Birmingham 2-0 Wigan: The Blues enjoy an excellent first half with goals from Jermaine Pennant and Mario Melchiot Blackburn 2-1 Portsmouth: Paul Dickov's header proves the difference to give Blackburn their third win in eight days Bolton 2-2 Liverpool: Radhi Jaidi scores after an early mistake by goalkeeper Jose Reina in an uninspiring first half Luis Garcia's powerful finish rescues a point with just nine minutes left to maintain the Reds' unbeaten run Fulham 2-1 Sunderland: Liam Lawrence puts Sunderland ahead after just six minutes with a stunning volley But a brace from Collins John completes the turnaround to ensure more misery for the Black Cats in the league Everton 3-1 Charlton: James Beattie slides home the rebound after his penalty is saved to give the home side the lead Two goals from Tim Cahill complete the victory to ease the pressue on Everton at the wrong end of the table Newcastle 2-2 Middlesbrough: Nolberto Solano sweeps home a free-kick to put Newcastle ahead in the Tyne-Tees derby The spoils are shared after Lee Clark fires home a dramatic Newcastle equaliser with just seconds remaining West Brom 1-2 Aston Villa: Steve Watson equalises Steven Davis' header to get the Baggies back on level terms But Milan Baros converts a penalty soon after to ensure the visitors leave the Hawthorns with all three points West Ham 1-3 Chelsea: Michael Essien hobbles off after being caught by Nigel Reo-Coker to deal Chelsea an early blow Frank Lampard stabs home against his former club to leave the champions in command at the half-time break Marlon Harewood levels the scores but further goals from Hernan Crespo and Didier Drogba seal the victory
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