Newcastle United eased their relegation fears with a 2-0 home win over Fulham on Saturday as attention focused on the battle to stay in the Premier League.
- Iraq pulled off a stunning 3-1 upset win over Australia at the Asian Cup on Friday to leave the tournament favourites in danger of an embarrassing early exit.
Premier League Middlesbrough edged past third division Bristol City on sudden death penalties after a 2-2 draw in their FA Cup fourth-round replay on Tuesday.
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Middlesbrough moved within two points of the top four with a 3-2 win over Manchester City in the English Premier League.
The England striker scored his first goal for Manchester City as his new club went top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Sunderland.
The 30-year-old Middlesbrough forward was named captain of the Socceroos by coach Guus Hiddink
His reported wages of 65,000 pounds ($115,300) a week make Viduka a soft target for those Leeds fans shocked by the incredible decline of the club.
Flirting with relegation less than three weeks ago, Leeds United now look destined for Premier League survival.
The Australia and Liverpool midfielder won the award for the third time in six seasons.
The former beat Leeds United 4-1 while Manchester United got the better of Aston Villa 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.