Super Mario starts Man City up and reveals T-shirt for girlfriend Raffaella

Italian Striker Mario Balotelli was in the mood for love as he helped Manchester City take a five-point lead from Manchester United at the top of the Premier League after beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0.

Raffaella, Ti Amo

Mario Balotelli opened the scoring with half an hour gone at the Etihad Stadium and celebrated by revealing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words: ‘Raffaella Ti Amo’ — I love you, Raffaella. It was a message to his model girlfriend, Raffaella Fico.

A second goal, hammered in from close range by Sergio Aguero, made sure of the points before substitute Edin Dzeko headed in a third just after coming on, bad news for the fourth-choice forward Carlos Tevez, who is not yet fit and did not attend yesterday's walkover.

Talking about Mario, He even had her name stamped on his boot to emphasise his passion for the dark-haired 23-year-old beauty who is based in Naples.

The last time Balotelli sent a message by revealing his T-shirt it was during City’s sensational 6-1 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford late in October 2011, when the words read ‘Why Always Me?’.

He had hit that day’s headlines when it was revealed fireworks had been set off inside his house the previous night.

This is Super Mario!

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Wayne Rooney grabs his second hat-trick when Manchester United beat Bolton 5-0

The England International striker

Rooney was great with his three goals when Manchester United crush Bolton 5-0, He helped Manchester United power back to the top of the Premier League replaced crosstown rivals Manchester City with a superior goal difference as they scored their 18th goal in just the fourth match of the season.

Score 5-0 was also continued an impressive start for Red Devils after on last game they beat Arsenal 8-2, really good start to defend the title. 

Wayne Rooney proved that he is the most lethal striker in Premier League, with an additional three goals, he now became the top scorer.

Hernandez returned to the starting line-up and provided an immediate impact as he flicked the ball home from the near post after Nani delivered a brilliant low cross from the right.

15 minutes later Manchester United got a second goal from Rooney, exploiting Phil Jones cross Rooney sent the ball into the goal. Rooney quickly made it 3-0 in the 25th minute with a simple tap-in for a player of his quality after Phil Jones barnstorming run ended in the ball falling for him.

After break, it did not take long for Hernandez to listed his name back on the scoreboard as Michael Carrick shot from the edge of the box, but a deflection took it straight to the little Mexican, who was left with the simplest of finishes.

With 23 minutes to go, Rooney claimed his hat-trick, smashing a Nani pass into the bottom left corner after the winger received a brilliant pass from Ryan Giggs and picked out the England international on the edge of the penalty area. That goal consolidated a remarkable feat with Rooney becoming the first player in Premier League history to score eight goals in four matches.

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Aguero shines on his City debut as They beat Swansea 4-0

Kun - Silva

Sergio Aguero is the first player to score twice on his English Premier League debut since February 2005. He played well and set up another goal to help Manchester City trash the promoted Swansea City 4-0.

Edin Dzeko put the host ahead in the 57th after Swans keeper Michel Vorm parried an Adam Johnson shot into his path.

The son in law of Argentina icon Diego Maradona replaced Nigel De Jong in 58 minutes. Ten minutes later He scored his first goal for the Citizen, slotting a rebound into the left side of net after the keeper failed control Adam Johnson's shot from the right side of the area.

The Argentine who arrived in Manchester for a club record fee in July then set up David Silva for third goal. Aguero's cross fell on the Swansea penalty area. David Silva, who came from the second line without getting an escort from Swansea defender, coolly struck the ball.

It was a spectacular debut for 'Kun' the Aguero nickname when He rounded off the scoring with a long range strike from 25 yards in injury time.

Lineups:

Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Toure Yaya, De Jong (Aguero 59'), Barry, Silva, (Milner 81'), Dzeko, Johnson (Savic 74').

Swansea City: Vorm, Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Tate, Britton (Allen 64'), Dobbie (Routledge 64'), Agustien, Dyer (Lita 81'), Graham, Sinclair.

