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Tottenham Ready to Swoop After Defeat ; Barclays Premier League

Bolton Wanderers 3 Tottenham Hotspur 2

Cracklinrosie Is On the Up

MISS CRACKLINROSIE rather flattered to deceive as a juvenile but can kick off her three-year-old career in style at Wolverhampton. Although still a maiden after seven starts, it is fair to predict the John Weymes-trained filly being an interesting recruit to the handicap ranks.

Horse Racing: Mccoy Milestone Bid Is Being Hit by Big Freeze

TONY McCOY drew another blank over the weekend in his search for his 3,000th winner over jumps and the weather could make him wait a little longer. The champion jockey failed from two rides at Sandown on Saturday and he was similarly disappointed at Fontwell yesterday.

Horse Racing: Time Is Right to Head for National

JONJO O'NEILL and JP McManus have never won the John Smith's Grand National, despite coming close with old favourite Clan Royal, but the duo are hoping they have a new hope for Aintree glory in Can't Buy Time. After winning the totesport.com Masters Handicap Chase by an impressive six lengths, the seven-year-old is now a best-priced 33- 1 with Ladbrokes, William Hill and Coral among a number of bookmakers for the Aintree showpiece.

Rugby League: Saints Impress in Victory Over Vikings

Widnes Vikings 6 St Helens 54

Rugby League: Senior: It Was Them and Us with St Helens

VETERAN Leeds centre Keith Senior has revealed there was a "big divide" between the Rhinos players and their arch rivals from St Helens during England's disastrous World Cup campaign. The Rugby Football League have yet to complete their review of the debacle in Australia but Senior, who yesterday confirmed his retirement from the international game, admitted that players from the two Grand Final camps failed to hit it off together.

Only a Swap Will See Keane Leave Today

RAFAEL BENITEZ will not allow Robbie Keane to leave Liverpool in a cash-only deal before the transfer window closes today. But the Anfield manager could be tempted into parting with the Republic of Ireland striker in a player-exchange transfer.

Torres: We'll Fight United All the Way ; Striker Claims Win has Restored Confidence at Anfield

Liverpool 2 Chelsea 0

Everton Set to Seal Loan Move for Jo

DAVID MOYES is poised to strengthen his striking resources today with the signing of Manchester City striker Jo. The Goodison outfit have agreed a deal with City to take the 21- year-old Brazilian on loan until the end of the season.

Spot of Bother

Manchester United 1 Everton 0 PAGES 2-3, 10, 16

Echoes of the Past Are Heard in Defeat ; Barclays Premier League

Manchester U 1 Everton 0

Dogged Display but Class Told in the End ; Barclays Premier League View From the Stands Fans Forum

EVERTON saw an impressive unbeaten run come to an inauspicious end as Manchester United powered to a 1-0 win. The Blues defended stoutly, and were as dogged in their performance as they have been recently and could even have been awarded a questionable penalty.

Boro Boo Boys Find Their Voice ; Barclays Premier League

Middlesbrough 0 Blackburn Rovers 0

City Stars Accused After Stoke Shambles ; Barclays Premier League

Stoke City 1 Manchester City 0

Hull Have the Qualities to Survive, Insists Goal Hero ; Barclays Premier League

Hull City 2 West Bromwich Albion 2

Portsmouth Accept Survival Is Players' Priority This Season ; Barclays Premier League

Fulham 3 Portsmouth 1

Another Opportunity Missed As Arsenal Fail to Close Gap ; Barclays Premier League

Arsenal 0 West Ham United 0

Newcastle Working to Capture New Players, but Hyypia Stays ; Barclays Premier League

Newcastle United 1 Sunderland 1

Carew Believes Attack Is Key ; Barclays Premier League

Aston Villa 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Rovers Go Off the Rails As Crewe Secure Win ; Coca-Cola League One

Crewe 2 Tranmere 1