Tottenham Hotspur survived a strong Everton fightback to secure a 2-1 home win while Fernando Torres scored on his first start in six weeks as Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the Premier League. Spurs reclaimed fourth on 49 points, above Manchester City on goal difference. Liverpool remain sixth on 48 with Aston Villa seventh on 45. Chelsea still lead the way with 61 points, one ahead of Manchester United. Arsenal, 3-1 winners at Stoke City, are third on 58 points. The day's other match between Sunderland and Fulham was goalless.