EPL Highlights

Liverpool 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

2010-02-28T09:27:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

Liverpool broke the deadlock with Blackburn after 19 minutes, Gerrard spread the play to Yossi Benayoun out wide left and, after the Israeli had maneuvered into the box, Steven Gerrard was back on the scene to slip in the opener. A cheeky handball from Jamie Carragher while grounded in the Reds’ box was seen by the officials, allowing Keith Andrews to bring Rovers level from the spot. But then Anfield saw the sight they’ve been missing for much of the season as Fernando Torres was able to restored Liverpool’s lead from a neat Maxi pass.

Steven Gerrard

Keith Andrews

Fernando Torres

Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 1 Everton Highlights

2010-02-28T09:25:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 1 Everton Highlights

Roman Pavlyuchenko cannot stop scoring, the Russian striker netted his fifth in a week, sliding in on a Defoe shot-cum cross after 11 minutes against Everton. Spurs’ second goal was one of realy quality, their three Croatians played keep ball down the right before Luka Modric saw his shot drift over Howard and go in off the bar.

Ten minutes into the second half, Aiyegbeni Yakubu pulled a goal back as the Tottenham defence, especially Gomes, failed to deal with a corner. Spurs held on as Everton dominated the second half and substitute Landon Donovan was guilty of a shocking miss that would have squared things up.

Roman Pavlyuchenko

Luka Modric

Aiyegbeni Yakubu

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Manchester United Highlights Carling Cup

2010-02-28T09:21:00.000-08:00

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Manchester United Highlights Carling Cup

The Carling Cup final got off to a blistering start, James Milner put Villa in front from the penalty spot after Vidic had fouled Agbonlahor after only four minutes. United responded nine minutes later, Michael Owen placing the ball into the corner for the equaliser.

Midway through the second half United took the lead as the deadly partnership of Antonio Valencia’s crosses from the left and Wayne Rooney’s heading ability saw the England striker loop an effort over Friedel and into the net.

James Milner

Michael Owen

Wayne Rooney

Chelsea 4-2 Manchester City Highlights

2010-02-27T06:39:00.000-08:00

Chelsea 4-2 Manchester City Highlights

Chelsea dominated the majority of the first half against City with the visitors offering no real goal threat whatsoever, but it took the Pensioners until the 41st minute to break the deadlock when Joe Cole played in Frank Lampard who scored from 10-yards. Incredibly Chelsea then imploded with a horror goal on the stroke of halftime, Obi Mikel fluffed a header from a long hoof which allowed Carlos Tevez to turn Terry before twisting Carvalho inside-out and slipping a tame trickling shot agonisingly past Hilario’s hand.

Five minutes after the restart City’s fan when berserk when Craig Bellamy picked up the ball on the halfway-line, took on a frightened looking Obi Mikel with ease before placing another soft strike past Hilario. The mistakes kept coming for Chelsea 15 minutes from time when sub Belletti lost the ball to Barry who raced into the box, fell, Belletti saw red, and Carlos Tevez made no mistake to claim a magical third for City. Ancelotti then had to watch Michael Ballack lose his head and take down Tevez from behind to leave Chelsea with nine men. City cashed in on Chelsea’s humiliation by adding a fourth as Tevez freed Wright-Phillips to race into the box and he fed Bellamy for his second. Lampard scored a consolation penalty as the match moved into injury time.

Manchester City2 - 0 Bolton Highlights

2010-02-09T14:33:00.000-08:00

Manchester City2 - 0 Bolton Highlights

Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor struck either side of the interval to give Manchester City victory in their local derby.

Tevez drove home his 19th goal of the season from the penalty spot after star man Adam Johnson had been fouled, then Adebayor exposed some woeful Bolton defending to seal the win with an excellent finish.

The result means City only trail fourth-placed Liverpool on goal difference, while Bolton continue to dangle precariously over the drop zone.

Chelsea 2 - 0 Arsenal Highlights

2010-02-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

Chelsea 2 - 0 Arsenal Highlights

The Gunners conceded a poor goal after just seven minutes at Stamford Bridge, a quick corner whizzed into the near post where John Terry (who else!) rose unchallenged to flick a ball to the back stick and Didier Drogba stuck the ball over the line. Arsenal came back into the game after falling behind, but a 21st minute Blues counter-attack led by Lampard found Didier Drogba out wide on the right, the Ivorian cut past two Arsenal defenders and drilled a brilliant left foot shot past Almunia for his incredible 12th goal against the Gunners in 12 games.

Manchester United 5 - 0 Portsmouth Highlights

2010-02-06T09:13:00.000-08:00

Manchester United 5 - 0 Portsmouth Highlights

Pompey were under the cosh from virtually the first minute of the match, but just after the half hour Nadir Belhadj saw his effort cleared off the line by Evans. Manchester United waited until five minutes from the interval to breach the Pompey backline, Wayne Rooney continuing his spellbinding form to head home a Fletcher cross as the visitors’ defence went awol. United doubled their lead in injury time at the end of the half, Nani ran Vanden Borre ragged down the United left hand side and the full-back deflected the winger’s cross past James into the near post.

After the break United went into overdrive, Michael Carrick saw a deflected shot loop over James for number three, and Dimitar Berbatov then got on the scoresheet with a gentle strike into the far corner. Dead and buried, Pompey’s misery continued when Marc Wilson turned an Evra cross into his own net.

Liverpool 1 - 0 Everton Highlights epl

2010-02-06T06:40:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Everton Highlights epl

The first half of the Merseyside derby was more about the bad tackles and the furious tempo rather than actual goal mouth chances, with the main talking point concerning the sending off of Kyrgiakos in a filthy challenge with Fellaini that should have seen the Belgian dismissed too. Gerrard, after falling all to easily, went close with a free-kick while Cahill sent a point-blank header over the bar at the other end.

Nine minutes after the break the 10-men of Liverpool struck as Dirk Kuyt was left unchallenged in the six yard box to head in a corner. Everton were impotent after falling behind and a disappointing day for the Toffees ended when Pineaar collected his second yellow at the death.

Manchester City 2 - 0 Portsmouth Highlights

2010-01-31T07:47:00.000-08:00

Manchester City 2 - 0 Portsmouth Highlights

After dominating the first half but surviving a scare when Pompey struck the bar, Manchester City struck five minutes from the break when Ireland floated a ball over the top to Emmanuel Adebayor and the returning striker controlled and thundered home a half volley. All too easily the Citizens grabbed a second on the stroke of halftime as Vincent Kompany had a mockery of Ben Haim’s marking to power home a corner.

31 January 2010, Manchester City 2 - 0 Portsmouth

Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City is challenged by Jamie O'Hara of Portsmouth

31 January 2010, Manchester City 2 - 0 Portsmouth

Carlos Tevez of Manchester City competes for the ball with Marc Wilson of Portsmouth

31 January 2010, Manchester City 2 - 0 Portsmouth
Stephen Ireland of Manchester City competes for the ball with Kevin Prince Boateng of Portsmouth

Chelsea 3 - 0 Birmingham Highlights

2010-01-27T14:39:00.000-08:00

Chelsea 3 - 0 Birmingham Highlights

chelsea returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge.

Carlo Ancelotti's side brought an end to Birmingham's 15-game unbeaten run thanks to an opening goal by Florent Malouda and a brace from Frank Lampard.

The win put Chelsea one point clear of Manchester United at the top of the table with a game in hand on their rivals.

The home side went ahead in the fifth minute when Chelsea opened their account through Malouda. The goal was engineered by England midfielder Joe Cole, who burst into the City penalty area from the right flank before crossing for the unmarked Malouda to head past Joe Hart from six yards.

City had been the only team in the league to prevent Chelsea from scoring when the two teams met at St Andrew's on Boxing Day but Ancelotti's side are a different animal at home.

