Things stayed the same at the top after the top three all won their games, all in dicey fashion.
First, Arsenal saw off an (as usual), unlucky Tottenham at the Emirates. At 1-1 Tottenham saw a late penalty saved, and then let in Nicklas Bendtner for the winner, seems to be par for the course in these London derbies. It looks more and more as though Spurs will not overcome their curse against the Gunners any time soon.
On Sunday, Manchester United took on a determined Everton team. To a man United were the superior side, however, the Everton players came together as a dedicated team and were unlucky to not come away with a vital point. Every player on the pitch for the Toffees committed to winning 50-50 balls and giving 100 percent on every challenge. I have to say I was impressed with Moye's boys. But as it usually goes with the Red Devil's, Ronaldo finished off a very, very late penalty to earn all three points. Chelsea played their luck card, coming away with three points at Ewood Park. Rovers certainly looked the better side for much of the match, but couldn't find a reply to Joe Cole's screamer.
In other games: Liverpool bounced back from back to back league loses to crush Portsmouth--Pompey never looked likely to score enough goals to contend. Manchester City stayed above Liverpool by drawing away to Villa. Other than that, no real news: the bottom three mimicked the top three, and stayed put as well.
Up next: a Merry Christmas, Boxing Day and the best match of the day: Chelsea-Villa?
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