Match Reports: January 2009 Archives

A Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was enough for Manchester United to see off Everton and move five points clear at the top of the table.

Two goals from substitute Erik Nevland and another from Andy Johnson gave Fulham a convincing win over Portsmouth at Craven Cottage.

Two goals from Kevin Davies helped Bolton to a crucial three points and deflated Spurs, who had levelled having been two goals behind.

A nervy fixture at the Riverside led to a goalless draw which leaves both Middlesbrough and Blackburn in the bottom three.

Aston Villa struggled to break down stout Wigan resistance as the Latics held Martin O'Neill's side to a goalless draw at Villa Park.

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Hull City led twice through Bernard Mendy and Craig Fagan but goals from Jay Simpson and Chrs Brunt secured a point for West Brom.

James Beattie's second goal in two games was enough for 10-man Stoke to record a famous 1-0 victory over Man City at the Britannia.

Goals from David Di Michele and Carlton Cole mark a convincing West Ham performance to sink Hull to their sixth straight league defeat.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham claimed maximum points against Hull courtesy of strikes from David Di Michele and the in-form Carlton Cole

Rovers staged a dramatic second-half comeback, Benni McCarthy's late goal securing a point for Sam Allardyce's side.

Everton looked to have the points wrapped up but Robin Van Persie blasted home in injury time to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Goodison.

A debut goal from Craig Bellamy was enough to secure all three points for Manchester City in a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Eastlands.

Liverpool lost more ground in the title race after Mido's late penalty on his debut rescued a point for the Latics.

Manchester United hit five goals past West Brom without reply to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Kenwyne Jones celebrated his new contract at Sunderland by securing their first win in three games with a simple second-half strike.

Spurs gave themselves some breathing space in the battle to avoid the drop with a comfortable 3-1 victory over struggling Stoke City.

Emile Heskey grabbed the winning goal on his debut for Aston Villa as Martin O'Neill's side leapfrog Chelsea into third spot.

Manchester United secured their place in the Carling Cup final after a 4-2 second-leg semi-final win over dogged Derby at Old Trafford.

Tim Cahill's header three minutes from time cancels out Steven Gerrard's opener as Liverpool miss the chance to back to the top.

Jermain Defoe rescued a point for Spurs in a 1-1 draw after David Nugent had put Portsmouth ahead with his first Premiership goal.

West Ham bagged all three points in the London derby at Upton Park with goals from David Di Michele, Mark Noble and Carlton Cole.

Arsenal left it late but struck twice in the last eight minutes to secure the three points and keep pace with the sides above them.

A stoppage-time goal from Frank Lampard completed an amazing turnaround as Chelsea came from behind to snatch the points.

10-man Aston Villa beat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light courtesy of a James Milner strike and Gareth Barry peanlty.

A last minute goal from Dimitar Berbatov grabbed a crucial three points for Manchester United which sends them top of the table.

Ten-man City hung on for a vital 1-0 win over Wigan thanks to Pablo Zabaleta's first goal for the club.

A Robert Koren double and Chris Brunt strike saw West Brom take three valuable points against 10-man Middlesbrough.

A Jason Roberts brace and Benni McCarthy penalty, all in the second half, saw Rovers beat ten-man Newcastle at Ewood Park.

Wayne Rooney's first minute strike was enough for a lacklustre Manchester United side to scrape past Wigan 1-0 at Old Trafford.

Manchester United closed the gap on leaders Liverpool with a deserved win over a disappointing Chelsea side.

Wigan snatched a late victory against Tottenham after Maynor Figueroa headed home his first goal for Latics in stoppage time.

Stoke City produced a marvellous display to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw in front of a packed house at the Brittania Stadium.

Newcastle and West Ham shared the points as Tyne youngster Andrew Carroll netted an equalising goal on his home debut.

Kenwyne Jones's late strike secured Sunderland a point at the Riverside after Boro had taken a first-half lead through Afonso Alves.

Everton made it three Premier League wins in a row courtesy of goals from Marouane Fellaini and Mikel Arteta.

Nicklas Bendtner came off the bench to score a late winner as Arsenal made hard work of beating an injury-hit Bolton Wanderers side.

Villa secured a vital derby win over a spirited West Brom side thanks to first-half goals from Curtis Davies and Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Kris Commons' wonderful first-half strike gave Derby a deserved, but slender, first-leg win over Man United in the Carling Cup semi.

Spurs came from behind to blast four past Burnley and claim a commanding first-leg lead in the Carling Cup semi-final.

A Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was enough for Manchester United to see off Everton and move five points clear at the top of the table.

Two goals from substitute Erik Nevland and another from Andy Johnson gave Fulham a convincing win over Portsmouth at Craven Cottage.

Two goals from Kevin Davies helped Bolton to a crucial three points and deflated Spurs, who had levelled having been two goals behind.

A nervy fixture at the Riverside led to a goalless draw which leaves both Middlesbrough and Blackburn in the bottom three.

Aston Villa struggled to break down stout Wigan resistance as the Latics held Martin O'Neill's side to a goalless draw at Villa Park.

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Hull City led twice through Bernard Mendy and Craig Fagan but goals from Jay Simpson and Chrs Brunt secured a point for West Brom.

James Beattie's second goal in two games was enough for 10-man Stoke to record a famous 1-0 victory over Man City at the Britannia.

Goals from David Di Michele and Carlton Cole mark a convincing West Ham performance to sink Hull to their sixth straight league defeat.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

West Ham claimed maximum points against Hull courtesy of strikes from David Di Michele and the in-form Carlton Cole

Rovers staged a dramatic second-half comeback, Benni McCarthy's late goal securing a point for Sam Allardyce's side.

Everton looked to have the points wrapped up but Robin Van Persie blasted home in injury time to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Goodison.

A debut goal from Craig Bellamy was enough to secure all three points for Manchester City in a 2-1 win over Newcastle at Eastlands.

Liverpool lost more ground in the title race after Mido's late penalty on his debut rescued a point for the Latics.

Manchester United hit five goals past West Brom without reply to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Kenwyne Jones celebrated his new contract at Sunderland by securing their first win in three games with a simple second-half strike.

Spurs gave themselves some breathing space in the battle to avoid the drop with a comfortable 3-1 victory over struggling Stoke City.

Emile Heskey grabbed the winning goal on his debut for Aston Villa as Martin O'Neill's side leapfrog Chelsea into third spot.

Manchester United secured their place in the Carling Cup final after a 4-2 second-leg semi-final win over dogged Derby at Old Trafford.

Tim Cahill's header three minutes from time cancels out Steven Gerrard's opener as Liverpool miss the chance to back to the top.

Jermain Defoe rescued a point for Spurs in a 1-1 draw after David Nugent had put Portsmouth ahead with his first Premiership goal.

West Ham bagged all three points in the London derby at Upton Park with goals from David Di Michele, Mark Noble and Carlton Cole.

Arsenal left it late but struck twice in the last eight minutes to secure the three points and keep pace with the sides above them.

A stoppage-time goal from Frank Lampard completed an amazing turnaround as Chelsea came from behind to snatch the points.