Saturday football as it happened

1. City close gap on Chelsea to three points
2. Yaya Toure scores from the spot
3. Aguero forced off with knee injury
4. Everton now 11th in the table

That is where we leave you on another busy day of Premier League football.

Chelsea's Premier League lead has been reduced,QPR are out of the relegation zone, while more pressure is heaped onto Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Watch Match of the Day on BBC One and online at 22:20 for all the action and join us again for live text commentary of two more top-flight matches on Sunday from 10:00 GMT.

Until then, we bid you farewell. It has been a pleasure.

Manager reaction

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is also asked whether it was important they showed they could win without Sergio, after the striker limped off with a knee ligament injury early on: "I always say this team is not just Sergio Aguero. We also miss Jovetic and Dzeko was just back and able to play 20-25 minutes. David Silva too, all of them are very important offensive players so I think the way we won today is important for the trust in the defence that we know how to win just 1-0."

Manager reaction

More from Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's news conference:

Will Stevan Jovetic be fit to play Roma: "We will see tomorrow. We hope. It is just a small problem with his hamstring."

On the possibility of going to Rome without 5 key players. Biggest challenge as City manager? "Of course to have to play such an important game without such important players is a difficult challenge. But I never complain about injured players. We have a squad and we must try to win on Wednesday to continue in the Champions League."

Real chasing record

Cristiano Ronaldo is on target again as Real Madrid lead Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga. They are chasing an 18th straight win, which would equal Barcelona's league-record. You can follow live text commentary here.

Martinez upset with officials

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is now being quizzed in his post match news conference. He is not happy.

No penalty and a stonewall red card for Eliaquim Mangala for his high boot into Samuel Eto'o, according to him. He certainly has a point on that last one.

Football Remembers week

Over the course of 'Football Remembers' week, fans, teams and schools are being asked to upload their own pre-match pictures to this website via social media by using #FootballRemembers.

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Liverpool v Sunderland.

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Manchester City v Everton.

The website shall act as a moment of record of football in 2014, a century on from of the most iconic moments of World War I, the 1914 Christmas Truce football match, and will be preserved for future generations in the digital archives of the British Library.

Newcastle shock Chelsea

In case you missed it earlier, the biggest upset of the day in the Premier League came at Newcastle where Alan Pardew's men ended Chelsea's unbeaten start to the campaign with a 2-1 win.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho had insisted that it was "impossible" to remain unbeaten all season and he was proven right.

What a turnaround for Newcastle as they sit in seventh

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Anon: Apart from the Roma game, if there's a good time for Sergio Aguero to get injured, it's now, with games away to Leicester, home to Crystal Palace, away to West Brom, then home to Burnley and Sunderland. Time for Edin Dzeko to find some form.

That Roma game is quite a biggie though.

Aguero huge doubt for Champions League

Despite Manuel Pellegrini's slight contradiction in the last interview, it would seem as though Sergio Aguero is almost definitely going to be missing Wednesday's must-win Champions League match with Roma. What a blow it would be for City if he doesn't recover from that knee injury. Further assessment tomorrow never sounds good though does it?

Manager reaction

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, speaking to Sky Sports about Sergio Aguero: "It is not good news, I don't think he will be able to play next week.

"We must wait for the diagnostic, the important thing he will not play against Roma, that is a very important game. We have other players and we will see how it is tomorrow and whether he can play.

"He was more calm [in the dressing room afterwards]. We will see how things are tomorrow but for the moment we are not sure. Edin is not able to play 70-80 minutes, a maximum 30-40 minutes, that is why I made the change I did."

Manager reaction

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini talking to BBC Sport: "We returned to our normal performance. I always said that nobody can win the title in November or December. We have to play seven games in December, so it is a key month and not easy. We shall see in the next four games who is doing better but after that January is also very important.

"James Milner always gives what he has, whether he starts or is a substitute. He gives a lot of character to our team. Big goalkeepers just need to one save, Everton had only one chance and I don't think they deserve to score when they shoot once and Joe made a very good save.

"It is bad news because it is his knee ligament, but we will see tomorrow what the problem is."

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BBC Radio 5 live

Radio 5 live's Darren Fletcher, a Nottingham Forest fan, has thrown down the gauntlet to caller John, a Derby fan, who thinks on current form his side can beat the Premier League leaders Chelsea in their Capital One Cup quarter-final [on Tuesday 16 December]:

"They've got absolutely no chance. If Derby beat Chelsea in the Capital One Cup, I will do 606 from the gantry in a Derby shirt with SAVAGE 8 on the back. If not, John's got to go to work in a Forest shirt."

