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St James Park saw late drama and a tale of redemption when much-maligned former-Newcastle defender Titus Bramble headed home with a minute remaining to secure a [26.0] draw for Wigan Athletic and a profitable afternoon for the punter who put £4 on the 2-2 scoreline at [200.00]. There was also significant value for those who backed over 3.5 goals at [55.0]. Steve Bruce was furious with Emerson Boyce's controversial red card but the decision will have pleased those who backed the sending off at [5.1].

In terms of the title race, the story of the day came at the Emirates Stadium where an own goal from Gael Clichy followed by a Gabriel Agbonlahor strike set up a 0-2 Aston Villa victory backed at [75.0] in the correct market. Villa traded as high as [9.0] and the Gunners are now out to [23.0] win the Premier League after their second home league defeat of the season.

Jose Bosingwa was a big-priced first goalscorer for the second time this season at [38.0] as he netted the opener in Chelsea's 0-3 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Nicolas Anelka continued his scoring streak with two goals, 0-3 traded at [11.5] in the correct score market and Chelsea were backed no higher than [1.5]. The Blues remain favourites to win the league title at [1.87].

In the early kick-off, Liverpool displayed further evidence of their new-found mettle with an impressive victory against Bolton. The away side did not trade above [1.9] on their way to a 0-2 victroy which was backed at [9.2] in the Correct Score market. Dirk Kuyt was the [12.0] first goalscorer when he powered The Reds into the lead with a 29th minute header. Steven Gerrard scored Liverpool's second goal 17 minutes from time.

Liverpool can now be backed at [5.4] to win 2008/09 Barclays Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th goal in English football set Manchester United, who traded no higher than [1.19], on their way to a 5-0 win against Stoke City. Michael Carrick and Dimitar Berbatov were also on target and youngster Danny Wellbeck scored a stunning 25-yard strike before Ronaldo added a second and his ninth of the season to reward those who backed over 4.5 goals at [11.5]. United are now [4.3] to retain their Premier League title with Ronaldo [3.8] favourite in the Top Goalscorer market .

Sunderland traded as high as [23.0] as they came from a goal down to win 1-2 against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Djibril Cisse's winner proved shrewd business for those who backed over 2.5 goals at [4.5].

Punters who backed Simon Davies at [23.0] to be first goalscorer at Craven Cottage will be feeling more kindly towards Tottenham's Gomez tonight than Harry Redknapp. The Portugeuse goalkeeper was at fault once again as Redknapp suffered his first defeat as Tottenham manager. Andrew Johnson added a second and the result only momentarily looked in doubt when Frazier Campbell pulled one back for Spurs. Fulham were backed at a high of [5.0] for their win.

Gianfranco Zola's luck refuses to change as his side were held to 0-0 bore draw at Upton Park against Portsmouth. The draw traded at [3.8].