The Bridge/Terry sager could have easily distracted from this breathtaking encounter however it was City's star Tevez back from two weeks compassionate leave in Argentina that stole the show with a brace. Bellemy also scored twice in a result that leaves Chelsea just 1 point clear of Man United who didn't play due to the Carling Cup final.
Arsenal kept there title chances alive with a 3-1 away victory at in-form Stoke City. A horror Challenge that left 19 year old Ramsey screaming for the physio saw Shawcross being sent off and left the field in tears. Ramsey looks set for a lengthy recovery time and several players who saw the incident couldn't look at the horrific injury.
Liverpool continues to push for 4th position with a hard fought 2-1 win at home to Blackburn. Rovers played a very physical game in which they were lucky not to have two players sent off. Torres was back from injury and he and fellow star Gerrard both made the sure the points were safe with a goal a piece.
Bolton had a much needed 1-0 victory at home to fellow strugglers Wolves. Bolton jumped out of the bottom three as Wolves struggled with Bolton's powerful forwards. Portsmouth also had a much needed win with a 2-1 away win at Burnley. Portsmouth meanwhile were the first ever premiership club to go into administration and now will be deducted 9 points.
In other games Tottenham had a good win at home to Everton. Sunderland and Fulham couldn't break the deadlock in a 0-0 result at the Stadium of Light and Birmingham continued their fantastic form with a 1-0 win at home to Wigan. James McFadden scored from the spot to ensure all 3 points went the way of the Blues.
Carling Cup honours went to Man United as they defeated Aston Villa 2-1. Goals from Owen and Rooney ensured United picked up there first piece of 'Silverwhere' for 2010. A penalty early on from Milner wasn't enough for Villa in their first League Cup appearance for 14 years.
Chelsea
61
Man Utd
60
Arsenal
58
Tottenham
49
Man City
49
Liverpool
48
Aston Villa
45
Birmingham
40
Fulham
38
Everton
38
Stoke City
34
Blackburn
34
West Ham Utd
27
Sunderland
27
Bolton
26
Wigan Athletic
25
Wolves
24
Hull City
24
Burnley
23
Portsmouth
19
Tonight in Brisbane Australia play Indonesia in an Asian Cup fixture at Suncorp Stadium.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26795311-5014539,00.html
Meanwhile the UK magazine "Scorchio" has an astonishing section on the World Cup of Soccer with figures, details on the thirty two competing and interviews with some of the world's greatest footballers who know and love Jesus. "Scorchio" is available through the on-line Sorted magazine shop: http://www.sorted-magazine.com/single.htm?ipg=9619