Fans settling in for their usual routine of Saturday Premier League action may be confused by the scheduling this week. Arsenal's huge clash with Everton, which has major title implications attached, and Chelsea's game against Newcastle are both taking place at 5.30pm. The 5.30pm slot is usually reserved for just one Premier League game on a Saturday - usually a high-profile encounter. The Premier League try to allow all teams to have a 72-hour gap between kick-off times to protect player welfare. It has been a delicate balance for the Premier League to arrange fixtures given the nine English clubs that qualified for Europe progressing to the last-16 stage of each competition.

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has reportedly been heard begging a woman for cash in desperate voice notes. The US-based businesswoman, who did not want to be named, reportedly revealed she received a string of 'desperate' voice notes from Lee just a week before he proposed to Katie, 47. In the voice notes heard by The Sun, Lee reportedly said: 'If you can help me or send Western Union 3000 that would help me so much. When the woman refused to send Lee money, he reportedly swore at her and called her a time waster. The woman went on to say that Lee told her back in December he had met someone special, who she believes to be Katie.

Pep Guardiola hits back after being ‘massacred’ for Champions League selectionBy Andy Hampson, Press AssociationPep Guardiola has launched a passionate defence of his team selection following Manchester City’s defeat at Real Madrid. City went down 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday after Guardiola opted for an attack-minded line-up. I’ve lost many times in Champions League at all stages – many, many, many times – and have been massacred for decisions and what happened. “My argument or reason (to) justify the team selection – it’s because I lost, we lost the game. Guardiola was criticised for his 2021 Champions League final selection (Adam Davy/PA) Photo by Adam DavyHe said: “I played a final of the Champions League without Fernandinho and Rodri as holding midfielder against Chelsea.

Colum McCannNovelistMuch as it pains me to say it, I will say what most people will say, which is to say: “Whatever you say, say nothing.” And then whatever you hear, hear it carefully, and then pretend like you have never heard it at all. I have no faith that Micheál Martin will represent Irish workers when he goes to meet Trump. [ Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White HouseOpens in new window ]Michael Brendan DoughertyWriterJust lie back and think of Ireland. Micheál Martin presents Donald Trump with the traditional bowl of shamrock during last year's St Patrick's Day reception in the White House. An Irish Taoiseach has none of the economic distance of a Spanish prime minister.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris believes his side will have to hit the same heights that they did in their record win at Twickenham if they are to beat Scotland and win the Triple Crown in Dublin tomorrow afternoon (2.10). With Ireland also still in the hunt to clinch the Six Nations title, winning silverware would be an important milestone for this team, according to Doris, especially after Ireland fell short on the opening night in Paris.

Oscars 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers? The first non-white person to win best director was Ang Lee in 2006, for Brokeback Mountain. Capping the set with an Academy Award would make her the first-ever Irish performer to be named best actress. No British performers have been nominated for best actor or best actress, the first time this has occurred in the same year since 2012. The UK is represented in the other two acting categories, with Delroy Lindo in the running for best supporting actor and Wunmi Mosaku nominated for best supporting actress, in both cases for roles in Sinners.

Not one of this small ad-hoc focus group said they would abandon their Revolut accounts in favour of Zippay. Ireland’s pillar banks will be betting that when it comes to using Zippay, these young folk are outliers. So, I will be able to Zippay money to a Revolut account and Revolut money to a Zippay account? Yes, you will only be able to transfer a total of €1,000 each day using Zippay. And how long will it be before I can start using Zippay as a verb?

The first book Alannah Weston remembers reading with her mother was Black Beauty. It was through her modelling that she met future husband, Canadian businessman Galen Weston. On the day we meet, Alannah Weston, casually dressed in jeans, white runners and a blue rollneck sweater, is quietly low-key. Hilary and Alannah Weston. Alannah Weston will speak at this year’s Festival of Gardens and Nature, which takes place on May 2nd and 3rd, in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Following her cancer diagnosis, Pirozzolo became one of the island’s leading campaigners to legalise assisted dying, decried by its opponents as “assisted suicide”. [ UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving the way for historic law changeOpens in new window ]Both islands now await royal assent for their legislation from the British king Charles, advised by the UK government. But recent blue skies over Jersey seem to mirror its official calm over the tricky issue of assisted dying. People mean well with assisted dying, but I fear a slippery slope [to an even more permissive assisted dying system].”Stewart-Jones feels some campaigners for legal change “instilled fear” in others about the potential for pain at end-of-life. He is keen to say that Jersey, where the economy has stalled recently, is not only focused on assisted dying.

The cyclist in the video was later identified as retired gardener Jacques Davenne, 66, who was taken to court in Verviers after the incident. The judge said Davenne had been cycling too fast and had not left enough space to pass by the child safely. I felt that I might have hit the girl, but did not immediately realise she had been knocked over.' Almost a year after the incident, Davenne returned to court and launched a defamation lawsuit against the girl's father over the viral video. I still can't believe this video went all over the world.'

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard could be in hot water after becoming an ambassador for a blacklisted gambling company in his homeland. But advertising for gambling is strictly prohibited in Belgium, where Hazard is from. The Belgian Gaming Commission are set to investigate the matter after the legendary former player's association with Stake was announced. Stefaan Savenberg, a spokesman for the Commission, said: 'We will examine whether the advertising by Eden Hazard is targeting the Belgian market. In 2021, the Belgian Gaming Commission blacklisted around 20 more operators, including Stake.

I like to think I’m agreeable, but that doesn’t mean I don’t ever draw lines in the sand. I’ve had a particularly busy six months, and I’ve felt the absence of it in a way that has surprised me. I have one brother, who is seven years older than me, and in my life, he has been a presence I’ve valued, someone I’ve greatly looked up to and admired. The funny thing is, I’m adopted, and so I think that tells you all you need to know about our relationship. A few years ago, Marty Whelan convinced me to sing along to Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York, live on his radio show.

The New York Times this week asked if the S&P 500 is now dictating US foreign policy. In other words, there is a danger of what he calls a “rotten Taco” [Trump always chickens out] scenario. Trump may well declare victory and step back, but Iran might be tempted to prolong the pain in energy markets to ensure the lesson sticks. As it happens, Papic remains positive this will not be a prolonged war, as both sides face material constraints and risks. Even if the fighting is brief, however, it’s clear that today’s markets are not just reacting to foreign policy, but shaping it.

Housing body accused of ‘negligence’ over Sarsfield Square propertiesBy Rebekah O'ReillyAn angry Athlone councillor has accused housing agency Respond of “absolute negligence” over its handling of houses it owns in Sarsfield Square. Cllr O'Rourke asked that they write to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, on his concerns about Respond. The Respond Director confirmed that a "sum of six figures" had been spent on retrofitting and refurbishing one of the 12 Sarsfield Square Respond properties in which there are occupants. Cllr O'Rourke asked that they write to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, on his concerns about Respond. The Respond Director confirmed that a "sum of six figures" had been spent on retrofitting and refurbishing one of the 12 Sarsfield Square Respond properties in which there are occupants.

The Late Late Show St Patrick’s Day Special had a real ‘toy show’ vibe to it with the way it veered from topic to topic and blended tears of laughter with some social justice and a uniquely Irish approach to serious matters. The Late Late Show St Patrick's Day Special. He’s really settled into the local scene... even if he’s not going to be on a St Patrick’s Day float. McNally was delighted to tell Kielty that she is really only 20... even though she’s been around for 42 years. Mick Flannery, poker, and Tommy TiernanThings took a slightly awkward turn when comedian Tommy Tiernan and singer/songwriter Mick Flannery turned up.