Saturday football as it happened

1. Rooney off as Man Utd beat West Ham 2-1
2. Chelsea 3-0 Villa; Everton 1-1 Liverpool
3. Hull 2-4 Man City; Palace 2-0 Leicester
4. Saints 2-1 QPR; Sunderland 0-0 Swansea

Fancy some more football? Of course you do, so join my colleague Sam Sheringham as he takes you through the action in Spain and Italy, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus currently playing.

Oh and yes, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have already played and both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scored. Standard.

As for us, it is time to wind down this live text commentary, but we will crank it back up again tomorrow for West Brom v Burnley, which kicks off at 16:00 BST.

Cheerio.

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"If I was Joe Hart and I'm not back in the Man City team soon I'd look to move in January. If you're not playing, you're not first choice for your team, you cannot be first choice for your country.

"It's harsh on Hart, who has played very, very well this season. But if he doesn't play on Tuesday against Roma then it's clear he's not being rested, he's been dropped."

Harsh on Hart?

Hull v Manchester City tops the order on Match of the Day, a game which saw City manager Manuel Pellegrini make the surprise decision to name goalkeeper Joe Hart on the bench.

He was dropped last November but won his place back from Costel Pantilimon. Is Pellegrini wanting to see the same reaction?

Match of the Day

There were 21 goals scored in eight Premier League games today, some stunners amongst them, so don't forget to watch Match of the Day on BBC One, 10:30 BST.

Here is the running order: 1. Hull v Manchester City, 2. Man U v West Ham, 3. Chelsea v Villa, 4. Liverpool v Everton, 5. Southampton v QPR, 6. Arsenal v Spurs, 7. Palace v Leicester, 8. Sunderland v Swansea.

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Amar in Wolverhampton: Not good enough from Arsenal. Will Chelsea drop many points at home to teams of Spurs' quality? I doubt it.

Sam: As much as I love Wenger, I think he should go after this season. We need a change, and I think Klopp would be perfect, and he wants to win. I love Wenger as much as the next Gunners fan, but I think it's time for something else for Arsenal.

Andy: Complete rubbish. Arsene has been managing with his hands tied behind his back - wait till the end of the season to judge! Spurs had 30% of the game, says it all.

Bury slipped from top spot in League Two after Jimmy Keohane's 83rd minute strike gave Exeter a surprise 2-1 win and ended The Shakers eight-game unbeaten run. The hosts are enjoying a mini-revival after a poor start to the season, having now won three games on the bounce.

Stuart Beavon's left-footed strike was enough to hand Burton Albion a 1-0 win against Cheltenham at the Pirelli Stadium and take top spot.

Gary Rowett's side are one point ahead of second-placed Wycombe, who beat Cambridge 1-0 thanks to Paul Hayes's 63rd minute winner at Adams Park.

Wade Elliott's 74th minute strike handed league-leaders Bristol City a 3-2 win in their top-of-the-table clash with MK Dons at Ashton Gate. The Don's fought back from two goals down to make a real game of it but no sooner had Benik Afobe equalised for the visitors in the 73rd minute, than Wade Elliott hit back for the hosts, who extend their unbeaten run to nine games.

Peterborough move into second place and keep the pressure on at the top after Conor Washington's strike just before the break gave Darren Ferguson's side a 1-0 win against Fleetwood at London Road and ended a run of two defeats.

Leyton Orient, who parted company with manager Russell Slade this week, fought back from a goal down to lead 2-1 against Rochdale at Brisbane Road but couldn't hold on for their first home win of the season, eventually going down 3-2 as Matt Done hit a 66th minute winner.

Norwich City moved ahead of Nottingham Forest, who were held 0-0 at home to Brighton, at the top of the Championship after fighting back from a goal down to beat Blackpool 3-1 at Bloomfield Road. Nathan Delfouneso handed the Seasiders a 46th minute lead before a Donervorn Daniels own goal levelled the scores and Lewis Grabban and Josh Murphy scored to secure all three points.

Fulham caretaker manager Kit Symons boosted his chances of landing the job an a permanent basis after Hugo Rodallega's 71st minute strike handed the Cottagers their first league win of the season. Tim Hoogland's 63rd minute strike cancelled out David Cotterill's opener for Birmingham as Fulham maintained their winning form from the League Cup in midweek.

Darko Milanic's first game as Leeds United manager did not go to plan at Brentford. The Whites headed into the match on an unbeaten four-game run but were handed a 2-0 defeat by the Bees thanks to goals from Jota and Alan McCormack.

There were 21 goals scored in the Premier League today across eight games, but how about in the Football League? Time for a quick look back at how things unfolded in the Championship, League One and League Two...

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Kavit Gada: Given up on Wenger .Ozil's best position is the no. 10! Flamini and Arteta are not good enough to be defensive midfielders. Nothing has changed!

Allan Abbas: Forget "Bad Luck", i wonder if the word "Luck" ever exist in Arsenal's world. Injury after injury.

Manager reaction

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino: "I think it is a good result for us. Maybe Arsenal controlled the game and had the ball more than us but we played well and defended well. I am happy with the performance in a tough game. I think the draw is fair.

"We scored a great goal. This is our philosophy, which is difficult to keep for 90 minutes at the moment, but we are on our way."

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: "We had a lot of the ball and it finished 1-1 so I am frustrated. We had good spirit and determination. We had 77% possession in the second half which is unbelievable. I am frustrated because we dropped two points and I am frustrated because we didn't make enough of our set-pieces. You want to be rewarded for the work you put in.

"You always want to create more but that is the Premier League now, teams sit deep. I had reduced options as well because I lost players. I had only one option for an attacking player to bring on at half-time."

When asked if Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta would be fit for the Champions League game on Wednesday: "No chance. If it is a muscular problem I don' t see how they can be fit in five or six days time."

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Jamie from Lincoln: The season's just started and I can't remember feeling more disappointed. I think Wenger needs to go, and bring in a manager who wants to win trophies. Sorry, but Wenger knows our weakness and for years he hasn't strengthened. Time to go, Wenger.

Player reaction

Tottenham goalscorer Nacer Chadli, speaking to Sky Sports: "I'm very happy to score in the derby. Erik [Lamela] gave me the ball and I just tried to shoot into the far corner.

"We defended well and with the pace we have we could cause Arsenal problems. As a team we fought for each other and that is important for the team spirit. We have one point at the Emirates and that is not bad."

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Ryan Mason had a good game for Tottenham, especially after making his league debut in such a fixture.

The midfielder had rave reviews during his stint at Swindon last season, and evidently a bit of graft in League One has been character building for the 23-year-old.

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Ian Marks: Good result for Spurs - it does beg the question why they can't defend as good as that on a regular basis...

Dax Fullbrook: Thank goodness for Lloris.

Kuntal Majumdar: Hugo Lloris - man of the match for me! David De Gea should take lessons from this man in motivation and goalkeeping.

Player reaction

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored his first goal of the season, speaking to Sky Sports: "We did well to come back, but when we made it 1-1 we pushed on and tried to get the winner.

"Sometimes it's not about the best football, it's about who wants to win it more. In the second half we settled down and started to pass the ball more.

"I'll be working on scoring more as I have the potential to do that, but I also have my role to do defensively. As long as the boss gives me the licence to drive forwards and try and take people on I'm not too fussed where I play.

"We would have liked to have played some better football but it is important that we are not losing games. First and foremost we have to defend and then the more fluid side of our game will come."

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Tottenham had just 31% of the possession in that game, their second lowest in a Premier League fixture from 2006-07 onwards. They are now without a win since the end of August.

Chasing the game

The draw maintains Arsenal's unbeaten start to the season in the Premier League but something Arsene Wenger will surely be keen to address sooner rather than later is the fact they have had to come from behind in four of their six games this season.

They are fourth with 10 points, six behind leaders Chelsea.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"Tottenham showed a good, strong defensive spirit that kept them in the game. They did score against the run of play at the start of the second half, playing on the counter-attack. Arsenal dominated the lion's share of the game but didn't fashion that many opportunities.

"The Gunners just ran out of ideas and steam and they put in the effort and chased the game in the closing stages. Spurs will be happy with this result, while Arsenal will be a tad disappointed."

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates

"Spurs fans, understandably, seem happier with a point. Lots of late pressure from Arsenal but Spurs stayed strong under pressure. Lots to satisfy both managers."

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Miracle Roch: Arsenal have a problem. It's the focal point of attack. We should have got Mandzukic instead of Welbeck.

Chris Harvey: Chambers looks a good young player. Only a matter of time before we label him as a new messiah and blame him for it going wrong.

Gully: Calum Chambers has been fantastic - expect to see him wearing Sky Blue for City next season...

FULL-TIME

All over and Tottenham, you would imagine, will be the happier side with the point. Hard fought and well earned.

...Per Mertesacker's header is deflected behind, and then Mesut Ozil's corner fails to find a team-mate before Hugo Lloris gathers the ball.

Tottenham break through Jan Vertonghen but, and let's be honest, he is probably not the man you want leading a counter and he runs straight into trouble. Arsenal swiftly break up the other end and win another corner...

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"Tottenham are really having to dig deep here. I think Arsenal have one burst left in them in these closing minutes, but many players out there are very tired both in body and mind. This game has been played at breakneck speed from start to finish."

Arsenal have a corner but Alexis Sanchez doesn't beat the first man, the ball rebounds back to him but he runs straight into a Tottenham defender and the opportunity passes.

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Eric Dier loves to get forward doesn't he? He was effectively a striker when he scored the winner against West Ham at the start of the season, and he rampages forward down the right for Tottenham in this game, but launches a cross high and out of play.

YELLOW CARD

Calum Chambers tugs Aaron Lennon's shirt and it is spotted by the referee, who shows him the yellow card.

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Alexis Sanchez's ball into the box is headed away by Jan Vertonghen, but Arsenal are still in possession. Can Tottenham keep them at bay?

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Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

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"What negative influence is sports science having on modern-day players? They keep breaking down. I appreciate the speed at which the game is played these days, but the players just play so much football. Look at all the soft tissue injuries we've had tonight, players like Danny Rose and earlier Aaron Ramsey."

SUBSTITUTION

Danny Rose is down on the ground now, cue jeers from the home crowd. He can't continue and defender Eric Dier, who grabbed a couple of goals early in the season, replaces him. Rose is booked as he goes off, possibly deemed not have left the pitch quickly enough.

SUBSTITUTION

Tottenham goalscorer Nacer Chadli strolls off as Nabil Bentaleb comes on for the final 10 minutes.

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Tom Stylianou: What a dummy by Welbeck!

Matt Harrison: Danny Welbeck's best ever miss?

Kritt Normsaskul: Knowing Tottenham as I do, I fully expect the Gunners to go on and win this...

It must be quite intimidating down on the pitch for Tottenham players with the noise from the Arsenal fans deafening. The Gunners have the bit between their teeth. They are hungry for a winner now.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"A massive response form Arsenal. The crowd drove them on over the last 10 minutes. Spurs didn't clear their lines well enough, and after Welbeck scuffed his shot it broke to Oxlade-Chamberlain, who slammed his shot into the roof of the net. And Tottenham just couldn't hold out, as Arsenal get back on level terms and are now really on top."

GOAL

Well, it has been coming. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain equalises for Arsenal but Tottenham will be kicking themselves after being punished for lazily attempting to clear. Erik Lamela needed only to hook the ball away, but sliced it to Mesut Ozil, whose cross was eventually smashed home by Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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YELLOW CARD

And another yellow as Ryan Mason gets himself booked for flying in on Mesut Ozil. That's seven so far in this game.

YELLOW CARD

Yellow cards galore as Emmanuel Adebayor and Aaron Lennon go in the referee's book for niggly fouls. The home fans are particularly pleased to see Adebayor booked.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"This is an intriguing passage of play right now. If Arsenal can get an equaliser then expect wave after wave of Gunners attacks. But if Spurs can withstand that pressure then they could break and get one of their own, and move towards winning three points on their travels.

"Arsene Wenger is getting a little frustrated, as are the supporters, who can see it's not really happening for Arsenal. But Spurs are doing the right thing, slowing the speed of the match down and killing off the game a little."

It is attack after attack as Arsenal try to find a way through the Tottenham defence. The Spurs backline is holding firm though, crowding out Alexis Sanchez inside the area as he got the ball trapped under his feet.

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Haider Farouq: This game is kicking off! Take a bow Hugo Lloris.

SUBSTITUTION

Arsene Wenger responds to Tottenham's goal by taking off Jack Wilshere and replacing him with Alexis Sanchez. Aaron Lennon, meanwhile, replaces Christian Eriksen for Tottenham.

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This game has a real derby atmosphere at the moment with both sets of fans taunting each other, as well as urging their own players on. Sets things up for a good final half-hour.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates

"And that is what Spurs manager Maurico Pochettino has been banging on about all night. Press Arsenal in possession. Christian Eriksen got a flea in his ear for not doing it earlier but that was textbook - pinched it off Mathieu Flamini and set up Nacer Chadli."

GREAT SAVE!

Great work from Hugo Lloris as he saves Per Mertesacker's downward header on the goalline as Arsenal try to respond immediately.

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Sam Heaton: That'll teach me to slate a player. Fair play Nacer Chadli. That was an ice cold finish.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"It was a poor piece of play from Arsenal. They opted to play out from the back and Spurs pressed. Eriksen intercepted, Lamela played in Chadli and his finished was so composed.

"This game is fast, frenetic and a wonderful Premier League spectacle."

GOAL

They've had few chances, but Tottenham capitalise on a mistake when it counts to take the lead. Mathieu Flamini loses possession to Christian Eriksen, who passes to Erik Lamela and he in turn finds Nacer Chadli, who coolly slots home. What will Arsenal's response be?

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Adam Palethorpe: What is Arsene Wenger thinking with Alexis Sanchez? He played the full 90 minutes every game in a high tempo Chile team at the World Cup. Waste.

OneElNino: What's wrong with Spurs today? Look jaded and tired.

A good spell for Arsenal at the moment with Totteham players packing out their own box and just Erik Lamela in an advanced position. Surely not a tactic that can be sustained for a further 40 minutes?

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"Arsenal, buoyed by enormous support within the Emirates this evening, will be encouraged to go forward. But that's dangerous - Tottenham could break with good numbers across the halfway line. If that does happen, Spurs need not to be wasteful."

CLOSE!

A brilliant bit of passing between Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere just inside the Tottenham area sees the former with a sight of goal, but his powerful drive is pushed away by Hugo Lloris.

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Arsenal's turn to attack follows soon after as a short corner is intercepted but Kieran Gibbs quickly wins back possession but blazes his cross high and wide. I say it was a cross, it may well have been a shot. Whatever it was, it was not great.

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Calum Chambers nods behind Ryan Mason's cross as Tottenham attack straight from the restart, but the subsequent corner is headed away by Per Mertesacker.

KICK-OFF

The fans all seem happy with what they have seen so far and are still in great voice as Tottenham get matters back under way.

