YAKUBU IS EUR HERO

RECORD signing Ayegbeni Yakubu struck twice to send Everton back into Europe for the third time in four seasons.

The 11million that boss David Moyes paid for Yakubu has clearly paid off, with fifth place now secured.

ADAM CROWHURST at The Emirates

ARSENAL kept alive hopes of snatching runners-up spot in the Barclays Premier League from Chelsea with 1-0 win over Everton at Emirates Stadium.

After leaders Manchester United ended any slim mathematical title chances yesterday, a 14th home league win courtesy of Nicklas Bendtner's second-half goal ensured both unbeaten campaign in Ashburton Grove.

TIM SMITH at Goodison

THE race to reach the UEFA Cup is set to go to the wire after a dramatic Goodison Park showdown between the fifth and sixth-placed clubs in the Barclays Premier League.

Everton led twice, with Phil Neville's deflected effort and Joseph Yobo's close-range finish.

Everton 0, Chelsea 1

CRAZY AVRAM LOSES PLOT

UNDER-PRESSURE Chelsea boss Avram Grant gave a bizarre press conference after his side held on to beat Everton on Thursday night.

The Israeli refused to expand on any of his answers, choosing to give only the briefest of replies to even the most simple questions.