Premier League round-up: Adam double helps Stoke stun Man United
Stoke City have seriously dented Manchester United’s Champions League hopes, thanks to a Charlie Adam brace.
The Scottish midfielder gave the home side the lead, before Dutch striker Robin van Persie equalised for the Red Devils.
But the Potters weren’t to be denied and when the ex-Liverpool midfielder hit a spectacular volley to send the Britannia Stadium into rapture.
Meanwhile, Tottenham had to come from behind to secure a 1-1 draw at Hull City.
New Tigers striker Shane Long gave the home side the lead before the break but Paulinho’s second-half effort was enough to secure a point for Tim Sherwood’s side.
Cardiff boosted their survival chances after coming from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Norwich.
Robert Snodgrass had given the Canaries an early lead, but second-half strikes from Craig Bellamy and new signingKenwyne Jones were enough to see the Bluesbirds pick up all three points.
Everton bounced back from their mammoth Merseyside derby defeat with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Goodison Park.
The Villans had taken the lead in the first-half, thanks to Leandro Bacuna’s strike, but Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas’ second-half efforts were enough for the Toffees to pick up all three points.
Fulham’s hope of staying in the Premier League next season have taken another blow, following a 3-0 home defeat to Southampton.
Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Jay Rodriguez all scoring for the Saints.
Earlier in the day, Newcastle’s bad week continued as Sunderland beat the Magpies 3-0 in Tyne-Wear derby.
The north east side have seen Yohan Cabaye leave St James’ Park in the January and Alan Pardew’s side don’t appear to have a contingency plan for the Frenchman’s departure.
Goals from Fabio Borini, Adam Johnson and Jack Colback were enough for Gus Poyet’s side to secure all three points at their arch rivals.
While West Ham had Kevin Nolan to thank as his double secured a 2-0 victory over Swansea at Upton Park.
England striker Andy Carroll set up both goals for the Hammers’ midfielder as the east London club built on the 0-0 draw they earned against Chelsea.
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| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2014 | |||||
| Status | Home | Score | Away | Venue | |
| FT | Newcastle United | 0-3 | Sunderland | St James' Park (52,280) | |
| FT | West Ham United | 2-0 | Swansea City | Upton Park (31,848) | |
| FT | Cardiff City | 2-1 | Norwich City | Cardiff City Stadium (26,748) | |
| FT | Everton | 2-1 | Aston Villa | Goodison Park (39,469) | |
| FT | Fulham | 0-3 | Southampton | Craven Cottage (25,700) | |
| FT | Hull City | 1-1 | Tottenham Hotspur | The Kingston Communications Stadium (24,932) | |
| FT | Stoke City | 2-1 | Manchester United | Britannia Stadium (26,547) | |
