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."

Guy Mowbray
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Anfield

"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.

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

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

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.

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.