On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond.
The Republic of Ireland fall to a heart-breaking 2–1 defeat against France at Tallaght Stadium despite a spirited display.
Katie McCabe gives Ireland the perfect start, finishing brilliantly after carving France open with Emily Murphy in front of a record crowd of 8,376.
France’s quality off the bench proves decisive as Melvine Malard comes on to score twice in eight minutes to snatch all three points.
Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts with pride post-match, praising her side’s courage and performance.
Player of the Match Emily Murphy reflects on testing one of the world’s best teams right to the end.
Elsewhere in qualifying, England women's national football team hammer Ukraine 6–1, Scotland win 5–0 in Luxembourg, Wales draw 2–2 in the Czech Republic, and Northern Ireland lose 2–0 to Switzerland.
Attention turns to Ireland’s next test away to Netherlands women's national football team in Utrecht this Saturday after the Dutch drew 2–2 with Poland.
In the Premier League, Liverpool suffer a ninth league defeat of the season, beaten 2–1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., leaving them stuck in fifth.
Arne Slot admits his side must improve at both ends, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his team’s response to a late equaliser.
Everton secure their first home win in three months against Burnley, Brentford draw 0–0 at Bournemouth with Nathan Collins playing 90 minutes.
Tonight’s title race heats up as Manchester City F.C. face Nottingham Forest with Pep Guardiola insisting there’s no margin for error, while leaders Arsenal F.C. travel to Brighton amid set-piece controversy surrounding Mikel Arteta.
Manchester United look to continue strong form under Michael Carrick away to Newcastle United F.C., Celtic aim to keep their Scottish title hopes alive, Troy Parrott eyes a Dutch Cup semi-final start with AZ Alkmaar, and the latest Outside The Box podcast is available now.
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'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital.
Kick off is at 8 o’clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'