Soccer: Sub saves Man United from a sinking feeling

Substitute Kieran Lee spared Manchester United's blushes when he scored a minute from the end of extra time to give the League Cup soccer holders a 2-1 win at third division Crewe Alexandra in the third round yesterday. Striker and match captain Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had put United ahead before Luke Varney scored a deserved equaliser.

England midfielder Joe Cole scored the first goal in Chelsea's 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers.

Newcastle United's Peruvian Nolberto Solano scored twice in a 3-0 win over Portsmouth.

Charlton Athletic, bottom of the premier league, beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 at The Valley with striker Marcus Bent heading home.

Liverpool beat Reading at Anfield 4-3 due to Peter Crouch's late goal.