Match Reports: May 2009 Archives

Chelsea have won the FA Cup in Guus Hiddink's final game in charge thanks to Frank Lampard's fine second-half strike.

Chelsea claimed all three points but Sunderland are safe after a thrilling second half which saw the Blues edge a five-goal haul.

An early three goal blitz killed off Stoke City in a one-sided encounter to end the season at The Emirates.

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.

Wigan ended the season on a high with a comfortable victory over Portsmouth at the JJB stadium.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

Middlesbrough were unable to complete the great escape as defeat at West Ham rubber-stamped their relegation.

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

Liverpool finished the season on a high with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.

Jason Roberts was sent off for violent conduct in a rather disappointing final-day encounter at Ewood Park.

Sunderland slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth to leave their chances of staying in the Premier League in the balance.

Goals in each half from Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka hand Chelsea a comfortable 2-0 win against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge.

West Brom fail to complete the great escape after goals from Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool the win.

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.

Middlesbrough's Premier League future is hanging by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at the Riverside.

Louis Saha's double helps Everton to victory and lift them above Aston Villa into fifth as they overcame 10-man West Ham.

A last-minute Robbie Keane penalty took all three points for Spurs and ended Manchester City's hopes of Europa League qualification.

Second half goals from Riccardo Fuller and James Beattie lead Stoke to a deserved victory over a Wigan side that offered little.

A tense game at Old Trafford ended in joy for United as they claimed the point needed to win their third title in a row.

Ten-man Newcastle slipped back into the relegation zone after being defeated by Fulham, who continue their push for Europe.

Carlos Tevez and Michael Carrick's goals helped Man United come from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 and move to within a point of the title.

Alan Shearer's first win in charge of Newcastle lifts them out of the relegation zone as Middlesbrough now look all but relegated.

Manchester United moved a step closer to retaining their Premier League crown with a comfortable win over rivals Manchester City.

Steven Gerrard's first-half brace helped Liverpool to a routine 3-0 win over West Ham at Upton Park to send the Reds top of the table.

Goals from Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller secutred Stoke's Premier League safety and left Hull in real danger of going down.

Two goals from Marc-Antoine Fortune helped relegation-threatened West Brom to a 3-1 win over Wigan at The Hawthorns.

A fantastic save in the last minute from Sunderland keeper Martin Fulop denied Bolton the win in a game otherwise devoid of chances.

Diomansy Kamara's second-half brace clinched a 3-1 victory for Fulham over Aston Villa that propelled them into European contention.

Everton missed the chance to move up to fifth in the Premier League after being held 0-0 by Tottenham at Goodison Park.

Blackburn secured their Premiership status for another season as they defeated a poor Pompey side 2-0 at Ewood Park.

John Carew's strike gave Aston Villa their first win in 10 league games to condemn relegation-threatened Hull to another defeat.

Sunderland stay in the relegation battle after goals from Steven Pienaar and Marouane Fellaini handed Everton a 2-0 win.

Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the Premiership following Sunday's 3-0 win over Newcastle.

Wigan and Bolton shared the points in a goal-less draw at the JJB Stadium in a lacklustre north-west derby.

City continued their push for European football next season with a comfortable win over Blackburn at the City of Manchester Stadium.

A stubborn West Ham defence shut out Stoke as a Diego Tristan wonder free-kick put the Hammers within touching distance of Europe.

Arsenal cruise to a three goal victory over Portsmouth who finished with ten men after Noe Pamarot was dismissed late on.

A late first-half strike by Jermaine Jenas settled an even contest between Tottenham and West Brom at White Hart Lane.

Chelsea cruised past Fulham courtesy of goals from Nicoals Anelka, Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba.

United moved six points clear at the top of the table after a comfortable win against relegation-threatened Middlesbrough.

Chelsea have won the FA Cup in Guus Hiddink's final game in charge thanks to Frank Lampard's fine second-half strike.

Chelsea claimed all three points but Sunderland are safe after a thrilling second half which saw the Blues edge a five-goal haul.

An early three goal blitz killed off Stoke City in a one-sided encounter to end the season at The Emirates.

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.

Wigan ended the season on a high with a comfortable victory over Portsmouth at the JJB stadium.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

A solitary goal from Felipe Caicedo was enough to ensure the win for City in this effectively meaningless season finale.

Middlesbrough were unable to complete the great escape as defeat at West Ham rubber-stamped their relegation.

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

Liverpool finished the season on a high with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.

Jason Roberts was sent off for violent conduct in a rather disappointing final-day encounter at Ewood Park.

Sunderland slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth to leave their chances of staying in the Premier League in the balance.

Goals in each half from Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka hand Chelsea a comfortable 2-0 win against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge.

West Brom fail to complete the great escape after goals from Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool the win.

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.

Middlesbrough's Premier League future is hanging by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at the Riverside.

Louis Saha's double helps Everton to victory and lift them above Aston Villa into fifth as they overcame 10-man West Ham.

A last-minute Robbie Keane penalty took all three points for Spurs and ended Manchester City's hopes of Europa League qualification.

Second half goals from Riccardo Fuller and James Beattie lead Stoke to a deserved victory over a Wigan side that offered little.

A tense game at Old Trafford ended in joy for United as they claimed the point needed to win their third title in a row.

Ten-man Newcastle slipped back into the relegation zone after being defeated by Fulham, who continue their push for Europe.

Carlos Tevez and Michael Carrick's goals helped Man United come from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 and move to within a point of the title.

Alan Shearer's first win in charge of Newcastle lifts them out of the relegation zone as Middlesbrough now look all but relegated.

Manchester United moved a step closer to retaining their Premier League crown with a comfortable win over rivals Manchester City.

Steven Gerrard's first-half brace helped Liverpool to a routine 3-0 win over West Ham at Upton Park to send the Reds top of the table.