Yesterday saw an unusual four games in the Barclay's Premiership. Perhaps even more surprisingly, three of the matches were televised so could witness all the drama from both ends of the table.
The first of the matches to kick-off was at Anfield where Liverpool hosted Newcastle on ESPN. It was a midday kick-off and Liverpool were ahead after just ten minutes with Rodriguez following on from his hat-trick last week. The second half saw Williamson foul Suarez in the box just before the hour and Dirk Kuyt stepped up to make it 2-0 for Liverpool. The match was finished six minutes when a sweet Liverpool move was rounded off by Suarez. Liverpool move ahead of Tottenham in fifth on goal difference while Newcastle remain twelfth.
The non-televised match also kicked-off at midday with Birmingham taking on rivals Wolves at St. Andrews. Wolves took the lead after seven minutes when Fletcher converted a penalty after Foster brought down Ward. Birmingham equalised after 27 minutes with Larsson making it 1-1. Wolves may be a little disappointed with the point because two minutes after Birmingham's equaliser, Gardner received a red card after picking up to yellows but the Blues hung onto the draw. Wolves are now a point from safety whereas Birmingham are four points ahead of the relegation zone.
The first of Sky's televised matches saw Arsenal host Manchester United in a crucial match for the title. After Chelsea's two pieces of immense luck yesterday, United also received a little bit of their own; Walcott produced a cross on 32 minutes which Vidic got to before Van Persie as it went away for a corner, however replays showed that Vidic used his hand and the Serb was extremely lucky to get away with it because it may have resulted in a red card as well as a penalty. The only goal of the game came eleven minutes into the second half with Ramsey slotting home to give Arsenal a deserved win as United didn't really turn up. Justice prevailed in the end because United also had a strong appeal for a penalty turned down when Clichy fouled Owen from behind with two minutes to go. The defeat sees Chelsea remain three points behind United with the two meeting next Sunday at Old Trafford, they also both have identical goal difference. Arsenal are now six points behind with three games to go.
The final game yesterday saw Manchester City take on West Ham. The game looked to be all over after just fifteen minutes when de Jong opened the scoring on ten before Zabaleta made it 2-0. But West Ham fought back and Demba Ba pulled one back after 33 minutes but City were able to hold on to the win. City are now seven points ahead of Liverpool and Tottenham in fourth, although City and Tottenham will meet in their game in hand. West Ham remain rooted to the bottom of the league but are still only just three points from safety.
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