A goal from Hernan Crespo fourteen minutes from time gave West London rivals Chelsea a narrow victory in a five goal Boxing Day thriller at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham made it four consecutive home wins with a hard-fought but deserved victory over Blackburn.

An 84th minute goal from Nicky Butt gave Birmingham a narrow victory over Fulham who had defended well for much of the game.

Fulham earned a point after being forced to play the entire second half with ten men after Luis Boa Morte was harshly dismissed after being twice booked. Fulham defended superbly in the second half and might have snatched a win through Sylvain Legwinski late on.

Fulham made it three home wins on the trot with a well-deserved victory over Bolton Wanderers. A first half brace from Brian McBride did the damage in a match Fulham dominated.

Despite twice taking the lead Fulham were beaten 3-2 at the Riverside Stadium. The game turning on a 74th minute equaliser from which Yakubu appeared to be offside.

A brace from Steed Malbranque handed Fulham their second consecutive Premiership victory at home.

It was another frustrating afternoon for the Whites who, having seen through ninety minutes, conceded an added time goal which took Wigan up to second in the table whilst Fulham were once again left to rue their luck.

Craven Cottage saw its largest crowd since 1983 as the Fulham faithful paid tribute to The Maestro, Johnny Haynes, with a fine win over Liverpool.

Fulham earned a point with a battling performance at Charlton taking a first half lead through Collins John only for Charlton to level early in the second half. There were chances at both ends but in the final analysis it was honours even.