However, City managed to stave off the expected Chelsea onslaught by stifling the midfield and the home side had to wait until the 20th minute for another meaningful attack.

Again Cole sent the ball into the penalty area but it was deflected for a corner. However, only the width of the upright prevented the home side from increasing their lead seconds later.

Malouda's corner was met by the head of Ricardo Carvalho but the Portugal defender saw the ball cannon back off the post.

Chelsea continued to press and Lampard sent an angled drive into the arms of Hart in the 21st minute, while Cole was inches wide with a 20-yard shot moments later.

Cole was having a fine game for the home side and another 18-yard effort was well held by the diving Hart in the 26th minute.

But Chelsea did make it 2-0 in the 31st minute when Lampard collected a pass from Michael Ballack and sent a low angled drive beyond Hart and into the bottom corner from 20 yards.

Chelsea had now moved up a gear and were in their familiar smooth groove. In the 34th minute, Nicolas Anelka had a shot deflected for a corner as the home side looked for a third.

Chelsea's passing was fluent and inventive and Birmingham had no answer. They possessed little attacking threat, with Chelsea captain John Terry proving to be an imposing figure in his 300th career league game.

City had not tested Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech and lacked the quality and guile to trouble the home defence.

There was also a distinct lack of ambition in City's play, which was surprising given their 15-game unbeaten run.

Chelsea began the second half with the same attacking desire and a 25-yard drive from Anelka ruffled the side-netting with Hart scrambling to protect his near post.

In the 53rd minute, Hart rescued Birmingham when a cross from Ashley Cole found the unmarked Ballack at the far post.

The Germany captain sent his downward header towards the corner of the net but Hart somehow managed to grab the ball in time.

City replaced Cameron Jerome with Keith Fahey in the 56th minute as the visitors looked to add more impetus to their attack.

Chelsea were inches away from a third in the 59th minute when a corner by Malouda was directed just over the crossbar by Ballack.

Joe Cole deserved a goal as a reward for his performance but he squandered a real chance in the 64th minute when Lampard found him with a fine cross-field pass.

The midfielder, hoping to play his way into England's squad for the World Cup finals this summer, hit a weak shot straight at Hart from eight yards.

Hart was busy again two minutes later when he held a long-range drive from Malouda.

Birmingham's James McFadden broke clear of the Chelsea defence in the 72nd minute but his angled shot flashed the wrong side of the far post.

Moments later substitute Fahey brought a fine save from Petr Cech as City finally put some pressure on the home defence.

But Chelsea made it 3-0 in the 90th minute when Lampard collected a pass from Malouda and fired past the advancing Hart.

Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

2010-01-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

Carling Cup semi-final second leg. After a first half which had seen both Shay Given and Edwin van der Sar called into action, seven minutes into the second half Paul Scholes fizzed a shot past Given to give United the lead on the night. Michael Carrick doubled the lead with twenty minutes to go. Five minutes later, and just moments after Wayne Rooney had missed a sitter, Carlos Tevez pulled the tie level with his third goal in the two semi final matches. In injury time, seconds after Shay Given had made a stunning save from Fletcher, Giggs curled in a cross for Wayne Rooney to win the tie and send Manchester United to Wembley.

Aston Villa 0 - 0 West Ham United Highlights

2010-01-17T14:19:00.000-08:00

Aston Villa 0 - 0 West Ham United Highlights

An end-to-end battle between two teams looking at different ends of the table finished in a respectable stalemate between Villa and the Hammers. The hosts had the better of the chances, Rob Green pulling off a string of high quality saves, while struggling West Ham stayed competitive throughout the 90 minutes.

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Fulham Highlights

2010-01-17T14:18:00.000-08:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Fulham Highlights

Chris Samba settled the home side’s nerves with a fortuitous 24th minute opener after he ricocheted home an attempted clearance by former Rover Damien Duff. Ryan Nelsen applied the lightest of touches to Benni McCarthy’s 54th minute free-kick to hand Rovers their first three-point haul since November.

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Arsenal Highlights

2010-01-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Arsenal Highlights

Bolton were competitive in the opening exchanges against Arsenal, but just before the half hour the Gunners struck when Steinson lost the ball on the edge of his area, Cesc Fabregas picked up possession and had a neat one-two with Eduardo and the returning captain scored.

Bolton piled on the pressure after the break, but 13 minutes from time the Trotters were caught out on the counter-attack and Eduardo crossed for Fran Merida to score his first ever goal in the Premier League.

Arsenal 2 - 2 Everton Highlights

2010-01-09T15:12:00.000-08:00

Arsenal 2 - 2 Everton Highlights

In the only surviving 3pm kick-off in snowy England, Everton sprung a surprise early doors at Arsenal as Leon Osman headed home Landon Donovan’s first ever corner for the Toffees after 12 minutes. The Gunners continued to be off the pace after the goal, but after putting together an attack around the Everton box in the 26th minute, the returning Denilson saw his shot deflect off Osman and into the net.

A blizzard took over the Emirates after the break but it failed to break Everton’s stronghold on the match, and just over ten minutes from time the Toffees scored a brilliant and deserved second when Steven Pienaar broke the home offside on the halfway-line, raced 30-yards, and cheekily lifted the ball over Almunia. But Arsenal refused to be beaten, and in the 91st minute a typical attack saw Diaby provide the perfect pass for Tomas Rosicky, whose shot looped off defender Neill and over Howard.

Manchester United 5 - 0 Wigan Athletic Highlights

2009-12-30T13:45:00.000-08:00

Manchester United 5 - 0 Wigan Athletic Highlights

Having scored five in his last five matches against Wigan, Wayne Rooney continued his irresistible form at present applying a deft finish to Rafael’s right wing cross to put United ahead after 28 minutes. After breaking the deadlock United quickly doubled their advantage when a second attack down the hosts right, this time lead by Antonio Valencia, was comfortably tucked home on the cutback by Michael Carrick. Wigan were dead and buried at the break as young Brazilian fullback Rafael da Silva netted his first of the season spinning in the Latics boss and finding the bottom corner.

The match started to become a question of how many five minutes after the break as Valencia again broke down the right and his cross was nonchalantly stabbed home by Dimitar Berbatov. With fifteen minutes to go Antonio Valencia got his goal against his former employers, producing a delightful lifted finish from Rooney’s incisive through-ball.

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Liverpool Highlights

2009-12-29T14:52:00.000-08:00

Aston Villa 0 - 1 Liverpool Highlights

In blizzard conditions at a freezing Villa Park, the weather clearly affected both sides in an underwhelming goalless first half although the Villains should have scored when Stuart Downing saw Pepe Reina stop a point-blank volley from four yards out.

For the majority of the second half Liverpool were hanging on by their fingernails as Villa squandered chance after chance to score, and they suffered the killer sucker-punch in the 92nd minute as Agbonlahor saw a tackle send the ball straight into Fernando Torres’ path, and the Spaniard gobbled up his chance and slipped a low shot past Friedel into the far corner.

Chelsea 2 - 1 Fulham Highlights

2009-12-28T10:26:00.001-08:00

Chelsea 2 - 1 Fulham Highlights

Chelsea’s downturn continued four minutes into the west London derby, as Fulham left-back Konchesky advanced unchallenged down the Blues’ right hand side and his cross was eventually hooked into the net by Zoltan Gera with the home defence all over the place. 20 minutes from time Chelsea hit back, sub Ivanovic whipped over a right-sided cross that Didier Drogba powered back across Schwarzer into corner.

Sadly for Fulham their game fell apart three minutes later, Kalou was allowed to advance down the right before flashing a ball across the six yard box, sub Sturridge picked up possession and saw his cross turned into his own net by the unlucky Chris Smalling.

Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 0 West Ham United Highlights

2009-12-28T06:35:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 0 West Ham United Highlights

A fantastic start from Spurs in the London derby with the Hammers saw returning star Luca Modric score after 10 minutes, the Croatian started and finished a move that was crowned by Aaron Lennon showing off his unplayable pace down the right-hand side.

Spurs went on to control the match almost in its entirety, but it wasn’t until the final ten minutes that a counter-attack allowed Jermaine Defoe his chance to wallop in the Lilywhites’ second.

Hull City 1-3 Manchester United Highlights

2009-12-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hull City 1-3 Manchester United Highlights

A fiercely fought opening 45 minutes at the KC Stadium saw an off-key Manchester United and a hungry Hull side both have numerous chances to break the deadlock. But the critical moment came with virtually the last kick of the half as Fletcher whipped in a cross from the right that Wayne Rooney poked over the line.

Expecting United to go on and win the match after the break, it was a case of self-sabotage just before the hour as a slack Rooney backpass was intercepted in a move that lead to Rafael pushing Altidore in the box, Craig Fagan converting the spot-kick to equalise. Parity lasted for less than 15 minutes and Rooney was at the heart of getting United back in front, the striker bursting down the inside right channel and seeing his cross turned into the net by Andy Dawson.

Arsenal 3 - 0 Aston Villa Highlights

2009-12-27T04:07:00.000-08:00

Arsenal 3 - 0 Aston Villa Highlights

Arsenal and Villa were nip/tuck throughout a highly competitive first half, which forced Wenger to introduce captain Fabregas ten minutes after the break. And it didn’t take long for the substitution to pay dividends as Cesc Fabregas curled a right-footed free-kick past Friedel in the 64th minute.

With Villa scrambling for an equaliser ten minutes from time Traore collected a loose ball before pinging a cross-field pass to Walcott who in turn threaded a pass forward to Cesc Fabregas to slide home his second of the match. Worryingly, the Arsenal captain was soon forced off with an injury picked up from his second goal. As the match ticked into injury time Abou Diaby picked up the ball in Villa’s half, advanced, and coolly curled home a killer third to thrust the Gunners right back in the title race.

Birmingham vs Chelsea EPL Highlights

2009-12-26T01:02:00.000-08:00

Birmingham vs Chelsea EPL Highlights

Sebastian Larsson believes his Birmingham team-mate Barry Ferguson would "walk into the Scotland side'' if new national team boss Craig Levein decides to end his international exile.

Ferguson has been in outstanding form for Blues since his £1million switch from Rangers during the summer, forming an effective partnership with Lee Bowyer.

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Highlights

2009-12-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Highlights

In the second minute of first half stoppage time Spurs struck, all starting with Huddlestone’s shocking miscued shot that also ran out by the corner flag only for Kranjcar to salvage the situation and cross for Peter Crouch to head home. A sweeping Spurs attack killed the match seven minutes from time as Lennon and Jenas combined for Peter Crouch to slip in his second.

Manchester City 4 - 3 Sunderland Highlights

2009-12-19T09:03:00.000-08:00

Manchester City 4 - 3 Sunderland Highlights

Mark Hughes, facing the chop according to the Saturdays, saw his City side race into a 2-nil lead over Sunderland through Roque Santa Cruz and a Carlos Tevez penalty. Then the blacks Cats rallied, Reid swungs over a fabulous cross that John Mensah planted home before a terrible mistake from Kolo Toure trying to defender a corner saw the ball fall to Jordan Henderson to rip in an equaliser from 14 yards. A thrilling first half ended with City regaining control as a move involving Zabaleta and Wright-Phillips was finished by Craig Bellamy into the far corner

Fulham 3 - 0 Manchester United Highlights

2009-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:00

Fulham 3 - 0 Manchester United Highlights

Manchester United nemesis Danny Murphy hit a sweet 20-yarder with the sidestep of his right boot, the ball bouncing of a diving Kuszczak, to fire Fulham ahead. The Cottagers needed 20 seconds after the break to double their advantage, Dempsey rising high to head the ball down to in-form Bobby Zamora who cracked in his fourth goal in three games. A terrible United performance was compounded with the goal of the game 15 minutes from time, Zamora did fanatically to control a high ball on his chest and play on Damien Duff who cracked in a third on the volley.

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Liverpool Highlights

2009-12-19T06:38:00.000-08:00

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Liverpool Highlights

It was a seventh league defeat of the season for the Merseysiders who had Javier Mascherano sent off for a tackle on Tal Ben Haim just before half-time.

Eyebrows were raised when Benitez picked Dossena ahead of Benayoun and Babel of Liverpool’s left, and after thirty scrappy minutes where the Reds failed to control the game Nadir Belhadj thrashed home a stunning volley into Reina’s near post as Pompey moved ahead. Then came the big talking point as Javier Mascherano clattered into Ben Haim under the nose of ref Mason who whipped out a controversial red card to give the Argentine Christmas off. Liverpool threatened to fall apart after the break, Fernando Torres lucky to escape an early bath after elbowing Ben Haim in a challenge, and ten minutes from time Pompey wrapped up the points when Yebda was allowed to whip in a cross from the right and Frederic Piquionne beat Carragher to the ball before firing a volley across Riena in the far post.

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 Manchester City Highlights

2009-12-16T14:07:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 0 Manchester City Highlights

Niko Kranjcar put Tottenham Hotspur in front with an opportunist close-range strike after 38 minutes. England winger Aaron Lennon set up the chance with his cross to the far post, with Kranjcar finishing after Peter Crouch had his header blocked.

Jermain Defoe thumped the second on 54 minutes, latching onto a flick on from Peter Crouch to volley home on the run.

Kranjcar rounded off a good night for the home side with a third two minutes into stoppage-time. He cut in sharply from the right following a short corner to prod home his second.

It was a wretched evening for Manchester City who are likely to be without England defender Joleon Lescott until the New Year after he underwent surgery on his knee.

The 27-year-old was understood to have gone under the knife to remove floating bone in the joint. He is expected to miss the next four or five weeks.

Liverpool 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic Highlights

2009-12-16T14:03:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic Highlights

David N'Gog and Fernando Torres were the men on target for the Reds, with Charles N'Zogbia netting for Wigan.

David Ngog jumped high to glance home an Aurelio cross from the right as Liverpool took an 8th minute lead over Wigan. Dirk Kuyt was denied handing Liverpool a second when Kirkland pulled off a point-blank save. Fernando Torres made sure of the points for Liverpool with a second 11 minutes from time as El Nino ran onto a ball over the top and beat Kirkland after seeing his initial shot blocked by Bramble. A late goal from Charles N’Zogbia proved mere consolation for the Latics.

Burnley 1 - 1 Arsenal Highlights

2009-12-16T13:48:00.000-08:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Arsenal Highlights

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against a battling Burnley side at Turf Moor.
Tenacity from Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas put the Gunners in front at Burnley as the skipper harasses Carlisle out of possession on the edge of the Clarets box and the Spaniard side-footed his effort past Jensen. The Clarets equalised just before the half hour when Vermaelen fouled Bikey in the Arsenal and Graham Alexander converted from 12 yards.

Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Highlights

2009-12-16T13:45:00.001-08:00

Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Highlights

Nicolas Anelka fired the home side in front after 23 minutes but Frederic Piquionne shocked the leaders by thumping an equaliser six minutes after the break.

However Frank Lampard sealed a hard-fought victory with a penalty 11 minutes from time to move the Blues three points clear at the top of the table.

Tottenham Hotspur 9 - 1 Wigan Athletic Highlights

2009-11-22T09:20:00.000-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur 9 - 1 Wigan Athletic Highlights

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe scored five times to send his side back into the Champions League places as Harry Redknapp's men threatened to rack up double figures against Wigan at White Hart Lane.