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Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland at Anfield

Kenny Dalglish's side dominated the first half through Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez who repeatedly break the Sunderland's defense, Though without Steven Gerrard, Martin Skrtel and Glen Johnson because of injuries, gave debuts to Jose Enrique, Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing.

Minute 5, Suarez failed to take advantage from a penalty, perhaps tiredness after winning the Copa America with his country, He returning to training on Monday. Penalty awarded after Suarez was tripped by Kieran Richardson.

But the first goal was not delayed long, Suarez scored with a stooping header at the near post after a free kick from Charlie Adam on the right with his left foot.

In the second half Liverpool lacked penetration, while Sunderland played well and maybe deserved to win.

Sunderland managed to equalize when Sebastian Larsson volleyed in from Ahmed Elmohamady's right wing cross, inside Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina's left upright.

Dalglish sent on Dirk Kuyt and Raul Meireles for Henderson and Luis Suarez but the winning never looked like coming.

Lineups:

Liverpool: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher, Sanchez Jose Enrique, John Flanagan, Charlie Adam, Lucas, Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson (Dirk Kuyt 60'), Luis Suárez (Raul Meireles 75'), Andrew Carroll.

Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, Anton Ferdinand, Wes Brown, Kieran Richardson, Phillip Bardsley, Lee Cattermole, Jack Colback, Stephane Sessegnon, Sebastian Larsson (David Vaughan 80'), Ahmed Elmohamady, Asamoah Gyan (Dong-Won Ji 66').

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Andre Villas-Boas has Signed a three year Deal with Chelsea as Manager

Chelsea now has a new manager. As spoken previously crowded, Andre Villas-Boas eventually appointed by the Blues as their new boss.

The 33 year old has signed a three year contract with the London club after resigning from his post with Porto yesterday.

Villas-Boas is the same age as players Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba but won the Portuguese Primeira Liga, League Cup and UEFA Europa League last season.

Chelsea paid the 15 million euros compensation to release the Portuguese coach from his Porto contract, with Villas-Boas succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, who was sacked after a trophyless season.

Andre Villas-Boas Fact File

Personal information
Full name	Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas
Date of birth	17 October 1977 (1977-10-17) (age 33)
Place of birth	Porto, Portugal
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
History
1993	Works as a trainee under Sir Bobby Robson at Porto
1994	Achieves Uefa C coaching licence in Scotland
2002	Becomes part of Jose Mourinho's staff at Porto
2004	Follows Mourinho to Chelsea
2008	Moves with Mourinho to Inter Milan
2009	Appointed manager of Academica
2010	Named Porto boss
2011	Wins League, Cup and Europa League in first season

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Van Persie said England players are too hedonist

Arsenal's Robin van Persie criticised several English colleagues for their hedonistic lifestyle and raised doubts over Arsenal's ability to challenge for the title.

He has taken aim at some of his English team-mates and believes their lifestyle could limit the length of their careers. The Dutch strikers told The Sun he felt a party and drinking culture was more widely embraced by English professionals, and was part of the reason their careers did not last as long as those of their counterparts from the continent.

Van Persie and his wife

"When I know the English players like to go out at night until three in the morning, I conclude that their careers will end at the age of 33 years." He said.

"For me, it's very important to be having breakfast every morning with my two children and that wouldn't be possible if you were hanging about in a discotheque all night."

"I have made another choice and that's to be doing what I love the most, playing football."

Van Persie impressively scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season from a total of just 33 appearances - 26 of which were starts.

In Arsenal, Van Persie is one of the most senior player, and has made ​​95 goals in 230 matches in all competitions since coming in 2004.

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Manchester City beat Stoke City 3-0, make them on the verge of an automatic Champions League spot

Manchester City displace Arsenal from the top three Premier League standings. following a 3-0 victory over Stoke City.

Playing in the City of Manchester Stadium on Tuesday (05/17/2011), The Citizens managed to reap the full points thanks to two goals from Carlos Tevez and another one from Joleon Lescott.

The victory was made ​​the City are now collecting 68 points from 37 matches so entitled to occupy the top three, the last zone qualify directly for the Champions League next season, which was previously occupied by Arsenal with 67 points.