Derby beat Brighton 3-0 at the iPro Stadium this afternoon.

Manager reaction

Everton boss Roberto Martinez: "I thought in the first half, if anything, we got a big shock with the decision of awarding the penalty and our confidence was not the same. I think in the second half we were able to relax a little bit, having reset at half time, and we were more ourselves. It made for a very good game of football.

"They had a good opportunity which got a great save out of Tim Howard but then we had a number of good chances. The total danger from then was around Manchester City's box.

"It was a wrong decision. When you see a ball come into the box, James Milner takes the ball away from the direction, there was contact but no contact of trying to make a foul. Football is a contact sport and for that to be a penalty is a big, big difference."

On Ross Barkley: "He lost his balance, he thought a challenge was coming. He tried to get up and fight for the ball. The referee made the wrong assessment. When Ross is on the ball, too many times there is contact but he stays on his feet and he gets punished for that."

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini tells the BBC, Sergio Aguero has damaged his knee ligaments but is unsure how serious the problem is after the Argentine limped off early.

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Sam in Manchester: Strange game after Sergio Aguero went off. Thought Jose Pozo did well against men twice his size and could have scored. Samir Nasri and James Milner reaching brilliant form as well. Bring on Roma on Wednesday, with or without Sergio I am confident!

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker: MOTD running order: Newcastle v Chelsea, Stoke v Arsenal, Man City v Everton, QPR v Burnley, Hull v WBA, Tottenham v Crystal Palace, Liverpool v Sunderland. A programme of two halves.

See all the day's action on Match of the Day from 22:20 GMT tonight on BBC One.

Opportunity for the Hammers

What an opportunity for West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. The Hammers would move into third with victory at home to Swansea, albeit temporarily ahead of Manchester United and Southampton meeting on Monday.

West Ham in third? Not many would have predicted that in the summer - with the exception of Big Sam of course.

There will be full live text commentary of the match from Upton Park.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is being interviewed now by the BBC. Anyone get the feeling he won't agree with Manchester City's penalty? We will bring you his quotes.

Player reaction

Manchester City midfielder James Milner, speaking to Sky Sports: "It is very important but all we can control is what we do on the pitch and not what Chelsea do.

"We need to concentrate on our job, it would have been very easy to slip up after Chelsea's result but you need to win these kind of games to win the title and we ground it out.

"The game against Roma is massive, we need to stay in the Champions League and we can take the momentum from this game and hopefully complete the job."

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Ross in Kent: Looks like Jose Mourinho's bus has broken down whilst Manuel Pellegrini's bus is starting to gather some speed.

Darren in Runcorn: Ross Barkley can't hold a place down in the Everton team due to average performances. Clever by Roberto Martinez to let the young man know reputation alone doesn't guarantee a starting place.

Sam in Leicester: Do the Premier League present a yellow cap to Gareth Barry when he gets his next booking?

Barry moved to 99 bookings in the Premier League this evening, the joint most in the Premier League, alongside Lee Bowyer and Kevin Davies.

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It is a little bit surprising to see Everton had 49% of possession. Manchester City did far more with the ball but, out of 19 attempts, only managed three shots on target.

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We have a title race again. Manchester City move just three points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea. A two-horse race?

Everton meanwhile are 11th, six points behind fifth-placed West Ham, having played a game more.

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Vladimillion: Man City didn't grind a result out, they got a dodgy decision which decided the game.

Kris Blackburn: Gareth Barry lucky to be on the pitch and Ross Barkley diving for no reason. Everton can have no complaints with the result.

Navneet Gautam: And that's why Jose got rid of them. Poor show from the Everton strikers. Pressure on Chelsea but Jose thrives on pressure.

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'Dogged, determined, disciplined'

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"City had to show a different part of their qualities and title-winning credentials this evening. When you lose your main goal-scorer to injury you have to show the whole qualities of the team. To win the league is a marathon not a sprint and City showed they are dogged, have the determination and discipline to challenge."

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

"Huge cheers at the final whistle - of relief more than anything else - from the Manchester City fans who had been nervously counting down the final few seconds. Three vital points for the defending champions, who were pushed all the way in the second half by Everton, but the fall-out of this game will be dominated by the seriousness of Sergio Aguero's injury."

