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Spurs capitalise on Villa's slip in race for Champions League The Scotsman: Sport

TOTTENHAM boosted their chances of playing Champions League football next season, moving four points clear in the chase for fourth place in the Barclays Premier League with a

Carroll on song as Magpies level up with Robins

Chris Hughton says games like this one teach him to take nothing for granted as he attempts to lead Newcastle back into the Premier League this season.

Bitter enemies with different targets

Games between Manchester United and Liverpool are played for high stakes and there is plenty riding on today's confrontation at Old Trafford. What is different from usual - certainly from a year ago, when Rafa Benitez's team achieved their stunning 4-1 victory on enemy territory - is that the clubs have contrasting targets in mind.

'Drastic change' needed to save Reds, says Nicol

When Steve Nicol says he is "trying not to be too gloomy", it has nothing to do with the threatened player strike casting a cloud over the new MLS season in the United States. Instead the New England Revolution coach is reflecting on the fortunes of his former club, Liverpool.

Kranjcar adds polish to Tottenham's unfamiliar steel

Niko Kranjcar's goal 13 minutes from time established Tottenham as strong favourites to finish in fourth place in the Premier League, placing Liverpool under pressure to gain a point at least against Manchester United at Old Trafford today.

Carew keeps Villa on course but Wolves look up for fight

A Champions' League place remains within Aston Villa's grasp but Martin O'Neill's team will have to do better than this if they are to take it. Only an 82nd-minute equaliser rescued a point against a resilient Wolverhampton Wanderers side who are showing they have what it takes to secure Premier League survival.

Kanu raises Portsmouth from the dead

If Iain Dowie's arrival at Hull City lacked the "wow factor" - and that was according to Adam Pearson, the chairman who appointed him - the same could not be said of Portsmouth's comeback on an absorbing day down among the dead men at Fratton Park.

Denilson puts 10-man Arsenal top of the pile

Playing Imperial Commander to Chelsea's Kauto Star and Manchester United's Denman, Arsenal last night confounded the notion of a two-horse race by hitting the front of the Premier League chase. This race is not run of course and after the other two have had another outing today, they will be going head to head in Manchester on Saturday week. Arsenal will enjoy watching that one.

Arteta magic keeps Everton's home fire burning

Mikel Arteta's influence on the game, his opening goal the one moment of genius in a somewhat mundane encounter, served as another painful reminder to his manager, David Moyes, of why this campaign counts as Everton's great lost opportunity.

Flash Gordon's saves have Black Cats purring

Another two goals for Darren Bent yesterday, but his was far from the decisive contribution in a victory that carried Sunderland towards safety; this was a game won by the heroics of Craig Gordon in goal. A run of four home games has yielded eight points to leave Sunderland 10 clear of the relegation zone, but this was far from the comfortable win it looked like being after Bent had them 2-0 up in 11 minutes.

Rodallega adds pain to Clarets' travel sickness Rodallega strikes

Wigan edged closer to Premier League safety with a last-gasp win over fellow strugglers Burnley yesterday. Hugo Rodallega headed in during injury time to break the hearts of a battling Burnley side that had desperately tried to secure their first away win in the top flight since 1976.

Soccer-Spurs edge ahead in race for Champions League Deepika

LONDON, Mar 20 Reuters Tottenham Hotspur edged closer to a possible Champions League place after a 2-1 victory at Stoke City kept them clear of the pack in the race for fourth place in the Premier League today.

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal Have The Belief For Premier League Glory

Gunners cannot afford slip-up in run-in for the title, says manager...

We can win the title, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side have the qualities to win the Premier League title this year after seeing them beat West Ham on Saturday.

Man United Vs Liverpool Preview

Arsenal went to the top of the Premier League after beating West Ham 2-0 at the Emirates this evening; United will go back to the top with a win over Liverpool tomorrow lunchtime. The Merseyside...