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Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City: Bardsley on target

SUNDERLAND defender Phil Bardsley struck to condemn Manchester City to a fourth defeat in six league outings away from home to further hamper their faltering title bid.

Manchester United 1-0 Arsenal: Moyes hails big win

Robin van Persie downed his old club Arsenal to blast Manchester United back into the Premier League title race as David Moyes enjoyed his biggest win as manager at Old Trafford, watched over by his illustrious predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.

Aston Villa 2 - Cardiff 0: Good offences make good neighbours

AS Kylie showed us, there’s nothing like good neighbours. And Villa’s Christian Benteke and Leandro Bacuna are helping each other out.

Liverpool 4 - Fulham 0: Lifeless Fulham give Martin Jol another miserable afternoon

IF IT IS true that a team takes on the persona of their manager, then it is little wonder that Fulham seemed so indifferent and disinterested.

Crystal Palace 0 - Everton 0: Julian Speroni in dark on boss

JULIAN SPERONI admits the turmoil at Crystal Palace is such that players are trawling the internet to find out what is happening.

Swansea 3 - Stoke 3: Michael Laudrup ire puts referee on spot

SWANSEA manager Michael Laudrup slammed referee Robert Madley after Charlie Adam scored an injury-time penalty to rescue a point for Stoke.

European deal may tempt BBC to Champions League

THE BBC could enter the Champions League picture should the highlights packages come up for grabs in the wake of ITV losing live rights to BT.

Injured Michael Carrick set to miss out on friendlies

MICHAEL CARRICK is set to pull out of the England squad for the Wembley friendlies against Chile and Germany after suffering a recurrence of an Achilles injury.

Norwich 3 - West Ham 1: Chris Hughton safer but fans scare pants off Sam Allardyce

FANS who almost got Chris Hughton the sack played a part in saving him – now it is Sam Allardyce’s turn to feel the pressure.