Sunday Sport: Limerick beat Kilkenny in the National League, Man City win at Anfield

Soccer

Manchester City cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points with a dramatic 2-1 win away to Liverpool.

The visitors came from behind to score two late goals - including a stoppage-time penalty - at Anfield.

City also had another ruled out in the dying moments.

Crystal Palace ended a 12-game winless run with a 1-0 victory at rivals Brighton.

Jorgen Stand Larsen made his debut after signing from Wolves on deadline day.

Bohemians and St Pats couldn't be separated in Sunday's Men's Premier Division clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Neither side found the net in the 0-0 draw.

Pats keeper Joey Anang made some crucial stops to give his side a point in their opening game of the year.

21 thousand people made the trip to South Dublin for today's game.

GAA

Limerick are off the mark in Division 1A of the National Hurling League.

They kept Kilkenny at arm's length to run out 1-26 to 2-16 winners at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Waterford have their second victory of the campaign.

They were too much for Offaly, coming away from Walsh Park with a 1-19 to 16 point win.

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Clare have joined Wexford on top of Division 1B with their third win out of three.

They were far too good for Down and came away with a 3-35 to 15 points win in Ennis.

Kildare have their first win in the Division thanks to a 3-21 to 20 point victory at home to Antrim.

Cricket

Ireland opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a loss.

They were beaten by Sri Lanka with the hosts taking the victory by 20 runs in Colombo.

The Sri Lankans set their opponents a target of 164 to win after scoring 163 for 6 earlier.

Harry Tector top scored for Ireland with 40 as they could only reply with 143 all out.