Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Soccer
The Royals took an early lead when Chris Armstrong swung in a cross which Wolves defender Neill Collins accidentally flicked into his own net.
Reading should have doubled their advantage just before the break but James Harper could only shoot straight at Wayne Hennessey from close range.
Collins’ miserable night came to a premature end as he [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Soccer
Emile Heskey marked his Aston Villa debut with the winning goal as Portsmouth’s woes continued with a 1-0 defeat at Fratton Park.
Tony Adams’ troops were undone in the 21st minute when Brad Friedel’s booming kick downfield was flicked on twice by Villa players, Gabriel Agbonlahor getting the second, telling touch through to new £3.5million signing [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Soccer
Manchester United hammered 10-man West Brom 5-0 at The Hawthorns on Tuesday night, while Tottenham beat Stoke 3-1 and Aston Villa won 1-0 away.Champions United pulled three points clear at the Premier League summit for 24 hours at least courtesy of their win over rockbottom Albion.
The Baggies started brightly in a match delayed by 30 [...]
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Posted on January 28th, 2009 by Soccer
Former Watford and Fulham striker Helguson, ploughing a loan furrow up front for the visitors, was the man who opened the scoring as he powered home Routledge’s incisive cross with a header which left Paul Rachubka no chance.
Blackpool had been in thorough command of the game prior to conceding and did their best to respond [...]
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