Arsenal's formation has been fairly fluid but Mesut Ozil, who started the game plating further out wide than he did against Aston Villa, has struggled to make an impact. Most of his passes in the first half were to team-mate Aaron Ramsey, with few forward efforts. Plenty of time yet though.

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Rich, Tottenham: Erik Lamela loses the ball way too much for someone that cost more than £5m ( he cost over £30m!)

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Matt Cartwright: If Emmanuel Adebayor had been more awake we'd be one up by now. He doesn't seem that bothered at the moment.

Dax Fulbrook: Nacer Chadli is the worst. No composure. No skill. No passion.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"A decent half. Both sides have contributed. It was a sharp opening from Arsenal, taking the game to the more defensive Tottenham who were playing on the counter-attack. That tactic started to work for Spurs as the half wore on, but neither side created more than a half chance."

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Daniel Jones: What exactly are Arsenal's training methods? They can't seem to go a single game without a player picking up an injury.

Faddi S: Arsenal players dropping like flies again. The signing of Shad Forsythe hasn't helped in the slightest!

Forsythe, a new fitness coach at Arsenal who worked with Germany at the World Cup, was headhunted this summer.

MOTD's Jonathan Pearce at Emirates

"Arsenal complain to the referee that they should have had a penalty, while Emmanuel Adebayor missed the best chance for Tottenham.

"But Spurs' Hugo Lloris has been the busiest of the two goalkeepers.

"On a weekend of Ryder Cup action, it's a half each at the break."

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates

"Lively without being a classic and some encouragement for both sides - Arsenal suffering from having to reshuffle their midfield after injuries to Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey. Jack Wilshere also limping after a heavy knock."

HALF-TIME

The whistle goes for half-time and it is goalless. Not a classic compared to some over the years, but there were chances, particularly towards the end of the half.

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Emmanuel Adebayor connects well with a ball into the box to strike a first-time effort goalwards, but Wojciech Szczesny is on hand to push the ball behind.

SUBSTITUTION

Disappointment for Aaron Ramsey as he is down on the ground, signalling to come off. Santi Cazorla comes on to replace the midfielder, whose frustration is clear as he limps towards the Arsenal dugout.

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Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"This match has really started to ebb and flow, and Spurs have gained some confidence from somewhere. Tottenham are attacking and Arsenal look flustered, having been thrown off their stride.

"These are the important spells, when as the visiting team you've got to turn the screw and make sure that if a half-chance comes along when you're in the ascendancy, like Spurs are now, you take it."

GREAT SAVE!

Lovely stuff from Aaron Ramsey as he smartly flicks the ball away from a Tottenham defender, passes to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose dipping effort is well saved by Hugo Lloris.

At the other end, Nacer Chadli races away and has just Wojciech Szczesny to beat, but scuffs his shot wide to the sound of ironic cheers from the home fans.

Per Mertesacker's blushes are spared as the Arsenal defender powers a Tottenham corner towards his own goal, but Wojciech Szczesny is quick to react and save from his own team-mate.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer

"Mauricio Pochettino continues to be furious that Spurs are allowing Arsenal too much time in possession. Twice in a matter of seconds Emmanuel Adebayor and Christian Eriksen were on the end of what might be politely terms as rollockings."

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After watching Liverpool and Everton's 1-1 draw earlier today before rushing down to London for Arsenal v Spurs, it's mission accomplished for Kevin Kilbane as he takes a seat at Emirates Stadium for his second derby of the day.

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"Better late than never", he says. Let's hope he stayed at Anfield until the end anyway...

Better from Tottenham as Emmanuel Adebayor is put through but his first touch takes him away from Wojciech Szczesny and Arsenal are able to shut off the gap before Adebayor can get his shot off.

Aaron Ramsey is the busiest player on the pitch at the moment, he has had 39 touches, more than any other player. Emmanuel Adebayor, perhaps highlighting how rare Tottenham have attacked, has had just eight, his latest touch being to spray a pass out wide and out of touch.

Thankfully it seems that the slow-motion television replays made the tackle on Jack Wilshere look worse that it may actually have been. He is back on the pitch and good to continue.

Big concern for Arsenal as Jack Wilshere is down injured after taking a whack to the ankle inside the Tottenham area. He limps to the sideline, but the injury looks particularly nasty on television replays.

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Mikel Arteta is limping and he has to come off, Mathieu Flamini replaces the Arsenal midfielder.

YELLOW CARD

Erik Lamela is the first player booked for Tottenham after bringing down Kieran Gibbs. That's three players now on a yellow with just under 30 minutes gone.

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"Lovely football from Arsenal at the moment. Really slick interchanges. Danny Welbeck had a really decent, clean effort on target, but it was straight at the keeper.

"You just feel that Arsenal think this is their moment. They are right on top of Spurs, they have control, and I think it's only a matter of time. It's all about their speed of thought, the quality of their play and the speed of movement of the ball."

CLOSE!

There is some lovely one-touch passing on show from Arsenal, but they've been lacking that bite in attack. That is until Jack Wilshere strikes a dipping effort from outside the box after being teed up by Danny Welbeck, but Hugo Lloris is behind the shot.

Manager reaction

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Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock: "We said at half-time we were a bit nervous in the first half. I thought the wide men could win it for us and that proved the case.

"We keep our feet on the floor. There is nobody getting carried away. Three points in the Premier League is very important.

"We have come on a long way in the last few weeks."

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson: "It is disappointing to lose to two set-plays. The fashion in which we conceded the momentum was disappointing. I thought we started well and created chances but were unable to make anything of them.

"We were under par in the second half. You have to give them credit, though. They defended with intelligence. But ultimately we had to come up with ways to break them down and couldn't find that edge."

YELLOW CARD

Another yellow card for Arsenal, this time going to Jack Wilshere after his late challenge on Ryan Mason. From the resulting free-kick, Emmanuel Adebayor just fails to make a telling connection, as his header is straight at Wojciech Szczesny.

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Swansea manager Garry Monk: "It was definitely a good point the way the game panned out and going down to 10 men.

"We showed character in adversity and I thought the boys defended admirably and we deserved a point. They had a couple of headers and when we were down to 10 men threw a lot forward but apart from that we limited them to hardly anything.

"We weren't as fluid as we have been but there will be games like that and then you have to do the basics right."

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's pace sees him get the better of Danny Rose and he sends a deep cross into the area from the right which is picked up by Danny Welbeck, who works himself a bit of an opening and shoots low from the edge of the area, but Hugo Lloris is behind the shot and scoops up the ball.

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Wale Ibraheem: Spurs need to be more clinical in the final third. They could have hit Arsenal on the counter with the right passes.

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Arsenal are seeing plenty of the ball but not really making it count, highlighted by a Mesut Ozil corner into the area failing to find a red and white shirt and Tottenham clear easily. Spurs are defending quite well and have shown glimpses of being dangerous on the break. Tense affair.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates

"Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is fired up for this. Stalking the touchline constantly and has already been involved in a couple of heated exchanges with the fourth official. The message to his own team seems to be not to drop too deep and invite Arsenal pressure - seems reasonable."

Great stuff from Danny Welbeck as he flicks the ball past Jan Vertonghen and drives towards goal. He has no support, though, and has to have a crack at goal, but Younes Kaboul is back to make the crucial block.

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Asim S. Tanauli: Strong line-up by Arsene Wenger but I don't understand why Santi Cazorla isn't being played that much.

Matt Cartwright: What a game for Ryan Mason to make his first Premier League to start in. Will need to have a good game.

YELLOW CARD

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the first player to go into the referee's book after bringing down Etienne Capoue after Spurs had broken away. Nothing malicious, but a definite yellow.

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Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany: Great game of football ... again. We're on track now. AS Roma on Tuesday!

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley: Frank Lampard, what a player!

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw: What an unbelievable experience making my debut for the club and more importantly getting all three points.

Boos ring out as Emmanuel Adebayor gets the ball for the first time in the game but he is quickly crowded out before Kieran Gibbs is fouled by Erik Lamela.

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Wayne Rooney's red card: "It was a break-out of a set-play of ours and he makes a professional foul I think you can call it like that. I don't think Wayne wanted to do it that way but he did it and you can give a red card.

"Luke Shaw was always injured but now I could play with him for 90 minutes. He had a little cramp and it was amazing he lasted 90 minutes. Also, Paddy McNair played a very good match and I'm very pleased for him that we won.

"The rhythm of the game is very high. You cannot compare it with Germany and Spain. There is always pressure on the ball. Most of the English teams play physically. We have to keep the ball more easily and then we can improve our play."

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"On my walk up here to the stadium this afternoon, a lot of Arsenal fans were already out in force, filling the pubs and getting ready to support their team, in the hope that once again they will leave this north London derby with the bragging rights."

Danger for Tottenham as Danny Welbeck steals possession midway inside the away team's half, Jack Wilshere then races away with the ball before feeding a pass to Aaron Ramsey on the right side of the area, but the midfielder drives a low effort straight at Hugo Lloris.

Manager reaction

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "The win is very important, you can imagine that. We played a very good first half with attractive football. We conceded again a goal from in set-plays. Maybe you can watch that their number 15 makes a foul on goalkeeper David De Gea.

"But OK, I am very happy that we hold the result until the end because it is very difficult to play against a team who have one more player but who also play a lot of high balls. I am very pleased with the attitude of my players."

Former QPR and Charlton forward Bradley Allen

BBC London Digital Radio

"It's a big responsibility for young Ryan Mason of Tottenham. He's been out on loan at numerous clubs and he scored midweek in the League Cup, but these are the big boys tonight. And what a fantastic atmosphere inside the Emirates this evening."

What a game for Ryan Mason to make his Premier League debut in, the atmosphere is electric! He and his team-mates have not seen too much of the ball yet, though, with Arsenal stroking a few passes around, testing out the Spurs backline.

Manager reaction

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QPR manager Harry Redknapp: "We came back strongly after their goal and I felt we had every opportunity at that stage of the game but their centre-forward produced a world-class goal. Niko Kranjcar hit a fantastic free-kick but it hit the woodwork and we couldn't get the break.

"We didn't give up today and it was a much better performance. Charlie (Austin) took his goal well today and that's encouraging. He's proven that he can score goals in the Premier League. Southampton are a good side but I felt we stuck at it and we got a bit more belief in ourselves today and we've got to continue to believe."

Remember all that chat about Mesut Ozil playing in the number 10 role a few entries earlier? Well, at the moment, he appears to be playing wide left. That could well change soon enough though.

KICK-OFF

Superb atmosphere at Emirates as Arsenal get things under way.

Manager reaction

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Hull City manager Steve Bruce: "We gave ourselves a mountain to climb. They nearly blew us away in the first 10 minutes. Maybe we showed them too much respect. We were brave or stupid to play two up top. I thought 'we're at home let's give it a go'. We had a couple of chances to take the lead but on the day we weren't good enough.

"They've got quality written throughout the team. The one thing you have to do is defend well. We've conceded four and not done that badly. Sometimes you have to hold your hand up and say you have been beaten by the better team.

"I was delighted with the attitude. We were brave and it nearly came off. It was pleasing."

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport Chief Football Writer at Emirates Stadium

"The playing surface here at The Emirates is getting a real soaking pre-match from the sprinklers. The presence of a former player is always guaranteed to enliven proceedings and the name of former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor brought a chorus of disapproval from the home fans when it was read out."

Manager reaction

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Southampton manager Ronald Koeman: "It was very tough. We expected that. We told the boys that after last Tuesday (Capital One Cup win over Arsenal) that it'd be more difficult. All the credit to QPR about the second half. We know we have offensive qualities but in a difficult second half, to keep the spirit and the belief to win the game, it was a good compliment to the boys. The most important is that we believe in our way of playing and the second half was a fantastic second half from both sides."

Koeman on Pelle's goal: "You don't score a lot of that kind of goals because it was amazing. It's a great goal. That's a great feeling for him and a great feeling for the club and fans. The support was amazing today."

BBC

Even as a neutral I can't help but love derbies full of history like this one.

The players have finished their pre-match warm ups, the atmosphere is building. Not long now until the 174th north London derby gets under way.

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Mitch Mansfield: Frank Lampard just 155 goals away from becoming Man City's all-time top goalscorer. How long's that loan extension?

Liz Tray: Did anyone actually think that Wayne Rooney has the discipline, intelligence or leadership qualities required of a captain?

Lucas John: Six young British players in the Arsenal starting 11 today. Great to see.

Manager reaction

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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert: "I thought we gave a really good account of ourselves. We were really solid. I can't fault the lads. When you do get a chance at a place like this you have to score. Maybe 3-0 was a little harsh on us."

Dion Dublin

BBC Football Focus

"If you have someone like Mesut Ozil in that number 10 position, that Teddy Sheringham role, he will affect the game if he gets lots of the ball. Danny Welbeck needs some like Ozil on the ball to help him make an impact on the match.

"On what I've seen this season, Arsenal will finish above Spurs. The Gunners have the better players, whereas Tottenham's are all of the same standard."

"Spurs are huffing and puffing"

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Former Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince: "That number 10 role allows you freedom and the goals Mesut Ozil set up and scored against Aston Villa were from the outside left. If you give him freedom that is what will happen, but playing where he has to track players, he is not going to do that.

"At Spurs, when you have Eriksen and Lamela, Adebayor and Soldado, they are quality players but the team is huffing and puffing all the time. It is a slow start for Spurs, they are adapting to Mauricio Pochettino. At Southampton meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has gone in and only had a few things to change, but Pochettino has had to change a lot of things at Spurs."

Manager reaction

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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet: "What do we have to do to win a football game? We did everything. We were the better team 11 v 11. We created chances and we were the team looking to have that winning goal.

"When they had a man sent off it was even more like that but we can't put the ball in the net and take advantage of our game. If we were terrible and couldn't pass the ball or create chances I would be worried but the way we played today I am calm.

"I will look to prepare to make sure we win the next game."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, speaking to Sky Sports: "We take into consideration the games players play and that is why I have decided to go with what I have today.

"I am not surprised, personally, when Mesut Ozil plays well. His position on the pitch is the wrong debate because even when he plays on the flank he plays with complete freedom. He is world champion on the left wing, let us not forget."

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce: "I've looked on the laptop and Kevin Nolan made a good run from deep and put the ball in the net. Unfortunately for us, the assistant saw something we didn't. It's unfortunate when you've worked so hard to get back in the game. We gifted Manchester United two goals and at 11 v 11 we had the best chances. Diafra Sakho could easily have had a hat-trick today."

It is looking like Mesut Ozil will be playing that number 10 role behind Danny Welbeck today. He ran the show in that position against Aston Villa last week. More of the same today?

Indomitable Wenger?

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This isn't just a picture of a mulleted Gerry Francis leaning against a tree. Oh no. This is a picture of the first Tottenham manager Arsene Wenger pitted his wits against. That was back in November 1996, with Arsenal winning that north London derby 3-1.

Since that game 10 Tottenham managers have come and gone. Mauricio Pochettino will today be the 12th Tottenham manager to face Wenger, with the Argentine getting his first taste of the north London derby.