Job done for Manchester City. They dominated for the majority but, with striker Sergio Aguero limping off early on with an injury, they struggled to find the killer blow. Everton offered little going forward but had it not been for Joe Hart's stunning late save from Romelu Lukaku, they would have nicked a point.

FULL-TIME

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Corner for Everton with seconds left...The ball is cleared and that is that. Game over.

Last attack for Everton...

Man City 1-0 Everton

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"For a youngster, Ross Barkley has got a lot to learn. You would think with his pace and power he has the ability to get away from 36-year-old Frank Lampard without having to resort to diving."

Everton just can't create anything. Into the last two minutes of added on time.

Throw to Everton deep inside their own half. They have to hurry up.

Ross Barkley's delivery is cleared and the loose ball is now in City's possession. Free-kick to the hosts in their own half. They will try to play this out.

Corner for Everton...

Five minutes of added on time signalled.

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Niall Hughes: Finally Samuel Eto'o plays a pass to Romelu Lukaku. The lack of cohesion up front for Everton is worrying though!

Ricky Abbott: Looks like Sergio Aguero's 2012 injury has reoccurred. He was out for three weeks then. Hope and pray for him to come back for Roma.

City face their decisive Champions League match with Roma on Wednesday evening at the Stadio Olympico.

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Ross Barkley breaks for Everton. He finds Samuel Eto'o but his pass pushes Romelu Lukaku wide and the chance is lost. Yaya Toure is cautioned for attempting to halt Barkley earlier in the attack.

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Leon Osman on for Kevin Mirallas. The Belgian has done little as an attacking force.

Everton have created one real opportunity. Four minutes left to create, and take, a second...

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"Everton are pushing men forward now. City haven't had the best finishers on goal on since the injury to Sergio Aguero. He's a player who is different class, and the game could have been put to bed now if he was still on the pitch."

Another chance for City. Phil Jagielka deflects Edin Dzeko's shot from the edge of the penalty area wide. How the hosts would love a second now.

Samir Nasri breaks down the other end for Manchester City but his shot is straight at goalkeeper Tim Howard. Nervy times for City....

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Adam: There are many times when you can just see managers are trying painfully hard to be too clever. Martinez not starting with Ross Barkley this evening is one of those times.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"Great move by Everton, and what a fantastic save from Joe Hart. I think it's the first shot he's had to save today, and even 82 minutes in he's still on his toes, still alive, still alert."

GREAT SAVE!

Brilliant by Joe Hart. The City goalkeeper has waited 81 minutes before being tested but is alert enough to throw himself to his left and tip Romelu Lukaku's volley wide. That is a reminder of how precarious City's lead is.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"A draw in this unforgiving title race can be a terrible result, so Manuel Pellegrini has gone to hold on to this win, he's moved to five midfield players with Edin Dzeko holding the line up front. Finishing is his strength, if you give him supply he will get the finish on goal.

"Sometimes you have to win ugly, at this stage of the season you're looking to consolidate going into a big catalogue of games. It's points that matter, not performances."

Frank Lampard almost makes an instant impact. He lays the ball into Edin Dzeko's path but the striker fires over. A good chance spurned.

SUBSTITUTION

Here comes Frank Lampard for Manchester City. The central midfielder replaces the lively right winger Jesus Navas. A move to solidify things here for Manuel Pellegrini?

Lampard has scored 174 Premier League goals, leaving him one behind fourth-placed Thierry Henry in the list of all-time goal scorers. and has scored three goals in his last three Premier League starts against Everton.

As things stand, Manchester City will move just three points behind leaders Chelsea while Everton will pass up the chance to move into the Premier League top 10.

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Samuel Eto'o fires woefully over from 20 yards with 14 minutes on the clock.

Everton are coming into this a little bit. They are yet to test goalkeeper Joe Hart but anything can happen in the remaining 17 minutes.

Referee Andre Marriner makes a quick dash to the sideline to get a replacement invisible spray. His appears to have run out...

Kevin Mirallas's free kick is deflected over the bar for a corner. Not a great strike from the Belgian.

Samuel Eto'o is downed by Yaya Toure just yards out from the penalty area. Chance for the visitors...

Premier League player reaction on Twitter

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Stoke City forward Peter Crouch: ImPECcable... Great to be back today. Great performance. Enjoyed every minute!

Peter Crouch, Bojan and Jonathan Walters got the first-half goals as Stoke beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Britannia Stadium earlier today.