Tevez played a one-two with James Milner on the edge of the box before turning two Stoke defenders inside-out and scoring with a fierce rising drive.

City, who had beaten Stoke only three days earlier to lift the FA Cup, made it 2-0 when Joleon Lescott headed in.

And Tevez smashed in a bending 30-yard free-kick to seal an impressive win. Tevez makes his goal is now etched into 21, the equivalent of Dimitar Berbatov from Manchester United. Both are now equally into Premier League top scorer.

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Line Up:

Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Zabaleta, Milner, De Jong, Silva (Dzeko 57'), Y Toure, Johnson (Wright-Phillips 67'), Tevez (Boyata 88').

Stoke City: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Collins, Shawcross, Wilson, Pugh, Diao, Whelan (Shotton 74'), Whitehead, Walters, Carew (Delap 73').

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Manchester United - King of England

Man Utd euphoria

Wayne Rooney penalty was enough to secure Manchester United's record-breaking 19th league title on an afternoon of high drama at Ewood Park againts Blackburn Rovers.

In the first half, Manchester United was behind 1-0 through Brett Emerton after a mix-up in the United defense involving stand-in goalkeeper Thomas Kuszczak.

At the last minute first half, even Manchester United was almost conceded again after goalkeeper Kuszczak played the ball in front of goal so that can be taken Blackburn player. Luckily, the ball that successfully captured the Blackburn players, off beside the goal.

Rooney's 73rd-minute equalising penalty was enough to spark scenes of celebration as United gained the point to take them beyond the challenge of Chelsea in the title race. The penalty given because of Chicharito dropped in the penalty box by goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Although only get one point from Blackburn, but with the results of this match, Manchester United has been confirmed as Premiership champions for the 19th time.

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Lineups:

Blackburn Rovers: Paul Robinson, Phil Jones, Christopher Samba (Keith Andrews 78'), Gael Givet, Michel Salgado, Jermaine Jones (David Dunn 74'), Brett Emerton, Steven Nzonzi, Martin Olsson, David Hoilett (Morten Gamst Pedersen 59'), Jason Roberts.

Manchester United: Tomasz Kuszczak, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Johnny Evans, Fabio (Paul Scholes 62'), Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Nani (Dimitar Berbatov 81'), Antonio Valencia, Javier Hernandez, Wayne Rooney.

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Manchester City ensure for the Champions League next season for the first time in their history

Manchester City ensure a playoff ticket for the Champions League next season after beating Tottenham Hotspur at home. Ironic for the Spurs, the City created a single goal from Peter Crouch's own goal.

It proved enough to give Roberto Mancini's side the win they required after a tension-riddled affair controlled for long spells by Spurs, who dominated possession in the second half to test the nerves of an increasingly anxious City support.

Thanks to this victory, the City collect points 65. With two matches left to the end of the season, these points could not have been chased by Liverpool (58 points) and Spurs (56 points).

Thus, the four teams which will represent England in the Champions League has been confirmed: Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

For the City, this achievement is very special to remember the last time they engaged in one of Europe's top competition is about 40 years ago when they won the UEFA Cup Winners Cup. City also successfully promote themselves after last year only competed in the Europa League.

This weekend, the City also has a great opportunity to win the first FA Cup trophy, since last 30 years.

Players:
Manchester City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta (Aleksandr Kolarov 57), Micah Richards, Nigel De Jong, Yaya Toure, James Milner, Adam Johnson (PAtrick Vieira 67), Davis Silva (Carlos Tevez 83), Edin Dzeko.

Tottenham Hotspur: Carlo Cudicini, Michael Dawson, William Gallas (Younes Kaboul 88), Danny Rose, Vedran Corluka, Wilson Palacios (Steven Pienaar 32), Sandro, Luka Modric, Aaron Lennon, Rafael Van der Vaart, Peter Crouch (Jermain Defoe 78).

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Fulham 2 - 5 Liverpool, Maxi Rodriguez scored his second hat-trick in three games

Liverpool moved up one level to the fifth position of the standings after beating Fulham at Craven Cottage. Maxi Rodriguez scored the second hattrick in his last three games, the Reds won by a score of 5-2.