History may not be on his side, but he hopes to be able to emulate the Arsenal boss' longevity, saying: "It's a dream to stay here like [him] or to have the time Arsene had in Arsenal. For this, I need to show my skill, I need to work hard, I need to get the results. You need to work with passion."

A win today would certainly do his long term prospects no harm.

Manager reaction

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: "It was very good from the beginning. Even during the period the game was 1-0, when it could be open, it was always closed because we controlled the game. We had a big percentage of the ball. When we weren't dangerous we kept the ball. My four defenders and two midfield players were very solid. The result was a consequence of our dominance. The display allowed me to take off Diego Costa to give me a chance to play him on Tuesday [against Sporting Lisbon]."

Manager reaction

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini: "These things can happen. We started very well. We were very unlucky with two individual mistakes through the game.

"He [Eliaquim Mangala] was very unlucky with the own goal and after that he arrived late for the penalty but we continue to trust him because he is a very good player who had very bad luck.

"During the week when we scored seven I felt that the team was tired. I think today we played a very good team. They defended very well and we scored four goals which was very good. It was very important to win three pints here because we cannot allow to drop any more points on Chelsea."

Player reaction

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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie: "We played well. We had to fight in the second half and we did that. I'm very proud. The two debutants (Paddy McNair and Luke Shaw) did great. West Ham have been playing really well, so that's why we were happy with the goals we scored early on."

I wonder how Kevin Kilbane is getting on his attempts to see two derbies in one day?

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He hot footed it to the train station after Everton drew 1-1 at Liverpool and I would imagine he is out of the tube and walking briskly to the Emirates, where Arsenal host Tottenham in just under half-an-hour.

We have been treated to 19 goals so far today in the Premier League, what has the north London derby got in store for us, I wonder?

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Team news

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Arsenal's £16m new boy Danny Welbeck got off the mark in the impressive 3-0 win at Aston Villa last week and he leads the attack - but manager Arsene Wenger surprisingly leaves £32m summer signing Alexis Sanchez on the substitutes' bench.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of his first north London derby - and gives Ryan Mason his Premier League debut here at The Emirates.

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Wilshere, Arteta, Ramsey, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Welbeck.

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Naughton, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose; Capoue, Mason; Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela; Adebayor.

Full-time scores

Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

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Six successive wins for Southampton. A summer of departures must feel like a long, long time ago...

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HITS THE WOODWORK

Five of the six 15:00 BST Premier League kick-offs are at full time, but this one is still going. Dusan Tadic finding the woodwork again in stoppage time as Southampton hunt for a third.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Aston Villa were good for an hour today, but though they've got a good away record this season Chelsea are a completely different kettle of fish. I just don't know how many teams will come to Stamford Bridge this season believing they can get a result.

"If you came here before the game and you write a postscript of what you thought would happen, well the game played out exactly as you might have imagined. Chelsea pegged Villa back and it wasn't fast and furious but meticulous and precise. In the second half Jose Mourinho just sent his team out to grab another goal and put the game to bed.

"So an archetypal Chelsea performance - they looked very, very good."

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Manchester United are over the line. Just. Thumbs-up from their manager, who strides down the tunnel.

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Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

Final Score

"This win might mean more for Manchester United than winning easily by three goals. The defensive performance from Patrick McNair has been brilliant, less so from Marcos Rojo. But the resilience they have shown could really bring them together as a team."

Last minute at Old Trafford. West Ham pile forward. Man Utd hold firm.

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This game is drifting towards a stalemate, unless someone can produce a late moment of magic?

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Mat in Mattishall: What on earth is Wayne Rooney doing? Captain marvel with a goal one minute, captain disaster then next. Was he really the right choice?

Bayo, a Man Utd fan: Rooney is a great footballer who thrives on playing with a lot of aggression. Should now be mature enough to balance that aggression with tactfulness. A captain should lead by example.

James: That Rooney red card is a blessing in disguise. Rooney is United's weak link - we will have a better shape without him.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

Final Score

"The offside decision was marginal, and on second viewing I think the goal is just onside. But Manchester United will take a lot of credit from this defensive performance if the score stays the same. West Ham have been putting them under extreme pressure. If they can come out with the win it will mean a lot."

HITS THE WOODWORK

Agonising for QPR as Niko Kranjcar's free-kick crashes off the crossbar. Time running out for the visitors...

Former Wales international John Hartson

Final Score

"Why wouldn't you want to keep Frank Lampard? He looks fit, he is a top class professional, and is that three goals in three games? He will always score goals."

INJURY TIME

Four minutes of 'Fergie time' at Old Trafford.

DISALLOWED GOAL

Drama, sheer drama. West Ham think they've equalised when Carl Jenkinson's cross is stabbed home by Kevin Nolan... but the linesman's flag is up.

GOAL

He can't stop scoring, can he? Frank Lampard taps in from six yards out after a good drag-back by Pablo Zabaleta. Game, set and match.

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Kenny Kong: Patrick McNair may well get man of the match here, cracking defending all match, great positioning throughout.

Paul Adam: Who does Pelle think he is? Pele?

Ben the Gooner: Diego Costa. A poor man's Mickey Quinn...

Enner Valencia, who has impressed for the Hammers today, wins a free-kick 35 yards out but subsequently floats it over the bar. Less than five minutes left at Old Trafford.

CLOSE!

Steven Fletcher is oh so close to giving Sunderland the lead as he connects with a cross from six yards, but somehow manages to shoot wide.

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Graham Forde: Nervous here. So strange (and wrong!) watching Man United camping to see out the game.

CLOSE!

West Ham are turning the screw now - Enner Valencia fashioning room on the edge of the area and his shot is deflected wide by Daley Blind.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"As soon as the game starts to open up, and you can understand why Paul Lambert was reluctant to throw Villa players forward, then Chelsea start to play. In the first half Villa made it difficult but now we're really seeing the quality of the Chelsea players. Any time they attack they open up Villa almost at will."

RED CARD

Swansea defender Angel Rangel blocks off Will Buckley to receive his second yellow card after being booked earlier for throwing the ball away, leaving the visitors to survive the last seven minutes with 10 men.

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Henry: Anything Charlie Austin can do, Graziano Pelle can do better? What a pair of goals, brilliant.

Phoenixville: I do love Southampton's response. Their sprit and desire to win games are extraordinary.

Andrew Soar: The Saints are this season's great entertainers, always worth watching.

League One update

Dean Bowditch has got a goal back for MK Dons in their top-of-the-table clash with Bristol City. The Dons still trail 2-1 at Ashton Gate and ominously Bristol have scored three goals in each of their last three matches.

Momentum has swung back in favour of Rochdale against managerless Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road with Peter Vincenti making it 2-2 with a left-footed shot from close range.

Meanwhile, goals from James Baxendale, Tom Bradshaw and Anthony Forde have given Walsall a 3-0 lead against Doncaster.

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Suheil Patel: Massive 15 minutes coming up at Old Trafford. Man United can't afford a draw or even worse a loss!

J: Why when the foul is against Angel Di Maria or Radamel Falcao it is deemed good break up play but when Wayne Rooney does it, it's a red card?

Magen Raymond B: You don't do that, Captain Rooney. Are we really applauding for such violent and stupid play that's a red card all day long?

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at St Mary's

A QPR goal completely against the run of play, but it's an absolute belter from Charlie Austin who silences St Mary's. It's short lived though with Graziano Pelle sending the home fans wild with an incredible overhead kick.

"Five minutes of pure electricity," says former Saints manager Dave Merrington on BBC Radio Solent.

GOAL

Well it has to be said, a third goal was coming. Brilliant work from the Chelsea newboys once again as Cesc Fabregas floats a perfect ball for Diego Costa, his shot is denied by Brad Guzan but Willian is on hand to poke in. Game over.

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Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

Final Score

"This is goal of the season, one of the best goals I have seen. Graziano Pelle pops it up, and he has done an overhead kick across the keeper into the top corner. That is Roy of the Rovers stuff. Now you just pick up the ball and go home. You write a note to you mum saying it is all over, I'm not playing any more, that is it."

League Two update

League-leaders Bury, who are on an eight-game unbeaten run, have hit back against 20th-placed Exeter at St James' Park. But Tom Soares' strike, to make it 1-1, might not be enough to keep them on top of the table.

Burton could leapfrog The Shakers at the top of the table with a victory over seventh-placed Cheltenham and they lead 1-0 at the Pirelli Stadium thanks to Stuart Beavon's left-footed strike.

SUBSTITUTION

Manchester City are declaring - sending on centre-back Martin Demichelis for midfield playmaker David Silva.

On closer inspection, it looks like the Argentine is actually going into midfield alongside Yaya Toure, with James Milner pushed on...

We've got about 15 minutes to go around the country, and Manchester United appear to be sitting back and inviting pressure from West Ham. There's some nervous-looking fans in the stands.

A good spell for Sunderland at the moment as Seb Larsson shoots straight at Lukasz Fabianski, Ki Sung-yueng having done just enough to prevent the midfielder from getting a better sight of goal.

Then, Connor Wickham just fails to make contact with a dangerous Will Buckley ball.

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Matt Donnelly: Louis van Gaal isn't gonna be happy with that. He seems like the type of manager who really relies on his captain to lead by example.

Sean: Just when you thought Wayne Rooney had grown up he does that. A toddler throwing his toys out the pram. Should not be captain.

Kunal Gupta: At least this way Juan Mata plays the next three games. Absolute stupidity from Rooney.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Darren Bent's got quite big, hasn't he? Has he not put on a bit of weight? Look at the size of him... wow. He's a lot bigger than when I last saw him. A lot bigger..."

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Former Wales international John Hartson

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"David Silva plays a couple of one-twos, great play, he slips Edin Dzeko through on to his left foot and Dzeko shoots across Allan McGregor. It's not a great strike but it is enough. I'm not sure Man City will let Hull back into the game in the same way they did in the first half now."

GOAL

Amazing scenes! Graziano Pelle watches what Charlie Austin does, and fancies a go himself, only his strike is even better!

Like Austin, Pelle slows a cross into the area with one touch, but opts to smash an overhead kick into the back of the net with his second.

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SUBSTITUTION

Sergio Aguero's afternoon is over, as he is replaced by Frank Lampard. Can the midfielder do it again for Manchester City?

GOAL

Charlie Austin, take a bow. What a lovely goal! The former Burnley striker plucks a cross out of the air with one touch, turns and volleys home with his second. QPR's first goal on the road this season, and it is a belter.

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GOAL

Manchester City re-take the lead at the KC Stadium, with David Silva running between the lines and stretching the Hull defence before playing in Edin Dzeko, who rolls the ball arrow-like past Allan McGregor.

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Will the honeymoon period ever end for Diego Costa? What a signing he is turning out to be for Chelsea.

Rooney red card

Rob in Newbury: Well done, Rooney. Captain? Disaster.

Man Utd fan from London: Rooney's a define red. Will he ever learn?

Bobby in Newcastle: Awful conduct from Wayne Rooney. The Man Utd and England captain should know better than that!

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Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

Final Score

"I think Wayne Rooney wants to bring Stewart Downing down to stop him running past him and he kicks his knee when he wants to just clip his heels. But he deserves a red card and it is a ridiculous challenge."

SUBSTITUTION

A change at the KC too, with Jesus Navas replacing Fernandinho. James Milner will revert to central midfield.

SUBSTITUTION

Manchester United try to shore things up - Darren Fletcher replacing Radamel Falcao.

That second goal for Chelsea gives them a bit of breathing space and they are looking confidant now as Oscar sees a goal-bound effort cleared off the line by Aly Cissokho after Brad Guzan had done just enough to take the pace off the shot.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"There's a danger, and I know it's early days, but I think there's a very real danger that Chelsea could just boss this division this season. Particularly if Manchester City keep slipping up..."

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Former Wales international John Hartson

Final Score

"Wayne Rooney just kicked out at Stewart Downing cynically and caught him in the thigh area for no reason whatsoever. And you just ask yourself why? Only he himself will be able to answer that.

"He has been outstanding today, he's got a wonderful goal, he's scored, his team are 2-1 up, but what has he done that for? It is crazy."

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This game could go either way, with Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala continuing to look shaky at the back. Remember, he was at fault for the two goals which dragged the Tigers back from 2-0 down.

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at St Mary's

"You wouldn't think it was Sadio Mane's first Premier League start. The winger has looked totally at home in a Saints shirt and his delightful backheel to set up Ryan Bertrand for the opener was simply superb. He's lit up this game and Southampton are rampant now."

West Ham have thrown on Carlton Cole as they try to take full advantage of Wayne Rooney's sending-off, and his strike partner Diafra Sakho heads into the side-netting from Stewart Downing's cross.

Championship update

Donervon Daniels has put through his own net to hand an equaliser to Norwich City as Neil Adams's side, who are on a seven-game unbeaten streak in the league, look to avert a potential upset at Bloomfield Road after Nathan Delfouneso handed 23rd-placed Blackpool a 1-0 lead.

With Nottingham Forest being held 0-0 by Sami Hyypia's Brighton at the moment, Watford could go level on points with the league leaders as goals from Matej Vydra and Daniel Tozser has given them a 2-1 lead at Blackburn Rovers.

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Gary Lineker

BBC Sport

"Leicester are two down at Crystal Palace. Unless the Foxes turn this around like last week I think our chances of winning the league will be remote."

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"That's an easy header for Diego Costa because he made it look so easy. Fantastic.

"We know how well Chelsea can craft build-up play, and Costa saw a gap of two or three yards, made it, and then a really strong header on the move. A couple of earlier headed chances were missed because he was static but this time on the move he got past the defence and ahead of Brad Guzan.

"Lovely movement and a lovely effort, and that's why he keeps scoring goals."

RED CARD

That makes things interesting. Wayne Rooney sees red for a wild kick at Stewart Downing in full flight. An ugly dismissal, but referee Lee Mason deemed the challenge high, dangerous and it prevented West Ham from breaking.

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GOAL

Chelsea's best move of the match sees great inter-play between Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta, who then delivers a pinpoint cross for Spain striker Diego Costa to nod in from eight yards for his eighth of the season.

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GOAL

Lovely goal by Southampton as Sadio Mane superbly backheels the ball into the path of Ryan Bertrand and he finishes with aplomb. Deserved for the hosts.

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Chances at either end at Stamford Bridge as Nathan Baker cushions a header on to the roof of the Chelsea goal, before the hosts pop down the other end of the pitch and Diego Costa nods a downward effort into the hands of Brad Guzan.

League One update

Managerless Leyton Orient, who have the worst home record in the division and parted company with Russell Slade this week, have fought back from a goal down to lead 2-1 against Rochdale at Brisbane Road - Roman Vincelot adding to Jobi McAnuff's equaliser.

Meanwhile, a Keiran Agard brace has given league-leaders Bristol City a 2-0 advantage in their top-of-the-table clash with second-placed MK Dons at Ashton Gate. As it stands, City will move eight points clear of the visitors.

Peterborough are looking to keep the pressure on at the top and Darren Ferguson's side lead 1-0 against Fleetwood at London Road - Conor Washington netting just before the break.

The second half in the game between Southampton and QPR is back under way, by the way. Still goalless, but the hosts are well on top.

