Premier League: Queens Park Rangers 1:1 Wigan Shaun Maloney's late equaliser grabbed a vital point for Wigan to leave QPR heartbroken in their quest for Premier League survival.
QPR faced an uphill task from an early stage as Bobby Zamora was sent off for a high challenge on Jordi Gomez and Wigan dominated, with the Spaniard and Callum McManaman going closest before James McArthur missed a glorious opportunity.
Loic Remy's sublime strike with just five minutes left had the home side on the verge of three crucial points but Maloney's late intervention stunned Loftus Road as the match finished 1-1.
Andros Townsend proved a problem from the outset for Maynor Figueroa with his direct approach and produced a couple of tea
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Category: News Views: 1031 Added: SkyDate: 08.04.2013 - 01:41
Premier League: Newcastle 1:0 Fulham A dramatic injury-time winner from Papiss Cisse eased Newcastle United's relegation fears as they overcame Fulham 1-0 on Sunday.
The hosts bossed possession throughout but it seemed they would have to settle for a point before the Senegalese striker popped up in added time to send Newcastle five points clear of the drop-zone.
Alan Pardew made just one change to the side that were beaten in Portugal in the Europa League in mid-week with Yoan Gouffran replacing the injured James Perch but it was the visitors who started on the front foot as Dimitar Berbatov saw his curling effort sail just over Tim Krul's crossbar.
An injury to Davide Santon forced the home side in
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Category: News Views: 961 Added: SkyDate: 08.04.2013 - 01:40
Premier League: Chelsea 2:1 Sunderland Paolo Di Canio's debut as Sunderland manager ended in defeat, as Chelsea fought back from a deficit to win 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Despite a promising opening 45 minutes, Di Canio was unable to inspire Sunderland to a positive result in his bow with the north-east club - as they remain deep in a relegation dogfight.
In a disappointing affair, all three goals carried an element of fortune to them, with Cesar Azpilicueta's own goal followed by two deflected strikes in Chelsea's favour - courtesy of Sunderland's Matthew Kilgallon and Blues defender Branislav Ivanovic to give them all three points.
Chelsea made five changes to the team that dispatched Rubin Kazan in the Europa Lea
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Category: News Views: 840 Added: SkyDate: 07.04.2013 - 21:53
Premier League: Tottenham 2:2 Everton A late equaliser from Gylfi Sigurdsson salvaged a point for Tottenham against Everton at White Hart Lane, in a 2-2 draw.
David Moyes' visitors had fought back brilliantly to take a surprise lead after going a goal down in the first minute, before Tottenham's Icelandic midfielder made it all square on 87 minutes.
A fabulous individual goal in the second half from Kevin Mirallas had made it 2-1 to the Toffees, after a frantic opening to the match. Emmanuel Adebayor had put Tottenham ahead in the first minute following brilliant play by Jan Vertonghen, before Phil Jagielka drew the visitors level after 15 minutes.
Gareth Bale's absence to injury certainly affected T
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Category: News Views: 811 Added: SkyDate: 07.04.2013 - 21:51
Ferdinand focussed on securing title Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is adamant setting a points record this season comes second to winning the Premier League.
The league leaders have a comfortable 15-point cushion over nearest rivals Manchester City, with the two sides set to clash on Monday night.
But Ferdinand is refusing to get ahead of himself and will only look towards the points record once the club have secured a 20th top-flight title.
"It is just about winning. Anything that comes after that is great, but winning it is the most important part," the 34-year-old said.
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Category: News Views: 842 Added: SkyDate: 07.04.2013 - 21:49
Ferguson fond of Di Canio Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio to perform at his new club.
The Italian has come under the microscope since replacing Martin O'Neill, who was sacked following the 1-0 defeat to the Premier League leaders, having previously described himself as a fascist.
Ferguson, however, admits that he admires Di Canio's passionate style as well as his emphasis on developing an attractive style of play.
"I must confess to a liking for the fellow and his approach to the game," Ferguson told United Review.
Category: News Views: 958 Added: SkyDate: 07.04.2013 - 19:47
Hernanes: Lazio hungry after Europe loss Lazio's Hernanes has warned rivals Roma he and his team-mates will be riled up after losing to Fenerbahce in Europa League in mid-week.
Lazio considered themselves hard done by after their 2-0 defeat in Turkey following a controversial red card and penalty, but the midfielder said they are now looking forward to the derby in Serie A on Monday.
"We are really angry about the way the game went against Fenerbahce," he told reporters.
"Now we've got to focus solely on Roma and maybe use that rage in our favour.
Category: News Views: 870 Added: SkyDate: 07.04.2013 - 19:44