The match held on Monday (05/09/2011), Liverpool leading quickly, when the game has not run a minute. Luis Suarez dribble from the left side ends with a sweet pass into the right side of the field.

There was Maxi Rodriguez who immediately took it with a right leg kick. For the record, Maxi goal was created in seconds to a-32, faster than the goals that were created Javier Chicharito Hernandez on Manchester United vs. Chelsea match on Sunday.

Liverpool's increasingly frenzied. As the game entered the sixth minute, they were already a 2-0 lead through maxi again. This time, the Argentine midfielder was successfully exploit a cross from the right that is released by Glen Johnson. It was the ninth goal Maxi on the Premier League this season.

The third goal 'The Red' was born in minute 15 started Dirk Kuyt dribbled from the right side. Dutchman, then let go a hard kick to the near post, and Mark Schwarzer mistakenly anticipated.

Moussa Dembele gave Fulham hope with a crisp finish from Bobby Zamora's pass.

Rodriguez smashed a spectacular third from 25 yards and Luis Suarez rounded Mark Schwarzer to make it 5-1 before Steve Sidwell fired a late consolation.

It was a sensational display from Liverpool, who have now scored 13 goals in their last three games and have climbed from 12th to fifth in the table since Kenny Dalglish took over from Roy Hodgson in January.

The Reds are two points clear of Tottenham, who play Manchester City on Tuesday and travel to Anfield on Sunday for a game that is effectively a play-off for the Europa League spot.

Line Up:

Fulham: Mark Schwarzer, Brede Hangeland, Aaron Hughes, Carlos Salcido, Chris Baird, Danny Murphy, Steve Sidwell, Clint Dempsey, Simon Davies (Bobby Zamora 45), Eidur Gudjohnsen (Andrew Johnson 67), Moussa Dembele (Gael Kakuta 75).

Liverpool: Jose Reina, Martin Skrtel, Jamie Carragher, John Flanagan, Glen Johnson, Jay Spearing, Lucas Leiva, Maxi Rodriguez (Joe Cole 83), Raul Meireles (Jonjo Shelvey 49), Dirk Kuyt, Luis Suarez.

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Manchester United outclass Chelsea to close in on their 19th league title

Manchester United beating Chelsea 2-1 in a superb game at Old Trafford on Sunday (08/05/2011).

we're the champion

Manchester United getting them closer to the 19th Premier League title, after the Red Devils beat closest rivals Chelsea by a score of 2-1 in the 36th week.

Manchester United must win to keep top position so as not to be taken Chelsea to the dispute only three points. Manchester United scored quickly through Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez in the second of the 37th and Nemanja Vidic in the 23rd minute.

While Chelsea grabbed a goal by Frank Lampard in the middle of the second half.

With this result the 'Red Devils' have 76 points from 36 matches. With two games remaining against Blackburn and Blackpool, they only need one point to ensure the title.

While the Blues stuck in second place with 70 points. Chance winner almost certainly closed because they have to hope Manchester United lose in two games remaining while they have to win the two matches.

Line Up:

Manchester United: Van der Sar, Fabio (Smalling 87), Ferdinand, Vidic, O'Shea (Evans 45), Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Park, Rooney; Hernandez.

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz (Alex 45), Terry, Cole, Mikel (Ramires 45), Essien, Lampard, Kalou (Torres 61), Malouda, Drogba.

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Stoke extinguished Arsenal's Premier League title dream, as they beat the gunners 3-1 at Britannia Stadium

Arsenal beaten 1-3 by Stoke City at Britannia Stadium on Sunday evening (8/5/2011).

Stoke 3-1 Arsenal

As a result of this defeat, Arsenal remain in the top three with 67 points, nine points behind Manchester United who was still in the top of the standings, and with two games remaining, ensured Arsenal's chance was gone.

Less than half an hour the game run, precisely in the 28th minute, Stoke get the advantage. Jermaine Pennant's cross was met immediately by Kenwyne Jones in the penalty box and the ball has past the goalkeeper Szczesny.

