Sarries move into second spot as Exiles continue to struggle

SARACENS kept the pressure on the Aviva Premiership leaders yesterday, inflicting another defeat on struggling London Irish.

This encounter was decided by the boot, with Sarries fly-half Owen Farrell kicking four penalties and Chris Malone responding with two of his own.

The win moves Saracens above Northampton and into second place, but Irish, without a win since October 31, are now down to seventh with their hopes of a play-off place fading fast.