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Taimour: What a poor way to treat a young player. Have to feel sorry for Jose Pozo (see 61 mins).

Sanyam Katyal: Feel gutted for Sergio Aguero (see 6 mins)! Was in the form of his life! Hoping not a serious injury!

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You wouldn't have Gareth Barry down as a dirty player but his booking earlier this half means no player has been shown more yellow cards than Gareth Barry in Premier League history. He is currently on 99 with Kevin Davies and Lee Bowyer.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

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"Manuel Pellegrini is trying to share the load of Sergio Aguero's injury. The young boy Jose Pozo has done well, in a lone front man position he is not completely comfortable in, but now hands over to the experience of Edin Dzeko."

Manchester City are coming on strong, with James Milner looking a constant threat on the right. Jesus Navas's shot is deflected wide for a corner and the longer Everton hang on, the more they will believe they get back in this.

Dzeko's presence does seem to have sparked the hosts back into life...

SUBSTITUTION

Jose Pozo's afternoon is over as striker Edin Dzeko comes on for him. The 18-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Sergio Aguero early on, looks disappointed by what seems a tactical decision.

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A sign of Everton's struggles as an attacking force. Striker Samuel Eto'o has had one touch inside Manchester City's penalty area, while Romelu Lukaku hasn't had any, as shown in the graphic above.

SUBSTITUTION

Can Ross Barkley spark Everton into life? The midfielder replaces the ineffectual central midfielder Muhamed Besic and is expected to be asked to play a more advanced role.

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Terrible finish by Everton's Kevin Mirallas. The ball falls invitingly for the Belgian but his shot would still be rising had it not been stopped by row Z.

Manager reaction

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet: "I think there are times in life when you get opportunities. Today we lost a great opportunity to win at Anfield.

"In terms of defending and keeping a clean sheet we went back to the basics.

"We need to score more goals and be more clinical. The most important thing is to win and at the moment we cannot win too many."

Manchester City will be keen to make the most of their continued pressure to get this game done and dusted as quickly as possible. With Roma waiting in the Champions League on Wednesday, how Manuel Pellegrini would love to withdraw some of his key men. Still work to do here though...

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"City have started the second half with the same intensity and great attitude, again attacking down both channels. Gael Clichy and James Milner have both been drilling in crosses hard and low whenever they have got in good positions. There isn't much height up top now for City, and that approach gives Everton's tall central defenders something different to think about."

GREAT SAVE!

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Jose Pozo is so close to his first Premier League goal. The 18-year-old Spaniard, on for the injured Sergio Aguero, drills towards goal from 10 yards after James Milner's pull back but Tim Howard brilliantly keeps the ball out with his feet. Pozo could not do much more there.

Stat attack

Only against West Ham United (21) have Everton secured more Premier League wins than versus Man City (17).

I can't see Everton adding to that tally the way things are going this evening.

KICK-OFF

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Game on at Etihad. A City win moves them to within three points of leaders Chelsea.

Teams are out at Etihad. Surely Everton have to be more of an attacking threat after the break?

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Tony, an Arsenal fan, says: "I can't ever see Arsene Wenger pushing Arsenal forward to win the league."

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Premier League player reaction on Twitter

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Stoke defender Marc Muniesa: Very important victory! Well done lads! Your support was amazing as always! Goaaaaarn Stoke!

Peter Crouch, Bojan and Jonathan Walters got the first-half goals as Stoke beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Britannia Stadium earlier today.

Premier League player reaction on Twitter

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Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot: Thanks for the messages. Gutted for my injury, thigh finally gave way but so pleased for Jak Alnwick. He was fantastic. Fans were immense.

Alnwick, 21, came on to replace the injured Elliot and make his debut in Newcastle's 2-1 home victory over Chelsea.

West Brom midfielder Craig Gardner: Was nice to get a result today against a hard working Hull team. Were unlucky not to win. Have a safe trip home fans.

Hull midfielder David Meyler: Tough game today, disappointing not to get all three points. I thought we deserved them. Another point, now focus on Chelsea!

Hull slipped into the bottom three of the Premier League as they were held to a goalless draw by West Brom at KC Stadium.

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Robert Smith: Utterly embarrassing first half from Everton. Changes needed at half-time. Kevin Mirallas is the only shining light!

Matt Graham: Everton need more energy in their team. Need to get Ross Barkley and Aiden McGeady on.