Before the first half finished, in minute 40, Stoke add to the score to 2-0. This time Pennant who became a hero. He released the right leg kick after seeing there is a chance. The ball had on foot Johan Djorou and finally back into the nets Sczezsny.

In the second half, Arsenal had give hope to the supporters when Van Persie shot from just outside the penalty box and break into the nets Asmir Begovic at minute 81. Scores changed to 2-1.

Stoke, however, restored their two-goal advantage two minutes later when Djourou was only able to half clear Andy Wilkinson's low shot, allowing Walters to nip in unchallenged and stroke the ball home from eight yards.

Arsenal's defeat heralds the end of their title dream for another year but, for Stoke, the result is ideal preparation for Saturday's FA Cup final clash against Manchester City.

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Line Up:

Stoke City: Asmir Begovic, Robert Huth (Abdoulaye Faye 51), Ryan Shawcross, Marc Wilson, Andy Wilkinson, Dean Whitehead, Glenn Whelan, Rory Delap, Jermaine Pennant (Danny Pugh 73), Kenwyne Jones (Salif Diao 84), Jonathan Walters.

Arsenal: Wojciech Sczezsny, Laurent Koscielny, Johan Djourou, Kieran Gibbs, Bacary Sagna, Alex Song (Tomas Rosicky 80), Jack Wilshere, Andrei Arshavin (Nicklas Bendtner 45), Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey (Marouane Chamakh 45), Robin van Persie.

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Tottenham Hotspurs 1-1 Blackpool, A late 25-yard strike from Jermain Defoe earned Tottenham a point against Blackpool.

Jermain Defoe

Playing in front of his own supporters who crowded the stadium White Hart Lane on Saturday (05/07/2011), Spurs left behind through Charlie Adam before Defoe made ​​it 1-1.

A draw was made Spurs have been very difficult to tripped Manchester City step into the big four. Actually, a few hours before City were beaten by Everton.

Spurs are still stuck in fifth place with 56 points from 35 matches, behind six points from City. The Lilywhites one point ahead from Liverpool who is ranked sixth.

Charlie Adam converted a 76th-minute spot-kick after Spurs keeper Heurelho Gomes had fouled Gary Taylor-Fletcher.

Gomes had saved a penalty moments earlier from the same player after Michael Dawson handled in the area.

But as the game two minutes remaining, Spurs managed to single digits after a swift kick along the ground is released Defoe, past the corner of goalkeeper Matthew Gilks​​. in the 89th minute to level a dramatic encounter. Until the game ended, no additional goals from both teams created.

However, Tottenham could be without inspirational winger Gareth Bale for their remaining games - at Manchester City on Tuesday, at Liverpool on 15 May and at home to Birmingham on 22 May - after the Wales international left the pitch on a stretcher with an ankle injury following a rash Adam challenge.

Lineups:

Tottenham Hotspurs: Gomes, Kaboul, Gallas, Dawson, Bale (Crouch 64), Van der Vaart, Modric, Sandro, Rose (Kranjcar 91), Pavlyuchenko (Lennon 46), Defoe.

Blackpool: Gilks​​, Crainey, Eardley (Beattie 91), Kornilenko (Puncheon 46), Evatt, Southern, Vaughan, Baptiste, Adam, Taylor-Fletcher (Cathcart 77), Campbell.

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Everton 2-1 Manchester City

After a behind first time, the Toffees managed to turn things around and won the game with the score 2-1.

The match between Everton contra Manchester City held at Goodison Park on Saturday (05/07/2011). Yaya Toure brought City leading, until the first half was over by his goal in minute 29. Appeared to set City on course for a win that would have virtually guaranteed a place in the top four as they exerted total domination over the Toffees.

Leon Osman

Although more control of the game City just missed in the second half. Former City defender Sylvain Distin headed Everton's equaliser from Mikel Arteta's free-kick after 65 minutes with goalkeeper Joe Hart at fault and followed by a goal from Leon Osman to beat City seven minutes later.

