Fulham deny Benitez a first Chelsea goal

Chelsea 0 - 0 Fulham


Rafael Benitez is still seeking a first win and goal since taking charge of Chelsea after Fulham battled to earn a point from a tedious west London derby.
The home fans had greeted their new manager with widespread booing during his first game in charge against Manchester City on Sunday, but they laid off him before this match.
A second uninspiring display and goalless draw in four days, though, meant the jeers erupted around Stamford Bridge at the full-time whistle, the hosts' winless run stretching to six games.


Tottenham 2 - 1 Liverpool
First-half goals from Aaron Lennon and Gareth Bale were enough to give Tottenham victory over Liverpool in a superb encounter at White Hart Lane.
Lennon opened the scoring inside the first 10 minutes when he tapped in Bale's low cross from the left at the far post.
Bale added a second when his 25-yard free-kick left Reds goalkeeper Pepe Reina virtually motionless on the line.
Liverpool pulled one back when the unlucky Bale headed into his own net.


Man Utd 1 - 0 West Ham

Robin van Persie scored the fastest Premier League goal this season as Manchester United beat West Ham to remain top of the table.
The Dutchman struck his 12th goal in all competitions with an effort that deflected in after just 32 seconds.
Andy Carroll volleyed off target as the visitors tried to respond, while goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen denied Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney.

Wigan 0 - 2 Man City

Mario Balotelli marked his return to Manchester City's starting line-up with the crucial opening goal in their hard-fought win over Wigan.
The Italian striker, out of favour and then injured for most of the last month, gave City the lead against the run of play with 21 minutes left, burying the loose ball after Ali Al Habsi's double save.
James Milner's fierce strike moments later made sure of a victory that keeps City only a point behind Manchester United at the top of the table, but this was a far from straightforward win.

- BBC.co.uk