Charlton on a roll
Everton hail AJ
Hibs lift first trophy in 16 years
—– Charlton Athletic boost their Premiership survival hopes with a 2-0 win against Newcastle United at The Valley.
China captain Zheng Zhi scores the first and makes the second as they reduce the safety gap to four points.
After being second best in the first-half, manager Alan Pardew admits: “We adjusted, brought some fresher legs on and we played some good football in the second half and it brought its rewards.
“We’ve had two wins and a draw in our last three games and, with another home game coming up against Wigan, we’re on a bit of a roll.”
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—– With snow and hail falling, Andrew Johnson hits a stoppage time winner against Arsenal to produce a dramatic finale at Goodison Park.
Manager David Moyes celebrates five years in charge at Everton as his team strengthen their European bid by moving up to sixth place.
The Toffees boss says: “That is four points we have taken from Arsenal this season and hopefully that shows sign of progress.
“This a terrific group of lads. It’s going to be tough for the rest of the season but hopefully we’ll give our supporters something to shout about.”
—– Liverpool fail to make the most of Arsenal’s Mersey slip-up as they battle out a goalless draw at Aston Villa.
The Reds stay in fourth place; a point behind the Gunners.
Villa appear to be denied a possible match-winning penalty but manager Martin O’Neill remains admirably phlegmatic: “It was more of a chess game, I’ve seen the incident it, it looked a penalty, but the ref hasn’t given it so we move on.
“We can play much better than that and the responsibility is on us at home to do just that.”
—– West Bromwich Albion blow a great chance to re-ignite their promotion challenge.
Leading ten-man Birmingham City ay The Hawthorns, the Baggies allow Blues back in with an 86th minute equaliser from Damien Johnson.
Albion remain seven points behind City who move back up to second.
Baggies boss Tony Mowbray admits his frustration: “Of course we’re frustrated. It’s a game we put a lot of work into and didn’t get our reward. It was a wonder strike that got them a point.
“We’ve been lacking a cutting edge, but that’s something we have to work on.”
—– Hibernian claim their first trophy in 16 years as they trounce Kilmarnock 5-1 in the CIS Scottish League Cup Final at Hampden Park.
After an even first-half, Hibs produce a dazzling display after the break to the delight of manager John Collins: “Sixteen years is a long time to wait for a trophy for a club like this.
“It is a special moment, but the players have worked hard since I arrived at the club in October and deserve it.”
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