Spurs still winless

Tottenham boss Juande Ramos' problems continued after his side were held to a goalless draw against Wigan which saw them remain at the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Spurs' lack of quality firepower since the departure of Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane was even further apparent as they struggled to break down Steve Bruce's side and they are still searching for their first league victory after five matches.

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Worryingly for Ramos, his side also look short of form and the Spaniard withdrew multi-million pound summer signings Roman Pavlyuchenko and David Bentley.

In a game of poor quality, Spurs were convinced they should have had a 64th-minute penalty when Aaron Lennon, Bentley's replacement, appeared to be tripped by Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa.

But referee Steve Tanner infuriated the home fans and sent the Tottenham bench into near apoplexy by ignoring their appeals.

The frustration drove Spurs on and Jamie O'Hara, Darren Bent and Gareth Bale all rained shots on the visitors goal in the closing stages but Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and his defenders were unmoved.

It was a frantic finish but did not stop home fans booing their team off at the full-time whistle as they had done at the half-time break.

Apart from Darren Bent's snap shot which forced Kirkland to make a diving save and an even better strike by Paul Scharner at the other end which had Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes plunging spectacularly to push past a post, the first half was almost a complete write-off.

Wigan's Emmerson Boyce put in a crude tackle on Jamie O'Hara that brought the first booking but, familiarly, Spurs failed to capitalise on the free-kick as Bentley's delivery failed to beat the first defender.

When Wigan earned a free-kick of their own in the 33rd minute, after Jonathan Woodgate fouled Amr Zaki, it was at last a show of attacking intention from the visitors.

Tottenham struggled to clear Jason Koumas's delivery and the Welshman pounced on the rebound to fire it back towards goal, forcing Gomes to come hurtling off his line to knock it away from Zaki.

Egypt international Zaki was often left as a lone striker as Heskey dropped deep but he showed danger when shooting wide on the turn in the 37th minute and Wigan were beginning to look a little more composed and confident.

Pavlyuchenko was not short of determination and set up Bent for a looping header that landed on the roof of the Wigan net.

But three minutes from the interval, Scharner had the best chance of the half with a low drive which produced a brilliant diving save from Gomes at the expense of a corner.

It was hardly a surprise when Pavlyuchenko did not come out for the second half, Frazier Campbell replacing him after he had suffered a series of heavy challenges.

He did not look injured but failed to even sit on the bench in the second half as Spurs laboured in vain.

Jermaine Jenas, captain in the absence of Ledley King, tried to inspire his side with industry and drive but it was a fruitless task as Wigan dug in and earned a point.

Osman seals Everton comeback

Tim Cahill and Leon Osman struck as Everton fought back from 2-0 down to grab a 2-2 draw at Hull.

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Cahill celebrates bringing Everton back into it

Hull had looked like maintaining their superb Premier League start by claiming a third win after scoring at corners through Michael Turner and a Phil Neville own goal.

But Everton finished a thrilling contest the stronger and were awarded a goal when Cahill's shot bounced down off the bar on 73 minutes, and Osman levelled five minutes later.

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The draw was a huge relief for Everton, who had again had problems at the back.

It was the exposure of those defensive frailties in Thursday's UEFA Cup clash against Standard Liege that led to David Moyes' decision to relegate England international Joleon Lescott to the bench.

Leighton Baines took his place, while record signing Marouane Fellaini also came into the side.

Hull, who would have been two points off the top with a win, handed a debut to striker Daniel Cousin and a first start to on-loan defender Kamil Zayatte.

The game got off to a lively start with Hull winger Peter Halmosi creating a fine chance for Bernard Mendy in the second minute.

Halmosi broke away from two defenders and then skipped past Neville to deliver an inviting cross, but Mendy headed straight at goalkeeper Tim Howard.

Everton hit back with Fellaini trying his luck from distance. But a deflection took the sting out of the shot, and Boaz Myhill saved comfortably.

Mikel Arteta also worked a good opportunity for the visitors, cutting inside to shoot from the edge of the box - but his effort sailed well over the bar.

Osman spurned a good chance after 11 minutes when Neville pulled the ball back to him unmarked in the box - only for the shot to be scuffed wide. Osman made better contact next time he had a shooting chance, but team-mate Cahill got in the way.

At the other end, Dean Marney slipped Mendy in with a fine pass - but the Frenchman took too long and shot wide.

Hull took encouragement, though, and grabbed the lead when Turner rose highest at the far post to meet Marney's cross and send a header back over Howard that Osman on the line could not keep out.

