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Tottenham rallies to get victory

Manchester United's Park Ji-sung attacks the Fulham defense during their match at Craven Cottage, London, Saturday. The Red Devils won 3-2. PHOTO: AP

Robbie Keane came off the bench to score the winner, and Tottenham rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat second-place Charlton 3-2 on Saturday in the English Premier League.

In another comeback, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored twice to lead Manchester United to a 3-2 victory at Fulham.

Darren Bent scored two goals to put Charlton in control at The Valley until Tottenham hit back with strikes by Ledley King and Egypt striker Mido.

Ireland international Keane, who has spent most of the season sitting on the bench and appearing late, scored the winner in the 80th minute to put Tottenham level on points with Charlton but third on goal difference.

"We had to take a gamble and make a decision to use three forwards," Spurs manager Martin Jol said. "We believed in it and it's a very important away win for us. But we gave two cheap goals away. That was a big disappointment for me because we only conceded three goals in seven matches before that."

Both teams are six points behind defending champion Chelsea, which can move further ahead on Sunday by winning at Liverpool. The Blues visit Liverpool for the second time in four days after Wednesday's 0-0 draw in the Champions League at Anfield.

Manchester United fell behind at Craven Cottage when Collins John put Fulham ahead after just two minutes.

In a five-goal first half, Van Nistelrooy's strike and Wayne Rooney's goal put Manchester United ahead. Claus Jensen's free kick made it 2-2, but Manchester United, which had failed to win any of its previous three league games, captured all three points when Van Nistelrooy scored a second goal in the final minute of the first half.

Newcastle went into its game at Portsmouth without Michael Owen, who injured his leg in training on Friday. But the visitors held on for a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.

Sunderland climbed out of the relegation zone but still surrendered a lead in a 1-1 draw with West Ham at the Stadium of Light.

Spanish League
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Substitute Pablo Redondo scored in the 88th minute to give Getafe a 2-1 victory over Valencia and lift it atop the league.

Redondo volleyed from a pass across goal by striker Ivan "Riki" Sanchez-Rico at Getafe's Alfonso Perez stadium to keep the club, playing in only its second season in the Primera Division, unbeaten with its fourth victory in six games and hand Valencia its first defeat of the season.

Riki equalized in the 43rd minute by lashing home a rebound after defender Mariano Pernia's free kick from the edge of the area had hit the post.

Valencia's Spain striker David Villa opened the scoring on the half hour with a far-post header from a cross by left winger Vicente Rodriguez. Villa's goal was his sixth of the season, giving him a share of the league lead with FC Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o.
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