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Mitch Mansfield: Had Eliaquim Mangala not made his (excellent) debut last week, he'd be rivalling Jonathan Woodgate's Real Madrid bow today.

Woodgate scored a spectacular own goal and was sent off against Athletic Bilbao on his Real debut in 2005.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Villa, all of a sudden, have felt their way into this game. They're just starting to up the pressure a little bit more and asking a few questions of Chelsea."

GREAT SAVE!

David De Gea keeps Manchester United ahead with a point-blank save from Diafra Sakho's angled shot.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

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"Crystal Palace's first goal, I scored a few goals like that in my time. Fraizer Campbell is standing right in front of the goalkeeper at the corner and he just touches it in. Then he wheels off in celebration as if he has scored the goal of the season. That's because he is a striker - good luck to him!"

GOAL

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Make that two for Palace, with Mile Jedinak heading home Jason Puncheon's free-kick from 12 yards out.

HITS THE WOODWORK

If you thought Phil Jagielka could hit a ball, you ain't seen nothing yet. Yaya Toure rattles the Hull post with an absolute sizzler from 35 yards. How did that not go in?

Swansea boss Garry Monk is fuming on the touchline as Swansea are denied a decent shout for a penalty. Wayne Routledge weaves his way towards the area and is stopped by Santiago Vergini just inside. Referee Chris Foy is not interested though.

GOAL

The Eagles have flight. A corner is powerfully headed towards goal by Scott Dann and Fraizer Campbell gets the decisive touch with a flick from four yards.

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Chris at work: Manchester United are above Liverpool - who's in crisis?

Mo in Leicester: Surely Van Gaal must realise that with a soft centre United need two holding/sitting players in front of the defence. No need for three strikers!

Keith: Scoring goals for fun is no good if you can't defend properly. But which Manchester club am I talking about?

Aston Villa try to fashion a quick equaliser after the start of the second half as Fabian Delph fizzes a shot just wide, Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois diving just to be safe.

Leicester were second-best in the first half, but they enjoy the first real chance of the second when David Nugent's shot is deflected wide after good work by Jamie Vardy.

FA Cup

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KICK-OFF

We're back under way in five of our six 3pm kick-offs. We're a little delayed at St Mary's.

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Andy Knowles: Well after a sensational start from Man City and an equally poor 10 minutes which let Hull back in, need to start up again in the second half.

MOTD's Jonathan Pearce at Emirates

"Arsenal look far more durable in the league now and will be looking to go unbeaten in their opening six league games for the first time since 2007.

"Jack Wilshere had a superb game against Manchester City . Mesut Ozil found his form at Aston Villa. Danny Welbeck has hit the ground running and has struck up a good understanding with the World Cup winner. Alexis Sanchez has four goals in his last five games.

"Do Tottenham have anyone to match that? Not on the evidence of the lame performance against West Brom when there were too many artists and not enough artisans prepared to roll their sleeves up and drive a quick early tempo."

Championship update

Darko Milanic's first game as Leeds United manager is not going to plan at Brentford. The Bees have shipped nine goals in their last three games but lead 1-0 thanks to Jota's left-footed shot in first-half injury time.

Fulham caretaker manager Kit Symons's hopes of getting the job on a permanent basis have taken a hit at Birmingham, with David Cotterill's first-half strike giving the Blues a 1-0 lead.

Meanwhile, league-leaders Nottingham Forest, who were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall last weekend, are being held 0-0 by Sami Hyypia's Brighton.

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Sam Burnett: Despite conceding, I think young Patrick McNair's done well at the back. Been more solid than Jonny Evans has been recently.

Andy Crompton: Falcao's build-up and hold-up is play very reminiscent of Mark Hughes.

Sola Babalola: I honestly feel David de Gea needs competition from a real world class keeper. He's getting very complacent these days.

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at St Mary's

"Southampton have been dominant with great chances for Dusan Tadic and Morgan Schneiderlin but QPR have somehow kept out the hosts.

"Saints boss Ronald Koeman became increasingly frustrated as the half wore on and that tells you everything about his ambition and expectations for this game while opposite number Harry Redknapp was relieved to hear Mark Clattenburg blow for the break."

Player reaction

Steven Gerrard on his free-kick:

"You get a feeling for certain areas when you get a free-kick. I fancied and I got the strike right."

On Mario Balotelli:

"Balotelli did everything today but get that goal. He had a wonderful chance with ten minutes to go to wrap the game up. He did everything today but score."

Manager reaction

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "The players were brilliant. We were clearly the dominant side in the game, but sometimes you don't get what you deserve in football.

"But for a wonder strike at the end of the game we would have got the three points.

"Mario Balotelli should have scored. There was a touch on it [his shot] but I think he will think he should have scored. He had some exceptional touches in the game.

"We should also have had a penalty. If the Gareth Barry handball was not a penalty then you won't see any penalties all year.

"But they get their point and we are happy with the performance, if not the result."

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Manager reaction

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "It was a special strike and he [Phil Jagielka] deserves it. He has been getting a lot of stupid criticism. We saw a man who faces adversity full on.

"Our performance on the ball was not good enough but we never gave up. Our defending was excellent and we always looked dangerous on the counter-attack.

"When we were in the final third we got a bit confused and forced the play a little bit too much. Kevin Mirallas getting injured had a big effect on that. What we got today was a real start in our season and real measurement in terms of character and mentality."

Reuters

I think the Anfield net is still bulging from Phil Jagielka's 90th-minute leveller earlier. Here's some reaction from Merseyside.

It is a mixed bag of games in the Premier League so far, with three seeing goals and three goalless. Just over five minutes until the teams re-emerge for the second half, so just enough time to grab a bit more reaction to the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Everton earlier...

The eight-game unbeaten record of league-leaders Bury is under threat at St James' Park, with Matt Grimes handing 20th-placed Exeter a 1-0 lead at home.

Burton could leapfrog Bury at the top of the table with a victory over seventh-placed Cheltenham and lead 1-0 at the Pirelli Stadium thanks to Stuart Beavon's left-footed strike.

As it stands, fourth-placed Southend will also close the gap at the top as Shaquile Coulthirst has given Phil Brown's side a 1-0 lead at home to Shrewsbury as they chase a fourth win on the bounce.

HALF-TIME

John Roder

Match of the Day commentator at St Mary's

"After heavy defeats in their previous two fixtures, QPR will be satisfied with a 0-0 scoreline. Southampton have had much more of the play and will feel that they should be ahead at the break."

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Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"It's a fine balancing act for Villa between pushing men forward and leaving themselves exposed at the back, which Chelsea will then punish. But Aston Villa have stayed in this game by working really hard. They just have to hope they can fashion a single opportunity then take it."

Former Wales international John Hartson

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"Marcos Rojo and Patrick McNair have probably never had a conversation before today but they are Manchester United's main central defensive pairing. It will take time for the team to gel but I just feel that at set-pieces the players need to take a bit more responsibility. I was always told that if the ball is there to head, then head it. United need to take the initiative in terms of the defensive side of play."

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The dropped Joe Hart didn't seem to be in the mood for signing autographs before today's game at the KC Stadium.

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Man Utd 2-1 West Ham

HALF-TIME

MOTD's Martin Fisher at Stamford Bridge

"Oscar's goal separates the teams. Credit to Villa - their defensive drills in training during the week have helped them frustrate Chelsea's attack. Villa will have to find something at the other end, if they're going to return to Birmingham with something."

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Alan Green, Match of the Day commentator

"Steve Bruce probably can't quite believe what he has just seen - Hull coming back from two goals down thanks to two defensive mistakes by Eliaquim Mangala."

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John Motson

BBC Match of the Day commentator at Old Trafford

"There's a bit of talking to be done in both dressing rooms. A convincing start by Manchester United to go 2-0 up but then they suffered a spoke in their wheel. The match is back in the melting pot at 2-1."

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BBC Match of the Day commentator Tony Husband at Selhurst Park

"It has been a pretty cautious first half with chances at a premium. Tense and nervy, Jamie Vardy had the best opportunity for Leicester, with Jason Puncheon seeing a shot saved for Palace. Both managers have plenty to ponder at half-time."

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Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator at the Stadium of Light

"Sunderland have been marginally the better side but both teams will be hoping to create a bit more in the second half."

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So close for Southampton as Sadio Mane threads a ball through the defence for Morgan Schneiderlin, but his shot creeps just wide of the far post.

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Craig Fraser: Man City have learned that money doesn't always buy great defenders. Man Utd have learned that they need money for great defenders!

Steven Kabuoro: Where was David De Gea when that header went in? He should have remained in the goal.

League One update

A Keiran Agard brace has given league-leaders Bristol City a 2-0 lead in their top-of-the-table clash with second-placed MK Dons at Ashton Gate. As it stands, unbeaten City will move eight points clear of the visitors.

Managerless Leyton Orient, who parted company with Russell Slade this week, were behind after just four minutes against Rochdale, but the Os have struck back through Jobi McAnuff to make it 1-1 as they look to improve the worst home record in the division.

CLOSE!

Abel Hernandez with the header from 12 yards... close, but no cigar as goalkeeper Willy Caballero clings on.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

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"Manchester United had three opportunities to put challenges in and at some point you have to attach yourself to a player - you cannot let the opposition dominate your box. The nerves will increase now after what happened last week. There will be a lot of pressure on United from the Old Trafford crowd."

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Villa need to make sure they keep defending well, keep doing what they're doing, shutting Chelsea down when they need to. They're still in this, but at the moment it's complete Chelsea dominance."

Chelsea are still enjoying plenty of possession but Aston Villa, to their credit, are not giving Blues players much time on the ball as they are quick to close down the man in possession. They will likely be pleased to keep this at 1-0 at half-time.

Sunderland win a succession of corners as they press Swansea and they have Lukas Fabianski to thank for keeping things level as he reacts well to push the ball behind when Santiago Vergini smartly diverts Sebastian Larsson towards the far corner.

GOAL

Who writes these scripts? West Ham have a lifeline - Enner Valencia heading a corner against the bar and Diafra Sakho follows up the rebound from six yards to make it 2-1 at Old Trafford.

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Alex Timperley: Now Man City are doing a Man United! What a weekend this is turning out to be, and it's not even 4pm on Saturday yet...

PENALTY APPEAL

A bit of pinball in the Manchester United box and, in trying to clear, Radamel Falcao appears to handle. Penalty for West Ham? No. Play on.

Former Wales international John Hartson

Final Score

"It's not been a great day for Eliaquim Mangala. First he scores an own goal and then he gives the penalty away. But you never know, he may go down the other end and score the winner!"

Manchester United appear to be in total control - but their neighbours City thought the same 10 minutes ago. West Ham are building patiently from the back, but with very little direction.

Diego Costa shows his teeth for the first time in this game as he jumps to meet Willian's lofted ball into the box and heads goalwards, but his effort is straight at Brad Guzan in the Aston Villa goal.

Championship update

Very few goals to report in the Championship with only Ipswich Town and Watford on the scoresheet.

The Tractor Boys lead Rotherham United 2-0 thanks to Daryl Murphy's opening goal on three minutes and David McGoldrick's strike three minutes later.

Matej Vydra has given fourth-placed Watford the lead at Blackburn Rovers.

Cesc Fabregas is still waiting for his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, but he is not far off getting that as his low shot bobbles inches wide of the Aston Villa goal after he is picked out by Oscar.

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Man Utd 2-0 West Ham

GOAL

Manchester City let a two-goal lead slip - Tigers striker Abel Hernandez calmly sending Willy Caballero the wrong way from the spot.

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PENALTY FOR HULL

Wowzers. £32m man Eliaquim Mangala is having a nightmare - following up his own goal with a high boot on Abel Hernandez in the area. Penalty.

Crystal Palace thrice go close. First when James McArthur's shot is deflected over, secondly when Joe Ledley has a header cleared off the line by Esteban Cambiasso and finally when Jason Puncheon's curling 25-yard shot is beaten clear by Kasper Schmeichel. The Foxes are hanging on a little.

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David McMillan: Great start from Man United. Can we hold on to a lead this week? Let's hope so.

Richard J Moir: Manchester Utd are two goals in the lead. If they score another three, they may just end this game with a point.

Nick Wagstaff: Correct me if I'm wrong, but United also dominated Leicester at the beginning of last week with an early lead...

HITS THE WOODWORK

Southampton are in control against QPR, who are rescued by the woodwork when Dusan Tadic chests the ball down and volleys an effort against the post. Graziano Pelle shoots into the sidenetting soon after. It is looking a like a tough old afternoon ahead for the Hoops.

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John from Clapham: Liking Chelsea's XI - two young Belgians, two hard-working Brazillians, three in*-form Spaniards, two steely Serbians and finally two vintage English centre-halves. Let's have it!

Josh in London: Leicester City have brought in a brilliant player in Leonardo Ulloa. If they manage to survive this season, they'll have his goals to thank for it.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

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"It's a really good cross from Ahmed Elmohamady, Eliaquim Mangala has to go for it and unfortunately it flies in the back of the net. Now is an opportunity for Hull to take stock and shore the game up, before going again."

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at St Mary's

"It's a contrast of styles on the touchline, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has rarely sat down, patrolling his technical area while his opposite number Harry Redknapp has not left his seat.

"Redknapp is receiving a torrid time from the Saints fans after his ill-fated spell in charge of the club and his side are not giving him much to cheer about.

"On the field of play Koeman's side have started quickly and confidently with Dusan Tadic at the heart of everything they do. QPR have been poor and have also suffered the double blow of losing midfielder Sandro."

Manchester City storm up the other end and almost restore their two-goal lead but Sergio Aguero's low daisy-cutter rolls just wide of the far post with the keeper beaten.

GOAL

All looking good for the home fans at Old Trafford as Manchester United increase their lead. Ander Herrera steals possession with a tackle, sliding the ball to Radamel Falcao, who in turn slices open the defence with a pass to Robin van Persie and the striker twists, turns and finishes.

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Aston Villa have barely ventured outside of their own half but a rare foray results in a corner and a chance.

Ashley Westwood curls the corner into the middle of the area, where Aly Cissokho hooks a shot around his marker, but can only watch as it drops just wide.

GOAL

Somehow, Hull claw their way back into this game with a huge slice of fortune.

Liam Rosenior skips past Gael Clichy all too easily down the right and puts in a simple cross which Eliaquim Mangala inexplicably heads into his own net at the near post.

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"When Villa have had the ball, at times they have passed it very well and there's a nice tempo to their play. They could do with committing a few more forward, but then they need to keep it tight and keep themselves in the game."

Hull are chasing shadows at the moment as Manchester City run them ragged with some slick pass and move play. "Can we have our ball back please?"

Diego Costa shows scant regard for his hamstring troubles as he superbly stretches and flicks the ball into the path of Willian, who scampers towards goal and smashes a low effort that Brad Guzan reacts quickly to poke behind. Chelsea, and in particular Willian, have started very well.

Player reaction on Twitter

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge: Gutted.. We were unlucky today. I'm closer to fitness each day and working hard to return to help the team.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton: Steven Gerrard shut up one or two of his recent critics, with a superb free kick. Thought Mario Balotelli had a go today. Looked like he cared at least.

