Yesterday in the English Premier League, five matches of the 27th round took place. The undisputed championship leader London's "Chelsea" secured their 21st victory, defeating "Everton" in away match with a minimal result. By the way, the hosts played with ten men from the eighth minute, as the forward James Beattie was sent off for a headbutt.
"Liverpool", who are in fifth place, failed to take advantage of "Everton's" mishap. R.Benitez-led team unexpectedly lost 0-2 away to "Birmingham", who are in twelfth place. In a crucial match for survival in the Premier League, the outsiders "Blackburn" won important points by easily beating the league debutant "Norwich" team 3-0 at their home stadium.
In another match, "Portsmouth" lost 1-2 at home to "Aston Villa". Meanwhile, the match between table neighbors "Bolton" and "Middlesborough" clubs ended goalless.
Saturday's results:
0 - 1
69' [0 - 1] Eidur Gudjohnsen
2 - 0
38' [1 - 0] Walter Pandiani (from 11 meters penalty)
45' [2 - 0] Julian Gray
3 - 0
17' [1 - 0] Morten Gamst Pedersen
39' [2 - 0] Paul Dickov
62' [3 - 0] Paul Dickov
1 - 2
17' [0 - 1] Arjan De Zeeuw (own goal)
24' [1 - 1] Aiyegbeni Yakubu (from 11 meters penalty)
73' [1 - 2] Thomas Hitzlsperger
0 - 0