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This is an archive article published on March 29, 2010

Torres nets two,Liverpool go fifth

Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Sunderland 3-0 on Sunday and stay well in the hunt for fourth place in the Premier League.

Fernando Torres scored twice as Liverpool produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Sunderland 3-0 on Sunday and stay well in the hunt for fourth place in the Premier League.

After Tottenham Hotspur beat Portsmouth 2-0 on Saturday it was essential for Liverpool to keep in touch and they did it in style. Spurs remained fourth on 58 points from 31 games with Liverpool fifth on 54 from 32. Manchester City,who have played only 30 and face Wigan Athletic on Monday,have 53 with Aston Villa on 51 from 31.

Manchester United,4-0

winners at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday,top the standings on 72. Chelsea,who visit United next Saturday,have 71 with Arsenal third on 68.

“My goals are because the team is playing really well,” Torres said. “Hopefully the best goals are to come. We have six games to play and we have to keep playing like this.”

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