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley: Oh my god! What a finish!

GREAT SAVE!

Huge chance for Jamie Vardy to follow up last weekend's heroics with the opener at Selhurst Park. A long ball into the box falls for the Leicester forward, who cuts inside a flying block and shoots from 12 yards but his effort is met by a superb save from keeper Julian Speroni.

At the other end, Fraizer Campbell should do better with a header from 12 yards which is straight at Kasper Schmeichel.

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Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski does well to turn Adam Johnson's shot from an angle behind as it looked like it might sneak in at the near post. Sunderland are pressing at the moment.

Manchester United are bossing the game at Old Trafford. What have you got, West Ham?

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Harry Pannell: Any predictions on the Man United v Hammers game? I see two big numbers...

Will Jackson: United look like a team that can score every time they get the ball, but concede every time they concede it.

Liz Tray: Aguero and Jelavic. The difference between world class and not world class. That wasn't even a half-chance. Man's a genius.

There are not too many chances at St Mary's but the away side are forced into an early change. Sandro clashes heads with a Southampton player and he has to come off. Karl Henry is the man to replace him. Not the disruption the struggling Hoops need...

GOAL

This could be a cricket score. David Silva plays a simple ball into the feet of Edin Dzeko on the edge of the box and the striker cuts inside before curling a right-footed cracker into the top corner. City have now scored nine goals in their last 54 minutes of football. Not bad going.

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It has been a pretty tame and even start at Selhurst Park. Leicester have marginally shaded possession but neither side have produced a threat on goal yet.

CLOSE!

Manchester United nearly shoot themselves in the foot. A poor backpass from midfield releases West Ham striker Enner Valencia in on goal but he blazes his shot well high.

Former Blackburn striker Jason Roberts

Final Score

"An excellent goal from Manchester United. When they break, Wayne Rooney can just ghost in from that number 10 role and finish so calmly. That is why you play him there instead of Juan Mata; because he is such a natural goalscorer."

Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Willian got in behind Aston Villa and, on the angle, unleashed his shot. It was a good save by Brad Guzan, but Willian collects and pulls it back, and a brilliant finish between the Villa keeper and the defender from Oscar.

"And all that came from a poor ball played towards Gabriel Agbonlahor. Chelsea won it, bombed down the other end and scored. That's how dangerous sides are at this level."

GOAL

The Chelsea goal machine rolls back into life as Oscar gives them the lead. Great reactions from Willian as his shot is denied by Brad Guzan, but the ball comes back to him and he swiftly picks out Oscar, who sweeps home.

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GOAL

And now Manchester City strike. The champions open the scoring when Hull fail to clear the ball and Pablo Zabaleta heads the ball down for an unmarked Sergio Aguero to rifle home a predatory finish.

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Premier League leaders Chelsea have started well against Villa as Branislav Ivanovic sees a cross plucked out of the air by Brad Guzan. Cesc Fabregas then forces Alan Hutton into a bit of a panicky clearance.

GOAL

That's a butterfly-killer of a goal for a nervous Old Trafford. It's all too easy too, with Rafael putting the ball into the box from the right and Wayne Rooney shows his class to clip the ball over Adrian.

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Steve Claridge

at Stamford Bridge for BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Chelsea are the team that have set the standard this season. They're odds-on to win the league and we're just five or six games into the campaign. We haven't seen the weaknesses that we've seen from other sides. They play the Chelsea way and can dominate both on the wings and centrally.

"Aston Villa had people running off ill during the warm-up last week. Obviously, those players will feel better now so the team will be stronger. Against Arsenal, for half an hour Villa were very good and had a wonderful chance to take the lead. But they turned their back for just five minutes and found themselves 3-0 down.

"This will be a very interesting game. Aston Villa haven't got a bad record here over the last few seasons."

Wayne Rooney flashes a free-kick across the West Ham box, and a diving Radamel Falcao is inches away from converting.

CLOSE!

Manchester City fly at the Tigers from the kick-off and Sergio Aguero gets behind the Hull defence but sees his angled shot beaten clear when an unmarked Edin Dzeko was imploring a cut-back 18 yards out.

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Colin Todd: Brendan Rodgers deserves a grilling after Liverpool's start to season. Suarez money spent (wasted) on Lovren, Lallana and Markovic.

Nathan Bright: Why did no one tell me about the 'win a chance to play in the United defence' competition? Congrats Paddy McNair!

Peter Malath: I am more worried about Marcos Rojo starting at centre-back than I am about the kid McNair.

Kick-off

Roars go up around the grounds as six Premier League games get under way.

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Bury, who beat Burton Albion to replace them as league leaders last week, take their eight-game unbeaten record to 20th-placed Exeter. Their hosts are enjoying a mini-revival after a poor start to the season, having won their last two games, but both were away from home and they are yet to win at St James' Park.

Fourth-placed Southend host sixth-placed Shrewsbury in a high-profile clash at Roots Hall. Phil Brown's side are climbing up the league after three wins on the trot, while the Shrews slipped in the standings after a 0-0 draw with Newport last Saturday.

Second-placed Burton have now lost two league games on the bounce but will be hoping to preserve their 100% home record when they host seventh-placed Cheltenham.

League-leaders Bristol City put their unbeaten record on the line in a top-of-the-table clash with second-placed MK Dons at Ashton Gate. The Dons have won three of their last four games in the league and head into the match off the back of a 2-0 win over Bradford City in the League Cup. Victory would move the Dons within three points of free-scoring Bristol City, who have netted three goals in each of their last three matches.

Leyton Orient parted company with manager Russell Slade this week as the team with the worst home form in the division look for a change in fortunes. However, with Rochdale the visitors to Brisbane Road today that will be tough. Keith Hill's side head into the match with two clean sheets in back-to-back wins and with 10 of their 16 goals this season coming on the road.

Any slip from the Dons could allow Darren Ferguson's Peterborough side to reclaim second place after two defeats on the road saw them drop down the table. Posh are back at London Road today and host a Fleetwood side who have not won in their last six matches, although Graham Alexander's side fought back from 3-1 down against Bristol City to claim a draw in their last match.

Second-placed Norwich will be looking to get back to winning ways after being dumped out of the League Cup by League Two Shrewsbury in midweek. Neil Adams' side are on a seven-game unbeaten streak in the league and will be expected to beat a Blackpool team languishing in 23rd place after picking up just their second point of the season in a 0-0 draw at Brighton last weekend.

Meanwhile, Fulham caretaker manager Kit Symons enjoyed a 2-1 win over Doncaster in the League Cup in midweek and can bolster his bid to take the job on a permanent basis with a positive result against a Birmingham side that are on a seven-game winless run in all competitions, but Blues did hold Norwich to a 2-2 draw last time out.

New Leeds United manager Darko Milanic will be expected to maintain the club's impressive recent form in his first game in charge as the Whites travel to face a Brentford side that have shipped nine goals in their last three games. Leeds are on an unbeaten four-game run and have scored six goals in their last two games.

League leaders Nottingham Forest, who were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall last weekend and lost 3-1 at Tottenham in the League Cup in midweek, host a Brighton team that registered their first win of the month in the cup in midweek - a 3-0 victory at Burton Albion - but have picked up just two points from a possible 12 in recent fixtures. Stuart Pearce's side will be disappointed not to be top at the end of the day.

It is the last-minute scrabble to finish off a pie in stadium concourses throughout Britain, while players are in the tunnel at their respective games. We are just five minutes away from kick-off.

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As dramatic as that Merseyside derby could be Kevin Kilbane's attempt to see two derbies in one day. After taking in the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Everton, he is London-bound now for Arsenal v Tottenham, which kicks off in just over two hours.

Tick, tock Kevin...

Player reaction

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Everton goalscorer Phil Jagielka, speaking to BT Sport: "Hopefully next time we come to Anfield we can go one better but the point is not the end of the world.

"It has been a frustrating season so far, to go 1-0 down and keep knocking at the door showed tremendous character. We need to keep showing character.

"The lads need to keep playing the same way, keep having the courage to do the right things and hopefully this will be a kick-start to the season for us."

Plenty of Merseyside derby reaction coming your way shortly, but here's Gary Rose to help me guide you through the 3pm kick-offs. All six of them.

So, Liverpool finish the game 10th in the table and Everton are 12th. The hosts registered 24 shots on goal, the visitors 11.

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"There are many reasons to watch MOTD tonight and Phil Jagielka's stunning equaliser is most definitely one of them!"

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Max Kurn: Jagielka giving us a lesson in 'ave it!

Mwatekowa: Oh Jagielka, you beauty. The technique on that goal was absolutely sublime.

Will Greenslade: Great strike, but Jagielka really needs to work on his celebrations. Almost looked bored!

On such raspers, seasons can turn. Everton will hope so anyway.

There's still a solitary Liverpool fan inside Anfield with his hands on their heads. How long does the steward give it before he ushers the crestfallen fella to the exit?

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"I enjoyed the game, but it was not as exciting as supporters would have wanted and expected, and in truth the build-up play was better than the final product, from both sides. But Everton will be delighted with the point. Liverpool were really the better team, and Roberto Martinez will be the far happier manager."

British sprinter Adam Gemili: Literally have no words... Being a Liverpool fan can be one of the most frustrating things in the world.

Everton fans chant 'there's only one Jagielka', Liverpool fans sit with their heads in their hands. Let the post-derby banter begin.

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Matthew Bennett: Bend it like... Jagielka?

Suheil Patel: What a bullet by... wait for it... Phil Jagielka? What a strike by a centreback!

Rob Stafford: What a great goal - goal of the season already!

FULL-TIME

Everton almost nick it when Gareth Barry backheels wide from six yards out. But the Toffees fans are not greedy. Not today anyway. It's time to celebrate a memorable point.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"You won't see a better strike than that! Phil Jagielka hits a wonderful strike with his laces, on the half-volley, and it flies in the top corner. Simon Mignolet had no chance. Whether Everton deserved it or not, it was a stunning goal."

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A Rolls-Royce of a goal from the man they call Jags. Aiden McGeady's cross is headed straight to Phil Jagielka 30 yards out and the defender laces a rasping effort into the top corner. But for the net, that shot would still be travelling.

A Toffees hero, alright.

INJURY TIME

Three minutes of time added on. That's 180 seconds to find a Toffees hero.

The clock ticks into the 90th minute, but an Everton chance goes begging with a poor Leighton Baines corner. Cue cheers from nervous home supporters.

Team news

Southampton shuffle their line-up, bringing in defenders Ryan Bertrand and Toby Alderweireld to face QPR, while forward Sadio Mane will make his Premier League debut.

Sandro has overcome the knee injury suffered celebrating a goal in training and returns to QPR's starting line-up after missing last week's draw with Stoke. In the other change to the team, Matt Phillips replaces injured captain Joey Barton.

Southampton XI: Forster, Clyne, Fonte (c), Alderweireld, Bertrand, Wanyama, Schneiderlin, S. Davis, Tadic, Mane, Pelle.

QPR XI: Green, Isla, Ferdinand, Caulker, Traore, Sandro, Phillips, Fer, Kranjcar, Vargas, Austin.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Mario Balotelli looked as though he had played his part and was feeling his hamstring a little. Rickie Lambert is a great, honest professional, and he will work very hard when Liverpool have got and when they have not got the ball. It makes perfect sense to me.

"Everton will be disappointed because I am sure they can play a lot better than this. They have not carried a threat in this second half."

Team news

After making 11 changes for the midweek League Cup defeat at Newcastle, Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock reverts back to the same side that won 3-1 at Everton last weekend. Striker Marouane Chamakh is available after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury but has to settle for a place on the bench.

Leicester also stick with the 'if it ain't broke' philosophy as they field the same starting XI that came back to beat Manchester United 5-3 six days ago. That means Jamie Vardy, who terrorised United last Sunday, retains his place.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni, Ward, Delaney, Dann, Kelly, Jedinak, Ledley, McArthur, Bolasie, Puncheon, Campbell.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, De Laet, Morgan (c), Moore, Konchesky, Hammond, Cambiasso, Nugent, Drinkwater, Vardy, Ulloa.

SUBSTITUTION

Mario Balotelli's work is done. He's replaced by Rickie Lambert for the final three minutes.

Team news

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet gives summer signing Billy Jones his first Premier League start at right-back. Santiago Vergini will move inside to partner John O'Shea at centre-back in the absence of the injured Wes Brown.

Winger Will Buckley starts only his second Premier League game since his summer arrival from Brighton in place of the injured Emanuele Giaccherini after impressing in Sunderland's mid-week Capital One Cup defeat to Stoke.

Swansea make one change to the side that lost to Southampton in the league a week ago. Striker Bafetimbi Gomis starts with Wilfried Bony - without a goal and sent off against the Saints - on the bench after missing the Swans' 3-0 cup win over Everton through suspension.

Sunderland XI: Mannone, Jones, Vergini, O'Shea, van Aanholt, Cattermole, Larsson, Rodwell, Johnson, Buckley, Wickham.

Swansea XI: Fabianski, Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Ki, Shelvey, Dyer, Sigurdsson, Routledge, Gomis.

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Peter Howe: It doesn't matter what form Liverpool are in, they can always rely on Everton to roll over for them...

Michael Kendall: Gerrard is one of those Pirlo, Totti-type players. Age doesn't matter, he's always a threat with the ball at his feet.

Elliott Edwards: Where was this Steven Gerrard at the World Cup?

Clever play just before a free-kick from Mario Balotelli as he winds up his marker - debutant Tyias Browning - and then walks away leaving the young defender looking a little confused. However, after wandering away from the close attentions of Browning, the delivery is poor and Everton survive.

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Steve Bruce makes 10 changes from the Hull City side that exited the Capital One Cup at West Brom on Wednesday but just one from the XI which drew 2-2 with Newcastle last weekend with Liam Rosenior coming in for Stephen Quinn. Midfielder David Meyler and forward Gaston Ramirez both take a place on the bench.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hands a first Premier League start to summer signing Willy Caballero with Joe Hart on the bench. The Chilean also welcomes back Sergio Aguero and David Silva, absentees from their 7-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday. Playmaker Samir Nasri is out for about a month after groin surgery while striker Stevan Jovetic and midfielder Fernando are both injured. Right back Pablo Zabaleta returns from a one-match ban.

Hull City XI: McGregor, Rosenior, Davies, Dawson, Robertson, Huddlestone, Livermore, Diame, Elmohamady, Jelavic, Hernandez

Manchester City XI: Caballero, Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy, Milner, Fernandinho, Toure, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Samuel Eto'o is up front but Everton are still playing Romelu Lukaku up out on the right, with Aiden McGeady on the left and Steven Naismith supporting in the middle.

"I would have gone with two strikers up front, to just put Liverpool under a bit more pressure. But there is still time for Everton to find an equaliser."

CLOSE!

Mario Balotelli's low shot goes wide as Liverpool look for a second to kill off this contest.