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Chris Bevan at Etihad

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"Manchester City might be a goal ahead but the conversation of the home fans filing past me on their way to get a half-time cup of tea is, unsurprisingly, all about Sergio Aguero, and how bad his injury might be.

"The last time City had to cope without their inspirational front-man for any length of time was in February this year, when his burst of 10 goals in eight straight games was ended by a hamstring injury ruled him out for the entire month, and they did not do too well without him - winning only two out of five games in that time."

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In case you missed it, Sergio Aguero limped off just minutes into this clash holding his knee and has to be a doubt for Wednesday's Champions League trip to Roma. Eighteen-year-old striker Jose Pozo came on in his place for his third City appearance and, so far, has had little opportunity to impress. Just 10 touches for him so far as shown in touch map above.

Manager reaction

Stoke manager Mark Hughes: "We put in an outstanding performance. The first half was as good as we've played since I came here. On other occasions we've played well, but not created the chances you need to put away. At 3-0 we were good value for it.

On the disallowed Bojan goal: "I thought the linesman had given it offside. He said the referee gave it and stated Diouf was in front of the keeper's eyeline."

Manager reaction

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reacting to the first-half display: "Anger doesn't help the team to play well. The players know we missed the start of game. If you come here you have to be on the first ball and have to win the header. We missed the start of the game. We also missed players like Laurent Koscielny - he couldn't play today.

"For Stoke, it's their game of the year. They have more animosity against us than other teams. In the future, we have to be prepared for more commitment. We unlock them by winning challenges and showing it from the start."

#footballremembers

A reminder that clubs throughout the country have today been taking part in #footballremembers, which marks 100 years since the 1914 Christmas Truce match.

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Mark Schumann: A pretty poor first half from Everton. Lacking so much of the intent and quality of last year. Look like an old team.

Philip Catherwood: Fernando's foot was as high as Gareth Barry's head (see 25 mins), and Eliaqium Mangala has karate kicked someone (see 17 mins). How have we not seen two red cards?

12laus: Dedryck Boyata looked so much better at Sunderland than Eliaqium Mangala has ever.

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Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"City have been the most attacking team on the pitch, Everton have been very disappointing up front.

"Yaya Toure and Fernando have protected the City back four well, and I don't think goalkeeper Joe Hart has had to make a save. The first 25 minutes was scrappy, but since the City goal they have been by far the better team."

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So, just one shot on target from either side and just two off target from Everton. Not exactly a thriller but it can only get better. Can't it?

HALF-TIME

Everton had hardly had a sniff as an attacking force, while City give the impression they have another gear to move into yet. The hosts deservedly go in at the break ahead. Everton will have complaints about the penalty decision but Phil Jagielka's challenge on James Milner was pretty clumsy.

Shouts for handball from Manchester City fans as the ball hits Seamus Coleman's chest in the penalty area. Never a penalty. The referee agrees too.

Into a minimum of four minutes injury time in the first half. City have dominated from start to finish.

Panic over City fans. Yaya Toure is back on and gives the thumbs up....

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The physio is on dealing with Yaya Toure after he goes down holding his knee following a challenge from Muhamed Besic.

Samir Nasri's right-wing corner is met powerfully by Martin Demichelis but the defender is off radar, quite drastically. The balls flies wide. Wait a minute City fans, Yaya Toure is now down...

CLOSE!

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So close for Everton. Kevin Mirallas's volley is heading goal wards but Fernando throws his body at the shot and deflects it wide. At last something for the away fans to cheer.

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Talk about an old-fashioned right winger. Jesus Navas is sticking to the flank in this opening half - as you can see from his touch map above - and is looking dangerous with almost every City attack.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"Everton have now been asked the question with the early goal, it's no good for them trying to hit City on the counter now, they have to come out and attack."

City come forward again. This time the ball falls to Jesus Navas on the edge of the penalty area but he drags horribly wide. There are goals in this for the hosts if they continue like this.

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David Morris: Weird start for the referee. Penalty decision spot on but Manchester City could arguably be down to nine men.

Nick Clohessy: Eliaquim Mangala's studs to the spine, Fernando's kick to the head and Calum Chamber's little tug-back for Arsenal have all received the same punishment.

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There is a real low-key feeling about proceedings at the moment. It is almost too easy for Manchester City so far.

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Everton struggling to get hold of the ball half an hour into this at Etihad.

