SHEFFIELD UNITED twice came from behind, thanks to two Darius Henderson penalties, to earn a draw with Barnsley last night. Andersen de Silva gave Barnsley a 52nd-minute lead before Henderson equalised eight minutes later after Luke Steele was deemed to have brought down Ched Evans.

SAM ALLARDYCE endured a nervous return to the Reebok Stadium but was ultimately left celebrating as Bolton secured European qualification for only the second time in their 133-year history.

LAWRIE SANCHEZ accepted Fulham had missed a golden chance to all but secure their top-flight status after they were beaten at Arsenal.

Arsenal are forced into making a couple of changes against relegation-threatened Fulham this afternoon as they look to close the gap on Liverpool in the race for third place in the Premiership.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick made his return to White Hart Lane in the Barclays Premiership clash against Tottenham.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Stuart Pearce has tipped Joey Barton to earn his first England call-up later this week after the Blues midfielder helped inspire his team to a 3-1 FA Cup win over Southampton.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp will plunge new signing Lauren straight into Premiership action for his first game in a year against relegation-haunted Charlton today, the ex-Arsenal man replacing suspended captain Gary O’Neil in midfield.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made seven changes to the team beaten 6-3 at home by Arsenal in the midweek Carling Cup tie, with goalkeeper Jose Reina, defender Jamie Carragher, midfielder Xabi Alonso and forwards Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch all returning to the team.

Wigan 0 Blackburn 3

MANCHESTER CITY manager Stuart Pearce has urged Stephen Ireland to be more selfish if he is to become a hit in the Premiership.

TV STAR Richard Lee ensured Manchester City suffered a video nasty in front of the Sky cameras at Eastlands as relegation-threatened Watford grabbed a vital Barclays Premiership point.

MARTIN JOL admits Jermain Defoe and Dimitar Berbatov are not guaranteed a place in his next starting line-up, despite inspiring Tottenham to victory over Wigan.

Chelsea v West Ham

TOTTENHAM’S goalscoring problems continue to vex coach Martin Jol after yet another goalless display in the Barclays Premiership.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has been restored to Martin Jol’s side against Fulham at White Hart Lane today.

All the teams for this afternoon's Premiership action.

Bolton 2 Liverpool 2

Teams for today's 3pm Premiership kick-offs.

Teams for all today's 3pm kick-offs in the Premiership.

Arsenal 4 Portsmouth 0

Tonight's Premiership teams

Man Utd 3 West Brom 0

Teams for all today's 3pm Premiership kick-offs.

Fulham welcomed back skipper Luis Boa Morte and Papa Bouba Diop to midfield following suspension for today’s Barclays Premiership clash with Blackburn at Craven Cottage.

Manchester United 3 West Brom 1

Charlton went into today’s Barclays Premiership clash against Bolton without leading scorer Darren Bent.

Everton 1 Chelsea 1

Man City 2 West Ham 1

West Brom manager Bryan Robson picked the perfect opportunity for Nathan Ellington to make his first start for the club – just four weeks after his £3m (€4.4m) move from Wigan.

Arsenal 4 Fulham 1

Arsenal: Lehmann, Lauren, Toure, Cygan, Cole, Hleb, Silva, Fabregas, Reyes, Bergkamp, Henry. Subs: Pires, Van Persie, Flamini, Clichy, Almunia.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho offered a consoling word to Wigan boss Paul Jewell before slating his own side for a performance he deemed not worthy of Premiership champions.

Paul Jewell handed debuts to six players as Wigan began their first season in the Barclays Premiership with a fairytale home clash against champions Chelsea.

Charlton 2 Crystal Palace 2

MARTIN JOL forecast a battle until the final whistle on the last day of the season after his Tottenham side took a giant step towards European football with a demolition of Villa.

Bolton 1 Southampton 1

Fulham 3 Portsmouth 1

Teams for this afternoon's Premiership action.

Team line-ups from tonight's Premiership games.

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