Premier League: Chelsea v Newcastle & Bolton v Tottenham - in pictures
It was in the corresponding fixture between Tottenham and Bolton that Fabrice Muamba collapsed and suffered a heart-attack. That was just 46 days ago. Tonight, for the first time, he's come to the Reebok Stadium to pay thanks to both sets of fansPhotograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesThe emotion of the moment is a little too much for Muamba, and for many of the fansPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersHere's another man who could do with a hug - Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp. Having missed out on the England job this week, his future remains with SpursPhotograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Tottenham go close in the first half but Rafael van der Vaart is foiled by Adam Bogdan after the Bolton keeper had parried a swerving shot from Gareth BalePhotograph: Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesThe league's Young Player of the Season, Kyle Walker, leaps highest for an aerial ballPhotograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesA sumptuous strike from Luka Modric at the end of the first half gives Spurs the lead - he chested the ball down before swiping a half-volley effort into the top corner. But Bolton respond through Nigel-Reo-Coker's snap-shot immediately after the interval Photograph: Lee Smith/Action ImagesTottenham regain the lead when Rafael Van der Vaart tucks the ball home from Bale's run and low crossPhotograph: Martin Rickett/PASeconds later, Emmanuel Adebayor helps himself to a tap in to make it 3-1Photograph: Jon Super/APThe ex Togo striker then rounds the Bolton keeper to add his second and Tottenham's fourth of the nightPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesBolton's collapse could be ruinous. A draw would have lifted them out of the relegation zone but defeat has dropped them right back in itPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersYounes Kaboul looks delighted that Spurs' mission for a top four spot has regained momentumPhotograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action ImagesDown in west London, a stunning goal from Newcastle Unied's Papiss Cisse gives the visitors the lead over Chelsea in another critical match. The Newcastle players's effort resembled Modric's in that he chested the ball and then ambitiously swung at it from distancePhotograph: Nick Potts/PACisse leaps into the air in celebrationPhotograph: Rebecca Naden/PAA ten-minute delay for the injured Cheick Tiote delays the match. Tiote was hit by what appeared to be an unintentional elbow by Jon Obi Mikel and then fell to the turf heavilyPhotograph: Henry Browne/Action ImagesAnother glorious effort from Cisse in the second half drops over Petr Cech's head and into the net. It's a contender for goal of the season. Cisse received the ball on the angle of the box and, surprising everyone, let fly with a speculative effort using the outside of his right bootPhotograph: Andy Rain/EPANewcatsle's fans and players are absolutely delirious. This 2-0 win has kept them level on points with Spurs, albeit a place behind them on goal differencePhotograph: Henry Browne/Action ImagesDeafeat has all but ended Chelsea's hopes of Champions League qualification via the Premier League. Their only hope now is to qualify as winners of this year's tournamentPhotograph: Tom Hevezi/AP
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