Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Southend 2 – Crewe 2 (Agg 2-3) (League Two playoff 2nd leg, May 16, 2012) Ajay Leitch-Smith cut in from the left hand side and slammed home a beauty as Crewe moved 2-up on aggregate. Crewe should have increased their hold on the playoff on the half hour, but Byron Moore produced a contender for worst shot of the season when faced with an open net. Southend notched a when Crewe keeper Phillips spills Barker’s cross, and Neil Harris stabbed in the loose ball, but that looked a mere consolation when Max Clayton scored in the 86th to leave Crewe 3-1 up on aggregate. There was a late twist though as a Chris Barker header in the 88th minute squared the scores up on the night.

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Manchester United 4 – Irish League XI 1 (Harry Gregg’s testimonial) (Alternative highlights.) Manchester United played their final game of the campaign and won out thanks to goals from Patrice Evra, Ashley Young (2) and Wayne Rooney.

Video: Michael Owen misses a sitter for Manchester United v League of Ireland XI.

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Sheffield United 1 – Stevenage 0 (Agg. 1-0) (League One play-off semi-final second leg, May 15, 2012) Chris Porter headed the only goal of both legs in the 85th minute to secure the win for the Blades.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Manchester City 3 – QPR 2 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Pablo Zabaleta opened the scoring, and calmed the nerves at the Etihad, six minutes before half-time. Three minutes after half-time, Djibril Cisse capitalised on a Joleon Lescott mistake to equalise for QPR. On 55 the complexion of the game changed again as Joey Barton was sent off on his return to his former club. Incredibly, the 10-men of QPR went ahead on 66 with Jamie Mackie bagging a monumental goal. City looked dead and buried but then came an incredible late turnaround. Edin Dzeko equalised on 92 and two minutes later Sergio Aguero capped one of the most remarkable title races ever and secured City the title for the first time in 44 years.

Reactions: Sir Alex Ferguson reaction to Pablo Zabaleta goal.

The final whistle & aftermath at Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 & Manchester City 3 – QPR 2.

Tunnel Cam.

Paul Merson commentates on Manchester City winning the league.

MOTD Pundits On “Emotional” Final Day.

The Joey Barton sending off: Amazing. Mario Balotelli tried to get involved in the Joey Barton sending off.

Joey Barton Attacks Tevez & Aguero (Tempa T Remix).

Post Match Interviews: Roberto Mancini, Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy, Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, Joleon Lescott, Joe Hart, Edin Dzeko, David Platt, Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, David Silva & Carlos Tevez.

Mario Balotelli: “A lot of people talked bad about me. Now they have to shut up!” 

Tony Fernandes on QPR’s survival.

Celebrations: Manchester City lift the Premier League trophy.

Campeones! Manchester City dressing room celebrations after winning Premier League title.

Djibril Cisse (QPR) celebrates staying up with champion Samir Nasri (Manchester City).

Liam Gallagher celebrates Man City winning the EPL, throws beer

Analysis: Gary Neville: “That is the most painful way to lose the championship [for Man United]“ 

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Wayne Rooney bagged the opener on 20 minutes from a Phil Jones cross.

Post match interviews: Sir Alex Ferguson & Rio Ferdinand.

Manchester United wait to hear Man City won the league.

The final whistle & aftermath at Sunderland 0 – Manchester United 1 & Manchester City 3 – QPR 2.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) An absolute howler from Martin Fulop allowed Yossi Benayoun to put Arsenal in front on 4 minutes. The Baggies turned it round quickly, Shane Long (12) and Graeme Dorrans (15) putting West Brom ahead. On the half hour Andre Santos fired Arsenal level. Laurent Koscielny poked Arsenal ahead again after another mistake from Fulop.

Post match interviews: Roy Hodgson, Arsene Wenger & Theo Walcott.

Robin van Persie with the Golden Boot.

Arsene Wenger hugs Pat Rice during West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3.

Arsene Wenger hugs Pat Rice & Keiran Gibbs block (West Brom 2 – Arsenal 3).

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Tottenham 2 – Fulham 0 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Spurs scored the quickest goal of the day on 2 minutes, Emmanuel Adebayor finishing after a 1-2 with Rafa van der Vaart. Substitute Jermain Defoe bagged the second for Spurs just after the hour.

Post match interview: Harry Redknapp & Martin Jol.

Spurs lap of appreciation post Fulham win.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Stoke 2 – Bolton 2 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) Jonathan Walters put the Potters in front. At the end of the first half Bolton turned things round with goals from Mark Davies and Kevin Davies. With QPR winning at the Etihad, Stoke equalised from the penalty spot through Jonathan Walters.

Post match interview: Owen Coyle.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Everton 3 – Newcastle 1 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) A deflected effort from Steven Pienaar, on his final game on loan from Spurs, put Everton ahead. A second Everton goal from Nikica Jelavic all but ended Newcastle’s hopes of a top 4 spot. Johny Heitinga scored Everton’s third before an og from Tony Hibbert pulled a goal back for the Toon.

Tim Cahill (Everton) sent off after a post match tussle with Cabaye (Newcastle)

Post match interview: David Moyes.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Chelsea 2 – Blackburn 1 (Premier League, May 13, 2012) (MOTD highlights.) John Terry put Chelsea in front at Stamford Bridge. Raul Meireles doubled Chelsea’s lead on 34. Yakubu Aiyegbeni pulled one back for relegated Blackburn on the hour.