Mikel Arteta has ‘belief and confidence’ in Arsenal’s Premier League title bid
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insisted being top at Christmas again gave him belief and confidence to finally turn that advantage into success.
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Rory McIlroy named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Rory McIlroy has been named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year for 2025. The world number two-ranked player became the sixth golfer ever to complete a career Grand Slam when he won the Masters at Augusta in April.
Connacht fall to Dragons after one of their worst performances in years
Connacht will head into Christmas and two tough derby games on the back of one of their worst defeats in years after going down to a Dragons side that had gone 23 games in the URC without winning a match.
Munster grind out bonus-point win over Ospreys as Nankivell shines
Saturday’s bonus point win for Munster over the Ospreys is a net positive, victory secured despite a stuttering display in Bridgend.
Liverpool hold off late challenge for dramatic win over nine-man Tottenham
Second-half goals by Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike helped Arne Slot’s Liverpool to a third consecutive victory with a dramatic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham.
Armando Broja scores late equaliser at Bournemouth to end Burnley’s losing run
Super-sub Armando Broja scored a last-minute equaliser to end Burnley’s seven-game losing run and leave Bournemouth winless in eight after a 1-1 draw.
Rock-bottom Wolves equal unwanted record as Brentford pile on more misery
Wolves equalled the lowest Christmas points tally in Premier League history after falling to a 10th straight loss as Keane Lewis-Potter’s brace secured Brentford a 2-0 triumph at Molineux.
Erling Haaland’s brace helps Manchester City to convincing win against West Ham
Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Manchester City underlined their growing title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham.