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Liverpool defended like a pub team in Arsenal defeat – Roy Keane

Roy Keane compared Liverpool’s defending in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal to that of a “pub team” and believes neither side will beat Manchester City to the Premier League title. Bukayo Saka’s opener was cancelled out by an own goal from Gabriel on the stroke of half-time, but Gabriel Martinelli capitalised on a calamitous mix-up […]

Pressure increases on Roy Hodgson after Brighton thrash rivals Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson cut a forlorn figure as Crystal Palace slumped to a dispiriting 4-1 defeat at their fierce rivals Brighton in the Premier League. Goals from Lewis Dunk, Jack Hinshelwood, Facundo Buonanotte and Joao Pedro once again left the future of the veteran Eagles boss under scrutiny. Palace sacked their previous manager, Patrick Vieira, following […]

Roy Keane says he is interested in vacant Ireland managerial role

Former Republic of Ireland captain and coach Roy Keane has said he is interested in becoming the national manager. The FAI is currently assessing options to rebuild following Stephen Kenny’s disastrous three-year spell. Keane was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, which he co-hosts with former Manchester United teammate Gary Neville, former Liverpool defender […]

Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace future is out of his hands after Arsenal defeat

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson deflected to the club’s decision-makers when asked if his side’s crushing 5-0 defeat at Arsenal could raise questions about his job security. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli buried the Eagles with two goals inside two minutes of second-half stoppage time, adding to Gabriel and Leandro Trossard’s earlier efforts and a Dean Henderson […]

Arsenal ease to win as pressure mounts on Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a late double to consign Crystal Palace to a crushing 5-0 defeat at Arsenal which increases the pressure on Roy Hodgson. Gabriel nodded in the opener for the Gunners, while Eagles keeper Dean Henderson was credited with an own goal and Leandro Trossard grabbed the third on an afternoon that rarely […]

Roy Hodgson satisfied with what injury-hit Crystal Palace have achieved

Roy Hodgson revealed he feels “more than satisfied” with what his injury-plagued Crystal Palace side have achieved despite conceding a late equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Brighton. Substitute Danny Welbeck nodded past home debutant Dean Henderson in the 82nd minute to cancel out Jordan Ayew’s opener and ensure the rivals’ fifth consecutive Premier League meeting […]

Roy Keane accuses Virgil van Dijk of ‘arrogance’ in post-match comments

Roy Keane has hit out at Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for showing “arrogance” in his post-match interview after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Anfield. Van Dijk told Sky Sports after the match that there was “only one team trying to win the game”, suggesting the under-pressure visitors were more than happy with […]