Premiership and Beyond

April 18: Manchester United can draw closer to lifting their second successive title if they beat Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford tomorrow evening. If United win, they will go five points clear once more of Chelsea, won won 1-0 at Everton last night. The Blues' only goal was scored by Michael Essien.

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April 5: A second-half goal from Kanu was enough sent Portsmouth through to their first FA Cup final since 1939.

Former WBA striker Kanu netted an easy chance to see off his old club after Dean Kiely had denied Milan Baros and Zoltan Gera had failed to clear. Albion almost levelled when Robert Koren's shot hit the bar and Ishmael Miller fired wide late on.

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes took another huge blow as they were held at home by Liverpool, although Arsene Wenger refused to concede the title. The Gunners made a slow start and trailed to Peter Crouch's powerful finish. Nicklas Bendtner levelled when he met a Cesc Fabregas free-kick and headed past Pepe Reina.

Chelsea disposed of Manchester City to move to within two points of Premier leaders Manchester United.

Avram Grant's side went ahead through a Richard Dunne own goal. Salomon Kalou rounded Joe Hart and slotted home to score Chelsea’s second, and only two superb Hart saves stopped Anelka adding to their tally.

Newcastle secured their third consecutive win, beating Reading 3-0 and Wigan beat former manager Steve Bruce’s Birmingham 2-0. Aston Villa beat Bolton 4-0, their first win in six, with Gareth Barry netting twice.

Fulham took a step nearer relegation losing 1-3 at home to Sunderland, who now look safe. Blackburn and Tottenham drew 1-1.

April 10: Manchester United and either Liverpool or Chelsea may meet in the Champions League final in Moscow in May. United secured their place in the semi-final, where they will meet Barcelona, when they beat Roma 1-0 (agg: 3-0). Liverpool, 24 hours earlier, beat Arsenal 4-2 in a memorable quarter-final at Anfield to win the tie 5-3, while Chelsea won 2-0 at home to Fenerbache (agg: 3-2). Barcelona, the only non-English side in the semi-finals, beat Shalke.

April 5: A second-half goal from Kanu was enough sent Portsmouth through to their first FA Cup final since 1939.

Former WBA striker Kanu netted an easy chance to see off his old club after Dean Kiely had denied Milan Baros and Zoltan Gera had failed to clear. Albion almost levelled when Robert Koren's shot hit the bar and Ishmael Miller fired wide late on.

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes took another huge blow as they were held at home by Liverpool, although Arsene Wenger refused to concede the title. The Gunners made a slow start and trailed to Peter Crouch's powerful finish. Nicklas Bendtner levelled when he met a Cesc Fabregas free-kick and headed past Pepe Reina.

Chelsea disposed of Manchester City to move to within two points of Premier leaders Manchester United.

Avram Grant's side went ahead through a Richard Dunne own goal. Salomon Kalou rounded Joe Hart and slotted home to score Chelsea’s second, and only two superb Hart saves stopped Anelka adding to their tally.

Newcastle secured their third consecutive win, beating Reading 3-0 and Wigan beat former manager Steve Bruce’s Birmingham 2-0. Aston Villa beat Bolton 4-0, their first win in six, with Gareth Barry netting twice.

Fulham took a step nearer relegation losing 1-3 at home to Sunderland, who now look safe. Blackburn and Tottenham drew 1-1.

April 10: Manchester United and either Liverpool or Chelsea may meet in the Champions League final in Moscow in May. United secured their place in the semi-final, where they will meet Barcelona, when they beat Roma 1-0 (agg: 3-0). Liverpool, 24 hours earlier, beat Arsenal 4-2 in a memorable quarter-final at Anfield to win the tie 5-3, while Chelsea won 2-0 at home to Fenerbache (agg: 3-2). Barcelona, the only non-English side in the semi-finals, beat Shalke.

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