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Entry № e-arsenal · Updated 4h ago

'We can't change the rules' - O'Neill on NI/ROI eligibility

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about speculation regarding Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future as he is named in the NI squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

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BBC Sport
Original source
BBC Sport 15 Sept
Last updated
4h ago

Why this status?

Assigned by the ledger desk · 4h ago
  • Single-source claim: initial report lacks independent corroboration after multi-day monitoring window.
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Claim timeline & provenance

4 entries · newest first
  1. 15 Sept
    22:26
    BBC SportCorroborating

    Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

    www.bbc.co.uk
  2. 15 Sept
    12:43
    BBC SportOriginal

    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about speculation regarding Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future as he is named in the NI squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

    www.bbc.co.uk
  3. 7 Sept
    09:54
    BBC SportOriginal

    BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm

    www.bbc.co.uk
  4. 5 Sept
    19:08
    BBC SportOriginal

    Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

    www.bbc.co.uk

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