Paul Scharner netted a consolation goal for Wigan, who had little chance of a victory with Defoe in such rampant form, with Aaron Lennon, Peter Crouch, David Bentley and Niko Kranjcar grabbing the other goals.

The match was played on a Sunday following an agreement between the clubs so players could rest after the international break - and Defoe seemed the freshest of the players on display by grabbing his goals in the second half.

Liverpool 2 - 2 Manchester City Highlights

2009-11-21T15:28:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 2 - 2 Manchester City Highlights

Substitute Yossi Benayoun saved a point for Liverpool in a tense Barclays Premier League match at Anfield.

Manchester City had been ahead deep into the second period before Benayoun's close-range intervention.

Liverpool took the lead when Martin Skrtel converted Steven Gerrard's free-kick early in the second half. Emmanuel Adebayor's header and Stephen Ireland's clever close-range flick put City ahead before Benayoun forced home the equaliser.

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Sunderland 1 - 0 Arsenal Highlights

2009-11-21T15:26:00.000-08:00

Sunderland 1 - 0 Arsenal Highlights

Darren Bent's ninth goal of the season condemned Arsenal to a first defeat in 14 attempts as Sunderland claimed another big scalp.

The England international stabbed home from close range with 71 minutes gone to seal a famous victory in a tight encounter at the Stadium of Light.

Black Cats keeper Marton Fulop had earlier made a fine save to deny Tomas Rosicky, but the Gunners failed to make the most of the possession they enjoyed and ultimately paid for it.

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Chelsea 4 - 0 Wolves Highlights

2009-11-21T15:24:00.000-08:00

Chelsea 4 - 0 Wolves Highlights

It saw the Blues register a new club record of 12 successive wins in all competitions. They also equalled a club best of 10 consecutive clean sheets in front of their own fans.

Florent Malouda opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a 25-yard drive and Michael Essien then netted twice on 12 and 22 minutes to stun Mick McCarthy's men.

After 56 minutes, Joe Cole grabbed his first goal of the season, his first strike in 21 appearances since October 2008.

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Manchester United 3 - 0 Everton Highlights

2009-11-21T15:21:00.000-08:00

Manchester United 3 - 0 Everton Highlights

Darren Fletcher put the champions in front with a spectacular volley after 35 minutes.

Michael Carrick added a second on 67 minutes and Antonio Valencia made sure of the points with a deflected shot 14 minutes from time to cut Chelsea's lead at the top to five points.

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Arsenal are in the title race

2009-11-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

Arsenal are in the title race

Arsene Wenger's men are now the closest challengers to Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea, five points behind but with a match in hand, following their 4-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United's defeat at Stamford Bridge.

When domestic action resumes following the international break, all eyes will turn to their showdown with the Blues at the Emirates Stadium on 29th November.

Arsenal have recovered strongly from their successive defeats by both Manchester clubs, embarking upon an unbeaten run of 13 matches in all competitions and now having scored 36 goals in 11 league matches.

Liverpool 2 - 2 Birmingham Highlights Nov 9

2009-11-09T14:17:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 2 - 2 Birmingham Highlights Nov 9

The Reds took the lead through David Ngog, but Christian Benitez and Cameron Jerome sent them in 2-1 up at the break.

Steven Gerrard's penalty secured a draw for Liverpool.

Chelsea 1 - 0 Manchester United Highlights EPL

2009-11-08T10:17:00.000-08:00

Chelsea 1 - 0 Manchester United Highlights EPL

An entertaining first half, with no real chance created. Rooney managed to turn Carvalho only to put his shot over the bar and Anelka forced a save from Edwin Van der Saar. Rooney began to take control of the second half narrowly flashing a shot wide and having a curling shot saved by Cech. Darren Fletcher wins the ball from Ashley Cole fairly but Martin Atkinson awards a free kick to Chelsea . Lampard whips in a ball which John Terry galnces in to the net. Drogba is in an offside position and may be interfering with play. The United players are furious and Rooney gets booked for protesting.

Tottenham 2 - 0 Sunderland Highlights

2009-11-07T15:59:00.000-08:00

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Atletico Madrid 2 - 2 Chelsea Highlights

2009-11-03T14:20:00.000-08:00

Atletico Madrid 2 - 2 Chelsea Highlights

Chelsea booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League after recording a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.

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Aguero scored

Drogba score

Drogba scored again

Aguero scored

Manchester United 3 - 3 CSKA Moscow

2009-11-03T14:18:00.000-08:00

Manchester United 3 - 3 CSKA Moscow

Antonio Valencia's deflected strike saw United move into the knock-out stages after a 3-3 draw with CSKA Moscow.

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Manchester United 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers Highlights Oct 31

2009-10-31T16:53:00.001-07:00

Manchester United 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers Highlights Oct 31

Goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney saw Manchester United overcome Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.

Berbatov made the breakthrough in the 55th minute and Rooney sewed the match up two minutes from time.

United should have extended the scoreline but substitute Gabriel Obertan missed two great chances on his league debut.

Match Highlights..

Fulham 3 - 1 Liverpool Highlights Oct 31

2009-10-31T09:59:00.000-07:00

Fulham 3 - 1 Liverpool Highlights Oct 31

Bobby Zamora put the home side ahead, only for Fernando Torres to equalise.

However, goals from Erik Nevland and Clint Dempsey secured victory against a Reds side who had Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher sent-off.

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Bolton Wanderers 0 - 4 Chelsea Highlights Oct 31

2009-10-31T09:54:00.000-07:00

Bolton Wanderers 0 - 4 Chelsea Highlights Oct 31

Frank Lampard gave the Blues the lead with a penalty just before the break after Jlloyd Samuel had been sent off for a foul on Didier Drogba.

Deco doubled the advantage with a clinical finish on 61 minutes and the points were made safe nine minutes from time when Zat Knight put into his own net.

Drogba grabbed a fourth in the final minute to give Chelsea their second 4-0 win over the Trotters in the space of four days.

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Arsenal 3 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur Highlights EPL

2009-10-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

Arsenal 3 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur Highlights EPL

Arsenal had their first effort on target on the quarter hour as William Gallas narrowly missed with a header from a dangerous Van Persie free-kick. Heurelho Gomes then earned his Tottenham paycheck as the giant keeper needed every inch of his frame to shuffle across his line and one-handedly save Fabregas’ shot. After the Gunners had the lions’ share of the first half they made their possession count with two goals in two minutes. Bacary Sagna’s low cross from the right was converted by Robin van Persie into Gomes’ near post. And for the kick-off Spurs’ Palacios immediately lost the ball, inviting an incredible solo run from Cesc Fabregas that saw the Arsenal captain rip through their arch enemy for Arsenal’s second. Just before the hour, after Bentley had forced a smart save from Almunia, Arsenal scored a killer and controversial third as ref Clattenberg allowed play to continue after Diaby was taken out by Bale, and from Sagna’s cross Gomes and King failed to stop Van Persie adding his second of the game.

Van Persie scored

Cesc Fabregas scored

Van Persie scored(2)

Arsenal 2 - 1 Liverpool Highlights Carling Cup

2009-10-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

Arsenal 2 - 1 Liverpool Highlights Carling Cup

Fran Merida (”the new Cesc Fabregas”) opened the scoring with a blistering strike on 19 minutes, it was the Spaniards first ever goal for the Arsenal first team. It took Liverpool only seven minutes to reply with an even better long range effort, Emiliano Insua unleashing a left-footed rocket that gave Fabianski no chance. Minutes after the break Nicklas Bendtner put the Gunners into the lead again, finishing well after a long spell of passing.

