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In the English "Premier" league on Sunday, three matches of the seventh round were played.
In the central clash at "Stamford Bridge" stadium between two London teams - "Chelsea" and "Arsenal" - the league leaders "blues" triumphed with a score of 2-0.
The hosts took the lead at the end of the first half after a technical goal by Didier Drogba. The player from Ivory Coast national team, who scored for the sixth time in the league, outclassed "Manchester Utd" striker Dimitar Berbatov and teammate Florent Malouda with precise shots.
The "aristocrats" secured the victory in the 85th minute with a firm penalty kick from defender Alex.
Another sensational defeat was experienced by the struggling "Liverpool" club, losing 2-1 in front of their own fans to the newly promoted "Blackpool" team.
Roy Hodgson's team, who were the country's vice-champions just two years ago, are now in 18th place after seven rounds and in the relegation zone.
The visitors took the lead 2-0 after a penalty and an accurate shot in the first half. Despite all efforts and an early goal by Sotirios Kyrgiakos, "Blackpool" held on and celebrated the victory.
In the first match of the day, the ambitious "Man City" club defeated the "Newcastle" team at home after a tough battle with a score of 2-1.
This victory allowed Roberto Mancini's players to climb to the second place in the league table.
The first goal came in the 18th minute when Mike Williamson fouled Carlos Tevez in the penalty area, and Tevez successfully converted the penalty.
However, soon the "sharks" equalized - Jonas Gutierrez scored a powerful goal from close range.
Nevertheless, the hosts found success - after a substitution, Adam Johnson scored for the second time in the 75th minute, defeating the "Newcastle" goalkeeper and earning three points for his team.
Not only did they suffer a defeat, but "Newcastle" also suffered losses - just 4 minutes after entering the field, defender Hatem Ben Arfa had to leave the field with a suspected broken leg after a contact with the constantly tough Nigel de Jong.
Results:
"Man City" 2 - 1 "Newcastle" 18' [1 - 0] C.Tevez (from a penalty) 24' [1 - 1] J.Gutierrez 75' [2 - 1] A.Johnson
"Liverpool" 1 - 2 "Blackpool" 29' [0 - 1] C. Adam (from a penalty) 45' [0 - 2] L. Varney 53' [1 - 2] S. Kyrgiakos
London "Chelsea" 2 - 0 London "Arsenal" 39' [1 - 0] D. Drogba 85' [2 - 0] R.Alex