With this result Everton remain in seventh position with the acquisition of the standings 51 points from 36 games. while the City remains at number four with a collection of 62 points from 35 matches.

Lineups:

Everton: Tim Howard, Sylvain Distin, Phil Jagielka, Legihton Baines, Tony Hibbert (Jermain Beckford 45'), Phil Neville, John Heitinga, Jack Rodwell (Tim Cahill 64'), Leon Osman, Mikel Arteta, Victor Anichebe (Seamus Coleman 87').

Manchester City: Joe Hart, Joleon Lescott, Vincent Kompany, Aleksandr Kolarov, Pablo Zabaleta (Mario Balotelli 81'), Patrick Vieira (Adam Johnson 78'), Nigel De Jong (Jo 90'), David Silva, James Milner, Edin Dzeko, Yaya Toure.

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Arsenal 1-0 Manchester United, a goal by Aaron Ramsey, the Premier League title race wide open

Aaron Ramsey scored a decisive victory of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Sunday (05/01/2011). With this result, the Premier League title race wide open.

Manchester United leads the standings with 73 points, or only three points ahead of nearest rivals, Chelsea. Arsenal remain in the ranks third with 67 points.

Manchester United will undergo another game next week's big match against closest rivals, Chelsea.

The defeat of Manchester United, making the chances of Chelsea, which is currently in second place standings, to leapfrog Manchester United widened.

Opponents who will face Manchester United are Chelsea, Blackburn and Blackpool. While Chelsea in the remaining three games will be against United, Newcastle and Everton. When Chelsea beat Manchester United next weekend, Chelsea will rise to the top of the standings.

Lineups:
Arsenal: Szczesny; Koscielny, Djourou (Squillaci 68), Clichy, Sagna, Wilshere, Song, Nasri (Arshavin 46), Ramsey, Walcott (Eboue 77), Van Persie.

Manchester United: Van der Sar; Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Fabio, Anderson (Valencia 55), Carrick (Owen 84), Park, Nani, Rooney, Hernandez (Berbatov 73).

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Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle United, Goals by Maxi 10', Kuyt (pen) 59' and Suarez 65'

Liverpool get full points as host Newcastle United at Anfield. The Reds won 3-0. In the match on Sunday (05/01/2011), The Reds dominated the early exchanges and took a 10th-minute lead through Maxi Rodriguez's deflected volley.

Luiz Suarez

United competed until the 59th minute when Mike Williamson fouled Luis Suarez for a penalty that Dirk Kuyt converted.

Suarez's neat close-range finish sealed the win for the hosts, for whom former Newcastle striker Andy Carroll came off the bench for the final 20 minutes.

With the victory, the Reds leapfroged Tottenham Hotspur to be in the top five Premier League standings, which means Liverpool are now in the European Zone. Both teams collecting the same points, 55, with Spurs still have one game remaining.

The composition of Players:

Liverpool: Reina, Flanagan (Shelvey '81), Carragher, Skrtel, Johnson, Meireles, Lucas, Spearing, Maxi (Carroll '70), Suarez (Cole '87), Kuyt.

Newcastle United: Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson, Jose Enrique (Ferguson '93), Barton, Nolan, Tiote, Gutierrez, Lovenkrands (Rangers '74), Ameobi (Kuqi '83).

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Chelsea had left behind, but finally win over Spurs, 2-1

Chelsea managed to close the gap Manchester United became only three points. After the Blues overcome the resistance of tight Tottenham Hotspur 2-1.

Solomon solo run

Playing on home, Stamford Bridge Stadium, Saturday (04/30/2011), Chelsea had left behind. Sandro gave Tottenham the lead when he fired an unstoppable half-volley past Petr Cech from 25 yards on 19 minutes. Chelsea turn things around goal by Frank Lampard and Salomon Kalou. But, chelsea goal, raises controversy.

When Heurelho Gomes spilled Lampard's 45th-minute shot he scrambled back and appeared to stop it from crossing the line, but the goal was given. And Kalou looked offside as he bundled home Didier Drogba's shot late on.

