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West Ham boss Sam Allardyce: "It's my birthday tomorrow and I asked the lads to get me a result because I am going out with my friends here in the north west this evening.

"Our quality, especially with the first two goals, was the difference. They were two outstanding crosses, and two outstanding headers.

"Diafra Sakho is a determined lad, and he has six in all games now. We look like we have goals in the team. And I'm pleased for Enner Valencia as well because he wanted to play after international duty."

Double change for Leicester. Former non-league striker Jamie Vardy and one-cap one-goal England forward David Nugent trot on for wingers Marc Albrighton and Jeff Schlupp. Bold sign of attacking intent from Nigel Pearson, who doesn't appear happy with a point.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: "My team had a fantastic performance. From minute one we did what we wanted to do, have the ball, use the ball and control the game. After that comes the red cards. And 10 against 10 with the qualities we have was even easier for us.

"The second goal was a scandal. It is unbelievably good! Against Burnley we scored a goal (Andre Schurrle) which I thought would be our goal of the season but this is just as good.

"Against Palace it is never finished until the last seconds. They scored and the situation becomes dangerous for us.

"I have no complaints for the red card. It was very far from me and my focus was not on if it was a red, it was on how to reorganise my team."

Andrew Neil:, external I know he's not been great since arriving in July but surely Remy Cabella warrants a place ahead of Vurnon Anita in this Newcastle side? Get him on!!

Daniel Robinson:, external Who would have thought Southampton's season would be going this well given the summer exodus they had? All hail Ronald Koeman.

Cliff B:, external Are the cameras panning in on Alan Pardew so often in the hope he does something bonkers since his team are so incredibly dull to watch?

Former Newcastle captain John Anderson at St James' Park, BBC Radio Newcastle

"If Papiss Cisse tried to roll that in he'd have scored. Instead, he tried to hit it quickly. What was Leicester defender Paul Konchesky doing? It was an awful backpass that gave his keeper no chance, and it just illustrates the negativity Leicester have shown thus afternoon."

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Alan Pardew must have ran over a black cat on his way to the ground. The Newcastle boss watches Papiss Cisse round Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel but then sees him shank his effort - from a tight angle if I'm being generous - into the side netting. Not quite Ronny Rosenthal - but still....

Eight goals at Meadow Lane as Notts County overcome Crawley 5-3 in a League One thriller. Leaders Bristol City ease to a 3-1 victory at Coventry while bottom club Crewe win 1-0 at Walsall.

In League Two, leaders Wycombe win 2-0 at home to Wimbledon but Micky Adams's first match in charge of bottom club Tranmere ends in a 2-0 defeat at Oxford.

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Southampton manager Ronald Koeman: "I'm still in a little bit in shock. Not about the second half, I think we played very good and scored some great goals, but about the first 20 minutes because I wasn't very happy about our performance at the beginning.

"Sometimes football is strange. I am disappointed for Gus Poyet because they played well at the beginning and had some good chances. It was an unlucky own goal and maybe at 2-0 they should have had a penalty but after that we deserved to win.

"I am proud of the ambition of the team. They are always fighting for more and we need that. I am proud of everyone, even those on the bench because we have such a long season.

"The clean sheet is important. We have a strong defence and a superb goalkeeper and you have to look at the attackers when we don't have the ball because it is superb organisation."

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Newcastle haven't had much luck recently and see another potential break evade them. Moussa Sissoko's shot from distance loops off a Leicester body to leave keeper Kasper Schmeichel scrambling as St James' Park collectively waits for the ball to drop into the net. But it doesn't. Instead they watch with open mouths as it lands on the wrong side of the post.

Jamie Mulholland:, external 2,600 Sunderland fans now have to travel 315 miles back home from Southampton after that embarrassment! At least they'll miss Match of the Day...

You won't believe this, but Ronald Koeman had a few complaints about his side's performance today. Full quotes to come shortly.

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero:, external A special thanks to my teammates and City's fans. It's a pride to become City's record goalscorer in Premier League history.

Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado:, external Sad match in which we had our opportunities including my penalty. I'm sorry and I'll keep working hard to help the team with my goals.

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany:, external Congrats to the marksman Sergio Aguero! Setting Tuesday's Champions League game up nicely!

Aguero scored four goals and missed a penalty as City beat Tottenham 4-1 at Etihad Stadium earlier today.

Goals galore in the Championship where Huddersfield hammer Blackpool 4-2 while Derby and Watford both record 3-0 away wins at Reading and Sheffield Wednesday respectively. Neil Lennon's first game in charge of Bolton ends in a 1-0 triumph at Birmingham. There are also wins for Bournemouth,Middlesbrough and Fulham. Millwall stage a late comeback to draw 3-3 at home to Wolves.

Referee Martin Atkinson, who has had an eventful week, toots his whistle and that means the second half gets under way at St James' Park. Thinking you've lost an hour of your life? Don't worry, the match was delayed because of a fault with Newcastle's newly-installed big screen.

Joe in Cardiff: Wenger is like the guy who stays at a party too long, should've gone last season on the back of the FA Cup and let a new man with new ideas take charge.

Dan from Littlehampton: Can't believe the stick Wenger is getting. He is a great manager and bought stability and European Football every season. Give the guy a break.

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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: "We played a great second half especially for 10 against 10. Oscar's fantastic goal helped us and after the break it was a completely different game. It was a solid performance.

"Palace were man-marking me in the first half so it was difficult for me to get into space but 80% of the game was ours. I play deeper now so it will not be a party every game for me. I will go five or six games without a goal or an assist at times and I am more proud about our discipline.

"Do we feel invincible? This is a joke. Arsenal went unbeaten in 2003-4, that will never happen again."

Gary Lineker
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"I'd like to say at this point that I am not in any way responsible for tonight's Match of the Day running order. Good luck Gabby Logan..."

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Everton defender Phil Jagielka: "We scored some good goals today. Hopefully confidence will come back and we can climb the table.

"We hope this will start our season. We know it was going to be difficult, perhaps not as hard as it was. Now we look forward to Europe and a tough game at Burnley next week."