What finally saved the city was anxiety about the fallout, in the form of possible bank insolvencies and borrowing costs for the rest of America, had it been unable to pay its debts.

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Finally, they saved enough to buy a little yellow duplex.

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The Swiss was pegged back but broke again for 6-5 and saved four break points before finally sealing victory.

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After the opening two sets were shared, Paris Masters winner Djokovic gained an early break in the decider, but came under pressure on his own service as he saved break back points in a marathon sixth game, but then finally succumbed as he served for the match at 5-4, Davydenko finally leveling on his fifth break point.

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Everton keeper Howard then saved superbly from Bentley's free-kick as Blackburn looked as though they had finally weathered the storm.

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The Terriers rallied after the break and finally tested Chesterfield goalkeeper Carl Muggleton in the 52nd minute when Martin Smith's low drive was well saved.

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Nicklas Bendtner saw Arsenal's best chance saved by Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes - but it was the introduction of substitute Theo Walcott that finally gave Arsene Wenger's team the impetus to claw their way back into a tie that looked way beyond them.

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