Liverpool shocked by lowly Wigan,Arsenal thump Villa

Wigan Athletic gave their survival prospects a boost with a shock 2-1 victory at seventh-placed Liverpool who have now won only twice in 11 league games

Chelsea’s hopes of a top-four finish suffered a setback when they could only draw 0-0 with Tottenham Hotspur in a disappointing Premier League derby on Saturday that was great news for resurgent Arsenal who beat Aston Villa 3-0.

Fourth-placed Tottenham remain five points above Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification with eight matches remaining although they could have earned a first win at Stamford Bridge since 1990 with better finishing.

The draw gave Spurs 55 points,three behind Arsenal who cemented third spot with a seventh straight league win thanks to goals from Kieran Gibbs,Theo Walcott and Mikel Arteta.

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Wigan Athletic gave their survival prospects a boost with a shock 2-1 victory at seventh-placed Liverpool who have now won only twice in 11 league games.

Bolton Wanderers earned an emotional 2-1 triumph over Blackburn Rovers in their first match since Fabrice Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest at Tottenham last week.

Victory,secured with two goals from David Wheater,lifted Bolton out of the relegation zone. Wolverhampton Wanderers remained bottom after a 2-1 defeat at Norwich City. Swansea City lost 2-0 at home to Everton.

Tottenham have lost three and drawn two of their last five league games and have seen big leads over Arsenal and Chelsea vanish.

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Manager Harry Redknapp stayed upbeat even though his side hit the bar through Gareth Bale and wasted several excellent chances in warm sunshine at Stamford Bridge. Counterpart Roberto Di Matteo argued Chelsea could have been awarded a couple of penalties.

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