Everton produced an immediate response, Ayegbeni Yakubu meeting Fellaini's knock-down with a fierce volley. But Myhill parried, and Hull cleared.

Marlon King, two-goal hero at Newcastle last week, went close to doubling Hull's lead after 26 minutes when he curled a free-kick just wide - after Neville fouled Halmosi on the edge of the box.

Cousin had his first chance soon afterwards when he turned in the area, but Phil Jagielka deflected for a corner.

Moyes decided to bring Lescott back at half-time - sending him on for Baines at left-back, while adding firepower by replacing Segundo Castillo with Louis Saha.

An Arteta corner caused concern in the Hull box a minute after the restart. But Myhill gathered bravely at the feet of Yakubu, taking a knock in the process.

Hull's corners, however, created even more problems and led to a second goal for the hosts after 48 minutes.

Marney again delivered into the box, and this time Neville headed past his own goalkeeper and into the net - before King could get the final touch.

Everton were frustrated in their efforts to reply, Cahill slicing a volley wide, Saha having a low drive saved by Myhill and Lescott blasting over.

Persistence paid off when Everton pulled one back after 73 minutes through Cahill, although it took a brave decision from the officials.

Zayatte could only stab his clearance from an Osman shot at Cahill - and the Australian blasted a shot against the bar which bounced down, according to the referee's assistant, over the line.

That gave Everton the momentum, and Saha appealed unsuccessfully for a penalty after a challenge from Zayatte.

Everton claimed their equaliser with 12 minutes remaining when Yakubu played a one-two with Saha and crossed for Osman, who got ahead of Myhill and volleyed in from close range.

Hull almost fell behind with six minutes remaining when Myhill failed to gather - but Saha could only shoot into the side-netting.

Hull introduced George Boateng to stem the tide and held on to claim a creditable point.

Quickfire Villans sink Baggies

John Carew tormented the West Brom defence as Martin O'Neill's side registered a third away win in six days to maintain a push for a Champions League spot.

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Gabriel Agbonlahor scores Villa's second of a quickfire double.

The Norwegian international scored once but could have finished with a hat-trick after twice being denied by the woodwork in Villa's 2-1 win.

Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor struck twice in the space of 90 seconds during the first half and the Baggies could only muster a James Morrison goal in reply after a Brad Friedel error.

Villa were well worth their win and are showing they now have the strength in depth to cope with a Barclays Premier League and UEFA Cup campaign.

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O'Neill was able to bring Carew, Ashley Young and Curtis Davies back into his starting line-up after missing the mid-week European trip to Bulgaria - a luxury that was never available to him last season.

But there is now quality cover at his disposal and Albion found it virtually impossible to handle the power of Carew while Ashley Young's free-kicks were a constant source of danger.

Gareth Barry also impressed in the middle of the park for the visitors and there are signs of him getting back to his best after the aborted Liverpool transfer saga.

Albion knocked the ball around in a pleasing fashion and deserve credit for not caving in after Villa's quickfire double blast but playing only one main striker in Roman Bednar means opportunities are limited in front of goal.

Albion were forced into a late change defender Abdoulaye Meite suffering an ankle injury in the warm-up and being replaced by Leon Barnett.

Former Baggies defender Davies was greeted with a crescendo of boos everytime he touched the ball.

Friedel saved a dipping 25 yard effort from Albion skipper Jonathan Greening away to his right as the home side knocked the ball around in confident fashion.

But they nearly paid the penalty when Agbonlahor was brought down by Gianni Zuiverloon 25 yards out. Ashley Young's floated cross picked out Carew whose powerful header flew only a couple of foot wide with Carson stranded to his line.

The Baggies were forced to make a change after 20 minutes when Chris Brunt limped out of the action to be replaced by Do-Heon Kim.

Then Villa took complete control with two goals inside 60 seconds from Carew and Agbonlahor.

Albion's vulnerability at free-kicks was finally exposed when Ashley Young's free-kick was again met by Carew - and this time the Norwegian international's header beat Carson via the post for his fourth goal of the campaign.

West Brom had not had time to recover from this setback before they fell further behind through Agbonlahor's fifth goal of the season.

Barnett was at fault in miscontrolling an Ashley Young pass which broke into the path of Agbonlahor and he drilled his shot across Carson from a narrow angle into the corner of the net.

After 34 minutes Morrison handed Albion a life-line with his second goal in as many games.

