "really felt" for unavailable duo Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah
The pair had been sitting too close to a member of staff who later tested positive for coronavirus on the flight to Bratislava.
Oct 11, 00:02
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'We will have to live with Euro 2020 playoff defeat'
Ireland lost Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah before kick-off in Bratislava.
Oct 10, 20:02
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Five talking points as Republic of Ireland prepare to face Wales
Republic boss Stephen Kenny is still looking for his first win in charge.
Oct 10, 14:30
David McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United on September 14, 2019
Eight players who could be the answer to Ireland's goalscoring troubles
Ireland have struggled for goals ever since Robbie Keane's retirement.
Oct 9, 16:04
Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Five talking points from the Republic of Ireland's Euro playoff heartbreak
Stephen Kenny's men went out on penalties in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 12:52
Wales youngster Neco Williams celebrates scoring the winner against Bulgaria on September 6, 2020
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Republic of Ireland and Wales, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 9, 11:34
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny explains Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah withdrawals
Alan Browne and Matt Doherty missed from the spot in Bratislava.
Oct 9, 08:40
Republic of Ireland's Matthew Doherty is consoled by Robbie Brady and Shane Long following the Euro 2020 qualification playoff defeat to Slovakia on October 8, 2020
Stephen Kenny hails "phenomenal" Republic of Ireland workrate in Slovakia loss
Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were withdrawn at the last minute.
Oct 9, 08:31
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'We must be at our best against Slovakia'
The game will be the new manager's third at the helm.
Oct 7, 23:20
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kelly: 'Slovakia must not underestimate us'
The last four games between the sides have ended all square.
Oct 7, 20:23
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Preview: Slovakia vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifying playoff between Slovakia and Republic of Ireland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 6, 11:18
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman pictured on October 3, 2020
Seamus Coleman expected to miss Republic of Ireland playoff in Slovakia
The 31-year-old full-back limped out of Everton 4-2 Premier League win over Brighton on Saturday.
Oct 4, 18:42
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny challenges his players to do something "extraordinary" in Slovakia
Either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Northern Ireland await the winners.
Sep 29, 17:37
Shane Duffy celebrates scoring against Republic of Ireland on June 7, 2019
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny pleased Shane Duffy has joined Celtic
The defender has joined the Hoops on loan from Brighton.
Sep 17, 15:42
England's James Ward-Prowse pictured with Gareth Southgate on September 5, 2020
A look at how England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could fare in the UEFA Nations League
What did the opening fixtures of the Nations League tell us about hopes ahead?
Sep 9, 13:37
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Five things we learned from Stephen Kenny's first two Republic of Ireland games
Ireland drew in Bulgaria and lost to Finland in the new manager's first two games.
Sep 7, 17:17
Finland players celebrate Fredrik Jenson's goal against Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2020
Shane Duffy: 'Republic of Ireland have to trust in the project'
Ireland head to Slovakia for a Euro 2020 play-off next month.
Sep 7, 08:39
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny admits poor finishing cost Ireland against Finland
The 1-0 loss in the Nations League marked a disappointing international return in Dublin.
Sep 6, 22:17
Finland players celebrate Fredrik Jenson's goal against Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2020
Republic of Ireland beaten by Finland in Dublin
Ireland were spared further damage by keeper Darren Randolph in Dublin.
Sep 6, 19:41
Stephen Kenny pictured in charge of Republic of Ireland for the first time on September 3, 2020
Stephen Kenny opens up on Seamus Coleman decision
The new manager made an early decision over his highly-rated full-backs.
Sep 5, 17:57
Republic of Ireland's Shane Duffy scores against Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League on September 3, 2020
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League fixture between Republic of Ireland and Finland, including team news and injury news.
Sep 4, 16:45
Stephen Kenny pictured in charge of Republic of Ireland for the first time on September 3, 2020
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny: Bulgaria draw "was quite surreal"
Skipper Shane Duffy levelled in stoppage time in Sofia.
Sep 4, 08:48
Jeff Hendrick pictured for Burnley in February 2020
Jeff Hendrick keen to set Republic of Ireland example
The midfielder has not played a competitive game since March.
Sep 3, 08:54
Stephen Kenny pictured in 2016
Stephen Kenny 'excited' by Republic of Ireland potential
The new manager has drafted some of the Under-21 stars into the squad.
Sep 2, 23:06
Stephen Kenny pictured in 2016
Stephen Kenny entirely focused on Bulgaria test
The Republic of Ireland face Bulgaria and Finland as their Nations League campaign gets under way.
Sep 2, 13:45
Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire, Jeff Hendrick and teammates look dejected after the match on November 18, 2019
Preview: Bulgaria vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Ireland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 1, 11:37
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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