City's 18-year-old striker Jose Pozo, on for Sergio Aguero, turns smartly inside the penalty area but his shot is blocked. The loose ball falls to Yaya Toure, who also turns on a sixpence, but is eventually crowded out. Everton virtually invisible as an attacking force.

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Niall McDermott: Softest penalty decision I've seen (see 22 mins). Guess Manchester City need a little luck after losing Sergio Aguero (see 6 mins).

Liz Tray: Foolish clumsy barge nowhere near the ball by Phil Jagielka but so often you see those not given. Andre Marriner took pity on Aguero-less City!

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Trusty Yaya

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"The penalty decision looked a soft one, James Milner didn't even appeal, he tried to chase the ball after the tackle.

"But it was a lovely penalty, hard and low to the right. Tim Howard is a good shot-stopper so the pressure was on. After Aguero going off, we were looking to see where the goals would come from, and Yaya Toure, as he did last season, is so often the one to count on."

YELLOW CARD

Another high foot from Manchester City and another yellow for the hosts. This time Fernando's boot hammers Gareth Barry's head. Everton boss Roberto Martinez is furious.

GOAL

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No mistake from the spot. Yaya Toure confidently steps up and rolls the ball into the corner of the net. Tough for Everton from here.

PENALTY TO MANCHESTER CITY

James Milner goes down under Phil Jagielka's challenge. The ball isn't touched and he makes contact with the man.

Madness from Mangala

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"Eliaquim Mangala was jumping for the ball, his foot was high and it was very uncontrolled. His eyes were on the ball, but that was a real bad one. It was strange, when you jump you don't go with your studs out in front of your body. That will be very uncomfortable for Samuel Eto'o."

Chris Bevan at Etihad

BBC Sport

"If you are wondering who Manchester City substitute Jose Pozo is, and who he plays like then maybe his nickname at City's academy, where he was known as 'Mini-Messi' might help.

"That is an awfully big tag for an 18-year-old to have, but his goalscoring for City's youth teams have gained great praise since he joined from Real Madrid in 2012. A first Premier League goal tonight would definitely enhance his reputation."

Yaya Toure drags a weak shot well wide from 20 yards. The hosts well on top but little created yet.

YELLOW CARD

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A horribly bitty start to proceedings. Now Samuel Eto'o is down holding his back after taking a ridiculously high boot by Eliaquim Mangala. The defender is booked but that could be red. What is he doing with his studs up there?

Manager reaction

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "I thought the players gave everything and in the second half we looked like we could make breakthrough. Sunderland proved this year that they are a hard team to beat. I can't fault the players.

"They needed a wee bit of luck and it didn't come. If you can't win it's important you don't lose. We've taken seven points from nine this week which is a good return for us."

On the penalty appeal: "I think the referee made the right decision."

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Phil Neville

BBC Sport

"Surprised there's no Ross Barkley in the Everton team. I was looking forward to seeing him on this stage!"

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Arne: Sergio Aguero is a top player but he gets injured way too often (see 6 mins). I think it's time to cash in before he loses a step.

Hashim: In the long term, City losing Aguero is magnitudes bigger than Chelsea losing to Newcastle.

John Pierce: Number 78? Isn't that a linebacker?

Aguero was replaced by 18-year-old Spaniard Jose Pozo, whose squad number is 78.

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Big call for Manuel Pellegrini to bring on 18-year-old Jose Pozo for just his third City appearance as well. Edin Dzeko was getting stripped but perhaps not deemed fit enough to play almost 90 minutes after his own injury problems?

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A subdued atmosphere early on at Etihad. Sergio Aguero's early substitution appears to have taken the wind out of the home fans sails. They need something to happen.

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"Sergio Aguero looks a big doubt for the Roma game [on Wednesday] - you could be talking about ligament damage, the way he's holding his left knee.

"Bringing Jose Pozo on is bold, it will be a job and a half for him to try and emulate Aguero, but it was a question of Edin Dzeko's fitness levels, he's been out for three or four weeks. I'll be interested to see who plays the leading man up front - Samir Nasri? Or Pozo on his own?

"There was so much anticipation going into this game after today's results, but all of sudden that is a real kick in the teeth for City, Everton could sense blood."

YELLOW CARD

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Seamus Coleman cautioned for pulling back Gael Clichy. That challenge would not have been out of place on a rugby field.

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Gary Lineker

BBC Sport

"Worrying-looking knee injury sustained by Sergio Aguero. Anything serious would be a massive blow to him, Manchester City, and football lovers everywhere."

