<p> Tottenham Hotspur secured a fifth successive away Premier League victory and moved up to fifth place after Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice in a 3-1 win at Swansea City on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Adebayor opened the scoring after 35 minutes with a near post header from Christian Eriksen's cross, and after Chico Flores turned a Kyle Walker cross into his own net early in the second half, the Togo striker made it 3-0 with 19 minutes left having been set up by Danny Rose.<br /><br />Wilfried Bony capped a tireless effort by pulling one goal back for the hosts who sit are three points above the relegation zone.<br /><br />Spurs are level on 43 points with Liverpool, although Everton could overtake them both with victory over West Bromwich Albion on Monday, while defeat prolongs a dire run for Michael Laudrup's Swansea who have failed to win in eight league matches dating back to early December.<br /><br />Liverpool held<br /><br />Liverpool's challenge faltered after they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Aston Villa in the tea-time kickoff at Anfield on Saturday. <br /><br />The away side looked good value for the win after they had taken a 2-0 lead but two goals in eight minutes for Liverpool brought them right back into the match. <br /><br />After Andreas Weimann had scored a tap-in following a fast Villa break in the 25th minute, Cristian Benteke further extended the lead with a header from close range in the 36th minute. <br /><br />Daniel Sturridge halved the deficit at the stroke of half-time following a clever pass from Jordan Henderson before Gerrard’s smartly taken penalty which came about as a result of goalkeeper Brad Guzan clipping Luis Suarez. <br /><br />The home side would have fancied their chances of scoring a winner but it was not be and the point left them in fourth place with 43 points – three behind Chelsea who host Manchester United in the late game on Sunday. <br /><br />Following the match, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said he was pleased with a good point’. <br /><br />"We weren't great, but it was going to be very important we got something from the game. We've shown yet again great character to come back," he told reporters.<br /><br />"It was a good point. I don't think we were anywhere near our level in the first half and I think you have to give credit to Aston Villa for that because they started very, very well.<br /><br />"Their front two were a real threat for us and tactically we had to do something in the game to change it, to try and change the momentum. "But have a look at the last week – Stoke away and Aston Villa at home.<br /><br />In the same games last season, we got no points from them. This time we've taken four out of the six."<br /><br />Liverpool are awaiting news on Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva who came on as a second-half substitute but then left the field with a knee injury.<br /><br />Liverpool's next league action is on Jan 28 when they face Everton at home in the Merseyside derby. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their remarkable goalrush as they beat Cardif City 4-2 at the Etihad on Saturday. Edin Dzeko’s opener in the 14th minute signalled a 100 goals scored for City with about five months to go still in the season. <br /><br />Criag Noone equalised in the 29th minute but Jesus Navas immediately restored City’s lead before Yaya Toure (76) and Sergio Aguero (79) scored to settle the matter. <br /><br />Fraizer Campbell got a consolation for the visitors in injury time.<br /><br />They, however, continue to trail Arsenal by a point, who beat Fulham 2-0 thanks to a brace from Santi Cazorla. <br /><br />Arsenal are on top with 50 points and their next league game is against Southampton at St Mary’s. <br /></p>
<p> Tottenham Hotspur secured a fifth successive away Premier League victory and moved up to fifth place after Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice in a 3-1 win at Swansea City on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Adebayor opened the scoring after 35 minutes with a near post header from Christian Eriksen's cross, and after Chico Flores turned a Kyle Walker cross into his own net early in the second half, the Togo striker made it 3-0 with 19 minutes left having been set up by Danny Rose.<br /><br />Wilfried Bony capped a tireless effort by pulling one goal back for the hosts who sit are three points above the relegation zone.<br /><br />Spurs are level on 43 points with Liverpool, although Everton could overtake them both with victory over West Bromwich Albion on Monday, while defeat prolongs a dire run for Michael Laudrup's Swansea who have failed to win in eight league matches dating back to early December.<br /><br />Liverpool held<br /><br />Liverpool's challenge faltered after they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Aston Villa in the tea-time kickoff at Anfield on Saturday. <br /><br />The away side looked good value for the win after they had taken a 2-0 lead but two goals in eight minutes for Liverpool brought them right back into the match. <br /><br />After Andreas Weimann had scored a tap-in following a fast Villa break in the 25th minute, Cristian Benteke further extended the lead with a header from close range in the 36th minute. <br /><br />Daniel Sturridge halved the deficit at the stroke of half-time following a clever pass from Jordan Henderson before Gerrard’s smartly taken penalty which came about as a result of goalkeeper Brad Guzan clipping Luis Suarez. <br /><br />The home side would have fancied their chances of scoring a winner but it was not be and the point left them in fourth place with 43 points – three behind Chelsea who host Manchester United in the late game on Sunday. <br /><br />Following the match, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said he was pleased with a good point’. <br /><br />"We weren't great, but it was going to be very important we got something from the game. We've shown yet again great character to come back," he told reporters.<br /><br />"It was a good point. I don't think we were anywhere near our level in the first half and I think you have to give credit to Aston Villa for that because they started very, very well.<br /><br />"Their front two were a real threat for us and tactically we had to do something in the game to change it, to try and change the momentum. "But have a look at the last week – Stoke away and Aston Villa at home.<br /><br />In the same games last season, we got no points from them. This time we've taken four out of the six."<br /><br />Liverpool are awaiting news on Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva who came on as a second-half substitute but then left the field with a knee injury.<br /><br />Liverpool's next league action is on Jan 28 when they face Everton at home in the Merseyside derby. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their remarkable goalrush as they beat Cardif City 4-2 at the Etihad on Saturday. Edin Dzeko’s opener in the 14th minute signalled a 100 goals scored for City with about five months to go still in the season. <br /><br />Criag Noone equalised in the 29th minute but Jesus Navas immediately restored City’s lead before Yaya Toure (76) and Sergio Aguero (79) scored to settle the matter. <br /><br />Fraizer Campbell got a consolation for the visitors in injury time.<br /><br />They, however, continue to trail Arsenal by a point, who beat Fulham 2-0 thanks to a brace from Santi Cazorla. <br /><br />Arsenal are on top with 50 points and their next league game is against Southampton at St Mary’s. <br /></p>