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5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League games

Jose Mourinho’s quest to stall Liverpool’s seemingly unstoppable march towards the Premier League title is the highlight of this weekend’s top-flight games.

5 talking points ahead of the Manchester derby in the Carabao Cup semi-final

Manchester United host Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Talking points ahead of the festive El Clasico

Barcelona and Real Madrid face-off in a festive El Clasico on Wednesday.

Reds in danger of early exit – 5 Champions League talking points

The Champions League group stage concludes this week with a host of issues still to be resolved.

Talking points ahead of the Betfred Cup final

Scotland’s first trophy of the season will be up for grabs on Sunday as Rangers and Celtic meet in the final of the Betfred Cup.

Rampant Reds, bragging rights and new managers: 5 Premier League talking points

Another Premier League weekend is upon us as clubs struggle to catch their breath following some frantic midweek action.

5 talking points ahead of the midweek fixtures in the Premier League

The Premier League hosts a full programme this week, with all 20 clubs primed for action across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures

Jose Mourinho takes charge of Tottenham for the first time when Premier League action resumes following the international break.

The key talking points ahead of Scotland’s clash with Kazakhstan

Scotland take on Kazakhstan in their final Euro 2020 qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.

5 talking points ahead of Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary

Wales and Hungary meet in a winner-takes-all clash for Euro 2020 qualification in Cardiff on Tuesday.

5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany

Northern Ireland wrap up their Euro 2020 qualifying Group C fixtures with a trip to face Germany in Frankfurt on Tuesday night.

The major talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s showdown with Denmark

The Republic of Ireland can clinch their place at Euro 2020 with victory over Denmark in Dublin on Monday evening.

5 talking points ahead of England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo

England face Kosovo on Sunday in their final Euro 2020 qualifier and with progression into next summer’s finals already secured.

The main talking points ahead of Scotland’s clash with Cyprus in Nicosia

Scotland take on Cyprus in their penultimate European Championship qualifying game on Saturday.

5 talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s match against Holland

Northern Ireland host Holland on Saturday night in what could be Michael O’Neill’s final game in charge at Windsor Park.

5 talking points ahead of Wales’ crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan

Wales meet Azerbaijan in a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier in Baku on Saturday.

McCarthy looks to youth ahead of crunch Euro 2020 qualifier

Mick McCarthy will send a much-changed Republic of Ireland side into friendly battle with unfamiliar foe New Zealand on Thursday night with one eye on Monday’s Euro 2020 showdown with Denmark.