Chelsea vs Everton Highlights : FA Cup Final

Guus Hiddink was handed the FA Cup as a farewell present as Chelsea recovered from conceding the fastest goal in final history to beat Everton 2-1.

The contest was less than half a minute old when Louis Saha found the back of the net for the Merseysiders.

It was to be a high point for Everton though as Didier Drogba equalised before Frank Lampard’s 20-yard strike just evaded the despairing dive of Tim Howard 18 minutes from time.

Apart from allowing Ashley Cole to become the first player since the 19th century to collect five winners’ medals, the victory, Chelsea’s second in three years at the new Wembley, is a clear indiactor of the stability Hiddink has brought to Stamford Bridge since replacing the hapless Luiz Felipe Scolari in February.

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Barcelona vs Manchester United Highlights: UEFA Champions League 2009 Final

Manchester United discovered what it is like to lose a European Cup final as resilient Barcelona ruled Rome on Wednesday, securing a comfortable 2-0 win.

If there is any consolation in failure to become the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era, it is that they lost to a side as fluent and brilliant to watch as they themselves are.

Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi scored the goals either side of half-time but to single those two out for special praise would be unfair on their team-mates who were equally mesmerising, and particularly Xavi, who was simply awesome.

For once Cristiano Ronaldo could provide no magic of his own, instead World footballer of the year was getting increasingly frustrated as defeat loomed.

It was a shame really. Although having done so much damage to others down the years, Ronaldo does now know how it feels.

Twenty four hours earlier, Sir Alex Ferguson had spoken of reaching into the far corners of his brain for an inspiring word or two before the kick-off.

As half-time approached, that same grey matter might have preferred a word or two about Barcelona’s brilliant performance.

In the end the Scot admitted that the best team won.

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Liverpool vs Tottenham Highlights: EPL Highlights

Liverpool claimed runners-up spot in the Premier League as they won 3-1 to deny Tottenham European football after a season that produced an unbeaten home league record for the first time in 21 years.

Their unbeaten home stretch was extended to 30 games as Sami Hyypia bid a tearful farewell to Anfield after 10 successful years at the club.

The ovations were for the veteran Finn and a Liverpool side who had battled Manchester United all the way in the title race.

The goals came from Fernando Torres, Yossi Benayoun and an own goal from Alan Hutton, with Robbie Keane pulling one back for Spurs on his return to Anfield.

Spurs, even though Fulham lost at home, failed to take advantage and will not be in the Europa League next season.

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Hull City vs Manchester United Highlights: EPL Highlights

Hull escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth despite slumping to a 1-0 defeat against a relatively younger Manchester United.

Darron Gibson scored the only goal of a tense Barclays Premier League encounter at the KC Stadium with a stunning strike midway through the first half.

Yet with Toon losing at Aston Villa, the Tigers just managed to limp over the line to safety with 35 points.

United made 10 changes as Sir Alex Ferguson rested his biggest names ahead of the Champions League final on Wednesday but the final score meant there were no complaints.

Their starting XI had an average age of just 23, a figure boosted by the return of veteran club skipper Gary Neville, 34.

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