Match Week 34 started with Man U's journey to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland for the early kick-off. Man U would go 18 points clear with a victory and they managed just that. They did it in classic United style, a hard fought 1-0 win. To top that the goal was an own goal, but they say "Champions must win even at their worst" and Man U did just that.
Among the 3 o'clock kick-off, the stand put performance (as I predicted a couple days back) was Arsenal V Reading. Arsenal ended up run away winners, beating the Royals 4-1. The stand out performer was Gervinho, yes Gervinho, that wasn't a typo, Gervinho did indeed play well.
Other stand results include Man City's 4-0 drubbing of Newcastle, which brought the gap at the top back down to 15. Particularly good goals scored by Silva and Kompany, whether or not the laters finish was on purpose may be up for debate.
Chelsea were defeated by an very impressive Southampton. Rickie Lambert scored a rocket of a free kick from 35 yards to regain the Saints lead mid way through the first half. The fact that Benitez didn't start either Mata or Hazard did not help his cause, especially after the full time whistle went at Southampton 2 - 1 Chelsea
Wigan picked up another invaluable 3 points against Norwich. Arouna Kone scored them only goal late on in the second half. The win takes Wigan out the bottom three. The Wigan revival continues.
Tottenham managed a victory over Swansea. Laudrup blames the defeat on Tottenham's quicker start and Gareth Bale. Bale set up the first and scored the second himself. Vertongen was the other Tottenham scorer, whose goal is well worth a watch. Michu pulled one back , but it proved to be no more than a consolation.
West Ham got back to winning ways after beating West Brom in an eventful game. Carroll the hero scoring twice one a spectacular volley. O'neill was the other West Ham scorer and Dorrans scored a penalty for the baggies, but to late on to give West Ham any scare. Things got even worse for West Brom when Mulumbu reacted badly to a foul and got sent off.
The late kick off was Everton against Stoke and a Kevin Mirallas' solo goal was enough for Everton to take all 3 points. Which means they may still have hope for the top four.
There is one Easter Sunday match. Liverpool travel to Villa where both sides will look to keep good form going.
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