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| Live: Premiership | Live: Premiership |
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| Bolton 0-0 Manchester CityCharlton 1-0 MiddlesbroughChelsea 1-0 WiganManchester United 3-0 Aston VillaSheffield United 1-0 PortsmouthWest Ham 1-1 Fulham | |
| Early game:Watford 0-3 Liverpool Match report | Early game:Watford 0-3 Liverpool Match report |
| Later kick-off:Blackburn v Arsenal (1715 GMT) Match preview | Later kick-off:Blackburn v Arsenal (1715 GMT) Match preview |
| GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT) | GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT) |
| By Charlie Henderson | By Charlie Henderson |
| 1537: Stephen Ireland intercepts a wayward Bolton pass and releases Bernardo Corradi but the Manchester City striker sends the ball into orbit. | |
| 1535: GOAL Manchester United 3-0 Aston VillaPerhaps they can get out of it a bit more after all. Gavin McCann loses possession near his own area under pressure from Park Ji-Sung. The Korean finds Michael Carrick on the right and his cross is nodded in by Cristiano Ronaldo for his 13th goal of the campaign. | |
| 1533: A nasty blow for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse after he collides with David James. It goes without saying that the blue Incredible Hulk brushes off the bump with no problem. | |
| 1532: It is all pretty easy for Manchester United as well, despite Villa at least getting back into the game a bit. They could hardly have got out of it any more after that horrendous start. | |
| 1531: It is all Chelsea at home to Wigan and they go close to goal number two, but Chris Kirkland is down well to claw away a low shot from Frank Lampard at his right-hand post. | |
| 1529: GOAL Charlton 1-0 MiddlesbroughA goal for another London club in trouble. Emanuel Pogatetz inadvertently heads a clearance under pressure straight to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and the former Boro hitman's volley bounces off the turf and over Mark Schwarzer. | |
| 1527: GOAL West Ham 1-1 FUlhamThe Hammers go route one and Bobby Zamora latches on to a flick on from Carlton Cole to score. He holds off the attentions of a defender on the right of the area and cracks in a low shot at the near post. | |
| 1525: Middlesbrough's 2-0 win in the pre-Christmas fixture resulted in Les Reed being given his P45 by the Charlton board. Yakubu scored the opener that day and he has the first real chance today, heading Lee Cattermole's cross straight at Scott Carson. | 1525: Middlesbrough's 2-0 win in the pre-Christmas fixture resulted in Les Reed being given his P45 by the Charlton board. Yakubu scored the opener that day and he has the first real chance today, heading Lee Cattermole's cross straight at Scott Carson. |
| 1523: GOAL Sheffield United 1-0 PortsmouthA wonderfully flighted free-kick from Stephen Quinn gives the Blades the lead. The youngster curls it over the wall left-footed and beyond the despiaring dive of David James. | 1523: GOAL Sheffield United 1-0 PortsmouthA wonderfully flighted free-kick from Stephen Quinn gives the Blades the lead. The youngster curls it over the wall left-footed and beyond the despiaring dive of David James. |
| 1517: GOAL West Ham 0-1 FulhamHeidar Helguson nods a Fulham corner goalwards and Tomasz Radzinski is on hand ahead of any home defender to turn the ball over the line at the post. | 1517: GOAL West Ham 0-1 FulhamHeidar Helguson nods a Fulham corner goalwards and Tomasz Radzinski is on hand ahead of any home defender to turn the ball over the line at the post. |
| 1515: This time Chelsea do not match Manchester United. | 1515: This time Chelsea do not match Manchester United. |
| 1514: GOAL Manchester United 2-0 Aston VillaMore shambles at the back for Aston Villa. Ji-Sung Park cuts the ball in from the right and Michael Carrick converts for his first Manchester United goal. | 1514: GOAL Manchester United 2-0 Aston VillaMore shambles at the back for Aston Villa. Ji-Sung Park cuts the ball in from the right and Michael Carrick converts for his first Manchester United goal. |
| 1513: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 WiganAnything you can do we can do to. Frank Lampard lines up a free-kick deep on the left. The skipper's whipped delivery beats everyone and sneaks in at the far post. | 1513: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 WiganAnything you can do we can do to. Frank Lampard lines up a free-kick deep on the left. The skipper's whipped delivery beats everyone and sneaks in at the far post. |
| 1512: GOAL Manchester United 1-0 Aston VillaThe Premiership leaders do not have to wait long for the opener - but the are helped by some inept Villa defending. How many chances do the visitors need to get the ball out of their area? More than that as Ji-Sung Park latches on a loose clearance from Gary Cahill to slot. | 1512: GOAL Manchester United 1-0 Aston VillaThe Premiership leaders do not have to wait long for the opener - but the are helped by some inept Villa defending. How many chances do the visitors need to get the ball out of their area? More than that as Ji-Sung Park latches on a loose clearance from Gary Cahill to slot. |
| 1511: Henrik Larsson collides with Wilfred Bouma but there is no penalty for Manchester United. | 1511: Henrik Larsson collides with Wilfred Bouma but there is no penalty for Manchester United. |
