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.

Chelsea's German ace piles pressure back on United

BLUE-TIFUL FOR BALLACK

By FRED BATES

MICHAEL BALLACK piled the pressure back on Manchester United as he inspired Chelsea to victory over Newcastle.

The German, whose double against United last week took them level with their rivals at the top, broke a stubborn Newcastle with a crucial 60th-minute opener at St James’ Park.

KEV'S SO LUCKY

GEOFF SWEET at Upton Park

KEVIN KEEGAN is not only a good manager — he is also proving to be a lucky one.

Keegan's Toon side came back from 2-0 down thanks to a real break for Geremi's equaliser.

JAKE O'LEARY at St James Park

MICHAEL Owen played into the fans hearts today with a match-winning derby day double against their nearest rivals Sunderland.

The England forward headed his side in front (pictured above) with just four minutes gone, and then converted a 45th-minute penalty luckly under Craig Gordon.