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Fran Merida

Emiliano Insua

Nicklas Bendtner

Manchester City 2-2 Fulham EPL Highlights

2009-10-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Manchester City 2-2 Fulham EPL Highlights

Joleon Lescott and Martin Petrov put City in control by the hour mark but Roy Hodgson's men stormed back with two goals in six minutes, from Damien Duff and Clint Dempsey.

Micah Richards had a first-half effort disallowed for a foul but it could have been worse for City with Bobby Zamora and Diomansy Kamara both missing chances.

Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester United Highlights

2009-10-25T09:01:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester United Highlights

Edwin van der Sar pulled off a tremendous double-save to first deny Fabio Aurelio’s free-kick and then stop Dirk Kuyt’s effort on the rebound. Aurelio then forced another top save from Var der Sar with a bullet header that the Dutchman saved. In the 64th minute the Kop erupted, Benayoun fed Fernando Torres the ball into the United box, the Spaniard held off Ferdinand’s challenge before rifling the opener high into the net. Nemanja Vidic and Javier Mascherano were both sent off at the death for two bookable offences before David Ngog killed off the game with Liverpool’s second in the 95th minute.

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Ngog v Manchester United

Liverpool vs Manchester United Match Previews

2009-10-24T19:21:00.000-07:00

Liverpool vs Manchester United Match Previews

With four successive defeats in all competitions, Liverpool are enduring their worst run for 22 years. A fifth reverse in a row would be their worst sequence since 1953.

United have the chance to open a 10-point gap on the side who pushed them closest in last season's title race.

Liverpool beat Manchester United home and away in the league last season and will be looking for a similarly inspired performance. A Wes Brown own-goal and a Ryan Babel strike handed Liverpool the Anfield victory after Carlos Tevez had given United an early lead.

United will be in confident mood after they maintained their 100 per cent record in Europe this season with a 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow.

Chelsea 5-0 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

2009-10-24T12:08:00.000-07:00

Chelsea 5-0 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

An own goal by Gael Givet handed the Blues the lead on 20 minutes before a blistering start to the second half made the match safe.

Frank Lampard ended his goal drought on 48 minutes and then added his second from the penalty spot on 59 minutes with Michael Essien scoring a spectacular long-range strike seven minutes earlier.

After 64 minutes Didier Drogba headed the fifth for Chelsea who gave a first start of the season to Joe Cole on his return from injury. It was Chelsea's biggest ever win against Blackburn.

Match Highlights

Lampard header v Blackburn

Lampard v Blackburn

Essien v Blackburn

Lampard (2) v Blackburn

Drogba v Blackburn

CSKA Moscow 0 - 1 Manchester United Highlights

2009-10-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

CSKA Moscow 0 - 1 Manchester United Highlights

Manchester United FC produced yet another late winner as they defeated PFC CSKA Moskva thanks to an 86th-minute goal from Antonio Valencia.

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Valencia v CSKA Moscow

Chelsea 4 - 0 Atletico Madrid

2009-10-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

Chelsea 4 - 0 Atletico Madrid

Three games, three wins and still to concede a goal. Chelsea FC may have encountered some difficult waters in the Premier League but in the UEFA Champions League they are once again making serene progress through the group stage as Club Atlético de Madrid found to their cost at Stamford Bridge.

Match Highlights

Kalou (2) v Atletico Madrid

Lampard v Atletico Madrid

Perea og v Atletico Madrid

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Arsenal Highlights

2009-10-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 Arsenal Highlights

Arsenal FC looked destined to make it nine points from three games in UEFA Champions League Group H after captain Cesc Fàbregas struck in the first half, only for David Mendes da Silva to volley an equaliser for AZ Alkmaar in the third minute of added time.

Match Highlights (click link tu watch highlights)

Fabregas v AZ Alkmaar

David Mendes Da Silva v Arsenal

Liverpool 1 - 2 Lyon Highlights

2009-10-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 1 - 2 Lyon Highlights

Olympique Lyonnais asserted their supremacy at the top of Group E in superb fashion as they came from behind to record a famous victory at Liverpool FC through goals from substitutes Maxime Gonalons and César Delgado.

Match Highlights

Benayoun v Lyon

Gonalons v Liverpool

Delgado v Liverpool

Fulham 2-0 Hull City Highlights

2009-10-19T15:36:00.000-07:00

Fulham 2-0 Hull City Highlights

Goals from Bobby Zamora and Diomansy Kamara saw Fulham to a routine victory.

The Cottagers completely bossed proceedings from start to finish and were good value for their win, which came thanks to Zamora's header just before the break, and Kamara's close-range finish 19 minutes into the second period.

Match highlights

Zamora v Hull

Kamara v Hull

Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

2009-10-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

The hosts took the lead through Charles N'Zogbia just before the break, only for Martin Petrov to equalise on the other side of half-time.

City's Pablo Zabaleta was sent-off in the second-half but neither side could force a winner.

Match Highlights

NZogbia v Manchester City

Petrov v Wigan

Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2 Burnley Highlights

2009-10-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2 Burnley Highlights

The visitors drew first blood in the fifth minute thanks to a thumping 25-yard drive from Robbie Blake.

Blackburn regrouped and sealed the points through goals from David Dunn, Franco di Santo and Pascal Chimbonda before substitute Chris Eagles got a second for Burnley.

Blake v Blackburn

Dunn v Burnley

Arsenal 3 - 1 Birmingham Highlights

2009-10-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

Arsenal 3 - 1 Birmingham Highlights

Two goals in three minutes by Robin van Persie and Abou Diaby seemed to have put the Gunners in comfortable charge by the 18th minute.

But Lee Bowyer pulled one back for the visitors on 38 minutes and the Blues went close to an equaliser before Andriy Arshavin made the match safe six minutes from time.

Robin van Persie v Birmingham

Diaby v Birmingham

Bowyer v Arsenal

Manchester United 2 - 1 Bolton Wanderers Highlights

2009-10-17T08:53:00.000-07:00

Manchester United 2 - 1 Bolton Wanderers Highlights

Manchester United went to the top of the Barclays Premier League table after beating Bolton Wanderers at Old Trafford.

It took United just two minutes to break the Bolton backline as Michael Owen had more than his fair share of luck to see his misguided header ricochet off Zat Knight and into the net. Just after the half hour United doubled their lead, Gary Neville played in Antonio Valencia to slash home into the near post for his first goal since his joining from Wigan. With 15 minutes remaining Bolton hit back as Matty Taylor headed home a Davis cross past the returning Van der Sar between the posts.

Valencia v Bolton

Matty Taylor

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Chelsea Highlights

2009-10-17T06:49:00.001-07:00

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Chelsea Highlights

Didier Drogba fired the leaders in front after just 15 minutes with a long-range shot which bounced over the dive of Brad Friedel.

But Villa recovered to win from two set-pieces headed in first by Richard Dunne on 32 minutes and then James Collins on 52 minutes.

Drogba v Aston Villa

Dunne v Chelsea

Collins v Chelsea

Reds still in title race

2009-10-06T04:03:00.000-07:00

The Reds fell to a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge leaving Rafa Benitez's side falling to a third defeat in eight Barclays Premier League matches, one more than their entire 2008/2009 campaign.

However, Red Devils defender O'Shea believes United's bitter rivals are more than capable of turning things around.

Aston Villa 1 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

2009-10-05T14:53:00.000-07:00

Aston Villa 1 - 1 Manchester City Highlights

All eyes were on Gareth Barry returning to Villa Park with City, but it was another old boy who got the first goal. Richard Dunne, who left Eastlands on transfer deadline day, headed Villa in front after just 15 minutes.

But Craig Bellamy fired the equaliser on 67 minutes following good work by Emmanuel Adebayor who pulled the ball back from the right of goal.