| 1510: There's a twist to that fact though. Match number 23 came in 1955 and was the last time Sheffield United hosted Posrtsmouth in the top flight. Pompey took the points on that occasion. | 1510: There's a twist to that fact though. Match number 23 came in 1955 and was the last time Sheffield United hosted Posrtsmouth in the top flight. Pompey took the points on that occasion. |
| 1509: Portsmouth will need David James at his best today. The visitors have not won at Sheffield United in 22 games, losing 19. | 1509: Portsmouth will need David James at his best today. The visitors have not won at Sheffield United in 22 games, losing 19. |
| 1507: Talking of goalkeepers, more of David James. The Portsmouth man has swapped his Superman cut for something more akin to the Incredible Hulk - although it is not green. Maybe that will come next week. | 1507: Talking of goalkeepers, more of David James. The Portsmouth man has swapped his Superman cut for something more akin to the Incredible Hulk - although it is not green. Maybe that will come next week. |
| 1506: Aston Villa fans must be delighted to see Thomas Sorensen back between the sticks after Gabor Kiraly's cock-up last weekend. The Dane makes an excellent one-handed save to deny Henrik Larsson. | 1506: Aston Villa fans must be delighted to see Thomas Sorensen back between the sticks after Gabor Kiraly's cock-up last weekend. The Dane makes an excellent one-handed save to deny Henrik Larsson. |
| 1505: Two minutes in at the Reebok Stadium and that is 400 minutes since Manchester City last scored against Bolton. | 1505: Two minutes in at the Reebok Stadium and that is 400 minutes since Manchester City last scored against Bolton. |
| 1504: Bolton's Nicky Hunt pounces on a loose ball outside the Manchester City box but fizzes a side-footed effort wide. | 1504: Bolton's Nicky Hunt pounces on a loose ball outside the Manchester City box but fizzes a side-footed effort wide. |
| 1502: Jon Stead gets an early sniff of goal for Sheffield United but his header from Derek Geary's cross is straight at David James who is sporting another show-stopping haircut. | 1502: Jon Stead gets an early sniff of goal for Sheffield United but his header from Derek Geary's cross is straight at David James who is sporting another show-stopping haircut. |
| 1500: We are up and running... in dribs and drabs. | 1500: We are up and running... in dribs and drabs. |
| 1458: Two new signings on show at Brtamall Lane. Sheffield United new boy Jon Stead has been handed the number eight shirt while Djimi Traore is wearing number six for Portsmouth. | 1458: Two new signings on show at Brtamall Lane. Sheffield United new boy Jon Stead has been handed the number eight shirt while Djimi Traore is wearing number six for Portsmouth. |
| 1456: Chants of 'We've got Mourinho' at Stamford Bridge after the teams come out. But for how long? The 'Special One' looks stern as he puffs his cheeks and rubs his hands against thew winter cold. | 1456: Chants of 'We've got Mourinho' at Stamford Bridge after the teams come out. But for how long? The 'Special One' looks stern as he puffs his cheeks and rubs his hands against thew winter cold. |
| 1455: The Scissor Sisters serenade fans at the Reebok - over the PA at least - but not many Manchester City fans feel like dancing. A sizeable number have decided to boycott the trip to Bolton in light of the £36 ticket price the hosts are asking for. | 1455: The Scissor Sisters serenade fans at the Reebok - over the PA at least - but not many Manchester City fans feel like dancing. A sizeable number have decided to boycott the trip to Bolton in light of the £36 ticket price the hosts are asking for. |
| 1453: In a nice change from recent weeks there is no rain to report at any of the six grounds... for the time being at least! | 1453: In a nice change from recent weeks there is no rain to report at any of the six grounds... for the time being at least! |
| 1450: Down at the bottom end an 11-goal defeat wouldn't exactly do Sheffield United any favours, but whatever happens West Ham, Charlton and Watford will remain in the bottom three. | 1450: Down at the bottom end an 11-goal defeat wouldn't exactly do Sheffield United any favours, but whatever happens West Ham, Charlton and Watford will remain in the bottom three. |
| 1449: A little further down Bolton can leapfrog Arsenal into fourth - for a few hours at least. The Gunners play Blackburn in the late match. Portsmouth need to win by 11 goals to also climb above Arsene Wenger's men so we can forget about that then. | 1449: A little further down Bolton can leapfrog Arsenal into fourth - for a few hours at least. The Gunners play Blackburn in the late match. Portsmouth need to win by 11 goals to also climb above Arsene Wenger's men so we can forget about that then. |
| 1448: At the top Chelsea will be looking to cut Manchester United's six-point lead, although what with that woeful Aston Villa record maybe the Blues will have to look to stay just half-a-dozen points adrift come the final whistle. | 1448: At the top Chelsea will be looking to cut Manchester United's six-point lead, although what with that woeful Aston Villa record maybe the Blues will have to look to stay just half-a-dozen points adrift come the final whistle. |
| 1447: Let's get down to business. There is interest at both ends of the table in this afternoon's six fixtures. | 1447: Let's get down to business. There is interest at both ends of the table in this afternoon's six fixtures. |
