Swansea 1 – Manchester United 5 (FA Youth Cup, February 2, 2012) Jack Barmby continued his fine scoring form for United’s U18s when he broke the Swans offside trap, rounded the keeper and slotted home the opener in the 38th. Once ahead United pressed their advantage as Gyliano van Velzen tapped in a second. Swansea were crushed by the interval as United chalked up a quick-fire third, Sam Byrne doing the damage with an opportunist finish following a lucky ricochet in the Welshmen’s box. United kept up their ruthless streak after the break as Gyliano van Velzen showed fine feet and a cool head to chalk up a fourth in the 48th. Swansea got on the scoreboard in the 52nd through a well-taken volley from striker James Loveridge, but it was United who scored next through a piledriver from Tyler Blackett from a free-kick.

Swansea 0 – Arsenal 2 (Reserves, February 1, 2012) Goals from Zac Ansah and Serge Gnabry sealed the win, both came in the first half. New signing Thomas Esfeld made his debut for the Gunners reserve side.

Bolton 0 – Arsenal 0 (Premier League, February 1, 2012) (Longer highlights) Arsenal endured a frustrating evening as they were held to a draw by a dogged and determined Bolton.  Even some second-half brilliance from Robin van Persie failed to break the deadlock, with the Dutchman’s exquisite lob hitting the bar.  Bolton might have nicked victory, but Mark Davies saw his late penalty appeal turned down when he was sent tumbling by Wojciech Szczesny.

Sunderland 3 – Norwich 0 (Premier League, February 1, 2012) Sunderland scored a scorcher to break the ice as Fraizer Campbell controlled the ball 25-yards out to the left before leathering a dipping volley into the net after 21 minutes. It got better for the Black Cats when Stephane Sessegnon played the ball out wide to Campbell, who crosses into the box and the forward headed the ball home. (First half goals) Norwich were killed off after Bardsley collected the ball on the right, drives to the byline and his cross goes in off Daniel Ayala in the 54th.

Blackburn 0 – Newcastle 2 (Premier League, February 1, 2012) The Magpies opened at Ewood Park when a Ryan Taylor shot from 25 yards deflected off Scott Dann into the net. Gabriel Obertan extended Newcastle’s lead at the death after a fine assist from Lovenkrands.

Aston Villa 2 – QPR 2 (Premier League, February 1, 2012) QPR had a brilliant start to the match at Villas Park as after 12 minutes Wright-Phillips found new sign Djibril Cisse in the box and the forward thumped home a 15-yard half-volley. It got better for Rangers in the 29th when a deep Taiwo cross into the box from the left was headed into his own net by Stephen Warnock. Villa got a toehold in the match second before the break, Hutton squared the ball to Darren Bent in the box and he converted in clinical fashion. (First half goals) With 11 minutes to go Villa completed their comeback as Petrov’s right-wing cross Found Charles N’Zogbia, and the Frenchman volleyed home a sublime strike for 2-2.

Fulham 1 – West Brom 1 (Premier League, February 1, 2012) Fulham looked to be cruising to victory after Clint Dempsey opened the scoring from close range midway through the second half. But Somen Tchoyi ran on to James Morrison’s flick to equalise with a cross-shot for his first goal of the season.

Everton 1 – Manchester City 0 (Premier League, January 31, 2012) The Toffees came close to scoring in the 4th minute as Denis Stracqualursi watched his header get blocked on the line by Joleon Lescott. The title race was back on on the hour mark when a Drenthe run and cross picked out Donovan, the America teed up Darron Gibson and the newly signed midfielder smashed a deflected effort past Hart.

Post-match interviews: David Moyes, Darron Gibson & Roberto Mancini.

Related link: An Everton fan handcuffs himself to the post.

Manchester United 2 – Stoke 0 (Premier League, January 31, 2012) United won a penalty in the 38th minute when Pennant was booked when fouling Park in the box, and Javier Hernandez stepped up to convert from the spot. The Red Devils went 2-up in the 53rd as Walters pulled down Valencia in box and Dimitar Berbatov found bottom corner from the spot.

Post match interviews: Sir Alex Ferguson & Tony Pulis.

Wolves 0 – Liverpool 3 (Premier League, January 31, 2012) Andy Carroll scored only his seventh Liverpool goal in the early exchanges in the second half as the struggling ponytailed forward finished an Adam cross at the back post. Wolves’ defence was shambolic as Craig Bellamy cashed in a second goal as the forward was invited to run at the home backline before seeing his bobbler beat Hennessey far-too-easily. It was game over at Molineux when Dirk Kuyt tucked the ball away from Adam’s sweet pass.

Post match interview: Kenny Dalglish & Mick McCarthy.

Individual highlights: Jose Enrique.