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Sunday, May 11th, 2003
Birmingham City v West Ham United 2-2
This was the game I chose to watch as I wanted to see the Hammers
relegated. Brooking may not want to be a manager but you could see he was
desperately hoping to engineer survival. At least they ended the season
unbeaten. The Hammers were the better side for most of the match as the
Blues knew they were safe. Ferdinand gave hope to some Hammers fans when
he headed home Cole's centre in the 66th minute. Horsfield equalised in
the 80th minute when he unleashed a shot that took a deflection off
Brevett. John put the Blues ahead in the 88th minute when he met a Savage
centre by the far post. Di Canio equalised for West Ham in the 89th minute
when he headed a late desperate equaliser. But by then the Hammers knew
they were destined to be relegated.
Bolton Wanderers v Middlesbrough 2-1
The multi League of Nations side finally succeeded in surviving
for a third season in the Premiership. Frandsen put them ahead in the 10th
minute when he took the ball off Greening and tore upfield before smashing
the ball behind Schwarzer. Okocha added the second in the 20th minute when
he took a free-kick and smashed the ball under a startled Schwarzer.
Ricketts reduced the arrears in the 61st minute when Juninho provided a
pass for Wilkshire to centre for Ricketts to tap the ball home. Queudrue
was sent off late in the game for a foul on Campo.
Charlton Athletic v Fulham 0-1
Saha scored the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute from the penalty
spot. Kiely, the Charlton goalkeeper, was sent off because he clipped Saha
with his studs. Charlton have disappointed hugely after looking likely to
qualify for Europe and must be regarded as one of the favourites for
relegation next time round.
Chelsea v Liverpool 2-1
The Reds failed to qualify for the Champions League but do have the
consolation of competing in the UEFA Cup. Hyypia put the Reds ahead in the
11th minute when he headed home a free-kick taken by Murphy. Desailly
equalised in the 14th minute when he headed in a Gronkjaer cross.
Gronkjaer ensured Chelsea would be competing in the Champions League in
the 27th minute when by scoring with his left foot as he fell off balance.
Liverpool tried hard to equalise but could not find a way through
Chelsea's defence.
Everton v Manchester United 1-2
The Blues missed out on Europe but can look back on a very good season.
They have made a great deal of progress with a young manager who is
clearly destined for greatness. Campbell put the Blues ahead in the 8th
minute when he headed behind Carroll a centre from Gravesen. Beckham
equalised in the 43rd minute when he curled in a free-kick over the
Everton wall. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored the goal he needed to win the
Golden Boot when he scored in the 79th minute a penalty awarded after a
foul by Stubbs. Wayne Rooney was injured and was immediately pulled out of
England's summer matches by the protective Moyes.
Leeds United v Aston Villa 3-1
Harte gave Leeds an early lift by scoring from a free-kick in the 8th
minute after Viduka had been fouled. Gudjonsson equalised in the 40th
minute when he rifled home a low shot. Barmby restored the lead for Leeds
in the 81st minute after Matteo had back-headed Harte's corner to him.
Viduka rounded off the season by scoring in the 90th minute.
Manchester City v Southampton 0-1
The Saints marched out of Maine Road with the points. Svensson scored the
only goal of the game in the 34th minute, heading home a cross. Fowler
nearly snatched an equaliser towards the end of the game but Jones foiled
him.
Sunderland v Arsenal 0-4
The Gooners finished in style. Henry put them ahead in the 7th minute in a
typical flourish of speed and artistry. Ljungberg extended their lead in
the 39th minute when Henry provided the centre from which the Swede
scored. Ljungberg put the Gooners further ahead in the 78th minute with an
identical goal. Sunderland had their noses further rammed in the dust when
Ljungberg again got on to the end of a Henry centre in the 88th minute.
Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers 0-4
I am only going to make one comment : HODDLE OUT! ....and the full report is here.
West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United 2-2
For a while it looked as if the Baggies were going to sign off with a rare
win. Jenas put the Magpies ahead in the 43rd minute when he headed home
Solano's corner. Dobie grabbed the equaliser in the 57th minute when he
netted from a McInnes centre. Dobie repeated the feat in the 72nd minute,
again from a McInnes centre. But Vlana popped up in the 80th minute to
deny the Baggies when he scored from a 25-yard free-kick. The Hawthorns
serenaded Sir Bobby Robson with "There's only one Bobby Robson!" as they
remember he was once one of their own players.
Can I take this opportunity to thank anyone who has taken the trouble to
email me when I have made errors? I hope to produce a similar service next
season.
Brian
FA Barclaycard Premiership
Pos. Pl. W. D. L. F-A. GD Pts
1 Man Utd 38 25 8 5 74-34 40 83 C
2 Arsenal 38 23 9 6 85-42 43 78
3 Newcastle 38 21 6 11 63-48 15 69
4 Chelsea 38 19 10 9 68-38 30 67
5 Liverpool 38 18 10 10 61-41 20 64
6 Blackburn 38 16 12 10 52-43 9 60
7 Everton 38 17 8 13 48-49 -1 59
8 So'pton 38 13 13 12 43-47 -4 52
9 Man City 38 15 6 17 47-54 -7 51
10 Spurs 38 14 8 16 51-62 -11 50
11 M'brough 38 13 10 15 48-44 4 49
12 Charlton 38 14 7 17 45-57 -12 49
13 B'mingham 38 13 9 16 42-49 -7 48
14 Fulham 38 13 9 16 41-50 -9 48
15 Leeds 38 14 5 19 58-57 1 47
16 A. Villa 38 12 9 17 42-47 -5 45
17 Bolton 38 10 14 14 41-51 -10 44
18 West Ham 38 10 12 16 42-59 -17 42 R
19 West Brom 38 6 8 24 29-65 -36 26 R
20 S'derland 38 4 7 27 21-65 -44 19 R
