Portsmouth, England (co.uk) - Cameron Jerome scored two goals in the first half and promoted Birmingham defeated Portsmouth 2-1 on Tuesday to move within six points of fourth place in England's Premier League. Birmingham won for the 12th time - although its goal differential is minus-one - and is within six points or less of Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Aston Villa in eighth place. Jerome scored in the 16th and 42nd minute, and Nwankwo Kanu's 90th-minute goal was too little, too late for last-place Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Darren Bent scored a hat trick to lead Sunderland to a 4-0 win over Bolton and six points clear of the relegation zone at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland jumped West Ham, Wigan and Bolton in the standings. On Wednesday, Burnley hosts Stoke City to wrap up the midweek matches. |
