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Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen ruled out for three months with ankle injury

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is likely to be sidelined until early May with an ankle injury, the club have announced.

Transfer deadline day round-up: Joao Cancelo joins Bayern Munich in loan deal

Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo has joined Bayern Munich on loan for the remainder of the season.

Irish Under-21s returning to Cork for Iceland friendly

Republic of Ireland Under-21s will take on Iceland in a friendly at Turner's Cross as the team return to Cork for the first time in over a decade. Jim Crawford’s team are using the friendly as preparation for their upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification campaign. The side haven't played since the play-off defeat to Israel last September. Turner’s Cross has long been a host to Under-21 internationals with Ireland facing some of Europe’s heavyweights such as Germany, England, France and Portugal. The stadium has a capacity of up to 7,000. This Thursday Crawford will discover who his U-21s will face in qualification when the draw is made in Nyon, Switzerland.

Matt Doherty set to join Atletico Madrid in loan deal

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty is set to join Atletico Madrid on loan from Spurs until the end of the season.

West Ham ease past Derby to earn Man United clash in FA Cup

David Moyes cannot wait to take on his former club Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round after goals from Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio sealed West Ham's 2-0 victory at third tier Derby on Monday.