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Saturday, 5 May, 2001, 16:04 GMT 17:04 UK
Premiership clockwatch
![]() False dawn: Hadji heads his first goal for Coventry
All the action minute-by-minute on a dramatic day at the foot of the Premiership.
Results: Latest news first - scroll down for earlier action.
16:54 The final whistle goes at Aston Villa, where Coventry's proud 34-year run of top-flight football is ended. The Sky Blues, who were leading 2-0 at half-time, leak three goals after the break and end up losing 3-2.
92: West Ham wrap up a comfortable win as Frederic Kanoute heads in from Paolo Di Canio's cross.
Leicester 4-2 Tottenham
85: Coventry look doomed as Villa complete their comeback. David Ginola's free-kick falls to Paul Merson 25 yards from goal - and he sends a brilliant shot into the top corner of Kirkland's net.
82: More misery for Coventry as Middlesbrough peg back Bradford. Carlos Marinelli's cross is not cleared properly, the ball falls to Christian Karembeu, who scores from 20 yards.
81: Heart-ache for Coventry as Aston Villa equalise, with a first goal in England for substitute Juan Pablo Angel, who hooks the ball in after the visitors fail to clear Gareth Southgate's cross.
81: Leicester go back in front as the Filbert Street match takes another twist. Poor Spurs defending lets in Steve Guppy, who forces it over the line.
81: Liverpool frontman Robbie Fowler sends Michael Owen through and he completes his hat-trick with a slick strike. 75: West Ham striker Paolo Di Canio puts the ball in the Southampton net for the second time in the game - but it is ruled out for off-side. Southampton bring on Matthew Le Tissier for Marian Parhars.
72: A second goal for Michael Owen at Liverpool, as the England man converts Patrik Berger's through-ball.
70: West Ham's slim relegation fears are eased further as Paolo Di Canio rounds Southampton keeper Paul Jones to score - after Todorov puts him clear with another back-heel.
62: Aston Villa give Coventry fans some palpitations. Mark Delaney's cross from the right is fumbled by Coventry keeper Chris Kirkland and Darius Vassell is on hand to prod the ball home.
Leicester 2-2 Tottenham
60: Ian Harte nets a trademark free-kick for Leeds.
59: Charlton pull a goal back at Sunderland through Claus Jensen after Matthias Svensson's cross is laid off by Graham Stewart.
59: West Ham take the lead at Upton Park with a flowing move. Frederic Kanoute plays the ball into the box, Svetoslav Todorov supplies a sweet back-heel and Joe Cole is on hand to finish in style.
58 Arsenal take a decisive lead at Highbury. Patrick Vieira charges into the heart of the Leeds defence before slipping a pass to Sylvain Wiltord, who scores with a low angled strike.
55: Spurs are level for less than a minute, as Leicester go straight back in front. Andy Impey breaks down the right flank, reaches the byeline and sends in a low cross, for Dean Sturridge, who scores with a cheeky back-heel from point-blank range.
54: Tottenham pull level at Filbert Street, with a fine goal from youngster Simon Davies, who collects Steve Carr's pass before turning and firing past Tim Flowers.
48: Kevin Phillips scores his first goal for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light since New Year's Day, as he volleys home Don Hutchison's cross. 48: Half-time at Aston Villa, where Coventry, with a 2-0 advantage, look to have thrown themselves a lifeline. 47: Leeds keeper Nigel Martyn makes a wonderful one-handed save in injury time to somehow keep out Lee Dixon's goal-bound shot.
41: Leicester boss Peter Taylor gets some cheer at last, as Gary Rowett slams home following Steve Guppy's corner.
40: Bradford, who are already down, look like doing their best to take Middlesbrough with them. Wayne Jacobs fires the Bantams ahead from Jamie Lawrence's pass.
35: Derby's own relegation fears are eased as they take a shock lead against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Malcolm Christie takes on the United defence before arrowing a rising shot into the top corner of the net.
34: Another goal from Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink puts Chelsea in front. Gianfranco Zola and Eidur Gudjohnsen combine outside the area and Hasselbaink times a perfect run before lobbing Gerrard. It is his 20th goal of the season.
31: Chelsea's European hopes are revived as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink equalises. The Dutchman receives a pass from Gustavo Poyet in the area and spins around before slotting it past Everton keeper Paul Gerrard. 31: Benito Carbone comes close for Bradford against relegation-threatened Middlesbrough, with a long-range volley.
Aston Villa 0-2 Coventry
25: Michael Owen makes amends for his earlier miss as he converts Markus Babbel's through-ball. 22: Liverpool's Michael Owen fluffs a header from six yards out against Newcastle.
20: Sunderland immediately retake the lead in a see-saw game. Stefan Schwarz sends over a deep cross and Niall Quinn rises above the defence to head past Sasa Ilic.
19: Charlton equalise at the Stadium of Light, when Matthias Svensson converts John Robertson's cross with an overhead kick.
18: The Champions League tussle at Highbury swings Arsenal's way, as Fredrik Ljungberg scores after a one-two with Thierry Henry on the edge of the Leeds area.
17: Coventry take the lead at Villa Park, Mustapha Hadji heading in Paul Telfer's right-wing cross.
11: Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane gives Sunderland the lead from outside the area with a superb left-foot shot on the run. 10: Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord creates a great chance for Fredrik Ljungberg - but the Swede heads well wide. 7: Youssef Chippo fires over the bar as Coventry search for an opener. 5: Dean Sturridge hits the crossbar for Leicester, who are looking to end their appalling run of eight straight defeats against Tottenham.
1 min: Chelsea's European ambitions suffer a blow after just one minute at Stamford Bridge. Everton full-back Steve Watson crosses from the right and Kevin Campbell heads home. 15:00 BST Kick-off at Villa Park - and there is immediate controversy, as Darius Vassell is injured following a late challenge from Paul Williams. But after treatment the Villa youngster is able to continue.
Team news: Anything less than a victory for Coventry at Aston Villa will condemn the Sky Blues to relegation to the First Division. Ominously for Gordon Strachan's team, the Villa attack is led by Coventry old-boy Dion Dublin. At the foot of the table there are other crucial games involving Middlesbrough, at relegated Bradford, and Derby, who visit Old Trafford, where Manchester United will receive their Premiership trophy. Leeds, who play the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Valencia next Tuesday, make changes for the trip to Arsenal. Striker Robbie Keane - who last season was helping Coventry in their fight against relegation - comes in for Alan Smith up front, while Eirik Bakke replaces the suspended David Batty in midfield and Gary Kelly takes Danny Mills' place.
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