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On Saturday, seven matches of the 29th round were played in the English Premier League. After them, "Chelsea" further solidified their position in first place and practically left only hope for the closest competitors to believe in a very difficult miracle. However, today the London club had a tough match with the fourth-placed "Tottenham" club. In the match that took place on the vibrant and newly laid Stamford Bridge stadium grass, the hosts took the lead first - after a pass from the flank, midfielder Michael Essien scored the first goal of the season in the 14th minute. At the end of the first half, "Tottenham" rightfully equalized the score - Jermaine Jenas scored. The second half was fiercely contested as well. And just when it seemed like "Tottenham" would become the second team to not lose to "Chelsea" away this season, defender William Gallas resolved all matters. The Frenchman, who is not known for his attacking talents, scored the winning goal with an impressive shot during injury time and practically secured the English champion title for the London club. In another match, the "Bolton" club also scored an important victory in the battle for fifth place and, with successful circumstances, fourth place. Playing at home, the Bolton players easily defeated "West Ham" 4-1 and rose to fifth place, with a match in hand and one point ahead of the sixth-placed London "Arsenal". The latter will play their round match on Sunday against "Liverpool". The season started very unsuccessfully and, at one point, the last place in the league was occupied by the Liverpool "Everton" club is rising. David Moyes's pupils defeated the 16th-placed "Fulham" club 3-1. Among the winners, James Beattie, who scored two goals, and James McFadden, who scored once, stood out, while Collins John scored a consolation goal for the visitors. Results from Saturday: 1 - 1 49` [1 - 0] Mikael Forssell (from the penalty spot) 70` [1 - 1] Nathan Ellington 2 - 1 14` [1 - 0] Mickael Essien 45` [1 - 1] Jermaine Jenas 90` [2 - 1] William Gallas 4 - 1 12` [1 - 0] Stylianos Giannakopoulos 33` [2 - 0] Stylianos Giannakopoulos 45` [3 - 0] Gary Speed 78` [3 - 1] Teddy Sheringham 81` [4 - 1] Henrik Pedersen 3 - 1 14` [1 - 0] James Beattie (from the penalty spot) 36` [2 - 0] James Beattie 55` [3 - 0] James McFadden 86` [3 - 1] Collins John (from the penalty spot) 2 - 1 60` [1 - 0] Pedro Mendes 83` [1 - 1] Richard Dunne 90` [2 - 1] Pedro Mendes 0 - 1 8` [0 - 1] Henri Camara 2 - 0 48` [1 - 0] Andy Todd 72` [2 - 0] Craig Bellamy
