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Apr 2026
15m 41s

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'We are top of the leagu...

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the Championship, the League of Ireland and the international game.

Manchester City move top of the Premier League with a narrow win over Burnley FC

Erling Haaland scores early to seal a crucial three points in the title race

Pep Guardiola admits it was a tough test at Turf Moor despite victory

City edge ahead of Arsenal FC on goal difference in a razor-tight race

Burnley relegated as Scott Parker expresses pride despite drop

Late drama as Sean Longstaff rescues a point for Leeds United

Daniel Farke confident Leeds have done enough to secure survival

Controversy for AFC Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola fumes over late equaliser

Chelsea FC sack Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge

Iraola emerges as leading contender for the Chelsea job amid managerial uncertainty

Pep Guardiola criticises Chelsea’s instability and backs Rosenior

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says players must share blame for Chelsea’s poor form

Championship promotion race heats up as Ipswich Town boost automatic hopes

League of Ireland Premier Division preview: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Bohemians live from Richmond Park

Focus on Shamrock Rovers and impact of James McClean

Scottish Premiership returns with Heart of Midlothian FC chasing the title

James Forrest signs new deal with Celtic FC

Political controversy as Donald Trump reportedly pushes to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team at the World Cup.

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Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as St. Patrick's Athletic do battle with Bohemians in a Dublin Derby at Richmond Park.

Stephen Doyle will be joined in the gantry by Richie Towell, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.

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