Salomon Kalou's second-half double against Middlesbrough moved Chelsea up to second in the Premier League yesterday after Liverpool stuttered again by conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Wigan Athletic.

Liverpool wasted the chance to go level on points with leaders Manchester United after on-loan Egyptian striker Mido converted an 83rd-minute penalty on his debut to earn Wigan a point at the JJB Stadium.

Ivory Coast striker Kalou struck after 58 and 81 minutes to increase Middlesbrough's relegation worries at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have 48 points from 23 matches, two behind United who thrashed bottom side West Bromwich Albion 5-0 on Tuesday and have played one game less than their pursuers.

Liverpool also have 48 points with Aston Villa in fourth and a point further back.

Fifth-placed Arsenal's fading title hopes suffered another blow despite Robin van Persie rescuing a point with a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against sixth-placed Everton.

Britain's most expensive footballer Robinho, arrested earlier this week over allegations of serious sexual assault, played his part in Manchester City's 2-1 win over Newcastle United.

In other games, West Ham United beat Hull City 2-0 and Blackburn Rovers drew 2-2 at home with Bolton Wanderers.

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