Villa 'keeper Brad Friedel was at fault in failing to hold onto a low 20 yarder from Koren - and Morrison was alert to tuck in the rebound.

Morrison was booked for not retreating 10 yards at an Ashley Young free-kick and West Brom defender Paul Robinson was also yellow-carded for a challenge on Stiliyan Petrov.

Friedel partially atoned for his error with a fine close range save to keep out a Kim header shortly before the interval.

The post twice denied Carew from adding to Villa's lead early in the second period.

The former Lyon striker timed his run perfectly to run onto Nigel Reo-Coker's pass and his cross shot clipped the far post although Carson had done well to narrow the angle.

But the ex Liverpool player could only watch as a Carew header thumped against the post from a Luke Young centre.

Borja Valero became the third Baggies player to be yellow-carded - for a late challenge on Petrov.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray made a double substitution with Ishmael Miller and ex Villa striker Luke Moore replacing Bednar and Valero.

Moore came close to making an instant impact with a goal-bound shot blocked by Barry following a Greening centre.

City run riot

Manchester City's players put Portsmouth to the sword with a scintillating display in a 6-0 win that was timed perfectly to impress their watching new chairman.

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Jo runs to celebrate with Robinho

With Khaldoon Al Mubarak in attendance, City - inspired by their superstar Brazilian Robinho - ripped Portsmouth apart with a six-goal spectacular.

Jo, Richard Dunne, Robinho and Shaun Wright-Phillips - plus substitutes Ched Evans and Gelson Fernandes - each scored in a stunning all-round display.

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It was humiliation for Portsmouth, and in particular a match to forget for goalkeeper David James - who was partly culpable for several of the home side's goals.

Mark Hughes, the City manager, has been promised time to break into the top four by the club's new owners from Abu Dhabi. But after this, expectations will be sky-high.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp started off with an unfashionable 3-5-2 line-up and must have regretted it as City pulled the defence apart from the start.

James had already made two good saves, from Robinho and Wright-Phillips, when City went ahead in the 13th minute.

Jo, a handful for the centre-backs all afternoon, was the man to get it - as Al Mubarak applauded from the directors' box.

Robinho slid a pass that caught Younes Kaboul flat-footed to find his fellow Brazilian. As James came racing out, Jo rounded him easily and side-footed the ball into the empty net.

Peter Crouch glanced a header over the bar from a corner as Portsmouth tried to hit back quickly, but almost immediately were 2-0 down.

James had to shoulder some of the blame for this one. Elano's clever corner towards the near post nearly caught him out, and he could only parry the ball for Dunne to bundle home from close range.

Portsmouth then had a spell where they managed to match City and create several chances, but wasted their opportunities to claw their way back.

Crouch came within inches, slamming Glen Johnson's low centre just the wrong side of the post; then Kaboul spooned a shot over from 12 yards, after Sol Campbell had headed down Nadir Belhadj's free-kick.

Campbell saw his goal-bound header blocked on the line by Pablo Zabaleta, before Lassana Diarra's shot was diverted over his own bar by Dunne.

But Robinho could scent his second goal in as many games and the 24-year-old nearly scored with some outrageous skill, only to be denied by a block.

Within seconds of the re-start, Jermain Defoe burst through on goal ahead of Micah Richards but finished woefully - poking his shot wide ... and that was that for Portsmouth.

City's third goal arrived in the 57th minute - and to general delight in the stadium, the scorer was that man Robinho. It was made by the irrepressible Stephen Ireland, who robbed Armand Traore and floated a ball over the top for Jo to knock into his compatriot's path - and Robinho finished expertly with a low strike into the corner.

The fourth was if anything even more popular with the City fans, as Wright-Phillips made it on to the scoresheet. Ireland was the provider again, delivering a perfect pass for Wright-Phillips to run on to and hammer a shot from a narrow angle past James at his near post.

Evans made it five after Robinho's step-overs flummoxed Campbell; Wright-Phillips executed a Brazilian-style back-heel, and the 19-year-old Welshman completed the job neatly from eight yards out.

Portsmouth were so shell-shocked it was no surprise when the sixth arrived. Robinho's cross from the left was dangerous; James just managed to stop Wright-Phillips from getting to it, but Fernandes followed up to slam the loose ball home.

Robinho was given a thunderous standing ovation when he was substituted with a few minutes remaining, before Evans crashed a volley a couple of yards too high.

Only the final whistle brought relief for Portsmouth.