Carvalho denies United
Sibierski lifts Newcastle
Spurs end Wigan run
—– In the meeting of the top two at Old Trafford, Ricardo Carvalho’s second-half header prevents leaders Manchester United from going six points clear of Chelsea.
Louis Saha gives United a first-half lead with a wonderful strike, bending the ball past Carvalho and keeper Carlo Cudicini.
Typically, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho doesn’t miss his chance either: “United lost a big, big chance to open up six-point lead. It’s a better result for us than them. If I was in their place I would be very disappointed.”
Credit where it’s due, he is also quick to praise referee Howard Webb: “He did his job well. He had a good game and I think this is what people around the world want to see - a lot of good players and a lot of respect.”
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—– Newcastle United end a run of nine Premiership games without a win as an Antoine Sibierski goal is enough to beat Portsmouth at St James’ Park.
Despite their heroics in the UEFA Cup, it’s their first home win in the league since the opening day of the season.
—– Two goals in the space of 90 seconds at the end of the first-half set Tottenham Hotspur on the way to a 3-1 win against Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane.
Spurs move in to the top half of the table while the Latics suffer their first defeat in six Premiership games.
—– Bristol City are fourth in League One after a goalless draw at Swansea City while Bristol Rovers are ninth in League Two after beating Barnet 2-0 at the Memorial Stadium.
—– Celtic are held to a 2-2 draw at Hibernian so their SPL lead is reduced to a mere 13 points as Rangers bring their impressive European form home with a 3-0 win against Kilmarnock at Ibrox.
Aberdeen are level on points with Rangers after yesterday’s 3-0 victory at Dunfermline Athletic.
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