SUBSTITUTION

While England manager Roy Hodgson shares a joke with Liverpool legend Ian Rush in the stands - "Are you sure you don't qualify for England?" - Everton make a change. Roberto Martinez replaces Muhamed Besic with Samuel Eto'o.

Team news

Chelsea striker Diego Costa starts despite persistent hamstring problems. Midfielder Ramires is out with a groin problem so Oscar comes into the XI, with Cesc Fabregas joining Nemanja Matic in a deeper-lying midfield position.

Aston Villa make two changes with Nathan Baker in for Ciaran Clark in defence, while midfielder Ashley Westwood replaces defensive midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

Chelsea XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Matic, Fabregas. Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Diego Costa.

Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Hutton, Cissokho, Baker, Senderos, Westwood, Delph, Richardson, Cleverley, Weimann, Agbonlahor

10 MINUTES TO GO

So, as it stands, Liverpool will move up to sixth in the table and Everton down to 15th. Both sides have 10 minutes left to get the result they crave.

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Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal gives 19-year-old Paddy McNair his debut for the club as he tries to plug the gap left by injuries to three of his centre-backs and another being suspended.

McNair is listed as a midfielder on United's website but has played in central defence. He will be partnered by Marcos Rojo, who moves over from left-back as Luke Shaw fills in for him and also makes his debut.

West Ham beat Liverpool last Saturday and are forced to make two changes. Midfielders Morgan Amilfitano and Diego Poyet replace the injured Mark Noble and Cheikhou Kouyate.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael, McNair, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Herrera, Di Maria, Rooney, Van Persie, Falcao.

West Ham XI: Adrian, Reid, Cresswell, Tomkins, Downing, Sakho, Demel, Amalfitano, Poyet, Song, E Valencia.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Romelu Lukaku has been disappointing today, but he has been playing out wide. He is not a wide player for me; he is a bustling, old-fashioned centre forward. And as he has shown both last year and when on loan at West Brom, he will score goals in the Premier League."

Mario Balotelli goes down clutching his face following an aerial challenge with Phil Jagielka. Replays suggest there was minimal, if indeed no, contact. 'Jags' tells him politely to get up.

Everton fans know what they want: chanting the name of substitute Samuel Eto'o. Is Robbie Martinez listening?

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Liverpool can do to Everton what Everton have been doing to them now. They can stay patient with the ball, and if they have to go back they go back knowing they lead 1-0.

"Raheem Sterling has been outstanding. Absolutely non-stop and positive all game. For a young lad he has really carried the flag for Liverpool. Philippe Coutinho enjoys the freedom to move around the pitch, and it looks as though Brendan Rodgers gives him that licence, playing him just behind the striker."

SUBSTITUTION

Everton mix it up at right-back - sending on local boy Tyias Browningfor his debut, in place of Tony Hibbert.

Liverpool look a different outfit now, with substitute Philippe Coutinho pulling the strings and seeing his shot blocked by John Stones before Jordan Henderson fires a rasping follow-up straight at Tim Howard.

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Anfield

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"The Everton fans have been singing about Steven Gerrard quite a lot today - something the Liverpool skipper noted with his goal celebration. It is the Reds supporters who are chanting his name now though. Very loudly."

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Andy Wilson: Yeah, that Gerrard lad is finished isn't he?

Roseanne: Gerrard's done it again. Past it? You're having a laugh! Great goal.

Mark J Smith: Gerrard didn't slip up with that...

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"I'm not sure if Tim Howard got a bit of a touch on that, but it looks like Mario Balotelli was sure to score, he has to score there. Great work from Raheem Sterling again though. He has been the stand-out man for Liverpool today."

HITS THE WOODWORK

The Reds are rampant now - Raheem Sterling skinning Tony Hibbert down the left and putting the ball on a plate for Mario Balotelli who sidefoots against the bar.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"You don't like to criticise players but Tim Howard got a big hand on that and will be desperately disappointed he did not stop it. Steven Gerrard's free-kick was not hit with great power. I think Howard had read the situation but he did not get enough behind the ball."

GOAL

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It's inspiration they needed, and it's inspiration they got. In bucket-loads.

Who else but Steven Gerrard? The skipper steps up on the edge of the box and his curling, dipping effort beats a scrambling Tim Howard at his near post. Anfield erupts into a cacophony of songs about their captain.

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Diego Costa returns to the Chelsea starting XI after missing the League Cup win against Bolton in midweek.

Liverpool are pushing Everton back, but a sea of blue shirts is keeping them at arm's length. The hosts lack imagination at the moment.

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Summer signing Willy Caballero is named in the Manchester City goal for the trip to Hull City, with Joe Hart on the bench.

SUBSTITUTION

Does Tony Pulis have a direct line to Brendan Rodgers? Philippe Coutinho is on and Lazar Markovic is off. As predicted by Mystic Tone.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Mario Balotelli always likes getting involved doesn't he? If I was Brendan Rodgers now I would be looking to make change. I have not been too impressed by Lazar Markovic, and they have Philippe Coutinho to come on. Everton are playing the game at the pace they want it to be played at. Liverpool just need someone to produce that bit of a spark in the final third. They need a touch of brilliance from one of the players."

Mario Balotelli will have little reason to set off fireworks in his bathroom this evening on present evidence, as another deflected shot proves nothing more than a minor irritation for Tim Howard.

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Patrick McNair, 19, starts in defence for Manchester United, Luke Shaw comes in at left-back.

Raheem Sterling is desperately trying to force Everton onto the back foot, but his driving run down the left is stopped abruptly by John Stones's excellent tackle.

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Jimmy in Liverpool: Henderson is vital to the Liverpool team - endless stamina, clever passing and strong tackling.

Barney from Olney: On a train from Washington to New York being updated by the BBC. A Liverpool win means a big NYC party tonight!

Dave in Grimsby: Adam Lallana looks (and plays) like a synth player in a second-rate indie band...

Perhaps, Dave, if Lallana fancies a career change he could become a professor of physics/television presenter...

Boots are beginning to fly and strong words exchanged between the two sets of players. Liverpool look the likeliest lads at the moment as Dejan Lovren towers above Mario Balotelli to steer a rather disappointing header goalwards.

Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic needs to start pumping iron. In the first half, he was easily brushed aside in his own area by Leighton Baines while, at the other end in the second half, he is again ushered away from the ball when he bursts into the area. Send him on a course with Razor Ruddock.

Mario Balotelli goes down rather tamely in the area, but it's a hopeful appeal from the Liverpool fans and their striker rises with little more than a grass stain to show for his tangle with Phil Jagielka.

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Anfield

"Liverpool had 16 shots on goal in that first half compared to three from Everton, so they will probably feel they should be ahead - their fans definitely do.

"Everton's supporters, packed into a corner of the Anfield Road Stand, had rather less to shout about in the first 45 minutes but they are halfway to what would only be their second clean-sheet of the season. The sun has finally come out for the start of the second half... but will we see any goals?

KICK-OFF

Here we go in the second half, then.

Liverpool are sent out for the second half first, followed 60 seconds later by Everton. In between, Brendan Rodgers stops for a chat with Everton substitute Samuel Eto'o.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Everton are trying to stop Liverpool's full-backs by playing their forwards out very wide, while Steven Naismith is tight on Steven Gerrard.

"Everton look solid down the middle but, and I can't emphasise this enough, if Liverpool can switch play quickly there is so much space down the sides of the pitch. On those occasions when they have done it however, the quality on the final product has been missing."

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Guy Mowbray

BBC Match of the Day commentator at Anfield

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"Gareth Barry has been involved with a yellow card and a penalty claim and the referee ruled out Everton claims when Romelu Lukaku went down on the edge of the Liverpool area.

"Tim Howard has been the busier goalkeeper and Mario Balotelli has tried to find an opening but failed. We just need a little bit more magic from either side on Merseyside this afternoon."

MOTD's Alan Green at KC Stadium

"Steve Bruce changed his entire Hull starting 11 for Wednesday night's League Cup tie at West Brom, clearly indicating that his priorities lie elsewhere.

"The Premier League is clearly what counts and the manager will want to stop this unfortunate habit of Hull conceding games and points from winning positions - not that they can especially look forward to a visit from the champions.

"Manchester City, you can argue, have been equally inconsistent but they've faced far tougher opposition. I saw those last two games and I don't see much wrong with Manuel Pellegrini's team."

MOTD's Martin Fisher at Stamford Bridge

"September closes with Chelsea boasting the only unbeaten record in league and cup across the country.

"Though their 100% winning start in the Premier League was ended by that late equaliser by old boy Frank Lampard last Sunday, Chelsea's lead over defending champions Manchester City is five points. Among their potential title rivals, Arsenal are just a point closer.

"Villa's record at Stamford Bridge is poor and given the mood of manager Jose Mourinho's men it is difficult to see anything other than a home victory in this one."

Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator at the Stadium of Light

"With all the media attention on Newcastle, Sunderland's disappointing start to the new campaign has passed by relatively unnoticed outside the boundaries of Wearside.

"Without a league win in their opening five games, they begin the weekend only just above a relegation zone they became familiar with for most of a troublesome campaign last time.

"Swansea certainly won't be pushovers, particularly as they've been winless recently following a faultless August. That said, their two successive defeats were against the current top two."

John Motson

BBC Match of the Day commentator at Old Trafford

"I can't remember a match in modern times when Manchester United have needed a result more than they do this weekend.

"United have made their worst ever start to a Premier League season and that's even more remarkable considering they are yet to face a team who finished higher than 12th last season.

"Old Trafford is hardly a lucky ground for West Ham, with 16 defeats in their 18 Premier League meetings and just two victories. Even with a record as bad as theirs, West Ham can go into Saturday full of confidence. Old Trafford is no longer the fortress it once was."

John Roder

Match of the Day commentator at St Mary's

"QPR haven't made a positive beginning to the season - losing 4-0 in both their Premier League away matches to date. You can see why the visiting fans might not be in the most expectant of moods on Saturday, especially with Southampton having had an excellent week.

"The League Cup win at Arsenal was preceded by victory at Swansea, where Victor Wanyama became the first Kenyan to score in the Premier League, and the 91st different nationality to do so.

"Naming the other 90 would be quite a quiz question. It might prove a diversion for the QPR fans on their way home on Saturday night, particularly if they go down to another heavy away defeat."

MOTD commentator Tony Husband at Selhurst Park

"Last weekend, both these teams raised eyebrows with unexpected and impressive victories that gives this Saturday's game between the two a very different complexion.

"For Neil Warnock and Crystal Palace, the victory at Everton seemed like a moment where a page was turned. Warnock is a character and it is nice to see someone bouncing up and down in a tracksuit in an era when we are more accustomed to the suited and booted manager in club tie.

"Pearson is a more reserved character, but his stock has continued to rise. The Foxes had a daunting early set of fixtures but have already held Arsenal and produced the comeback of comebacks against Manchester United last Sunday. The two games involving these sides featured 13 goals last week - here's hoping for another thriller!"

Right then, let's preview our 3pm kick-offs.

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Kolo Kenneth K: Where are those early Liverpool goals of last season?

‏Ghenedinho: Kolo, Suarez took all of them to Barcelona...

HALF-TIME

Somehow, we've reached half-time without a goal. A cracking contest, though.

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Steven Gerrard is keeping things ticking over nicely for Liverpool at the moment, he has successfully completed every pass he has made.

Another good chance for Liverpool as Gareth Barry gives the ball away and Jordan Henderson sends Raheem Sterling scampering down the left, but Tim Howard works the angles well and the young flyer's shot is beaten clear.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"The final product has not been of the highest standard but this is quite an open game. There will be goals I am certain, and it will come from a changeover of possession and a quick counter attack. When Liverpool go forward Everton look dangerous on the break if they get that first pass off. But the space on the Everton right is massive for the Liverpool players.

"Liverpool miss Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Last year they were on fire and were creating things for themselves, regardless of what the team were doing. You take those two out and Liverpool look very different to the team they were last year."

Lazar Markovic curls a shot on the edge of the area... but it sails harmlessly wide. We're hurtling towards half-time now.

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Tom from south London: Three big decision in the first 10 minutes. Martin Atkinson bottled all of them. Should have been two penalties and a red card for Gareth Barry.

Gareth in Clapham: Both Everton and Liverpool have spent vast amounts of money over the transfer window and you can't see any real benefit yet as both teams look worse than last year. Everton spent £24 million on a player they already had as a loanee when they should have invested in their central defence. Liverpool spent over £100 million trying to replace the irreplaceable, and unsurprisingly failed.

Mario Balotelli is struggling to influence very much here. Again he is robbed by Gareth Barry before, in the very next move, he manages to hold off the midfielder but his shot is meat and drink for Tim Howard.

And, we have another casualty to report - it looks like Martin Skrtel is struggling after landing awkwardly following a high challenge with Steven Naismith. He's taken his sock off - never a good sign.

After a frenetic start to the game when he was booked and could have given away a penalty, Gareth Barry is beginning to provide a decent shield for the Everton defence - taking the ball off Mario Balotelli on the edge of the area.

How many young Liverpool fans will be going into school with a Mario Balotelli-style haircut on Monday morning? The teachers won't be too happy... but at least it's not a Chris Waddle-style mullet.

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BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Anfield

"The tempo has slowed slightly on the pitch and the fans seem to be feeling less frantic in the stands too. Well, a little bit anyway - the Liverpool fans around me remain easily excited, especially when Mario Balotelli gets on the ball, or even goes near it, although I suppose with that hair-cut he is quite easy to pick out. The wait for his first Premier League goal for the Reds goes on, however."

Liverpool continue to be sloppy in possession and Aiden McGeady should do better when he nips in behind the full-back down the left but his ball is too close to Simon Mignolet. If only he had looked up, Romelu Lukaku and James McCarthy were in good shooting positions on the edge of the area.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"This is a cat and mouse game. Everton are trying to push the full-backs back, while Liverpool have the confidence and belief to send one on. You do not want to over-commit and leave yourself exposed, but it is worth the risk.

"I am surprised Leighton Baines did not have a go himself then, he has such great technique and a great left foot but he was unselfish and looked for the pass across goal.

"Because of our position in the commentary box, after this game I am ringing up the BBC and asking for danger money. There were two ladders to get up here - they never told me that! I've never been so high up in my life!"

SUBSTITUTION

Don't be too harsh on Mario Balotelli, Ryan. Paul Daniels made a career out of a trick or two. Worryingly for Everton, it appears Kevin Mirallas's afternoon is over as he pulls up clutching his hamstring. Aiden McGeady is ready to get his box of tricks out as a replacement.

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Chris White: No surprise Martinez has ruined Everton's defence. There was a very good reason Wigan went down - Martinez is massively overrated.

Liss: Steven Gerrard being marked out of the game once again...

Ryan Kean: Balotelli is overrated. Always tries the same trick or two.

Who wants it more? Leighton Baines or Lazar Markovic? Definitely the Everton defender as he nips in behind the Liverpool lines and rolls the perfect ball across goal but Romelu Lukaku just can't get on the end of it for a simple tap-in.

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Ian Stoddart: I'm going for Barry, Naismith and Balotelli all to see red. Love a derby!

