Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Stoke City

Wolverhampton Wanderers edged another step closer to safety with a goalless draw at home to Stoke City.

It was a tight affair with few clear chances, the best falling to Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe on 54 minutes. A cross from Danny Higginbotham found Sidibe unmarked just to the right of the Wolves goal but he sliced his shot over the bar.

The result put Mick McCarthy's men six points clear of the drop zone with four matches remaining - and it mathematically guaranteed the Potters' place in the Barclays Premier League.

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Liverpool 0-0 Fulham

Fulham frustrated fourth place hopefuls Liverpool with both sides earning a point after a draw at Anfield.

Liverpool badly missed Fernando Torres as they dropped two more points in their increasingly forlorn pursuit of fourth place in the Barclays Premier League.

The Reds had numerous opportunities to beat fellow Europa League semi-finalists Fulham but, without the cutting edge of the injured Torres, drew a blank at Anfield.

They also came up against a goalkeeper in good form in Mark Schwarzer, who produced a number of saves, including a fine stop from a powerful Ryan Babel drive.

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Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Manchester United

Manchester United failed to go top of the Barclays Premier League as they were held at Blackburn Rovers.

The champions were looking to leapfrog leaders Chelsea who now have a one-point advantage and a match in hand.

Without striker Wayne Rooney, United struggled in front of goal against a stubborn Rovers side who are now mathematically safe.

Sam Allardyce's men almost won it at the death when Steven Nzonzi had a goalbound shot bravely blocked by Gary Neville who then almost snatched victory with a shot which flew narrowly wide.

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Rafael Benitez: Liverpool Need To Buy 'Three Or Four' New Players This Summer

Rafael Benitez has declared that Liverpool will need to buy three of four more players during the summer transfer window, an undertaking that could require in excess of £60million.

After finishing second in the Premier League last season, the Reds have had a tough season, currently sitting in sixth place four points behind Manchester City for the last remaining Champions League spot.
With Albert Riera, Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun set to leave Liverpool in the summer, Benitez says that in order for his team to improve they might have to sell in order to get the players they need to become a Premier League title contender.
 “If you analyse what Fernando and Jamie Carragher have been saying, they were talking about four or five new players for next season,” Benitez told the Daily Star.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s four or five, or three and five. The cost of a top-class player is about £20million. So with three or four players you start counting.
“Do I need three or four more? Yes, I think so.
“Will I have to sell to raise money? I will say again that it depends.
“We want to keep the spine of the team and do the same as we have done in the past. Sometimes you have to manage and you have to sell two or three players who aren’t playing many games.”

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Hull City 1-4 Burnley

Burnley came from behind to stun Hull City in the relegation six-pointer at the KC Stadium.

Graham Alexander netted a penalty double as Burnley came from behind to claim their first away win of the season and boost their hopes of Barclays Premier League survival.

On the day Portsmouth were relegated following West Ham's win over Sunderland, Burnley looked like following them out of the top flight when Kevin Kilbane headed Hull into a third-minute lead.

But ex-Scunthorpe United forward Martin Paterson equalised after 35 minutes, Alexander tucked in penalties after 64 and 70 minutes and Wade Elliott curled in a stoppage-time fourth as the Clarets claimed just a second win in 14 Barclays Premier League matches under manager Brian Laws.

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West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland

West Ham United earned a vital three points against Sunderland at Upton Park.

Brazilian striker Ilan is fast emerging as West Ham's unlikely saviour after he earned the relegation-threatened Hammers a vital Barclays Premier League lifeline.

The 29-year-old followed up his equaliser against Everton last weekend with the only goal against Sunderland as West Ham edged four points clear of the relegation zone.

Ilan latched onto Carlton Cole's downward header to put West Ham ahead after 51 minutes on the day that Portsmouth were officially relegated from the Barclays Premier League.
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United Swoop Hernandez

Manchester United have signed promising young Mexico striker Javier Hernandez.

The Red Devils revealed they have agreed terms with Chivas for the 21-year-old, and subject to a work permit, the deal will be completed on 1st July.

'Chicharito' is United's second signing for next season after Fulham defender Chris Smalling and he will become the first Mexican player to join the Old Trafford club.

As part of the deal, United will play a match to open the new 45,000 capacity Chivas Stadium in Guadalajara as part of its 2010/11 season preparations.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: "I am delighted to reach agreement with Chivas to bring such an exciting young striker, who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country.

"He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer. We are equally excited to play our first game in Mexico, opening the magnificent new Chivas Stadium in July."

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