Same old Arsenal come from behind again
Bolton maintain Euro bid
Blues back in top two
—– For the 11th time in their 18 competitive games at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal concede the first goal but come back to maintain their unbeaten record at their new home.
The Gunners beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 but the Latics feel they are denied a great opportunity to ease their relegation concerns.
Leading 1-0 late in the game, their strong claims for a penalty are turned down when Emile Heskey appears to be hauled down by Mathieu Flamini.
Moments later, Flamini looks to be in an offside position when he crossed for the Arsenal equaliser.
Manager Paul Jewell doesn’t hold back on his criticism of the referee: “Phil Dowd has cost our team the points - it could cost us £50million.”
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—– Following the earlier kick-off, Bolton Wanderers briefly move up in to a Champions League place but their UEFA Cup pursuit remains on track after a 2-1 win against Fulham at the Reebok Stadium.
Gary Speed gives Bolton the lead with a penalty then, early in the second half, they extend their lead through skipper Kevin Nolan in his 200th Premiership appearance.
Having looked to have been cruising to victory, Wanderers are left with an uncomfortable finish after Fulham pull one back when Zat Knight heads home a corner.
—– Despite their 1-0 win against Stoke City taking them back up to second in the Championship, Birmingham City are booed off at the field at the end of the game at St Andrews.
Blues boss Steve Bruce struggles to hide his frustration: “What I have witnessed and experienced today has saddened me a little bit. But I will get on with it and keep my mouth shut. We have got a lot of young lads and they need help, not booing and jeering.”
Birmingham’s lowest home league attendance (15,854) since October 2000 isn’t helped by an 11.30am kick-off time.
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