Northern Ireland need 70 minutes to break San Marino deadlock

Michael O’Neill’s men widen gap in second as Germany sink Czech Republic at the death

Wayne Rooney marks Everton return with winner against Stoke

West Brom see off Bournemouth, Southampton and Swansea draw a blank

James McClean knee injury not as bad as first feared

West Brom winger could be back in action by the weekend

James McClean knee injury is only a bruised bone

Sligo Rovers add three players to their squad as Derry sign goalkeeper from Tottenham

Injury concern for Ireland as James McClean limps off

The winger picked up a knee injury in a pre-season friendly loss for West Brom

Michael O’Neill continues to make the most of scarce resources

Professionalism, pride and preparation the mark of the new-look Northern Ireland

Seamus Coleman keeps Everton’s momentum going

Sunderland go back to the bottom of the table as West Brom continue their fine form

West Bromwich Albion come from behind to sink Hull

Baggies keep boinging as Tigers’ survival prospects look increasingly bleak

Mourinho praises ‘phenomenal’ Ibrahimovic after Manchester United win

Veteran striker scores two goals as United make it three Premier League wins in a row

Tony Pulis wields whip to remind West Brom the war is never won

Manchester United travel to Hawthorns with the in-form home side breating down necks

Diego Costa’s stunning strike puts Chelsea back on top again

West Brom prove a tough nut to crack for Antonio Conte’s team at Stamford Bridge

Premier League round-up: Jon Walters back among the goals in Stoke win

Leicester beaten by Sunderland as Palace end their losing run against Southampton

Northern Ireland to the four once again at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill’s side ease past Azerbaijan to move second behind Germany

Michael O’Neill warns Azerbaijan are a genuine rival

Northern Ireland need to halt opponents’ momentum in Belfast

West Brom end Leicester City’s unbeaten home record

Matt Phillips pounces as champions suffer another defeat in tame title defence

Chris Brunt and Will Grigg back in Northern Ireland squad

Michael O’Neill’s side face Azerbaijan and Croatia in Windsor Park double-header

The weekend’s Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension news, head-to-head rivalry, match odds and more

Michael O’Neill confident but wary of Lewandowski’s threat

The Northern Ireland manager is hopeful Kyle Lafferty will be fit for opening game

Will Grigg returns to Northern Ireland squad for Belarus game

Michael O’Neill names in-form Wigan striker in 28 strong squad

Northern Ireland’s Chris Brunt out of Euro 2016

West Bromwich Albion midfielder out for six months with ruptured cruciate ligament

Police arrest man in connection with coin throwing at West Brom

Baggies player Chris Brunt was struck by a coin after Albion’s 3-1 loss to Reading

FA and police investigate after West Brom’s Chris Brunt hit by coin

Northern Ireland defender had gone over to fans after cup defeat at Reading

Paul McShane sparks Reading revival in FA Cup fifth round

Watford also make last eight as own goal condemns Leeds United to defeat

Divock Origi’s late Liverpool equaliser sets off ugly sideline scenes

Jürgen Klopp had earlier been incensed by tackle that lead to Dejan Lovren injury

Wenger’s worries grow after Coquelin adds to injury woe

Midfielder could face long spell out with knee injury

Santi Cazorla’s penalty slip proves costly for Arsenal

West Brom take points as nightmare five minutes costs Gunners

Lanzini strikes late to help West Ham sink 10-man Palace

Leicester leave it late again while Allardyce Sunderland era starts with West Brom loss

Draw sees other boys in green top table

Winning group for first time since 1958 is icing on cake for Northern Ireland

Michael O’Neill builds real unity of purpose

Northern Ireland’s huge transformation has been enabled by their young manager

Crystal Palace wear down West Brom and move into top four

Yannick Bolasie and Yohan Cabaye give Alan Pardew’s side win against turgid Baggies

Jamie Ward back in Northern Ireland squad

Three more points will guarantee Michael O’Neill’s side a place in Euro 2016

Kyle Lafferty grabs lifeline for Northern Ireland with late strike

Draw with Hungary at Windsor Park keeps Euro 2016 qualification in sight

Pedro Chelsea’s shining light at a miserable Hawthorns

John Terry sent off as champions pick up first win of the season against West Brom

Hype and hope in Belfast as North set for biggest game in 30 years

Win against Romania will put Michael O’Neill’s men in pole position to qualify

Cesc Fàbregas has ban for West Brom red card reduced

Chelsea midfielder sent off for kicking the ball at Chris Brunt during champions’ loss

West Bromwich Albion thump champions Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas sent off as Jose Mourinho’s men are dominated at The Hawthorns

Newcastle United in battle to save soul as memory of Milburn fades

St James’ Park waiting 60 years for trophy but under Mike Ashley that’s least of worries

Turgid Manchester United go down at home to West Brom

Chris Brunt’s deflected free-kick leaves United with plenty to do to secure fourth spot

Liverpool held by West Brom after 22 shots and no goal

Mario Balotelli started as Brendan Rodgers’ team failed to reduce the gap on fourth

Chris Brunt charged for incident after Villa Park FA Cup tie

Claim of abusive behaviour towards match official after West Brom’s defeat to Aston Villa

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