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Ricardo Fuller opened the scoring just after half-time and Kenwyne Jones completed a comprehensive victory in the final minute before Lucas Leiva was sent off for a second bookable offence.
EPL Today
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Stoke City 2 - 0 Liverpool
Liverpool's stuttering mini-revival petered out in dismal fashion as they lost 2-0 to Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.
A six-match unbeaten run came to end as they were outfought, outplayed and outmanoeuvred by Tony Pulis' side.
Ricardo Fuller opened the scoring just after half-time and Kenwyne Jones completed a comprehensive victory in the final minute before Lucas Leiva was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Ricardo Fuller opened the scoring just after half-time and Kenwyne Jones completed a comprehensive victory in the final minute before Lucas Leiva was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 3 Bolton Wanderers
Bolton survived a late comeback by Wolves to take all three points from a thrilling contest at Molineux.
Wolves dominated the opening period but shot themselves in the foot - as they had in their previous game - by conceding a goal in the first minute, Richard Stearman heading past his own goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.
Second-half strikes from Johan Elmander and Stuart Holden gave Bolton a 3-0 lead, and although Kevin Foley and Steven Fletcher swiftly reduced the deficit, Mick McCarthy's side were unable to find the equaliser.
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Wolves dominated the opening period but shot themselves in the foot - as they had in their previous game - by conceding a goal in the first minute, Richard Stearman heading past his own goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.
Second-half strikes from Johan Elmander and Stuart Holden gave Bolton a 3-0 lead, and although Kevin Foley and Steven Fletcher swiftly reduced the deficit, Mick McCarthy's side were unable to find the equaliser.
Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
Victor Moses stepped off the bench to help secure Wigan's first win in six Premier League games and ease their relegation nerves in the process, the 19-year-old showed remarkable maturity in front of goal to steer his effort beyond West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson and into the corner.
Moses had good cause for celebration in the 70th minute as it was his first league goal this season, although he found the target in the Carling Cup victory against Hartlepool.
It was a cool finish by the midfielder, who arrived from Crystal Palace at the end of January transfer window for £2.5 million.
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Moses had good cause for celebration in the 70th minute as it was his first league goal this season, although he found the target in the Carling Cup victory against Hartlepool.
It was a cool finish by the midfielder, who arrived from Crystal Palace at the end of January transfer window for £2.5 million.
West Ham United 0 - 0 Blackpool
Bottom club West Ham were again frustrated as Blackpool's all-changed XI held them to a goalless draw at Upton Park.
Ian Holloway had threatened to quit if fined for making ten alterations for the midweek defeat at Aston Villa, and had recalled his main men this afternoon.
However, it was referee Kevin Friend who took centre stage when he denied the home side what looked two clear first-half penalties, with Avram Grant's men then unable to make the most of their opportunities as the Israeli again faced calls for his resignation at the final whistle.
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Ian Holloway had threatened to quit if fined for making ten alterations for the midweek defeat at Aston Villa, and had recalled his main men this afternoon.
However, it was referee Kevin Friend who took centre stage when he denied the home side what looked two clear first-half penalties, with Avram Grant's men then unable to make the most of their opportunities as the Israeli again faced calls for his resignation at the final whistle.
Tottenham Hotspur 4 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
Tottenham cruised to their first league win in five games thanks to another impressive performance from two-goal Gareth Bale.
Bale put Spurs in front with a header in the 16th minute and after Roman Pavlyuchenko had missed a penalty, he made amends by heading the second four minutes before the interval.
Peter Crouch added a third in the 68th minute before Bale scored his second of the game from a cross by Alan Hutton.
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Bale put Spurs in front with a header in the 16th minute and after Roman Pavlyuchenko had missed a penalty, he made amends by heading the second four minutes before the interval.
Peter Crouch added a third in the 68th minute before Bale scored his second of the game from a cross by Alan Hutton.
Newcastle United 0 - 0 Fulham
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll was denied an eighth goal of the season by a stunning save from Mark Schwarzer as Fulham fought their way to a point at St James' Park.
A crowd of 44,686 thought the 21-year-old, who could win a first senior England call-up on Saturday evening, had opened the scoring with a stinging 52nd-minute volley, only for the Australian goalkeeper to claw it out of the bottom corner.
Schwarzer also made two good saves from Peter Lovenkrands to preserve his clean sheet on another frustrating afternoon for Chris Hughton's men on their own park.
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Schwarzer also made two good saves from Peter Lovenkrands to preserve his clean sheet on another frustrating afternoon for Chris Hughton's men on their own park.
Manchester City 0 - 0 Birmingham
Roberto Mancini felt the full weight of frustration as his Manchester City side were booed off after their second 0-0 draw in four days at Eastlands, this time against Birmingham.
Aston Villa 2 - 2 Manchester United
Manchester United launched a stunning comeback to rescue a point through goals by Federico Macheda and Nemanja Vidic after Aston Villa looked set for their first home win over the Red Devils in 15 years.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Spurs' injury problems mount
Spurs could have an entire team ruled out through injury and be left with only one fit striker after a tough run of seven games in 25 days.
Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Roman Pavlyuchenko (back) and David Bentley (calf) are all doubtful after starting Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland, while eight other players are definitely sidelined.
Robbie Keane (ankle), Aaron Lennon (hamstring) and Giovani dos Santos (groin) are still out, along with captain Ledley King (groin), Jermain Defoe, Michael Dawson (both ligament damage), Jamie O'Hara (back) and Jonathan Woodgate (groin).
Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Roman Pavlyuchenko (back) and David Bentley (calf) are all doubtful after starting Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland, while eight other players are definitely sidelined.
Robbie Keane (ankle), Aaron Lennon (hamstring) and Giovani dos Santos (groin) are still out, along with captain Ledley King (groin), Jermain Defoe, Michael Dawson (both ligament damage), Jamie O'Hara (back) and Jonathan Woodgate (groin).
Villa announce Gabby deal
As exclusively revealed by skysports.com earlier on Friday, Agbonlahor
has agreed a contract extension to keep him at Villa Park until 2015.
Agbonlahor has established himself as a key player at Villa since making his debut in March 2006.
The 24-year-old has made over 150 appearances for Villa and has won three caps for England.
News of his new deal will come as a boost to Agbonlahor after he made his return to action from injury in the midweek win over Blackpool.
Agbonlahor suffered a calf problem at the start of this season and then underwent groin surgery five weeks ago.
Agbonlahor is the latest Villa star to sign a new deal in recent weeks after Marc Albrighton and Ciaran Clark agreed contract extensions.
via Sky Sports
has agreed a contract extension to keep him at Villa Park until 2015.Agbonlahor has established himself as a key player at Villa since making his debut in March 2006.
The 24-year-old has made over 150 appearances for Villa and has won three caps for England.
News of his new deal will come as a boost to Agbonlahor after he made his return to action from injury in the midweek win over Blackpool.
Agbonlahor suffered a calf problem at the start of this season and then underwent groin surgery five weeks ago.
Agbonlahor is the latest Villa star to sign a new deal in recent weeks after Marc Albrighton
and Ciaran Clark agreed contract extensions.via Sky Sports
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