Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders
BBC Radio 5 live

"When I was watching Luis Suarez play for Liverpool here last season, he had such a good understanding of the game. He knew when to come short, when to spin and go long for a pass from Steven Gerrard. His movement is better than anybody else's in the world, let alone Mario Balotelli's. You cannot teach timing like that - the understanding of what will happen in the game. Balotelli's movement is nothing like Suarez's."

More of the same dreary stuff from Liverpool at Anfield, with the Reds still struggling to break down a Hull side that are happy to play on the break. As for Balotelli-watch, bar one shot that was saved and something of a sprint in the first half, he's done nothing.

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Steve Claridge
Former Leicester City striker on Final Score

"I think that was a good decision. I think Anichebe just leans in, gets up and Speroni is just not strong enough there."

Victor Anichebe came on as a half-time substitute and he makes a swift impact, heading home from a corner. Julian Speroni takes an almighty knock in the process, but the goal stands.

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The team news is confirmed for El Clasico and Luis Suarez makes his first start for Barcelona against Real Madrid. Follow the build-up in our separate live text.

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Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders
BBC Radio 5 live

"Hull look like a really good team, big and strong, and Mo Diame has stood out. He looks a good athlete, and they were unlucky not to score in the first half.

"The game has got to liven up though, and Liverpool have got to get the ball moving quicker. There are options for them on the bench."

Southampton begin the second half in much the same way they left off in the first. For the third time, they hit the Stoke woodwork, this time with Graziano Pelle heading against the bar. Remember, as it stands, Saints are going second. Weren't they supposed to be going down?

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The last man out at the beginning of the second half at Anfield? Why always him? We're finally back up and running in all the three o'clock kick-offs.

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It is not a classic, but Liverpool shaded the first half. Can they step up a gear in the second half? Listen to live commentary on the BBC Radio 5 live.

Leaders Bristol City look to keep marching on - a header by Luke Ayling nine minutes before the break has given them the advantage at Barnsley. Second-placed Peterborough, six points behind, are 2-0 up at Coventry.

At the other end, bottom side Scunthorpe are holding fifth-place Notts County to a 0-0 draw.

Is Willand Rovers' FA Cup dream about to finish? The team from the ninth-tier Western League Premier Division trail 2-0 at home to Gosport Borough. But Shildon, also from the ninth-tier, lead away at Norton United, who are down to 10 men. Several Conference clubs are struggling against lower opposition in the fourth and final qualifying round. Eastleigh lead 1-0 at Kidderminster, while Southport trail away at Tamworth by the same score. AFC Telford are also losing at Spennymoor. Chorley are holding Halifax 0-0, while Warrington Town are also goalless against North Ferriby United, who are two leagues above.

Other latest scores include: Grimsby 0-0 Guiseley, Barwell 0-1 Altrincham, Woking 0-0 Boreham Wood, Gateshead 1-0 Gainsborough Trinity, Gloucester City 1-2 Forest Green Rovers, Alfreton 0-1 Lincoln City, Nuneaton 0-0 Hemel Hempstead, Aldershot 1-0 Torquay, Eastbourne 0-0 Dover, Dorchester 0-2 Bristol Rovers, Stockport 0-2 Chester.

Back out in to the sunshine at St Mary's. Will it nearly be dark this time tomorrow? Winter's coming. Arsenal ready to get back under way at Sunderland too. Not a sniff of Liverpool emerging yet, though.

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These chaps will already be at the Bernabeu, with focus very much on the man at the back of the picture, Luis Suarez. It is El Clasico, Real Madrid v Barcelona and we should be finding out pretty soon if Suarez is starting.

Follow all the build-up to the game, followed by live updates, in our separate live text.

Not quite sure what Dani Alves is playing at in this picture.

Leaders Derby waited until the last minute of the half to take the lead against Wigan, with John Eustace firing his effort into the top left.

Bournemouth are heading for their fourth successive win - they are 3-0 up at managerless Birmingham, who had defender David Edgar sent off early in the match. Brighton have not won in 11 games, but are on course for victory - they 1-0 up against Rotherham.

MOTD's Conor McNamara at the Liberty

"Cheat" is a strong word in sport. It draws to mind images of premeditated intent: Drug cheats, a fully-able athlete participating in a Paralympic event, a boxer slipping lead into his gloves.

"Accusing a fellow professional of blatant cheating, as Swansea boss Garry Monk did to Victor Moses last weekend, is generally off-limits in football these days. It is even more serious than another great taboo of our modern game - swapping shirts at half-time.

"History will decide if this move is shrewd or naive. If any Swansea players fall over this weekend - intentionally or otherwise - the manager is going to hear about it from all and sundry."

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MOTD's Steve Wilson at The Hawthorns

"It's a first half that won't win many prizes in a beauty contest but Palace won't mind. They could have had a penalty before they did get one to lead 2-0 which gives West Brom manager Alan Irvine plenty to think about."

This is a man the tabloids have often called a lothario pouncing on a man with a kiss.

The thick black locks belong to Russell Brand - a big West Ham fan - and Big Sam Allardyce takes it in good jest after his side's 2-1 win over champions Manchester City.

You can watch the video on the BBC Football site now.

It's not good news for Hartlepool, who are only one point above bottom-side Tranmere in League Two. They are a goal down at Cambridge as a result of former Newcastle striker Ryan Donaldson's effort. There's better news for third-from-bottom York who took the lead just before half-time against Mansfield through on-loan forward Diego De Girolamo.

Bury, who began the day in fourth, are behind at Southend. Barry Corr scored for The Shrimpers. The top three of Wycombe, Burton and Luton have yet to score in their matches.