Everton 2-3 Chelsea: Andrew Johnson's early claims for a penalty are waved away by referee Mark Halsey With half-time approaching, the hosts do get a penalty when a foul by Khalid Boulahrouz allows Mikel Arteta to score Michael Ballack is mobbed by his team-mates after curling in a free-kick at the start of the second half to level the scores The Toffees regain the lead through Joseph Yobo but see Frank Lampard's fine effort from 25 yards level matters again Didier Drogba seals a hard-fought win for Chelsea with a stunning half volley with just three minutes left to play Man City 1-2 Tottenham: Calum Davenport (centre) heads Spurs in front from Tom Huddlestone's 16th-minute free-kick The visitors have a second when Huddlestone sends a sweet half volley flying past Nicky Weaver from the edge of the area A well-taken goal by Joey Barton after the interval gives City hope but the equaliser eludes them West Ham 1-0 Man Utd: New Hammers boss Alan Curbishley salutes the fans ahead of his first match in charge Ronaldo regularly tests West Ham's defence but fails to find the back of the net as the first half ends goalless With 15 minutes remaining, captain Nigel Reo-Coker converts Marlon Harewood's low cross to set up a nervy finish Man Utd push forward until the end but are unable to score as Curbishley enjoys a dream start at Upton Park Rangers 1-1 Celtic: Mark Wilson vies for the ball with Libor Sionko during an entertaining first half at Ibrox Thomas Gravesen celebrates with Bobo Balde after opening the scoring on 38 minutes, firing home from a tight angle Rangers wait until the 88th minute to see Brahim Hemdani salvage a point with a right-foot shot into the top corner
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