Arsenal come from two down to beat Bolton and go top

ARSENAL came from two goals down to beat Bolton 4-2 at the Emirates Stadium and go top of the Premier League table. Thanks to Arsenal's European commitments and January's cold snap, this rearranged fixture was the second match between the two clubs in a matter of days. Arsenal won 2-0 at the Reebok Stadium on Sunday, a result which meant the [...]

Liverpool back on track against Spurs

LIVERPOOL got their challenge for a Champions League place back on track with a deserved 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. With Fernando Torres absent, Dirk Kuyt proved himself an able deputy, firing his side ahead in just the sixth minute, and wrapping the game up with a penalty in stoppage time. With Tottenham unable to [...]

Holders seal Benin’s exit

DEFENDING champions Egypt completed their Group C campaign with a third win from three as first-half goals from Ahmed El Mohamady and Emad Moteab ensured Benin's elimination from the competition. Benin needed to win and for Nigeria to lose to stand any chance of progressing but Egypt scored through El Mohamady's fortunate goal after only eight [...]

Egypt progress to last eight with 100 per cent record

EGYPT progressed to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations with a 100 per cent record after beating Benin 2-0 in their final Group C fixture. The Pharaohs are seeking a third consecutive African Cup of Nations title, and seventh overall, after failing to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa following a play-off defeat to [...]

Odemwingie double sends Nigeria into last eight

A brace from Peter Odemwingie scored either side of half-time proved the key for Nigeria as they sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup with a win over Mozambique. The Lokomotiv Moscow forward scored in the 45th and 48th minutes, before substitute Obafemi Martins sealed victory with a late strike to hand under-fire [...]

Carling Cup: Villa in final after 10-goal thriller

ASTON VILLA are through to their first major final for 10 years after recovering from an opening half-hour horror show to overcome 10-man Blackburn 6-4 on the night and 7-4 on aggregate in a dramatic Carling Cup semi-final tie. Villa looked shambolic and jittery as Rovers over-turned their first leg deficit with a double strike from Nikola [...]

Ghana beat Burkina Faso to reach quarters

DEPLETED Ghana beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to advance to the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Dede Ayew, whose father Abedi Pele was the pivotal figure when Ghana last won the trophy in 1982, headed the only goal on the half-hour to help his side finish second behind Group B winners Ivory Coast. Burkina Faso, who needed a draw to qualify, [...]

Carling Cup: Tevez double gives Man City win over United

THE script was written perfectly for Manchester City as Carlos Tevez struck twice against old club Manchester United to leave the Blues on the brink of their first domestic final since 1981 after a 2-1 win. City need to avoid defeat at Old Trafford next week but if this game is any guide, it is destiny the Blues, subservient for so long - and [...]

Reading knock Liverpool out of FA Cup

Championship side Reading sensationally dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a stunning 2-1 extra-time third round replay victory at Anfield. Shane Long scored the dramatic winner in the first period of extra-time, the Irishman heading in Brynjar Gunnarsson's right-wing cross to break Liverpool hearts. The striker had earlier been [...]

Cousin goal shocks Indomitable Lions

THIS year's African Nations Cup threw up another upset this afternoon as Gabon took down one of the tournament favourites, Cameroon, in the first Group D game. Hull City striker Daniel Cousin took advantage of a defensive mix-up to grab the only goal after 17 minutes. Cameroon pressured the Black Panthers for much of the match but could produce [...]