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Harry Redknapp's magic touch with Tottenham continued at Arsenal while Liverpool ensured Tony Adams endured a tough baptism with Portsmouth.

David Bentley's stunning strike against his former club set the tone for a North London derby classic as Redknapp's men hit back from 3-1 and 4-2 down to snatch a point in injury time thanks to Aaron Lennon's last-gasp leveller.

Liverpool remain three points clear at the summit of the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Portsmouth while Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win against high-flying Hull.

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Manchester United continued West Ham's slide down the table and Aston Villa edged a five-goal thriller at home to Blackburn.

Stoke climbed out of the bottom three with a narrow victory over Sunderland, but Wigan have plummeted into the drop zone after a fourth successive defeat.

Middlesbrough scored eight the last time Manchester City visited the Riverside, but had to settle for two on this occasion, while Everton left it late to sneak victory over Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Stunning

New Tottenham boss Redknapp watched his new charges come back from the dead to draw 4-4 with bitter rivals Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Bentley's stunning long-range effort in the 13th minute against the club where he started his career but failed to make the grade gave Spurs the lead with a genuine contender for goal of the season.

There looked to be no danger when a spell of scrappy play ended with Jermaine Jenas chesting the ball to his midfield team-mate, who cushioned it on his thigh before unleashing a 40-yard volley which dipped over the helpless Manuel Almunia and into the net.

But Mikael Silvestre levelled before the break with a glancing header after hapless Gomes' latest gaffe, as the goalkeeper came for Robin van Persie's corner and only managed to punch Jenas with the ball already destined for the net.

With the second half less than 60 seconds old, William Gallas climbed highest in the Arsenal box to glance Van Persie's free-kick from out on the right into the bottom corner.

And Emmanuel Adebayor made it 3-1 in the 64th minute when he made sure Samir Nasri's goal-bound effort from Van Persie's delightful pass found the back of the net.

Spurs responded immediately, with Almunia making a mess of Tom Huddlestone's long-range shot and Darren Bent slotting home the loose ball.

But Alan Hutton's shocking pass then gifted possession to Adebayor, who rolled the ball to Van Persie to smash home his 50th goal for Arsenal.

The defensive errors kept on coming as Gael Clichy slipped to allow Jenas to run through and curl a stunning effort into Almunia's top corner.

And there was still time for Lennon to snatch the equaliser in the fourth minute of added time after Luka Modric's deflected long-range strike had struck the post.

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Steven Gerrard's second-half penalty ensured Liverpool stayed top of the Premier League as Rafa Benitez's men saw off the challenge of Portsmouth.

Benitez tinkered with his starting XI after the 1-0 win over Chelsea at the weekend and saw his side go close early on with Dirk Kuyt hitting the post in the 10th minute.

They were then frustrated by Adams' men before Papa Bouba Diop was ruled to have handled as he challenged Sami Hyypia with referee Steve Tanner pointing to the spot.

Gerrard stepped up and coolly found the bottom corner of David James' net in front of the Kop end with the England goalkeeper going the right way but unable to keep it out.

Chelsea bounced back from their weekend setback with a comfortable victory over Premier League surprise-package Hull.

The Blues made the perfect start at the KC Stadium when they took the lead after just three minutes thanks to a sublime finish from Frank Lampard.

The Tigers' defence failed to deal with Ashley Cole's cross and Florent Malouda's follow up, with the ball breaking to Lampard on edge of box from where the England international produced a stunning chip to float the ball over Boaz Myhill and into the top corner.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's men then took control at the start of the second period when the previously impressive Myhill dallied on the edge of his area when he came to clear a long ball, allowing Nicolas Anelka to sneak in and roll the ball into the empty net.

Florent Malouda then made it 3-0 with 15 minutes to go from Cole's pass, but the Blues lost Ricardo Carvalho with a hamstring injury in the closing stages.

Two goals from FifPro World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United see off West Ham at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo fired United into a 14th minute lead when the West Ham defence failed to clear their lines and Nani's low cross reached his compatriot who found the bottom corner of Rob Green's net.

And Ronaldo made it 2-0 on the half-hour mark as Dimitar Berbatov's bewildering skill on the byline left James Collins baffled before the Bulgarian put the ball on a plate for the Portugal international.

Aston Villa extended their unbeaten home record but had to come from behind to take all three points against Paul Ince's Blackburn.

Stephen Warnock, selected in central midfield, played a slick one-two with Benni McCarthy and burst into the Villa box to roll the ball beyond Brad Friedel on the half-hour mark.

But Luke Young levelled on the stroke of half-time as he bundled the ball home from close range at the second attempt after Gabby Agbonlahor flicked on Nicky Shorey's cross into the box.

And Villa went in front with 65 minutes gone as James Milner's quick feet took him to the byline before he cut the ball back for Gareth Barry to slot home.

Gabriel Agbonlahor made it 3-1 late on from Ashley Young's pass before Brett Emerton's stunning free-kick cut the deficit in the dying seconds, but there was not enough time for an equaliser.

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Andy Johnson broke his Fulham duck at the seventh time of asking to send Wigan spinning to a fourth successive Premier League defeat.

Johnson opened his Cottagers account to notch his 100th league goal when he slotted home from close range in the 11th minute after Paul Konchesky's dangerous low cross from the left.

And the former Everton, Crystal Palace and Birmingham striker made it 101 with an hour gone after some poor defending from the visitors which left Steve Bruce fuming on the sidelines.

Stoke climbed out of the bottom three with a narrow victory over a Sunderland side who were brought crashing down to earth after their derby victory over Newcastle.

Tony Pulis' side took the lead through their favourite weapon this season, with Rory Delap's long throw headed powerfully home by Ricardo Fuller with 17 minutes remaining.

Bolton are down to 19th in the Premier League table after their defence went AWOL in the closing stages against Everton.

An uninspiring encounter looked to be heading for goalless draw before Steven Pienaar's cross found Marouane Fellaini unmarked six yards out to head beyond a bemused Jussi Jaaskelainen.

Manchester City's frustrating inconsistencies continue as they followed up Sunday's 3-0 win over Stoke with a 1-0 defeat away to Middlesbrough.

Afonso Alves gave Boro the lead from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute as he sent Joe Hart the wrong way after defender David Wheater had been brought down by City striker Daniel Sturridge.

Gary O'Neil then added a second in the 90th minute as Gareth Southgate's side moved level on points with Mark Hughes' men.