Dunne v Man City

Bellamy v Aston Villa

West Ham United 2 - 2 Fulham Highlights

2009-10-04T16:53:00.000-07:00

West Ham United 2 - 2 Fulham Highlights

Junior Stanislas came off the bench to save West Ham's blushes with an equaliser two minutes into injury time against 10-man Fulham.

The Hammers had been cruising at the interval after Carlton Cole's header earned them a deserved lead and Fulham had South African midfielder Kagisho Digikao sent off on his full debut.

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Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool Highlights

2009-10-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

Chelsea 2 - 0 Liverpool Highlights

Second half goals from Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda earned all three points for the Blues.

Anelka scored his fifth goal of the season when he finished off a cross from Didier Drogba on the hour.

Substitute Malouda added the second in injury-time when he finished off another cross from Drogba to give the Blues a deserved victory.

Anelka v Liverpool

Malouda v Liverpool

Arsenal 6 - 2 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

2009-10-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

Arsenal 6 - 2 Blackburn Rovers Highlights

Cesc Fabregas produced a virtuoso display as Arsenal saw off the challenge of Blackburn in their Barclays Premier League match, where Theo Walcott marked his return from injury with a late goal.

Steven Nzonzi had nodded Rovers ahead in the fourth minute before Thomas Vermaelen smashed home an equaliser.

David Dunn's deflected effort put the visitors back in front, but Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin saw Arsenal lead 3-2 at the break.

Captain Fabregas got the goal his performance deserved just before the hour, and then helped set up substitute Walcott on 75 minutes with Nicklas Bendtner cracking in a sixth late on.

NZonzi v Arsenal

Vermaelen v Blackburn

Dunn v Arsenal

Van Persie v Blackburn

Arshavin v Blackburn

Fabregas v Blackburn

Manchester United 2 - 2 Sunderland Highlights

2009-10-03T16:02:00.000-07:00

Manchester United 2 - 2 Sunderland Highlights

Steve Bruce’s Sunderland struck first at Old Trafford, Lee Cattermole fed a bread-and-butter ball into Darren Bent’s feet and, with O’Shea for company, the red-hot striker turned his man and struck a low shot into the near post. Early in the second half United levelled, the Black Cats failed to adequately clears their lines and O’Shea was able to swing a cross into the mixer where Dimitar Berbatov scored with a sublime scissor-kick. With most expecting United to go on to win the game, Sunderland took the lead again through Kenwyne Jones who headed home a Reid cross, beating Foster in the air. In injury-time, with Sunderland down to ten men after Richardson had received two yellow cards, Anton Ferdinand deflected in an Evra shot to deny the Mackems a famous victory.

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Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Highlightgs

2009-10-03T16:01:00.000-07:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Highlightgs

Spurs conceded early doors at the Reebok, from a corner visiting keeper Carlo Cudicini could only parry away a volley from Bolton’s South Korean Lee, and Ricardo Gardner was on hand to put away the rebound. Just after the half hour Spurs levelled, Palacios lifted a high ball into the box where Crouch’s cushioned header was lashed home by new-boy Nico Kranjcar. 20 minutes from time Bolton got their noses back in front as a delightful chipped cross from Tamir Cohen was converted by Kevin Davies at the back post. But within three minutes, and after Crouch had hit the bar, Spurs had levelled as Vedran Corluka directed a header back into the near post from a corner.

Highlights

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 1 Portsmouth Highlights

2009-10-03T15:59:00.000-07:00

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 1 Portsmouth Highlights

Pompey, looking for their first points of the season away at Wolves, got off to a perfect start as Hassan Yebda crashed home a fine header after 18 minutes from a terrific Kevin Prince Boateng cross.

Highlights

Burnley 2 - 1 Birmingham Highlights

2009-10-03T15:57:00.000-07:00

Burnley 2 - 1 Birmingham Highlights

After a goalless first half at Turf Moor, Birmingham keeper Joe Hart should have had no trouble handling a weak left-foot effort from Steven Fletcher but the keeper allowed it to bounce off him and into the net. The Clarets soon chalked up number two, Andre Bikey pretending he was Franz Beckenbauer by strolling up from defence to play a one-two with Fletcher into the box and producing a fabulous finish to score. Sebastian Larsson netted a 90th minute free-kick consolation for the Midlanders.

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Fulham 0 - 1 Arsenal

2009-09-27T08:23:00.000-07:00

Fulham 0 - 1 Arsenal

After a goalless first half in which Fulham had dominated. Arsenal took the lead seven minutes after the break, Robin van Persie bringing down a Fabregas expertly and finishing with aplomb.

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Wigan Athletic 3-1 Chelsea

2009-09-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

Wigan Athletic 3-1 Chelsea

The Latics punished slack Chelsea defending on the quarter hour, a quick corner between Rodallega and N’Zogbia ended with Titus Bramble heading in Wigan’s opener. Chelsea needed just one second half minute to equalise as Malouda held up the ball up before crossing for Didier Drogba to score (terrible keeping from Kirkland). But then the drama happened, Hugo Rodallega was taken out by Cech in the box, the Chelsea keeper saw red, and Rodallega dusted himself to score from the spot. In injury time Paul Scharner slid in to finish after Maynor Figueroa squared across the six-yard box to sent the home fans ecstatic.

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Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 Burnley

2009-09-27T08:21:00.000-07:00

Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 Burnley

A Robbie Keane penalty and a deflected Jermaine Jenas strike gave Spurs a 2-nil lead over Burnley at the break. A second half hat-trick from Robbie Keane wrapped up a brilliant home performance from the North Londoners.

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Stoke City 0-2 Manchester United

2009-09-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

Stoke City 0-2 Manchester United

After a goalless first half at the Britannia, and incisive second half move involving Fletcher, Giggs and finally Dimitar Berbatov saw Manchester United move ahead at Stoke. The evergreen Giggs continued his superb form of late by going on to set up the second, delivering a dead-ball which John O’Shea glanced into the net.

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Liverpool 6-1 Hull City

2009-09-27T08:17:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 6-1 Hull City

Hull looked devoid of confidence conceding early at Anfield, Riera slipping a ball into Fernando Torres who turned two Hull defenders before finding the far corner. But the Tigers fought back to level quickly, Srktel and Carragher once again failed to deal with a ball in the box and Geovanni volleyed in the equaliser. Just before the half hour a brilliant solo goal from El Nino, Torres collecting a Benayoun ball in the box and waltzing past a couple of weak challenges before applying the clinical finish. Two minutes in the second half Torres raced towards the Kop to calmly slot in his hat-trick goal. Steven Gerrard put the nail in Hull coffin seeing his over-hit cross sail in off the underside of the bar. A late brace from sub Ryan Babel (first and second) sealed the comfortable Liverpool rout.

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Standard Liege 2 - 3Arsenal Highlights

2009-09-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

Standard Liege 2 - 3Arsenal Highlights

Arsenal FC scored two late goals to prevent R. Standard de Liège from crowning their first UEFA Champions League group-stage appearance with a memorable win, the Gunners plundering a dramatic 3-2 victory in Belgium.

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Liverpool 1 - 0 Debrecen Highlights

2009-09-16T14:47:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 1 - 0 Debrecen Highlights

Dirk Kuyt ensured Liverpool FC made a winning, if low-key, start to their Group E campaign, the Dutchman's goal in first-half stoppage time securing a narrow victory against UEFA Champions League newcomers Debreceni VSC.

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Chelsea 1 - 0 FC Porto Champions League Highlights

2009-09-15T15:25:00.000-07:00

Chelsea 1 - 0 FC Porto Champions League Highlights

Nicolas Anelka proved Chelsea can survive and prosper without banned Didier Drogba as the France international settled their opening Champions League qualifying game against Porto with a second half winner.