These victory makes Chelsea became 70 points from 35 matches. The Blues left behind three points from Manchester United, who will play against Arsenal on Sunday (01/05/2011).

The composition of players:

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Essien (Ramires 57'), Mikel, Lampard, Malouda (Anelka 73'), Torres (Kalou 62'), Drogba.

Spurs: Gomes, Corluka (Pienaar 78'), Kaboul, Dawson Gallas, Lennon, Sandro, Bale Modric, Van der Vaart (Jenas 85'), Pavlyuchenko (Defoe 58').

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Edin Dzeko's first Premier League goal allowed Manchester City beat Blackburn Rovers

Edin Dzeko

Manchester City won an important victory against Blackburn Rovers. Roberto Mancini's men won 1-0 thanks to a goal Edin Dzeko.

In the match at Ewood Park on Monday (4/25/2011), City has struggled to overcome host resistance. Although a lot of chances, they failed to score a goal in the first half.

Dzeko who came on in mid second half appeared as a hero. His first goal in the Premier League to make sure The Citizens earn full points.

This victory did not change the position of City ranked fourth in the standings with 59 points from 33 matches. They are four points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the race for a ticket to the Champions League next season. while Blackburn is ranked 16th with 35 points.

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Lineups:

Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Phil Jones, Givet (Biram Diouf 85′), Emerton, Dunn (Rochina 63′), Jermaine Jones, Olsson, Mwaruwari (Kalinic 71′), Roberts.

Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, De Jong, Barry, Adam Johnson (Dzeko 72′), Toure Yaya, Silva (Boyata 90′), Balotelli (Vieira 84′).

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Bolton 2-1 Arsenal, Arsenal's Premier League title challenge is all but over

Arsenal were beaten by Bolton Wanderers 1-2. These results make the chance of Arsenal winning the Premier League competition practically gone. The defeat at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday (24/04/2011), making Arsenal remain in the top three standings. With four games remaining to the end of the season, they collected 64 points, nine points behind Manchester United and three points from Chelsea.

Tamir Cohen

Arsenal were below par in the first half and trailed at half-time to Daniel Sturridge's header following a corner. Gary Cahill's header from a corner was blocked on the line by Samir Nasri and Sturrdidge was first to react, and goals.

An early in the second half, Wojciech Szczesny saved a Kevin Davies penalty and a minute later Robin van Persie scored in an equalizer for Arsenal.

The Gunners had enough chances to win the match but were left shocked by Tamir Cohen's poignant late header.

Lineups:

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Elmander (Klasnic 90), Muamba (M. Davis 71), Taylor, Sturridge (Cohen 85), Kevin Davies.

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Djourou, Koscielny, Clichy, Song (Chamakh 65), Wilshere (Ramsey 85), Walcott (Arshavin 73), Fabregas, Nasri, van Persie.

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Fernando Torres finally broke his scoring duck in a victory that left West Ham United rooted to the bottom of the table

Torres and his wife

Chelsea maintain their challenge in the Premier League competition after the last game 3-0 win over derby-club West Ham at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Saturday (23/4/11).

Three Chelsea goals scored by Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres and Florent Malouda. Chelsea's £50m British record capture from Liverpool emerged as a late substitute to end a barren scoring sequence stretching over 903 minutes. The Spanish striker, making his 14th Chelsea appearance since his January move.

Chelsea remained in second place standings with 67 points, the difference 6 points with Manchester United at the top of the standings. While West Ham remained in the bottom with 32 points. The possibility of West Ham are degraded very large when they were unable to win in several games remaining.

Lineups:

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cole, Luiz, Essien (Benayoun 57 '), Lampard, Drogba (Torres 77'), Mikel. Malouda, Kalou (Anelka 70 '), Terry.

West Ham: Green, Gabbidon, Cole (Piquionne 79 '), Hitzlsperger, Noble (Keane 60'), Spector, Sears (Obinna 82 '), Ba, Da Costa, Bridge, Jacobsen.

See Also → English Premier League, Results and Tables

Continuous Reading → Fernando Torres finally broke his scoring duck in a victory that left West Ham United rooted to the bottom of the table