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FOOTBALL DAILY: 'We are top of the league, so be happy!' says Haaland, Chelsea sack Rosenior, Mulraney on McClean, and Trump looks to dump Iran from WC episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 15 MIN

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'We are top of the league, so be happy!' says Haaland, Chelsea sack Rosenior, Mulraney on McClean, and Trump looks to dump Iran from WC

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the Championship, the League of Ireland and the international game. Manchester City move top of the Premier League with a narrow win over Burnley FC Erling Haaland scores early to seal a crucial three points in the title race Pep Guardiola admits it was a tough test at Turf Moor despite victory City edge ahead of Arsenal FC on goal difference in a razor-tight race Burnley relegated as Scott Parker expresses pride despite drop Late drama as Sean Longstaff rescues a point for Leeds United Daniel Farke confident Leeds have done enough to secure survival Controversy for AFC Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola fumes over late equaliser Chelsea FC sack Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge Iraola emerges as leading contender for the Chelsea job amid managerial uncertainty Pep Guardiola criticises Chelsea’s instability and backs Rosenior Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says players must share blame for Chelsea’s poor form Championship promotion race heats up as Ipswich Town boost automatic hopes League of Ireland Premier Division preview: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Bohemians live from Richmond Park Focus on Shamrock Rovers and impact of James McClean Scottish Premiership returns with Heart of Midlothian FC chasing the title James Forrest signs new deal with Celtic FC Political controversy as Donald Trump reportedly pushes to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team at the World Cup. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join Listen to live League of Ireland commentary this Friday night as St. Patrick's Athletic do battle with Bohemians in a Dublin Derby at Richmond Park. Stephen Doyle will be joined in the gantry by Richie Towell, and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock.

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