Liverpool escape leaves Manchester

* Robinho played in the Newcastle despite the scandal of an alleged sexual assault

* Chelsea won at Middlesbrough (2-0) tied with Arsenal and Everton (1-1)

Liverpool did not abandon his run of bad results and gave in to the Wigan Athletic their third consecutive tie (1-1), a result that not only cost him the leadership of the 'Premier League shared with Manchester United, but it leaves now tied in second place Chelsea with a move that left no chance.

The 'blues' used the visit of Middlesbrough to add three points to put only two of the' Red Devils' (albeit with a game) and secure their place in the Champions League since the draw 'in extremis' against Arsenal andalusia Everton left them with an advantage of six on the 'Gunners'.

Rafa Benitez's team remains committed to waste the good work of the first round and tied with the third consecutive missed the opportunity to follow the lead held by the 'Premier'. A goal from Egyptian Hossam Mido's penalty in the absence of the final seven minutes for costing him the victory over the 'reds'.

The former Celta Vigo striker, who debuted as a player for Wigan after their transfer from Middlesbrough, no missed penalty committed by Lucas Leiva on Koumas and neutralized achieved the goal by Yossi Benayoun in the last minutes of the first half.

The result, however, no great effect on the progress of Steve Bruce, despite continuing located in seventh place, 10 points are the positions that give access to European competitions.

The fiasco 'red' helped put Chelsea in second place tie at 48 with his victory over 'Boro. The Luiz Felipe Scolari showed great superiority before a group that had little answer for a team from the first minute was largely dominating the ball.

If you play at Stamford Bridge is never plate of good taste, try to do without the ball becomes an impossible task. Easy victory thanks to two goals achieved by Salomon Kalou and new blow to those of Gareth Southgate, who will continue one more week in the last position in the table.

More equality disputed the party that gave Everton and Arsenal, as reflected in electronic form. Fifth and sixth place in the Premier signed the tie thanks to a goal both achieved in 92 minutes by Robin Van Persie in an auction listed on the left.

The Dutchman saved a point at Goodison Park for those of Arsene Wenger, who still beset by physical problems of their staff. The David Moyes (who were finally able to count on the presence of Mikel Arteta) earned from the 60 minutes thanks to goals from Tim Cahill.

Hull remains in the free fall

The Hull City, who was the great revelation of the season at the beginning of the islands, is pressing ahead with its free fall, and fit to face West Ham its sixth consecutive defeat (2-0). Tigers continue to lose positions and are becoming closer to the posts of descent, which are now only six points.

West Ham factor asserted a direct rival to field in the classification and joined the three points thanks to goals achieved by David di Michele and Carlton Cole. Paths found, because the 'hammers' continuing their escalation and added four victories in the last five games.

For his part, joined Manchester City the three points (2-1) in a meeting with the Newcastle finally it disputed the Brazilian Robinho. Could not be the best debut of Craig Bellamy, who scored as much as the victory would mean the end of the magpies. Finally, tie (2-2) at the bottom of the table between Bolton and Blackburn Rovers, leaving posts decline.

Mido, when scoring the penalty before the Liverpool tie. (Photo: AFP)