| 1446: It gets worse for Aston Villa fans. They have not beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford since the days of Peter Withe who scored the winner in a 2-1 victory when Culture Club were top of the charts with 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'. | 1446: It gets worse for Aston Villa fans. They have not beaten Manchester United at Old Trafford since the days of Peter Withe who scored the winner in a 2-1 victory when Culture Club were top of the charts with 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'. |
| 1444: And spare a thought for Aston Villa. They lost to Premiership leaders Manchester United in the league that day and were mugged by them in the FA Cup last weekend when keeper Gabor Kiraly let in a last-minute winner. | 1444: And spare a thought for Aston Villa. They lost to Premiership leaders Manchester United in the league that day and were mugged by them in the FA Cup last weekend when keeper Gabor Kiraly let in a last-minute winner. |
| 1442: Back then Bolton, Middlesbrough, Chelsea, Manchester United and Portsmouth took the spoils, while West Ham and Fulham drew. | 1442: Back then Bolton, Middlesbrough, Chelsea, Manchester United and Portsmouth took the spoils, while West Ham and Fulham drew. |
| 1440: If you've got a sense of deja vu as you look at today's fixtures, no worries, you're not going stark raving bonkers. The reverse fixtures were played just before Christmas. | 1440: If you've got a sense of deja vu as you look at today's fixtures, no worries, you're not going stark raving bonkers. The reverse fixtures were played just before Christmas. |
| 1439: FULL-TIME Watford 0-3 LiverpoolThe Reds may have been rubbish in the cups against Arsenal but they role on in the Premiership with a convincing win. Watford remain rooted to the foot of the table. | 1439: FULL-TIME Watford 0-3 LiverpoolThe Reds may have been rubbish in the cups against Arsenal but they role on in the Premiership with a convincing win. Watford remain rooted to the foot of the table. |
| TEAM NEWS | TEAM NEWS |
| Bolton are without Kevin Nolan who failed a late fitness test on a rib injury, but Ivan Campo returns after his ban. Manchester City recall Joey Barton after suspension, but striker Georgios Samaras is back on the bench despite scoring three goals in his last two games, with Bernando Corradi replacing him. | Bolton are without Kevin Nolan who failed a late fitness test on a rib injury, but Ivan Campo returns after his ban. Manchester City recall Joey Barton after suspension, but striker Georgios Samaras is back on the bench despite scoring three goals in his last two games, with Bernando Corradi replacing him. |
| New signing Ben Thatcher goes straight into the Charlton defence, striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink faces his former club and goalkeeper Scott Carson returns. Jonathan Woodgate and keeper Mark Schwarzer are both back for Middlesborough. | New signing Ben Thatcher goes straight into the Charlton defence, striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink faces his former club and goalkeeper Scott Carson returns. Jonathan Woodgate and keeper Mark Schwarzer are both back for Middlesborough. |
| Chelsea welcome Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho back from suspension, while Arjen Robben shakes off a minor knock to also start, but Andriy Shevchenko misses out due to injury. Wigan boss Paul Jewell, with Henri Camara and Paul Scharner ruled out among others, names Ryan Taylor on the bench after a year out with a broken foot and leg. | Chelsea welcome Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho back from suspension, while Arjen Robben shakes off a minor knock to also start, but Andriy Shevchenko misses out due to injury. Wigan boss Paul Jewell, with Henri Camara and Paul Scharner ruled out among others, names Ryan Taylor on the bench after a year out with a broken foot and leg. |
| Manchester United make three changes from the side that beat Villa in the FA Cup, with Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Paul Scholes all returning. Tomasz Kuszczak, Wes Brown and Ryan Giggs make way. Aston Villa also make three changes with Thomas Sorensen replacing Gabor Kiraly between the posts. Olof Mellberg and Milan Baros are also included. | Manchester United make three changes from the side that beat Villa in the FA Cup, with Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic and Paul Scholes all returning. Tomasz Kuszczak, Wes Brown and Ryan Giggs make way. Aston Villa also make three changes with Thomas Sorensen replacing Gabor Kiraly between the posts. Olof Mellberg and Milan Baros are also included. |
| Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock includes new signing Jon Stead in the starting line-up, who joins Rub Hulse in attack. Phil Jagielka returns to the first XI after missing the FA Cup win over Swansea. Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu is prefered to Benjani Mwaruwari in attack. New signing Djimi Traore comes straight into Harry Redknapp's team. | Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock includes new signing Jon Stead in the starting line-up, who joins Rub Hulse in attack. Phil Jagielka returns to the first XI after missing the FA Cup win over Swansea. Portsmouth striker Nwankwo Kanu is prefered to Benjani Mwaruwari in attack. New signing Djimi Traore comes straight into Harry Redknapp's team. |
| West Ham include Luis Boa Morte against his former club, while James Colins replaces the injured Anton Ferdinand. Phillipe Christenvaal and Franck Quedrue return for Fulham, who are otherwise unchanged. | West Ham include Luis Boa Morte against his former club, while James Colins replaces the injured Anton Ferdinand. Phillipe Christenvaal and Franck Quedrue return for Fulham, who are otherwise unchanged. |