Geremi dealt Newcastle’s remote hopes of the Premiership title a potentially fatal blow by snatching the derby honours for Middlesbrough.

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Graeme Souness faces another touchline ban after being sent to the stands during the second half of his side's 2-0 Worthington Cup win at Wigan.

ARSENAL'S miserable week took a turn for the worse yesterday as captain Patrick Vieira was handed a two-match ban and £25,000 (€30.500) fine for insulting referee Andy D'Urso.

Arsenal will be hoping to avoid a third setback within the space of a week when Patrick Vieira faces a Football Association disciplinary hearing today.

PATRICK VIEIRA has had to accept that the eighth sending off in his Arsenal career in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea will not be overturned by referee Andy D’Urso.

PATRICK VIEIRA has had to accept that the eighth sending off in his Arsenal career in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea will not be overturned by referee Andy D’Urso.

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Martin Keown paid tribute to goalscorer Kola Toure – who earned Arsenal a draw in the Barclaycard Premiership clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today.

Dominic Matteo became the sixth Leeds player to be sent off this season, but 10-man United drew 0-0 at Everton.

Darren Anderton scored one goal and made the other, as Tottenham beat Leicester 2-1.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen smashed home two goals apiece as Chelsea beat 10-man West Ham 5-1.

Aston Villa manager John Gregory is hoping his evidence can help clear David Ginola of a Football Association misconduct charge next Thursday.

Eight men have been arrested in connection with violence at Cardiff City's shock FA Cup win over Leeds United.

John Gregory has stood by the comments he made to referee's assistant Ray Gould during the game with Liverpool which led to him being dismissed from the dug-out.

Middlesbrough's Noel Whelan risks an FA charge with his reaction to referee Andy D'Urso's decision to allow a Robert Pires goal at Highbury.

Arsenal came from behind with a stunning Robert Pires equaliser and Ashley Cole's decisive header 10 minutes from time to go top of the Premiership.

Leeds are two goals to the good against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that referee Andy D'Urso made a mistake over Leicester's missed penalty.

Lee Bowyer and Danny Mills are being investigated by the Football Association over claims they verbally abused match officials after being sent off in their side's clash at Arsenal.

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