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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on forward Robin van Persie ending his recent goalscoring drought: "Of course it is a confidence boost for him.

"He scored three goals on the training ground so I had a good feeling for him. But a striker always needs a goal and I'm pleased he scored today."

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Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett

"You just feel that Chelsea are going to make a substitution in the next five minutes as they are not getting it their own way."

Gus Poyet is going for this. A worn out Steven Fletcher is replaced by USA striker Jozy Altidore, while Jack Rodwell makes well for Jordi Gomez in midfield.

Double change coming up for Sunderland.

Pantomime season has started early in Sunderland. The atmosphere is electric inside the Stadium of Light. Boos ring out each time Diego Costa touches the ball.

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Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett

"That's an elbow! He has caught him with his trailing arm. It's only a yellow and he has been given the benefit of the doubt. Diego Costa is on the edge."

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Referee Kevin Friend chooses to keep his red card in his pocket as he shows a yellow to the Spain international. Costa needs to calm down. Better still, Jose Mourinho needs to take him off or run the risk of seeing his star man sent off.

Foul by Diego Costa on Wes Brown. Looks like he could be in trouble...

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas
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"QPR have been playing well but the problem has been putting points on the board. If it had been a draw today, the whole mindset of the team changes. But they have finally turned a good performance into a win, and that is huge.

"Charlie Austin, he has now scored five in five and it is great to see. In training he loves scoring goals, he's never too involved in the build-up, but he's constantly practising his finishing, and so his scoring form is no surprise to me."

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson: "There were lots of positive things and we created enough chances to win. That remains very frustrating for us. We conceded two poor goals before half-time and we looked dangerous throughout the game.

"It was about making sure we kept threatening and we were unlucky not to get anything from the game. Today it didn't happen for us.

"The players have done so many good things but it hasn't turned out the way we would have liked. We have to make sure our performances are right and we have to start getting results, that is the harsh reality of the Premier League."

Match report: Queens Park Rangers 3-2 Leicester City

James, Norfolk: Chelsea have more than enough quality to open this game up, but there's always the hope that Sunderland can pinch it with a bit of luck and a lot of hard graft.

Matt, Suffolk: Chelsea have the strongest squad by a long way, Didier Drogba, Andre Schurrle (World Cup winner) and Petr Cech to name a few!

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Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett

On Gary Cahill's effort on goal: "It was a good challenge by Sunderland defender John O'Shea so Gary Cahill did not a get a clean header on it and was under pressure."

There's more grappling going on inside the Sunderland area than any wrestling match between Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks. In comes a Chelsea corner and John O'Shea has his hands all over Gary Cahill. But the Chelsea defender still manages to get in a header which flies into the hands of Costel Pantilimon.

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Over on BBC Radio 5 live, 606 is in full swing and Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher are taking your calls. Dave, a West Ham fan, says: "I wanted Sam Allardyce gone, but he's turned it round my son!" Steve, a Leicester fan, says: "I want Nigel Pearson out and Tony Pulis in."

Lines are open and you can have your say. Call 0500 909 693, text 85058 or @bbc606, external on social media.

Chelsea starting the second half as they did the first with patient build-up play outside the Sunderland box. But despite Oscar and Cesc Fabregas's best efforts, they cannot unlock the home defence. Something needs to change - and quickly.

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Back under way. Jose Mourinho doesn't look happy.

Paul, Hemel Hempstead: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho won't allow the wheels to come off. No team in the Premier League is in their class.

Alan, Devon: Chelsea are very over-rated. The team that wins the league are the team that stays away from major injuries. So far they have had none - they will struggle if they have to dip into their squad.

Shohidur Rahman:, external If Gaston Ramirez was sent off last week for Hull for kicking out why wasn't Diego Costa? And Costa's was worse.

Yaz-sotv:, external Funny old game! Chelsea thrashed Schalke 5-0, yet today it seems like they might struggle to win. I love the Premier League!

Footyographer:, external Sunderland's game plan appears to be working to perfection. Chelsea need to move a gear up and show the quality they possess.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"The Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet had been taking an awful lot of stick, and manager Brendan Rodgers was under some pressure to drop him. Today, Mignolet made a save from Bojan that was a match-wining save.

"Glen Johnson was as brave as a lion for the goal, and Raheem Sterling was outstanding. Sterling is the heir apparent, post-Steven Gerrard. In 18 months I can see him running the show at Liverpool - if they can keep him."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "Simon Mignolet, who has taken a lot of criticism, was absolutely incredible today. He didn't have a great deal to do but the three saves he had to make were very important.

"The last seven minutes of injury time become a bit of a war and my group stood up to that and really showed their character."