Liverpool was held to a 1-1 draw by Wigan at The JJB Stadium, as the Reds received another dent in their quest to win the Premier League crown.
Once again, Liverpool showed inability to convert their possession into goals, as Rafael Benitez’s side could not capitalize for the fourth consecutive match.
Yossi Benayoun opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 41st minute. However, it didn’t prove to be enough after the Reds gave Wigan a penalty in the 81st minute.
Lucas Leiva, the Brazilian midfielder, made a rash challenge on Mido, who converted the penalty much to the delight of the home fans.
This draw took Liverpool 2 points behind the Red Devils, who still have a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Chelsea thrashed Middlesbrough 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and kept their title aspirations alive with Salomon Kalou scoring twice for the home side.
This victory allowed the Blues to move to the second place in the League table overtaking Liverpool with a better goal difference.
Another game saw Manchester City defeat Newcastle United 2-1 at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Goals from City’s record signing Robinho and Craig Bellamy allowed their club to register a comprehensive win over struggling Magpies.
In another exciting encounter that ended 1-1, Arsenal managed to escape a narrow defeat at the hands of Everton in Goodison Park, as Robin Van Persie scored for the Gunners in the injury time.
At Upton Park, West Ham United defeated Hull City 2-0 and extended their unbeaten run with goals coming from David Di Michele and Carlton Cole.
Elsewhere at Ewood Park, Blackburn’s Benny McCarthy spared Sam Allardyce his first loss, as the striker scored against his former club (Bolton) to make it 2-2.
