Chelsea right back at the top after beating hapless Arsenal at the Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Probably the highlight of the weekend.

English Premiership Log standings, updated: 07 February 2010

Chelsea trounced Arsenal to resume their position at the top of the table, while Birmingham beat Wolves.

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
St Andrews Ground, Birmingham
Sunday 7 February 2010
Kickoff: 15:30
Goal Scorers:
Kevin Doyle ‘41 0-1
Kevin Phillips ‘79 1-1
Kevin Phillips ‘84 2-1

Chelsea 2 - 0 Arsenal
Stamford Bridge, London
Sunday 7 February 2010
Kickoff: 18:00
Goal Scorers:
Didier Drogba ‘7 1-0
Didier Drogba ‘22 2-0

*All times Central African Time.

Liverpool staked their position for fourth, Manchester City were shocked by Hull City, Burnley got their first win under Brian Laws, Spurs and Villa played to a stalemate and Manchester United thrashed Portsmouth.

Liverpool 1 - 0 Everton
Anfield, Liverpool
Saturday 6 February 2010
Kickoff: 14:45
Goal Scorer:
Dirk Kuyt ‘54 1-0
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Supersport United earn a victory that put them 6 points clear at the top. Chiefs fail to win at home once again and Pirates play yet another draw.

Maritzburg United 1 - 0 Golden Arrows
Harry Gwala Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
Saturday 06 January 2010
Kickoff: 15:00

Goal scorers:
Maritzburg United (0) 1 (Davids 58′)
Golden Arrows 0

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Didier Drogba double sinks Arsenal, AGAIN.

Watch the goals:

Manchester United practically ran riot over a out of sorts Portsmouth side, further confirming their unstoppable decline in English Premiership.

Watch the goals:

Why does the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have to try copy everything done elsewhere in the world?

Sure, the African Cup of Nations is not the only copy - all continents have a bi-annual championship. But the CAF Champions League?

Do you even know it exists? Do you know who won the competition last year? (it was TP Mazembe from the DRC).

Sponsor MTN says proudly that the competition is the equivalent of the UEFA Champions League. Really? Who are they kidding?

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English Premiership Gameweek 25: 6 February, 7 February 2010

Liverpool vs. Everton
Anfield, Liverpool
Saturday 6 February 2010
Kickoff: 14:45
TV: 14:00 - 16:45 (SuperSport 3 Live HD)

Bolton Wanderers vs. Fulham
Reebok Stadium, Bolton
Saturday 6 February 2010
Kickoff: 17:00
TV: 16:55 - 19:00 (SuperSport 5 Live)
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Fulham 1 - 0 Portsmouth
Craven Cottage, London
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Kickoff: 22:00
Goal Scorers:
Jonathan Greening ‘73 1-0

Leeds’ fairytale FA Cup run came crashing down to earth thanks to a hat-trick from Jermain Defoe.

Leeds United 1 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur
Elland Road, Leeds
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Kickoff: 21:45
Goal Scorers:
Jermain Defoe ‘36 0-1
Luciano Becchio ‘45 1-1
Jermain Defoe ‘72 1-2
Jermain Defoe ‘90 1-3