English Premier League Recap – 4 February 2012
Below are brief recaps for all the EPL matches played on February 4, 2012.
Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn
The Gunners move up to 5th place with a dominating win. Robin van Persie led the way with a hat trick while Thierry Henry added one in the 90th minute.
Norwich 2-0 Bolton
Two goals in the final 20 minutes give Norwich their 8th win of the EPL season. Bolton drops into 18th place with the loss while Norwich are now in 9th place.
QPR 1-2 Wolverhampton
A much needed win for Wolves which moves them out of the relegation zone. QPR had an early lead but two unanswered second half goals were the difference.
West Brom 1-2 Swansea
All three goals were scored within a five minute span. West Brom made it 1-0 in the 54th minute but Swansea countered with goals in the 55th and 59th minute. Swansea are up to 11th in the table.
Wigan 1-1 Everton
A goalkeeper mistake from Everton’s Tim Howard nearly cost the Toffees a result. He fumbled a deflected cross that went on goal but Everton salvaged a point with a late goal. Wigan remain in last place while Everton are in the middle of the table.
Stoke 0-1 Sunderland
Sunderland’s resurgence under Martin O’Neil continues as they get their 9th win of the season. Stoke have only scored 23 goals in 24 matches.
Man City 3-0 Fulham
Man City were in control of the match from the start as they move three points clear at the top of the table. Fulham are not safe from relegation yet as they are seven points from 18th place.
