Simon Brotherton
Match of the Day commentator

"Manchester United's first away win of the season last weekend moved them into the top four for the first time this season. There's every chance they'll stay there after this weekend's games.

"They still have a long injury list but opponents Hull are in a real rut at the moment.

"Steve Bruce heads back to Old Trafford with a Hull team who've managed only one win in the 11 games since their victory over QPR on the opening day of the season."

John Roder
Match of the Day commentator

"History is not on the Potters' side when it comes to matches at Anfield, as can be seen by their lack of goals at the famous stadium over the years - it is 21 years since their last league strike there. However, Stoke do have a better record on their travels this season than at the Britannia.

"Liverpool have failed to impress this season and manager Brendan Rodgers says he takes full responsibility for their indifferent form. But defeat to either Stoke or next weekend's trip to Leicester will see the debate about Liverpool's season intensify massively."

Alistair Mann
BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Aston Villa arrive at Turf Moor knowing defeat could see them end the weekend in the bottom three.

"And they've picked a bad time to meet Burnley too, with the hosts having finally secured their first home and away wins since promotion in recent weeks.

"A third top-flight victory in a row for the first time in almost 40 years would have a major impact ahead of a chaotic December; the damage it would do in equal measure to Villa makes this game a potentially pivotal contest."

Time to move away from The Hawthorns and spread ourselves evenly across the UK, from Manchester to Swansea to London. The Premier League, as ever, is our focus with six matches kicking off in little over 15 minutes' time.

Here's what our Match of the Day commentators have to say about those games..

There's only one talking point at Anfield and that's Brendan Rodgers dropping Steven Gerrard to the bench. The MOTD cameras are tracking Gerrard's every move during the pre-match warm-up. But if the Reds skipper is upset then he is hiding it well. John Roder in the MOTD hotseat says: "If Steven Gerrard is going to mark the 16th anniversary of his senior Liverpool debut then he's going to have to do it from the bench."

Former England winger Chris Waddle at The Hawthorns
BBC Radio 5 live

"There were a few hundred West Brom fans leaving their seats early, and for 85 minutes West Brom were not good enough. Victor Anichebe changed the game for the home side, and so you wonder why they didn't bring him on earlier? It's strange how this game has panned out, because in previous weeks Arsenal had been punished for not taking chances.

"Today Arsenal created enough more than enough chances to deserve the three points, and Santi Cazorla was the best player on the park."

Aaron Ramsey's speculative effort doesn't have the legs, rather like West Brom's attempted fightback.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger allows himself a wry grin as the final whistle goes at The Hawthorns. His jubilant players take plenty of applause from the away end as matchwinner Danny Welbeck flings his shirt into the crowd.

And no wonder there is a palpable sense of relief. That is the Gunners' first victory in three Premier League matches.

Watching a goalkeeper steam forward for a late corner is one of my favourite things in football. Ben Foster tentatively trots forward for a Baggies set piece, but gets nowhere near the ball. Aaron Ramsey punts clear from the edge of his box towards an empty goal.

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Four minutes for West Brom to nick a point. Four minutes for Arsenal to cling on to three.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain clambers back to his feet, rather gingerly it must be said, as he carries on.

But he can't do anything to stop Baggies midfielder Craig Gardner shaving the Arsenal post with a swerving drive.

Moment of concern for Arsenal. Not in terms of conceding an equaliser, but in terms of personnel. Gunners substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who replaced Olivier Giroud a few moments ago, grimaces in pain after he goes down with a knock.

Liverpool FC:, external Sixteen years ago today, Steven Gerrard made his debut for #LFC as a late substitute against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

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"Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has not been at his most influential this season and his place, as well as his role, in the side has been called into question - namely whether he is wasted as a holding midfield player or can he still offer enough in an attacking role.

"He is also 35 in May but the lack of impact of those around him has meant manager Brendan Rodgers has perhaps been unable to rest him as much as he would have liked, although he contentiously left him out of the Champions League defeat away by Real Madrid.

"No matter, though, the decision to leave out the man who has been the shining symbol for Liverpool and their supporters in recent memory is still a big move."

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Arsenal will climb back into the top four - for two and a bit hours at least - in about five minutes' time. Providing they hang on to this slender lead. I can almost hear the collective nerves jangling of Arsenal fans.

Jon Featonby:, external I can understand Gerrard not playing after Wednesday night and with a midweek game, but Can should have been the replacement.

Stevey Gee Sings:, external You having a laugh with that team selection Brendan?

Ashley Williams:, external Not shocked Gerrard is benched. Recent performances have not been good enough from the captain.

Liam Stones:, external Good to see Kolo Toure given a chance today! Lovren has been far too error prone this season.

Former England winger Chris Waddle at The Hawthorns
BBC Radio 5 live

"It's a good spell by West Brom but you wonder why they didn't start with two players up front? Yes Arsenal have come off the pace a little now but West Brom look so much better with players going forward and running off the ball. Saido Berahino just couldn't quite get over the ball enough, and his header hits the bar."

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Albion are within a crossbar of an equaliser! Saido Berahino outjumps Gunners defender Calum Chambers to meet Cristian Gamboa's right-wing cross with his head. Away keeper Emiliano Martinez is stranded, but is relieved to see the ball cannon back off the frame of his goal. Not as relieved as Arsene Wenger I suspect.