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Declan Byrne

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Declan Byrne is a house byline for InfoHandle’s Sports desk.

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Sky Sports Shows Coventry City Against Newcastle at Ricoh Arena in Evening Kick-Off

Coventry City host Newcastle United at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Monday's only Premier League match, kicking off at 8pm on Sky Sports.

Declan Byrne Oct 12, 2026United Kingdom

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Liverpool Host Manchester City at Anfield With Title Race on the Line

Liverpool host unbeaten Manchester City at Anfield in a 16:30 BST Sky Sports kick-off that could reshape the early Premier League table with Arsenal also in the title picture.

Declan Byrne Oct 11, 2026United Kingdom

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Arsenal Host Leeds in Noon Kick-Off as City Stay Five Points Clear at Summit

Arsenal can move within three points of leaders Manchester City when Leeds visit the Emirates in Saturday’s early Premier League fixture.

Declan Byrne Oct 10, 2026United Kingdom

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Scotland Turns to Robertson After McKenna Red as Clarke Prepares Slovenia Test

Andy Robertson will lead Scotland against Slovenia on Tuesday after Scott McKenna’s sending-off in Skopje left Steve Clarke juggling centre-back options.

Declan Byrne Oct 9, 2026United Kingdom

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Premier League Squads Tally International Minutes Before 17 October Fixture Return

Premier League clubs return to training after a four-fixture international break with fitness checks on Erling Haaland, Micky van de Ven and other high-minute players.

Declan Byrne Oct 8, 2026United Kingdom

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Kane Scores Twice on 125th England Cap as Tuchel Side Beats Czechia 3-0

Harry Kane scored twice on his record-equalling 125th England cap as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley to near Nations League quarter-final qualification.

Declan Byrne Oct 7, 2026United Kingdom

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VAR Appointments Set for Liverpool-Manchester City Top-of-Table Clash

The Premier League named Tony Harrington as VAR for Sunday's Liverpool versus Manchester City fixture as Matchweek 6 officials were confirmed before the October international break ended.

Declan Byrne Oct 6, 2026United Kingdom

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Opta Data Shows One Home Win in Ten Top-Tier Fixtures During Matchweek Four

Opta data after five Premier League matchweeks shows home sides winning just 20% of fixtures, with draws at a record 32% share of results.

Declan Byrne Oct 5, 2026United Kingdom

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Chelsea Women Travel to Leigh Sports Village for WSL Clash With Manchester United on Sunday

Chelsea Women travel to Leigh Sports Village on Sunday to face Manchester United in a Women's Super League clash that could reshape the top four before the international break.

Declan Byrne Oct 4, 2026United Kingdom

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Sheffield Wednesday Lead League One Hosting Cambridge United at Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday host Cambridge United at Hillsborough as League One leaders try to extend a strong start under a congested autumn schedule.

Declan Byrne Oct 3, 2026United Kingdom

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Bournemouth Beat Fulham 3-1 at Vitality Stadium in Friday Premier League Opener

Bournemouth beat Fulham 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice to open the October Premier League weekend.

Declan Byrne Oct 2, 2026United Kingdom

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Brook and Duckett Seal England T20 Win Over Pakistan as Edgbaston Crowd Sets Attendance Record

Harry Brook and Ben Duckett shared a century stand as England beat Pakistan by six wickets in the final T20 at Edgbaston, capping a series win in front of a record crowd for a bilateral short-format match at the ground.

Declan Byrne Oct 1, 2026United Kingdom

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Tottenham Salvage Champions League Point in Bodø After Van de Ven Header and Late Own Goal

Tottenham fought back for a 2-2 Champions League draw in Bodø as Micky van de Ven scored and a late own goal rescued a point inside the Arctic Circle.

Declan Byrne Sep 30, 2026United Kingdom

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Fortuna Arena Awaits England Lineup as Trafford Keeps Starting Role in Prague

Thomas Tuchel is expected to keep James Trafford in goal when England face the Czech Republic at Prague’s Fortuna Arena at 7:45pm, with ITV1 carrying the Nations League tie live.

Declan Byrne Sep 29, 2026United Kingdom

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Leeds United Return to Thorp Arch With Nine Players Still on International Duty

Leeds United returned to Thorp Arch on Monday with nine senior players still on international duty during the Championship's pause while the Premier League takes a three-week break.

Declan Byrne Sep 28, 2026United Kingdom

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Kane Penalty Miss Lets Spain Rally to 3-2 Nations League Win at Wembley

Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League as Harry Kane missed a second-half penalty that would have put the hosts two goals ahead against the world champions.

Declan Byrne Sep 27, 2026United Kingdom

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England Face Spain at Wembley in Nations League Opener With Tuchel's Shape Still Evolving

England host Spain at Wembley in their Nations League Group A opener on Saturday, with Thomas Tuchel's tactical shape still unsettled and Spain ready to test it.

Declan Byrne Sep 26, 2026United Kingdom

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Premier League Presses EFL on £1.8bn Solidarity Offer Funded by Transfer Levy

Premier League clubs met on 24 September and restated a ten-year offer worth an additional £1.8bn to the 72 EFL clubs, funded partly by a higher transfer levy — with solidarity payments to reach £163m a year by 2028-29, cost controls written in, and the Independent Football Regulator's backstop still the alternative if the EFL refuses.

Declan Byrne Sep 25, 2026United Kingdom

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Burnham Flags Alcohol-in-Stands Trial as UKFPU Warns Policing Load

Andy Burnham says the 1985 ban on drinking in view of the pitch discriminates against football fans, while the UK Football Policing Unit warns a stand trial would strain forces already managing disorder linked to alcohol.

Declan Byrne Sep 24, 2026United Kingdom

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Champions League: Arsenal Names Gyökeres Starter at Sporting CP

Arsenal named Viktor Gyökeres in its starting lineup for Tuesday's Champions League visit to Sporting CP, pairing him with Bukayo Saka in a 4-3-3 Mikel Arteta used in pre-match training after Gabriel missed the final session.

Declan Byrne Sep 22, 2026United Kingdom