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Feb 2026
12m 33s

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews Monday night’s League of Ireland Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium, as the champions of the Premier and First Divisions meet in a rearranged opener.

Dundalk look to build on their unbeaten return to the top flight, while Shamrock Rovers come in off the back of a 2-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic.

The latest on Michael Noonan’s collapsed move to Hoffenheim, with Shamrock Rovers clarifying their position following reports of a complaint involving the player’s agent.

Fallout from the flare incidents at Oriel Park during Dundalk’s draw with Drogheda United, as Sport Minister Patrick O’Donovan considers potential legislative action.

Transfer news as former Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot signs for Galway United ahead of a Connacht derby with Sligo Rovers.

Arsenal restore their five-point Premier League lead with a commanding north London derby win over Tottenham, with reaction from Mikel Arteta and Igor Tudor.

Liverpool leave it late against Nottingham Forest thanks to Alexis Mac Allister, as Arne Slot admits his side were fortunate.

The latest from Crystal Palace, Fulham and Sunderland as the Premier League weekend drama continues.

A preview of Everton versus Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Michael Carrick comes up against former United boss David Moyes.

We round up the Scottish Premiership title race involving Celtic, Rangers and Hearts, plus all the key results from the Women’s FA Cup, EFL and news from Italy.

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