Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas
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"I fully expected Stoke to make it very hard for Liverpool, this isn't a big story in my opinion. The home side need to just lift the tempo now. Sometimes when it is not going for you and you have to grind out the results, you need to generate a bit of atmosphere around the place and with Steven Gerrard to come on from the bench, he will lift the fans."

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"Liverpool look like they are trying to create a breakthrough, it is still early days in the second half, but it looks like they have been applying more pressure since the break. If they were to lose today, any pressure on Brendan Rodgers will be cranked up even further. If they can get the 1-0 win, it can make a huge difference."

So close for Liverpool. Jordan Henderson's fierce attempt from the edge of the area misses the target by a whisker. It is so close that some fans sat in the Kop think it's gone in. It's still goalless.

Palace start the second half on the front foot. Tricky winger Yannick Bolasie, who Eagles boss Neil Warnock insists will not be sold in January, goes close with a deflected shot from the edge of the area.

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More drama at Loftus Road. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy's flicked header shaves the bar following Riyad Mahrez's cross.

Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford

"Manchester United had 76% possession in the first half so that tells they had total domination. The midfield trio of Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata have been outstanding and Hull haven't been able to cope with that."

Hull midfielder Robbie Brady makes a mug of Marouane Fellaini as he tricks his way past the big Belgian on the Old Trafford touchline.

Fellaini protests as his name goes into referee Anthony Taylor's notepad, but his side avoid any further punishment as Brady's free-kick is easily cleared.

Stoke's substitute has been substituted at the start of the second half at Anfield! Glenn Whelan, who replaced the injured Steve Sidwell, makes way for former Reds midfielder Charlie Adam.

Toot. Toot. Toot. Toot. Toot. Toot.

The sound of six whistles across the Premier League means one thing - the second half action has started.

Best game in the Premier League today? QPR might have started the day at the bottom of the table but they have had 18 attempts on the Leicester goal in the opening 45 minutes at Loftus Road. That's entertainment!

Max Welford:, external The problem with Liverpool is that no-one is stepping up and taking responsibility! There's not one player playing well at the moment.

Dennis Ethan:, external Chris Smalling has utterly been magnificent in defence while Ander Herrera has bossed the midfield. Superb team performance from Manchester United.

Si's Insights:, external I'd have hoped no Steven Gerrard would be a step in the right direction. Has Brendan Rodgers run out of steam?

Scott, Oxford: For a Brendan Rodgers side that prides itself on its passing and last year's tiki-taka style, Liverpool can't string two passes together. Coutinho looks like he's ready to give up.

Muhammad, Birmingham: Liverpool could put an insomniac to sleep. Jurgen Klopp or Diego Simeone to reawaken this team.

Richard: What has Brendan done to the team interplay this season? If we scrape a win he'll say it was part of the plan, but this is just a mess.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas
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"QPR's second was a lovely goal (see 15:45). Firstly there was a great ball in by Joey Barton, Charlie Austin attacks it and forces a good save from Kasper Schmeichel, but I am delighted for Leroy Fer, who turns it in. It was only on Wednesday I was watching him from the gym window at QPR's training ground, he was out there practising on his own. After hitting the bar so many times, and having had so many shots well saved since the beginning of the season, he's got his goal."

Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Old Trafford

"Manchester United's total dominance is reflected by the silence of the Hull fans since Wayne Rooney put the home side 2-0 up, and underlined by the half-time stats - United have had 76% of possession and eight shots at goal to one for Hull, which was off target.

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"Robin van Persie, criticised by his manager Louis van Gaal for only touching the ball 13 times against Arsenal last week, has already bettered that tally with 15 touches in the first 45 minutes. The most telling of those was his pass that teed up Rooney for his goal."

James:, external Angel Di Maria adding to Manchester United's injury woes (see 15:12). How much is their treatment room now worth?

Chris Bloomfield:, external Aston Villa are well on course for doubling their whole shot tally for the season just in this game alone! Crazy!

Paul Walmsley:, external How do Liverpool expect to score when they refuse to commit players into the box? Forwards totally isolated.

Conor McNamara
Match of the Day commentator

"Leroy Fer scored in the World Cup for the Dutch against Chile and has now netted for QPR who lead at half-time. Earlier, Esteban Cambiasso showed was a shrewd acquisition he has been for Leicester, putting them in front but Wes Morgan scored an own goal as he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in a pulsating first half at Loftus Road."

Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville
BBC Radio 5 live at Old Trafford

"Manchester United have been totally in control. It looks like they are getting their confidence back and have scored two great goals. But Steve Bruce will be unhappy with the two goals they have conceded.

"Hull are sitting too deep. They need to start putting pressure on this Manchester United back four or it is going to be a long afternoon."

Alistair Mann
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Joe Cole goes off with a big smile on his face, his goal has given Villa a crucial lead at the break, but there's been plenty to suggest this won't be the end of the entertainment."

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Bizarre scenes at the end to the half at Burnley as Clarets striker Ashley Barnes is booked for deliberate handball from a goal-bound header, when the ball clearly came off his head. He continues his protests to referee Graham Scott as the players leave for half-time, it is the official's first match in the Premier League.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

"Liverpool and their fans suffering more frustration here as they attempt to end this run of three Premier League defeats. Just lacking that spark to get the breakthrough and Stoke City coping in comfort. Not the greatest game and no saves needed from either Liverpool's Simon Mignolet or Stoke City's Asmir Begovic."