Dhatweir D Niggie: Frantic start to the game. The Merseyside derby is living up to its billing.

Christopher May: Feisty start. Penalty shouts at each end turned down - I wouldn't want to be referee Martin Atkinson today...

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"The big opportunities so far have come from the corners, and the two penalty shouts. Everton and Liverpool both had claims for penalties, and the referee Martin Atkinson could have given both of them.

"But Liverpool can cause Everton problems if they switch play, coming from one side to the other quickly. Alberto Moreno is trying to get forward as much as he can and Romelu Lukaku does not want to follow him. Everton have really packed the midfield and the space is there on the switch."

The match seems to have calmed down a little now. All that pent-up tension has dissipated and both teams are settling into a rhythm - one where Liverpool do most of the attacking, and Everton look to counter with energetic efficiency.

It's all encapsulated when Raheem Sterling picks out Mario Balotelli in the area, and the striker's poor effort gifts possession to the Toffees who sweep up the other end and Romelu Lukaku's shot is saved by Simon Mignolet.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"Everton are trying to slow the game down a bit now. It is interesting to see Kevin Mirallas and Romelu Lukaku staying up and wide, with the full-backs joining them coming forward.

"The quality coming in from Liverpool on set-pieces has been absolutely first class. Everton are having to be really bright."

Daniel Sturridge sits in the posh seats, looking a little sad he's not involved in the action. Meanwhile, down in the dugout, Brendan Rodgers is canvassing opinion on some tactics from his backroom team. Once done, he pulls his club blazer tight to his chest, folds his arms and continues to observe.

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Anfield

"It's been a breathless start to the 223rd Merseyside derby, especially for the Liverpool fans sitting behind me yelling 'get into him lad' every time an Everton player has the ball.

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"The home crowd's volume has increased with every chance, penalty appeal and late Toffees tackle - if it were down to them, Gareth Barry would definitely have been sent off by now."

Raheem Sterling is a little livewire as he influences play all over the park for Liverpool. When he's not getting the ball in midfield and setting up attacks, he's jinking down the left wing - and it takes some smart work from John Stones to stop the youngster in his tracks after good link-up play in the penalty area with Martin Skrtel.

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Ahmer Murad: Can't take your eyes off this Merseyside derby. Extremely high tempo, end-to-end stuff.

Jukebox_Jack: Derby day is my favourite footballing day of the year! Come on you Reds!

MJC1973: Derby day, and anything could happen as both teams can't defend properly.

Tony Pulis

Former Crystal Palace manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"It is interesting to see how Everton have lined up. Romelu Lukaku is out on the right and Steven Naismith is playing as a deep-lying centre forward, while Kevin Mirallas is on the left. Everton have a back four, a diamond in midfield and Mirallas and Lukaku pushed up but pushed up wide, not through the middle."

This is a rip-roaring start. Tim Howard is called upon to make two good saves - first from Mario Balotelli's deflected 25-yard free-kick, and then to repel Adam Lallana's powerful header from 12 yards out.

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Another penalty shout. This time for Liverpool as Raheem Sterling laces an effort towards goal from the edge of the area, and Gareth Barry, who has already been booked, appears to handle the ball as he star-jumps in front of it. The deafening appeals from the Kop are turned down, but it looked close.

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Ah, this is better from Everton. First Romelu Lukaku bursts into the penalty box and is sent tumbling by Alberto Moreno. Penalty? Martin Atkinson is having none of it - but it's a little warning for the Reds. Martin Skrtel also has to be alert to snuff out a run into the box from Leighton Baines. Neither side is holding back.

Everton don't appear to be flustered by their recent defensive frailties as they play the ball across the back, laying the platform for a foray into the Liverpool half which is quickly snuffed out when they are pressed back.

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Mario Balotelli steps up to take the free-kick, but bends his effort into the wall. Casual stuff from the Italian.

YELLOW CARD

A fast start from Liverpool, with Adam Lallana skipping past Gareth Barry on the edge of the area and the referee, Martin Atkinson, signals a free-kick before booking the Everton midfielder for his early indiscretion.

KICK-OFF

We're under way in the 223rd Merseyside derby...

Is it possible for 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to be belted out with even more gusto and feeling than in previous games? Probably not - it's always spot on - but the Liverpool supporters are hitting the right notes this lunchtime.

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Mario Balotelli, as you might expect, is bang up for derby day. He of the Manchester derby 'Why always me?' t-shirt, has shown his support for his new club Liverpool by shaving a Liver Bird into the side of his head. If Liverpool do win, let's hope he doesn't singe those nice topiary plants in the background with his customary fireworks display.

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Fabio's Knife: Daniel Sturridge's exquisite first time chip over Tim Howard last year is an under rated derby moment, incredible goal.

Adam Bridle: Lincoln v Grimsby Tuesday 9 September. 3-2 Lincoln scored in last minute! Brilliant game!

Paul Cate: Derby day in our family as well. Dad is Chelsea blue and I'm a less glory-hunting Villa supporter...

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If history is anything to go by, the Merseyside derby could get pretty bad tempered. There have been 20 red cards shown in Premier League games between Liverpool and Everton.

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Here we go then. It's neighbour against neighbour, blue against red, Liverpool against Everton. Hang on to your hats.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

"From my vantage point, the penalty spot at the Kop end where 30 of the 31 spot-kicks were taken during Liverpool's Capital One Cup win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday is definitely looking a lot more tired than the one at the opposite end of the pitch where Boro striker Patrick Bamford fired home the penalty that forced that famous shoot-out. A fresh dab of paint might not be a bad idea.

"Liverpool supporters have probably seen enough penalties here for one week and, in any case, Everton fans are probably not holding out much hope of adding to that remarkable penalty tally today - the Toffees have only had one penalty awarded at Anfield since 1937, and none since Wayne Clarke scored from the spot here in 1988."

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, speaking to BT Sport: "Derby games are special, but for us it's about getting back to playing well and showing creativity going forward while also concentrating a bit more at set-pieces. Yesterday, Daniel Sturridge couldn't train, so we'll see how he goes in the next couple of days. We haven't got going yet and when we won the derby game last season it was the beginning of a good run, so we hope the same happens."

Dion Dublin

BBC Football Focus

"Everton's defence has not been good enough. Sylvain Distin has not been there, and he's the rock, the voice and the leader back there. Phil Jagielka has inherited that crown. The defence are not quite there and Everton are leaking ridiculous goals, the kind you wouldn't expect of them."

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Sunday Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft speaking on BBC Radio 5 live: "There's definitely been a lack of energy about Everton in latter half of games this season. They've looked very ragged. Arsenal equalised late against them and Chelsea just kept on scoring. Tim Howard, Sylvain Distin and Phil Jagielka are all getting on while Leighton Baines is approaching 30. At some point Roberto Martinez was always going to have address the problem of renewing the defence."

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If Adam Lallana bags one today, he might be forgiven for feeling a little bit awkward. That's because he grew up supporting the blue half of Merseyside.

"Yes, it's true, I was an Everton fan," Lallana said. "Growing up my dad used to support Everton in the Gary Lineker days, when they were doing well so that's the reason I started following them. But when I was supporting them Everton always seemed to be fighting relegation. I seem to remember there were a lot of tears!"

But will he shed a tear for the Toffees this afternoon? Probably not...

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Daniel George Broda: No Luis Suarez, no fear.

Liam Stones: Mario Balotelli is a man for a big game! They certainly don't come much bigger than the Merseyside derby.

BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Anfield

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers uses his programme notes to pledge his new-look side will improve on their stuttering form, but also asks Reds fans to have patience while they find their feet at Anfield.

Liverpool's last home league game saw them beaten by Aston Villa and, since then, on home soil they have squeezed past Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League and famously needed 30 penalties to see off Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup.

"You have stuck with us during this testing start to the season and it is vital you remain on board as you have always done," writes Rodgers. "In our two previous games at Anfield you have made a big difference and with it being a Merseyside derby I do not need to tell you the importance of your role today."

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Fanzine, anyone? The world might be all about social media these days, but there's nothing quite like a good leaf through the programme/matchday magazine/fanzine, is there?

Thanks Mandeep. How are you feeling, Liverpool and Everton fans? Have you gone through your final derby-day rituals?

Did you eat your bacon before your eggs? Perhaps you're wearing your lucky socks/hat/underpants? Have you walked the same route to the ground that last brought your team success in this fixture?

It's been emotional but now it's time to handover to the lovely Marc Higginson. Thanks and enjoy the footie this afternoon.

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William Byers: Sitting in the Kop when Luis Garcia heads in after a thirty yard shot from Fernando Morientes hit the bar was special.

Richard H: Rooney v Man City. We all know what goal I'm talking about!

Paul Woodhouse: The shinned one? Lol!

Dion Dublin

BBC Football Focus

"As you get older, your speed of thought is still there but trying to execute what you want takes longer. Opponents are nullifying how Steven Gerrard can affect games, and he's finding it hard. But he's still vital for Liverpool and will have an influence on today's game."

"Gerrard losing influence"

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Former Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince: "Last year under Roberto Martinez Everton were a new team, other sides weren't aware of them. This year, when their full-backs are so far forward they get caught on the break and it is down the sides that they are leaking goals.

"As for Liverpool, any team that loses Luis Suarez will suffer. Daniel Sturridge has been out too, and when you bring in foreign players it takes time to settle in. It took me two or three months to get going at Inter Milan. It does take time.

"Steven Gerrard is a world class player, still. I was 35 at Wolves, he is 34. The problem he has now is that teams have latched on to him, and he is not getting as much influence on the game."

Team news

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

There are six Merseyside derby debutants in Liverpool's starting XI at Anfield today - Dejan Lovren, Javier Manquillo, Alberto Moreno, Mario Balotelli, Adam Lallana and Lazar Markovic. Everton fan Lallana and Markovic replace Fabio Borini and Lucas Leiva as Reds boss Brendan Rodgers makes two changes from last week's defeat by West Ham. Still no Daniel Sturridge in the squad, though - the striker did not win his race for fitness.

Everton also lost last time out in the league, in what their manager Roberto Martinez called a "spooky" defeat by Crystal Palace and he reacts by making four changes from that match - Muhamed Besic makes his first Premier League start and Tony Hibbert, Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas also come in. Sylvain Distin, Christian Atsu, Leon Osman and Samuel Eto'o are the men making way.

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Gabriel: My favourite derby moment has to be in Stretford End, Manchester United v City in 2009, Carlos Tevez's return to Old Trafford only to be silenced by a moment of magic from Michael Owen in the dying embers of extra-time to top off a marvel of a game.

Niall in West Yorkshire: Stan Collymore's overhead kick equaliser for Bradford City against Leeds! Lad!

"Martinez has opened my eyes"

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Everton winger Aiden McGeady: "The 4-0 defeat at Anfield in January, I don't want to go down that side again, losing 4-0 in a derby. Hopefully this time we will be on the winning side - there is no reason why we can't go and end that record of consecutive draws and losses.

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"Roberto Martinez is one of the best coaches I have seen tactically. Some of his ideas in positions, little variants on play, I have never seen before. He has opened my eyes, he has been brilliant so far, very different to the kind of coach I have come across in the past.

"When he took over he said he would get the club into the Champions League, ultimately we fell just a little bit short, but there is an expectation to go better this year."

Arrived at Anfield for the first derby of the day! #2derbiesinaday #LFCvEFC

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Former Everton captain David Weir, who skippered his side to victory at Anfield in 1999, on 5 live: "It's been too long since Everton last won at Anfield, so let's hope today's a good day if you're a Toffees fan. It's always difficult to go to Anfield and get a result - we weren't favourites when we won there in 1999, and probably Everton aren't favourites again today. But in a local derby there's always that element of uncertainty.

"Derbies are the worst games to lose, because there's such local pride at stake. You feel the build-up in the week preceding the game and then the affects afterwards.

"If you lose you just don't want to come out of the house, the weekend is ruined, the following week is ruined. The players know that and the vast majority have played in a Merseyside derby before. So it's sore feeling when you lose, but on the other hand it feels great when you win."

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Former Blackburn striker

"Everton have this hoodoo going to Liverpool and the way they have been performing lately I can't see it changing. As for Liverpool, Mario Balotelli is certainly a goalscorer. But he doesn't offer what Luis Suarez offered in terms of mobility, decisiveness and getting around the pitch."

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Hannah: No Seamus Coleman is a massive blow for us... Let's hope we can compensate by being super attacking. COYB!

Samuel Rhydderch: Liverpool's philosophy is fluidity and chemistry. The problem now is integrating new players into this philosophy...

Tim Arstall: If ever there was a chance for Everton to take advantage of a weakened Liverpool it's now, but derbies rarely follow form...

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The Merseyside derby is supposedly the one where families go to the game together, some in red shirts, others in blue... but I could only find one example outside Anfield today - Liverpool fan Barry Griffiths and his Everton supporting step-son Flynn from Cardiff.

This is their first derby together, and Flynn's first Everton game full-stop, although Barry did bring him to Anfield last season to watch the Reds get beaten by Southampton.

"I had been up here 16 times before and never seen us lose," says Barry. Flynn is hoping for a similar outcome today.

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We asked you to pick from our eight magic FA Cup goals so far and 56% of you chose Steven Gerrard's dramatic last-gasp equaliser for Liverpool against West Ham in the 2006 final.

We are picking 50 great goals in the run-up to the first round and you can watch the eight we've revealed so far here if you are in the UK.

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As ever, you can start your weekend off with Football Focus on BBC One at 12:10 BST. This week on the show, there are interviews with Everton winger Aiden McGeady, West Brom boss Alan Irvine and former Manchester United defender Phil Neville on Salford City.

Get watching (in the nicest possible way, of course).

Hibbert return

Just been told Tony Hibbert's first start since playing against Manchester City on 1 December 2012. Only the big games for Tony, eh.

Since becoming a professional with the Goodison Park club in March 2001, he has yet to score in a competitive game in 320 outings. What a day it would be to break that record.

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Dan in Chiswick: Nothing will beat Blues stuffing Villa 3-0 at St Andrews in our first season in the Premier League, thanks to Peter Enckelman's own-goal!

Ollie from Bristol: My best derby day was the day West Brom tore Wolves apart 5-1. That was the day they lost hope of staying up, and effectively the day Mick McCarthy got fired. Ah, good times!

Jonny in Bradford: It has to be the Bradford v Leeds game this season! 0-0 and nearing extra time, Leeds scored to break City hearts, then we came back and shut the Leeds fans up with two goals in three minutes. Only in a derby do you have that passion and emotion!

Kevin Kilbane is a veteran of Merseyside, North East, Black Country and Lancashire derbies, having played for Everton, Sunderland, West Brom and Preston North End in his career.

The former Republic of Ireland full-back is travelling to both derbies today, producing a film for tomorrow's Match of the Day 2.

It promises to be a busy Saturday for Kevin - you can follow his exploits by using the hashtag #2derbiesinaday on Twitter.

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, speaking to BT Sport: "We need a reaction. The start of the season has not been good enough and we need to get that intensity back when we don't have the ball and try to score early and get the crowd behind us. If you can't get yourself up for a derby game at Anfield, you're in the wrong game so I hope the lads don't need much rallying."

