The Irish Times

Switzerland do enough to take place in World Cup last-16

Despite drawing 2-2 with Costa Rica the Europeans sealed second place in Group E

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 21:15

Kolarov’s stunning free-kick secures perfect start for Serbia

Captain secures three points with brilliant second-half effort in Samara

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 15:35

Arsenal braced for deadline day Alexis Sánchez bid

Manchester City set to table an improved offer to try and secure Chilean forward

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 21:33

Alexis Sánchez in box seat as Arsenal move back into third spot

Chile star takes pressure off Arsene Wenger as West Brom fail to mount challenge

Fri Apr 22 2016 - 01:02

Arsène Wenger admits Arsenal players have confidence issue

Petr Cech will miss North London derby after injuring himself coming up for a corner

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 09:18

Mesut Özil inspires Arsenal against Bournemouth

German playmaker inspirational as Gunners draw level with Spurs in second spot

Sun Feb 07 2016 - 15:53

Chelsea win at the Emirates to rock Arsenal’s title hopes

Per Mertersacker sent off for bringing down Diego Costa before striker scores winner

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 18:28

Joe Allen rescues late point for Liverpool in thriller

Roberto Firmino and Olivier Giroud grab two goals each in Anfield draw

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 22:30

FA Cup holders Arsenal show some swagger in the end

Much-changed Sunderland fall to defeat after taking the lead at Emirates

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 17:55

Mercurial Olivier Giroud completes Arsenal great escape

The French striker scored a brilliant hat-trick to see off Olympiakos in Greece

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 22:11

Arsene Wenger ready to do January business as injuries mount

Francis Coquelin is the latest in a long list of Arsenal’s first team squad to be sidelined

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 11:47

Arsenal’s great escape on track after Zagreb cast aside

Progress to last 16 will come down to final game away at Olympiakos

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 22:13

Santi Cazorla’s penalty slip proves costly for Arsenal

West Brom take points as nightmare five minutes costs Gunners

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 17:33

Per Mertesacker demands improved defence against Bayern

Arsène Wenger admits he would settle for a draw at German champions

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:31

Arsenal take time warming to winning task in Swansea

Joel Campbell scores on his Premier League debut for Gunners

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 17:36

Arsenal summon up one of their famous defeats in Zagreb

Olivier Giroud’s needless red card had Gunners on the back foot in first half

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 22:50

Arsenal complete Gabriel Paulista move as Joel Campbell goes the other way

Aston Villa eyeing up Manchester City misfit Scott Sinclair

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 18:32

Manchester United turn down PSG bid to take Januzaj on loan

Belgian international looking for more playing time

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 22:05

Gabriel Paulista to sign for Arsenal after obtaining work permit

Villarreal’s Brazilian centre back undergoing medical in London

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 16:34

Alexis Sánchez steals the show for Arsenal against Hull

The Emirates Stadium rose as one to applaud the Chilean on his departure from the stage

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 20:00

Arsenal deserved winners against Dortmund

Sanogo and Sanchez secure qualification with top spot still within reach

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 22:18

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal not reliant on signing striker

Emirates more likely to see defensive arrivals

Fri Aug 29 2014 - 23:05

Alexis Sanchez the final piece to complete Arsenal

Chilean attacking midfielder may be transformed into a striker by Arsene Wenger

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 23:20

Wenger revitalised by touch of silverware

Arsenal can punch their weight in a premier League title fight, insists Gunners manager

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 23:08

Krul ending to Costa Rica’s Brazilian adventure

Netherlands substitute goalkeeper comes off bench to save two penalties in quarter-final shoot-out

Sun Jul 06 2014 - 00:27

Confident Costa Rica still dreaming that crazy dream

Tactical battle in prospect as teams seek to recover from energy-sapping contests

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 08:00

Costa Rica’s high-tempo pressing game to ask big questions of Greece

Central American nation have been the fairytale success of the tournament to date

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 14:20

Bryan Ruiz sends Costa Rica soaring and England out

Fulham forward heads home winner to put Group D surprise package into last 16

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 19:36

Costa Rica won’t catch Italians by surprise

Patient Azzurri will be harder to break down in Group D contest in Arena Penambuco

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 11:26

World Cup Weekend: A downpour of goals in a deluge of games

With his local pizzeria on speed dial, Ian Power embarked on a World Cup marathon

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 09:11

Costa Rica win leaves Uruguay in shock

Absence of Luis Suárez keenly felt by South Americans

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00

Uruguay stunned by Joel Campbell and Costa Rica

Group D underdogs bite back after going goal behind to Edinson Cavani penalty in Fortaleza

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 22:13

Costa Rica - Team Profile

Costa Rica’s first trip to the World Cup in 1990 was the most successful of their three to date

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 09:09

David Moyes to remain as Manchester United boss

Speculation of possible stock exchange announcement came following defeat to Olympiacos

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 13:02

Toothless United lose out to Olympiakos

Season takes another turn for the worst for David Moyes’ side as they are beaten in Athens

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 21:47