On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier League.Republic of Ireland report a full squad fitness ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff against Czechia in Prague.Assistant coach John O'Shea provides a positive update as preparations ramp up.Key players including Caoimhin Kelleher, Nathan Collins and Seamus Coleman have all arrived in camp.Extensive Off The Ball coverage planned, with live commentary and fan content from Prague.Drogheda United remove Joanna Byrne as co-chair following a breakdown in trust with owners Trivela Group.Benjamin Boycott steps in as sole chairperson while the club searches for replacements.Manchester City win their 9th EFL Cup with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley.Nico O'Reilly scores both goals in a standout performance.Manager Pep Guardiola hails the club’s strength after another trophy win.Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use the defeat as motivation for remaining competitions.Tottenham Hotspur slide closer to relegation after a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest.Forest boost survival hopes and continue strong form under Vitor Pereira.Sunderland complete a dramatic league double over Newcastle United with a last-minute derby win.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe calls the defeat worse than their heavy loss to FC Barcelona.Harvey Barnes set for an England recall after strong form, rejecting interest from Scotland.Racism incident mars the derby, with Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida receiving support after alleged abuse.Aston Villa beat West Ham United to move into the top four.Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped by Real Madrid for lateness, while missing out on England selection.Celtic fall to defeat against Dundee United, leaving them off the title pace.Pop star Chappell Roan apologises after an incident involving Jorginho’s daughter and her security team.Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

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