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Sir William Blizzard: Simply put, a must win game for Liverpool today and a performance needed too. Time to deliver a big game Mr Ballotelli!

Ben Franklin: Hoping Liverpool stick to a diamond today, with Adam Lallana alongside Jordan Henderson and Lazar Markovic behind Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli.

John Pierce: Hibbo plays, could it happen? Surely not... Remember, if he scores the internet will break...

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Liverpool start with Lazar Markovic, Mario Balotelli and Adam Lallana but there's no Daniel Sturridge in the squad.

Everton are without right-back Seamus Coleman so Tony Hibbert starts in his place. They have Steven Naismith and Romelu Lukaku up front as Muhamed Besic also starts.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Manquillo, Moreno, Lovren, Skrtel, Gerrard, Henderson, Markovic, Lallana, Sterling, Balotelli

Everton XI: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Jagielka, Stones, Barry, McCarthy, Besic, Mirallas, Naismith, Lukaku

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Dom in London: My first derby memory would be sitting fairly satisfied with a 1-0 half time lead against Newcastle, before leaving a dejected Stadium of Light to a 1-4 final score. Michael Chopra even managed to get in on the scoring. The tide has thankfully turned somewhat since.

Sean from Swindon: Port Vale v Stoke, 12th March 1996. Ian Bogie scores for Vale after 12 seconds, and we hold on comfortably for 90 minutes to win 1-0.

Creaking defences

The defences of Liverpool and Everton have been as safe as a 50p padlock so far this season.

You wouldn't have thought the Toffees would have conceded the most goals in the Premier League to date but they have - letting in 13 in just five games.

Liverpool haven't been faring much better, they have shipped eight in five. There have to be goals at Anfield today then doesn't there?

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You can always rely on Liverpool's summer signing Mario Balotelli for entertainment. He's been warming up for Liverpool v Everton, which kicks-off at 12: 45 BST, in his own inimitable style.

You can watch his latest antics over on the Italian's Instagram page, where he's uploaded a video of himself singing his support of the Reds under the influence of helium...

Derby day Italian style

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It's not only in England that this is a derby weekend. In Italy, it's Genoa v Sampdoria this Sunday.

Over to BBC World Service's Steve Crossman, who is in Genoa for the game: "Some derbies are about class division, financial division or religious or political differences. Sometimes it's jealousy of success or a huge gulf in finances… but not in Genoa.

"The Derby Della Lanterna (Lighthouse Derby) is about purity. My tour guide at Genoa's museum tells me that 'Genoa fans have a superiority complex'.

"He brilliantly describes Sampdoria as being 'condemned to succeed,' Why? Because Genoa fans think of their club as being pure, it is the oldest in Italian football. Sampdoria are accused of being mongrels, the result of a final merger between clubs that had combined several times previously.

"Genoa believe their rivals are hell bent on success and success alone. Club secretary Federico Valdambrini does little to dissuade that by turning up for our interview holding a fact sheet of Samp's derby wins. Genoa are the passionate pulse of this city and Sampdoria are a no less committed head. The battle to win hearts and minds arrives on Sunday night."

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Kev: My first derby was incredible... Gary McAllister with the winner to make it 3-2. I celebrated madly, and I was with Everton fans!

Georgio: City 6 United 1 at Old Trafford. We're still singing about it every week.

Jack Grant: Gary Cahill's bicycle kick for Villa against Blues in front of the Holte End takes some beating!

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The most recent league derby between Arsenal and Tottenham at the Emirates wasn't the goal fest this game can usually be as it was settled by the solitary goal.

France forward Olivier Giroud was the man to get the vital goal as he enamoured himself with the Gunners faithful. Can Danny Welbeck do the same?

Arsenal also won 2-0 in their back yard when they played Spurs in the FA Cup last season.

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Liverpool v Everton is not the only derby in Premier League town so let's have a little look at the north London match-up between Arsenal and Tottenham.

The last time Spurs won at the home of their local rivals was 20 November, 2010 when the boys from White Hart Lane came back from 2-0 down to claim a famous 3-2 victory. What a game.

Samir Nasri and Marouane Chamakh put the Gunners ahead but a certain Gareth Bale scored, along with Rafael Van Der Vaart and Younes Kaboul, to earn Tottenham three points.

Those might be happy memories for the Spurs faithful but on the flip side it was the only time they have won at Arsenal in 25 matches in all competitions since May 1993.

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Sam Heaton: My favourite derby memory was James McArthur scoring the winner away at Bolton for Wigan in front of 2,500 supporters.

Andy McNamara: My favourite derby day memory was Big Dunc's first goal in Joe Royle's first derby as manager. We tackled everything that day.

Jay Heaton: Man United v Man City when Ryan Giggs scored his first goal (In May 1991). Local club charged us £3.50 including travel from Pontefract!

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"It's been an overcast morning in Liverpool ahead of the 223rd Merseyside derby but the sun is just starting to break through above Stanley Park and the Reds will hope the patches of blue sky appearing overhead are not an omen for which colour will end up on top at Anfield today.

"To continue the weather theme, both sides have had a few clouds over their respective starts to the new campaign, especially in terms of their defending.

"Last time they met, here at Anfield at the end of January, they were a point apart in the top six and looking to maintain their impressive form. This time, the margin is the same but both are in the bottom half and seeking a springboard to get their seasons up and running. A derby win would definitely provide that, whoever gets it."

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Tim Boe: Standing in the Park End as a kid, watching Ian Rush rip Everton apart, 5-0 to the Reds, then seeing myself on MOTD. It's also derby day here in Stockholm today, as English expat team Langholmen, take on Reimersholme.

Kevin Prescott: Graeme Sharp's wonder goal, by far the best derby goal ever scored. COYB!

Pelesinho Lehwelere: The night Captain Steven George Gerrard scored a hat-trick against Everton. Gerrard 3-0 Everton.

Derby Day

Let's get back to derby day and, if you were wondering where you could get some facts on British derbies (and even if you weren't), look no further than this lovely graphic. Nice, even if I do say so myself.

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Vardy verve

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Four years ago Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was playing in the seventh tier of English football but last Sunday he was helping tear Manchester United apart as the Foxes beat the Red Devils 5-3.

He'll be in action at Crystal Palace today and here's a look at the rags to riches story of the former Stocksbridge Park Steels hitman:

2010-11: He was playing for FC Halifax Town in the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier division, which is the seventh tier of English football. He helped the club finish top and earn promotion to the Football Conference.

2011-12: Vardy moved on to Fleetwood Town and on 20 September 2011 was sent-off in a 5-2 win over Kidderminster in their Conference game. But he scored 34 goals in 40 games goals as the Cod Army were promoted as champions into the Football League for the first time.

2012-13: Championship club Leicester win the race for his signature but struggled with just five goals in the season.

2013-14: Vardy had a better second season at the King Power Stadium as he scored 16 league goals to help the club to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League.

2014-15: Scores in a 5-3 win over Manchester United.

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Martin Jones: First derby? Went up to Liverpool on a supporters' coach from a South West uni, around seven hours, sat in Kop for 20 minutes, drove seven hours back. Waterlogged.

Dangermousein: Sitting with Arsenal directors and beating them 3-2 at the death after being behind. I couldn't celebrate but still a great moment.

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Newspaper round-up

A certain golf clash might be dominating the back pages but, as usual, there is plenty of football news also doing the rounds. here's a quick round-up.

Robin van Persie revealed that Manchester United held a long inquest into last weekend's 5-3 collapse against Leicester. He said: "It was a confrontational meeting, but it was a very good meeting where everyone spoke up and showed their feelings." (Daily Mirror)

But Wayne Rooney has been calling his own impromptu meetings among the players to try and kick-start their season. (Sun - subscription required)

Kenny Dalglish says Everton's 15-year Anfield hoodoo is not psychological. In his Daily Mirror column, the Liverpool legend said: "It is just down to Everton not being good enough in those particular fixtures to get a result. I think it will be the same as usual on derby day."

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock will be judging today's opponents Leicester on how they beat Stoke 1-0 - rather than their 5-3 victory over Manchester United. "That's more realistic, I think," Warnock said. (Sun - subscription required)

Mauricio Pochettino says he might lie on the floor of the Spurs team bus on its way into the Emirates today, having dodged flying glass at a Newell's Old Boys v Rosario derby in Argentina: "Will I be lying down again when we go to the Emirates? I would like to. It is my habit, it is not strange for me. Yes, I enjoy the danger of derbies - I'm stronger in a hostile situation, I like it." (Daily Mirror)

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Liverpool defender Jose Enrique: "Having a walk with the lads before the game today. Can't wait for the derby!"

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It's not a derby rivalry but Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and his Manchester City counterpart Manuel Pellegrini just cannot resist having a dig at each other.

The normally genial Pellegrini rarely says anything controversial but it seems if there's one person that can get his blood boiling it's the Portuguese. After City and Chelsea drew 1-1 last Sunday, the Chilean accused Chelsea of playing like a "small team" and compared them to Stoke. Ouch (the small team part not the Stoke part for you Potters fans)

Mourinho, in his response, referred to Pellegrini as Pellegrino. Childish but amusing. Both their sides will be action at 15:00 BST today with Chelsea hosting Aston Villa and City making the trip to Hull.

Saturday's games

Of course, it's not just about the two big top-flight derbies today as there is plenty more going on in the Premier League. Here's a look at Saturday's line-up. (Kick-off 15:00 BST unless stated)

Liverpool v Everton (12:45 BST)

Chelsea v Aston Villa

Crystal Palace v Leicester

Hull v Man City

Man Utd v West Ham

Southampton v QPR

Sunderland v Swansea

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur (17:30 BST)

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The Daily Express has Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger saying Tottenham will struggle is they fail to move to a new stadium and increase their capacity.

"You cannot be in a business where you turn down 15,000 or 20,000 people every week," says Wenger.

Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers and Everton counterpart Roberto Martinez have vowed to continue with their attacking tactics, despite both enduring a slow start to the season.

Magic of the FA Cup

Speaking of the FA Cup, it's second qualifying round weekend. Winners today only need another two victories to reach round one.

Former England winger Trevor Sinclair could play for Lancaster City at the age of 41. He retired six years ago and is assistant manager at the Lancashire side.

FC Romania, a side mostly of immigrants from the country, aim to upset famous FA Cup giant-killers Sutton United.

And Salford City are also in action. Co-owner Phil Neville has been chatting to Football Focus about his new club.

FA Cup vote

BBC Sport is looking back at an iconic FA Cup goal a day ahead of the first round proper, which kicks off in November (there will be 50 in total). So far we have revealed eight and you have the chance right now to vote on the greatest one on this very page. (Polls close at noon, and we will bring you the results soon after)

Lucky you if you're in the UK - you can watch all eight clips on the BBC Sport website to decide on your answer before voting.

1. Steven Gerrard's last-gasp screamer

2. Trevor Sinclair's bicycle kick

3. Trevor Brooking's winning header

4. Crazy Gang beat Culture Club

5. Shrewsbury Town shock Everton

6. Stuart Pearce's free-kick

7. Tim Cahill makes his mark

8. Rush wins cup for Liverpool

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We are asking for your derby day memories ahead of the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham later today.

Alando Clemz: Thierry Henry showing class and individual brilliance to dance through the Spurs defence and win the match for the Gunners.

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Pardew v Savage

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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was not too happy with BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage's assertion that he "sounded like a broken man" following his side's 4-0 drubbing by Southampton.

Pardew let his feelings be known after the Magpies came back from 2-0 down to draw with Hull last week and now Robbie has had his say.

"I was surprised he picked me out to respond to, because I had heard a lot of people saying a very similar thing, but the important thing was the way that Pardew showed I was wrong about him," says Savage.

"He did not do that by criticising my comments, he did it with the way he came out fighting for his job in their draw with Hull last weekend.

"Afterwards, his voice was full of passion and energy, which was great to hear. Last week I also wrote that it was hard to see him surviving in his job for much longer - I would be delighted if he proved me wrong about that too."

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Let's just digress for a moment and have a look at one of the back pages not dominated by the Ryder Cup.

Newcastle are not in action at Stoke until Monday but it seems, according to the Independent, it's not a game Magpies boss Alan Pardew can afford to lose.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has said that if the Tyneside outfit are beaten then that Pardew will pay with his job. Although, he has later claimed, through his lawyers, that his comments were "tongue-in-cheek". I'm sure Alan Pardew will see the funny side!!

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Over on the BBC Sport Facebook page we have been asking you to pick your all-time Merseyside five-a-side team. Here are a few of your selections:

Francis John Herbert: Southall (best keeper ever to play for a Merseyside club, fact), Alan Ball (would run all day, you need one super fit player in five-a-side), Alex Young (he didn't run, he floated across the ground, also two-footed and a good goal scorer), Kenny Dalglish (capable of turning any defender that ever lived and a good goal scorer with either foot), Ian Rush (best goal scoring potential in five a side, and fast enough to get back and win the ball... Dixie Dean couldn't use his aerial prowess in five a side so Rushy get's the nod).

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Richard Hampton Whitehouse: Southall, Hansen, Gerrard, Alonso, Rush.

Shane Williams: Southall, Barnes, Dalglish, Rush, Suarez.

Rewind II

It was on this very day in 1999 that the blue half last left Anfield with three points in their bragging rights bag. Yes, 15 long years.

Everton's matchwinner on that occasion was a certain Kevin Campbell, with his fourth minute strike settling a fiery encounter.

Reds keeper Sander Westerveld and Toffees striker Francis Jeffers were sent off after clashing in the latter stages, while Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard also saw red in in the final few minutes.

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Rewind I

Everton fans may just want to look away for a minute as I'm just going to recap on last season's Merseyside derby at Anfield.

The Reds were an irresistible force and basically blew the Toffees off the park with a 4-0 win. Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool the lead with a header, Daniel Sturridge scored two goals in three minutes and Luis Suarez completed the rout.

Everton will be hoping there is no such repeat.

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Mersey misery

Liverpool and Everton get the Premier League ball rolling in today's early kick-off and both of them desperately need to get their seasons on track, and quick.

The red half of Merseyside have lost three of their last five top-flight games and any hopes of matching last season's challenge for the title are slowly disappearing before their eyes.

Everton are a point worse off then their local rivals after two defeats, two draws and one solitary win in the league so far.

Both sides will be more desperate than usual for the win and, we may only be early into the season, but the stakes are already high.

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Right, let's not mess about. Only meeting your nearest and dearest (not literally speaking) can get the emotions going like they do so we want to know you derby day memories.

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Derby Day

It's the first game you looked for when the fixtures came out. The date has been firmly implanted in your head and now it's here.

The nerves, excitement and tension have been building all week and it's all you've been thinking about.

The banter has been flying and the prospect of losing just doesn't bear thinking about. Yes ... it's derby day.

And, in today's Premier League serving, two of English football's classic local rivalries will take place with Liverpool v Everton at 12:45 BST and Arsenal v Tottenham at 17:30 BST. Tasty, very tasty.

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