Blackpool 1-3 Arsenal: After nearly three years since his last appearance for the Gunners, veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann starts after Manuel Almunia picks up an injury while warming up
The Seasiders, who start the game in 17th, make the brighter start but find themselves a goal down in the 18th minute when Abou Diaby taps home from Robin van Persie's low cross
Arsenal's quest to cut the 10-point gap between themselves and leaders Manchester United receives a further boost three minutes later when Emmanuel Eboue makes it 2-0
With Blackpool struggling to stay in the contest a chance falls to DJ Campbell but his effort is blocked by Lehmann's leg to ensure Arsenal preserve their two-goal lead at half-time
Having seen Gary Taylor-Fletcher pull a goal back soon after the interval, Ian Holloway can only watch as Keith Southern misses a good chance to equalise from close range
The underdogs appear capable of causing an upset at Bloomfield Road until Van Persie nets a third for Arsenal to make sure of their win
Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle United: Gabriel Agbonlahor contests a header with Joey Barton in the early stages at Villa Park as the hosts go after the win that will put some daylight between themselves and the bottom three
The hunt for the opening goal ends in the 24th minute when Ashley Young swings in a free-kick which James Collins heads into the far corner of the net to the delight of Villa's fans
Darren Bent has the ball in the net again shortly before the interval but his effort is controversially ruled out for offside with replays suggesting the decision could be wrong
There are half chances for both teams after the break but neither manage any further goals as Villa win to collect three crucial points
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