Anelka, given the task of filling a lone role in attack in the absence of the suspended Ivory Coast international, struck three minutes after the interval to dispel any lingering doubts that Chelsea cannot cope without the talismanic Drogba.

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Besiktas 0 - 1 Manchester United Champions League Highlights

2009-09-15T15:21:00.000-07:00

Besiktas 0 - 1 Manchester United Champions League Highlights

Paul Scholes popped up 13 minutes from time to ensure Manchester United's bid to reach a third successive Champions League final got off on exactly the right note in Istanbul.

Sent off at the weekend at Tottenham for some would say two typical Scholes tackles, the 34-year-old produced another skill he is well noted for, ghosting into the penalty area unseen to nod home after Hakan Arikan had saved Nani's blistering shot.

Scholes' effort gave United victory they just about deserved in a match of few chances.

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Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 3 Manchester United Highlights

2009-09-12T11:28:00.000-07:00

Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 3 Manchester United Highlights

United were behind after a minute and reduced to 10 men but still recorded victory in a pulsating clash at White Hart Lane that ended Tottenham's 100 per cent start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Jermain Defoe's acrobatic strike opened the scoring but United have a history of comebacks against Spurs - 5-2 last season and 5-3 eight years ago - and they levelled through Ryan Giggs' free-kick.

Anderson drilled home before the break and despite playing the last half an hour without Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney sealed victory with a cool finish before the end.

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Manchester City 4 - 2 Arsenal Highlights

2009-09-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

Manchester City 4 - 2 Arsenal Highlights

Emmanuel Adebayor headed home what proved to be the winner against his former club.

It was an amazing encounter which produced six goals and enough incident to keep Mark Hughes and Arsene Wenger occupied for a week.

20' Manuel Almunia (og) 1 - 0
62' 1 - 1 Robin Van Persie
74' Craig Bellamy 2 - 1
80' Emmanuel Adebayor 3 - 1
84' Shaun Wright-Phillips 4 - 1
88' 4 - 2 Tomas Rosicky

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Burnley vs Manchester United EPL Highlights

2009-08-19T16:11:00.000-07:00

Burnley vs Manchester United EPL Highlights

Burnley 1 - Manchester United 0 (Premier League, August 19, 2009) Michael Carrick had an early chance for United from a Giggs corner at Burnley, but it was the Clarets who struck first in the 19th minute through a superb Robbie Blake volley. United had the chance to equalise when Evra was hacked in the box, but Michael Carrick saw his penalty saved. Robbie Blake saw a free-kick whistle past the post at the start of the second half.

Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham EPL Highlights

2009-08-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

Manchester United 1 - 0 Birmingham EPL Highlights

Manchester United 1 - Birmingham 0 (Premier League, August 16, 2009) Wayne Rooney followed up his own header onto the post to fire United ahead of Birmingham in the 34th minute

Match Highlihghts

Chelsea 2 - 2 Manchester United Highlights

2009-08-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

Chelsea 2 - 2 Manchester United Highlights

FA Cup winners Chelsea beat Premier League champions Manchester United 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Community Shield at Wembley. Wayne Rooney's last minute goal gave the Red Devils a 2-2 draw in normal time and ensured the game went to spot kicks.

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Nani goals

Carvalho goals

Lampard goals

Wayne goals

Barcelona vs Manchester United Champions League Final

2009-05-27T08:48:00.001-07:00

Barcelona vs Manchester United Champions League Final

Sir Alex Ferguson's "dream final" in Wednesday's Champions League showdown could be a nightmare for Barcelona if Manchester United smother the Spaniards and seal victory on the counter-attack.

It is hardly the scenario the neutrals are hoping for but Ferguson knows the best chance of United becoming the first team to retain the title in the Champions League era is to frustrate his free-scoring opponents at every turn.

Match Highlights

Watch highlights of the Champions League Final match
(Barcelona vs Manchester United) here, right after the match.

Liverpool 5 - 0 Aston Villa Highlights

2009-03-22T12:28:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 5 - 0 Aston Villa Highlights

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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could have all three of his main injury worries available for Sunday's home game with Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Full-back Alvaro Arbeloa, who pulled out of last weekend's win at Manchester United with a hamstring problem, is back in training and is expected to return to the side.

Xabi Alonso (ankle) and Yossi Benayoun (hamstring), who both missed the Old Trafford triumph, are back in light training and have a good chance of being involved.

Benitez insists Liverpool must put the remarkable victory last week over Manchester United behind them and concentrate on not wasting the momentum.

The Liverpool chief maintains only a victory over a flagging Villa side will keep the feel-good factor going.

Scoring Summary
Dirk Kuyt (8)
Alberto Riera (33)
Steven Gerrard (pen 39)
Steven Gerrard (50)
Steven Gerrard (pen 65)

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Newcastle United vs Arsenal

2009-03-21T08:28:00.000-07:00

Newcastle United vs Arsenal

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Newcastle will welcome back Kevin Nolan from suspension for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.

The midfielder has missed the last three games after being sent off for a horror challenge on Everton striker Victor Anichebe.

Full-back Habib Beye is also available for the first time since damaging ankle ligaments at Wigan on Boxing Day, although midfielder Danny Guthrie (hamstring) is not yet ready to return.

Joey Barton (fractured metatarsal) is targeting the end of next month for his comeback, but Mark Viduka and Ignacio Gonzalez (both Achilles) and Xisco (fractured toe) remain on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Chris Hughton is determined to hand the reins back to Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear with a recovery already well under way.

Kinnear confirmed on Friday that he hopes to be back at the helm at St James' Park in time for Tottenham's visit on April 18 as he continues his recuperation from heart surgery.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

2009-03-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

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Tottenham have moved to warn off potential interest from Liverpool in Aaron Lennon by agreeing a deal with the winger to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2014.

Lennon, whose recent form has seen him tipped for an England recall, was already on a long-term contract but was not thought to be one of the top earners in Harry Redknapp's squad.

The 21-year-old was suggested as a possible makeweight in the transfer that took Robbie Keane back to Spurs and has been linked with Liverpool since - but he has now agreed a two-year extension.

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Fulham vs Manchester United

2009-03-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Fulham vs Manchester United

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Clint Dempsey is a doubt for Fulham's Barclays Premier League clash with title favourites Manchester United.

The in-form American winger has had a bout of food poisoning but will be given until the last minute to declare his availability.

Other than that Fulham are relatively untroubled by injury, with only centre-half Aaron Hughes ruled out with a rib problem.

Roy Hodgson is more concerned about the prospect of rewarding Fulham's long-time fans with victory over United than about having an impact on the title race.

Match Highlights

Manchester United vs Inter Milan Highlights

2009-03-11T07:45:00.000-07:00

Manchester United vs Inter Milan Highlights

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Someone needs to score when Manchester United face Inter Milan on Wednesday and although Jose Mourinho claims Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the world's best striker, he must be secretly envious of Alex Ferguson's riches.

The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg, United dominating the match but missing a few tempting chances, and the Champions League last-16 tie is finely balanced heading to Old Trafford.

Ferguson rested Cristiano Ronaldo and Dimitar Berbatov for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final win at Fulham and Carlos Tevez grabbed his opportunity with two goals in another energetic display as United cruised to a 4-0 win.

The Argentine striker would be the first name on the team sheet for most clubs and has managed 12 goals for United this season.

However, he is likely to start on the bench for the holders with Berbatov partnering Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo offering danger from out wide.

AS Roma vs Arsenal Highlights

2009-03-11T07:42:00.000-07:00

AS Roma vs Arsenal Highlights

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Arsene Wenger well not send his Arsenal team out to defend their narrow advantage against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

The Gunners are 1-0 ahead from the first leg of their last-16 tie, on the back on an unbeaten 17-match run in all competitions.

