Mar 15 2009
Results Round-up March 14/15, 2009
Manchester United 1-4 Liverpool
Liverpool demolished United in a must win game if they wanted to stay in the title chase. United went in front via a Ronaldo spoy kick, but Torres and Gerrard had ‘pool in front before half time. Any ope of a comeback was stalled when Vidic was red carded in the second half. Aurelio and Dossena put the icing on the cake late.
Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn
The Gunners scored early through and Ooijer own goal, but saved the best for the second half with a 3 goal outburst. Arshavin and a double from Eboue did the damage.
Bolton 1-3 Fulham
A stirring middle of the table clash saw the visitors emerge with an impressive win. Fulham had the lead through Johnson in the 42nd, but Davies tied things up on the stroke of half time before Simon Davies and Kamara sealed the win in the 2nd.
Everton 3-1 Stoke
Everton kep themselves in the running for a Champions League spot with a win over Stoke. Jo, Lescott and Fellaini scored for the Toffees with Shawcross netting the consolation goal for Stoke.
Hull 1-1 Newcastle
With both of these sides in the thick of the relegation battle, they will probably both admit to being happy with the point. Geovanni gave Hull the early lead, but a fine strike from Steven Taylor cancelled it out.
Middlesbrough 1-1 Portsmouth
Pompey players and fans alike must be sick that they let this game, as well as the chance to create a bit of breathing space from the drop zone, get away. One up through Peter Crouch and playing against 10 men after the dismissal of Matthew Bates, they allowed a last gasp goal from Marlon King to deny them of 2 extra points.
Sunderland 1-2 Wigan
So tight is the relegation battle this season, Wigan, in 8th spot after this win, find themselves a mere 9 points clear of the drop zone. Goals from Watson and N’Zogbia gave them the points, with Leadbitter scoring for Sunderland who sink deeper into trouble with the loss.
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City
A vital win for title seeking Chelsea who now find themselves a mere 4 points behind Man United, albeit having payed a game more. Michael Essien scored the games only goal.
Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham
Villas Champions League hopes were dealt a serious blow with this loss to Spurs. Jenad and Bent scored for the visitors before John Carew added a late consolation.
