Lucky day for happier Hammers
Boro therapy for Psycho
County back on top
—– In a season when West Ham United have often bemoaned their luck, they enjoy a massive change in fortune in their first league win since 17 December to move off the bottom of the Premiership.
The Hammers equalise at Blackburn Rovers with a dubious penalty before a highly controversial winner.
TV replays prove the ball did not cross the goal-line. It was stopped from doing so by West Ham striker Carlos Tevez who was, therefore, in an offside position.
The Hammers remain eight points short of safety with only eight games to play.
The pressure on Manchester City and their manager Stuart Pearce is eased with their first Premiership win since New Year’s Day. City win 2-0 at Middlesbrough.
It’s business as usual for the top two. Manchester United beat Bolton Wanderers 4-1 at Old Trafford while Chelsea beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. United retain their six point advantage.
In a 3-1 win against Watford at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur’s England keeper Paul Robinson scores from a 75-yard free-kick. He beats Ben Foster - his replacement in England’s goal against Spain last month.
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—– In the Championship promotion merry-go-round, this week it’s Derby County who are back on top. The Rams beat Play-Off hopefuls Cardiff City 3-1 at Pride Park.
Sunderland retain their unbeaten record in 2007 with a 2-0 win against Hull City at the Stadium of Light to move in to an automatic promotion slot for the first time this season.
Preston North End are back up to fourth after a 2-0 win against Lancashire rivals Burnley at Deepdale.
In the relegation battle, Queens Park Rangers are the day’s big winners with a 3-1 at Leicester City.
Leeds United grab a vital late equaliser at Southend United but stay on the bottom rung.
—– Scunthorpe United establish a new club record of 16 unbeaten league games in a row with a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Iron’s lead at the top of League One is reduced to four points though as Bristol City win 1-0 at Crewe Alexandra.
Nottingham Forest are back up to third with a 1-0 win against Gillingham at the City Ground while Yeovil Town go down to the same score against Blackpool at Huish Park.
—– League Two leaders Hartlepool United show their title credentials. Losing 0-3 at in-form Stockport County after 36 minutes, they battle back to draw 3-3.
Walsall stay second after a goalless draw at Wycombe Wanderers while Milton Keynes Dons go third with a 2-1 win against Wrexham at the National Hockey Stadium.
Accrington Stanley give free admission to the crucial relegation clash with Torquay United and are rewarded with a last minute winner from Peter Cavanagh.
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