Sunday's 3-0 victory over Burnley in the FA Cup fifth round - which set up a potential semi-final date with Chelsea at Wembley next month - was a 10th clean sheet from the last 14 games as the Gunners once again displayed their renewed defensive security.

Defender Kolo Toure has recovered from a calf problem and jetted out with the rest of squad, as Wenger reported no fresh injury concerns from the weekend - although Russian Andrei Arshavin is cup-tied.

That could mean both Theo Walcott and Eduardo - who netted a brilliant volley against Burnley - are in contention to face the Italians.

While a strong defensive display would secure safe passage into the last eight, Wenger maintained on the club's official website: "I do not think that is the way to behave going into a game like this as it is too dangerous.

Liverpool 4 - 0 Real Madrid Highlights

2009-03-10T15:31:00.000-07:00

Liverpool 4 - 0 Real Madrid Highlights

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Liverpool produced a magnificent performance to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 5-0 aggregate defeat of Real Madrid.

In a remarkable first half, Real Madrid were torn to shreds by a breathtaking attacking display led by Fernando Torres, their arch-enemy from his Atletico Madrid days.

Torres scored early on, before Steven Gerrard fired home from the spot.

And had it not been for an outstanding display from Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Liverpool would have had a hatful in that first 45 minutes alone.

Gerrard scored a spectacular third seconds after the break to deflate Madrid further and substitute Andrea Dossena added a fourth with three minutes to go.

Gerrard struck twice on his 100th European appearance for Liverpool to secure a quite breathtaking victory, Real were humbled for the second time in a fortnight by their old boy Rafael Benitez.

Juventus 2 - 2 Chelsea Highlights

2009-03-10T15:28:00.000-07:00

Juventus 2 - 2 Chelsea Highlights

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Chelsea fought back twice to overcome 10-man Juventus and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

The Blues went into the last-16 return leg with a one-goal advantage but that was soon wiped out by Vincenzo Iaquinta's 19th-minute strike.

But the visitors levelled moments after referee Alberto Undiano had ruled that a free-kick by Didier Drogba had not crossed the goal line in the 44th minute.

The debate became academic in first-half stoppage time as Frank Lampard's shot came down off the underside of the bar for Michael Essien to bundle home.

But Juventus restored their lead on the night when Undiano awarded the Italian side a 74th-minute penalty for handball by Juliano Belletti.

However, Chelsea battled back for a second time when Drogba prodded home a cross from Belletti in the 83rd minute to give the Blues a 3-2 aggregate win.

Arsenal vs Burnley Highlights

2009-03-08T06:31:00.000-07:00

Arsenal vs Burnley Highlights

Theo Walcott looks set to return to the Arsenal squad for the FA Cup tie against Burnley after being sidelined with a shoulder problem since November.

Striker Eduardo (hamstring) could also be in contention but defender Kolo Toure (calf) will not feature.

William Gallas (ankle) is fit again while Lukasz Fabianski will again get the chance to impress when he replaces Manuel Almunia in goal.

Mikael Silvestre (calf), Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring), captain Cesc Fabregas (knee) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring tendon) remain sidelined.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned Burnley he will not make the same mistakes as the last time they faced each other when the Clarets come to Emirates Stadium.

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Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur Highlights

2009-03-06T16:08:00.000-08:00

Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur Highlights

Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio will miss out on a reunion with former club Tottenham as he battles against a knee injury.

The Finn sat out Tuesday night's 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at Liverpool with the problem, which he suffered at Arsenal on February 21.

Manager Ricky Sbragia otherwise has no fresh fitness concerns as Nyron Nosworthy continues his recovery from a hamstring tear.

Sbragia has warned the Premier League's big spenders that Sunderland does not exist to breed good players for them.

The Black Cats had to fight off Tottenham's concerted efforts to lure striker Kenwyne Jones from the Stadium of Light during the January transfer window, eventually turning down an offer which amounted to nearly £15million.

Sbragia was critical of Spurs' methods as they tried to prise Jones, who the Wearsiders signed from Southampton for £6million during the summer of 2007, from their grasp.

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Fulham vs Manchester United Highlights FA Cup quarter-final

2009-03-06T16:04:00.000-08:00

Fulham vs Manchester United Highlights FA Cup quarter-final

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The next leg of Manchester United’s bid for a quadruple takes them to Fulham’s Craven Cottage.

With the League Cup already safely stowed away, United are swotting all aside in their bid for an unprecedented haul of trophies. What price Fulham to throw an unexpected spanner in the works?

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Coventry City vs Chelsea Highlights FA Cup quarter-final

2009-03-06T15:55:00.000-08:00

Coventry City vs Chelsea Highlights FA Cup quarter-final

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COVENTRY City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Ricoh Arena tomorrow looking for their first cup appearance at Wembley since they won the competition in 1987.

Guss Hiddink's Premier League title contenders stand in the way of Chris Coleman's men and a place in the last four of the world famous knock-out competition which carries with it a tie at the country's world-reknowned flagship stadium.

Barring Wednesday night's 2-1 defeat at home to Sheffield United, the Sky Blues have strung together an impressive run of results of late, culminating in going through the entire month of February undefeated and earning Coleman the Championship Manager of the Month award.

Results last month included Championship wins over automatic promotion chasers and Midlands rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and Birmingham City as well as a memorable 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at the Ricoh Arena in an FA Cup fifth round replay.

Chelsea are also on an impressive run, going undefeated since the arrival of part-time manager Hiddink who replaced dismissed former boss Felipe Scolari last month.

The Blues currently sit in second place in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Manchester United who have a game in hand.

Chelsea will be wary come tomorrow afternoon, however, after being knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage by Championship outfit Barnsley this time last year.

The Sky Blues possess a favourable record at home against Chelsea in recent years, having won ten and drawn three of 19 meetings with the Blues in the last 30 years although tomorrow represents the first time the two sides have ever met in the FA Cup.

Infact, tomorrow will be the first time the two sides have met since the Sky Blues were relegated from the Premier League in 2001, City going down 2-0 in the third round of the League Cup at Highfield Road on October9, 2001 courtesy of strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen and Mikael Forsell.

Now-Chelsea captain John Terry also featured in that game as a 20-year-old trying to break into the first team.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Middlesbrough Highlights

2009-03-04T11:38:00.001-08:00

Tottenham Hotspur vs Middlesbrough Highlights

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants the club to offer Ledley King a job for life and insists his skipper is worth every penny even if he can play only 50% of matches.

King, whose contract runs out at the end of next season, has a chronic knee problem that prevents him from playing matches in quick succession - but Spurs have a better record with the 28-year-old in the team.

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Newcastle United vs Manchester United Highlights

2009-03-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

Newcastle United vs Manchester United Highlights

Chris Hughton admits Newcastle have no grounds to consider themselves too good to be relegated from the Barclays Premier League.

The Magpies slipped to within two points of the trapdoor as a result of Sunday's tame 1-0 defeat at Bolton while Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Stoke were all making up ground on them.

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Manchester City vs Aston Villa Highlights

2009-03-04T11:34:00.000-08:00

Manchester City vs Aston Villa Highlights

Mark Hughes is preparing to take a leap into the unknown with Valeri Bojinov as he sweats on the damage to Craig Bellamy's knee.

The Manchester City boss is due to receive the results of scans on the injury Bellamy suffered at West Ham on Sunday and is crossing his fingers the results are not bad.

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Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland Highlights

2009-03-03T14:39:00.000-08:00

Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland Highlights

Liverpool will be without Fernando Torres again when they take on Sunderland at Anfield in the Barclays Premier League.

The ankle injury that forced the Spanish striker to miss Saturday's shattering defeat at Middlesbrough has not improved sufficiently for him to return to the side.

Scoring Summary
David Ngog (52)
Yossi Benayoun (65)