Don't forget Manchester City travel to Roma for a must-win match in the Champions League on Wednesday. They will not want to be going there without Sergio Aguero.

On the field, Everton have made a decent start with plenty of the possession.

Chris Bevan at Etihad

BBC Sport

"Sergio, Sergio" sing the Manchester City fans as the Argentine limps gingerly around the perimeter of the pitch. I suppose the good news is that he does not need a stretcher, and he even manages a wave in return, although he does not look particularly happy."

SUBSTITUTION

Tears in Sergio Aguero's eyes as he is replaced by 18-year-old Jose Pozo. This doesn't look good for City.

Trouble for Aguero

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"As he went down Sergio Aguero was holding his left knee, it didn't look too bad on the replay, but he is certainly not one to stay down. He's been shaking his head as well."

Sergio Aguero limps gingerly to the sideline. No change yet...

Edin Dzeko is getting stripped as Sergio Aguero shakes his head. Shocking news for City if this is a bad injury.

Sergio Aguero is down holding his knee after tumbling under a challenge from Muhamed Besic. Not what City want ahead of a crucial Champions League match with Roma in midweek. A hush at Etihad as he receives treatment.

Manager reaction

Burnley manager Sean Dyche, speaking to BBC Sport: "I'm a bit disappointed overall because I thought we produced a good performance. The first goal had a bit of luck from their point of view, the second wasn't so good from our point of view.

"We made chance after chance, particularly in the first half and Rob Green made one outstanding save. It might be up there with save of the season."

KICK-OFF

Manchester City were eight points off Premier Leaders Chelsea just a fortnight ago, win tonight and the gap is three. It looks like we have a title race on our hands again. Game on.

Today's results enough motivation for City

Former Manchester City midfielder Dennis Tueart

BBC Radio Manchester

"If Manuel Pellegrini put on his tactics board today's results - Chelsea losing and Arsenal losing, that will be motivation enough for his players to go and get a result tonight.

"The City system looks balanced, Sergio Aguero's up front on his own and I'm still waiting to see who will be the supporting midfield player, Yaya Toure from the middle or Samir Nasir from the wing.

"With Everton playing wing-backs, Man City's wide midfielders will have to be wary of players going forward in that position."

Manager reaction

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: "It wasn't an easy game, Palace played well. We are not very fresh because it was the third game in six days and it's difficult to manage.

"Maybe this game is one where we need to get the three points, but in the end I think the result was fair. We have a lack of freshness but we tried, we tried to win the game."

Manager reaction

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock: "I'm lost for words. I can't understand how we've not won. The way we played, we deserved the points. The lads played some good stuff and it took a great goalkeeping performance to stop us getting the three points.

"We played some good stuff, created havoc at times and always looked a threat. I don't know how many times I put my head in my hands today as I thought we'd scored that many. Wilfried and Bolaise were brilliant, but my man of the man was Chamakh - he covered every blade of grass."

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"This season, the Europa League has affected Everton. So many key players for them from last season are missing and they have extra fixtures as well. Lukaku hasn't been doing enough off the ball. He has scored goals but so much of their play comes from him being the link man I don't think he is holding the ball up well. That is where a lot of their attacks are breaking down.

"They have players who can adapt but I think they have been caught on being too elaborate in holding midfielder positions."

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Andrew Males: Only in the Premier League could you see a team go 4-0 down and leave it a few minutes later at 3-2. Crazy.

Adam Lafene: Garth Crooks, writing off a 19-year-old defender (see 16:38) after one dodgy performance is not big or clever.

Navneet Gautam: Surely former Chelsea strikers Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Eto'o, can help us in the title race by scoring a few for Everton against Manchester City today!

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Here we go then. Everton and Manchester City are out at an expectant Etihad. The hosts aren't the only team in need of a win this evening.

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Sunday Times reporter Jonathan Northcroft:

"Sergio Aguero seems to be getting better,. He is looking like Luis Suarez looked like last season. I know people are comparing him to Alexis Sanchez but his style and ability to be a one-man wrecking crew is doing what Suarez did to defences last season. Aguero blows the cliché away about big man/little man. He likes playing with players who are similar to him.

"Man City have had a couple of great results and that shows their mentality."

The teams are lining up inside the tunnel at Etihad as Yaya Toure gives the waiting mascots some high fives. Nice gesture.

Manger reaction

West Brom manager Alan Irvine speaking to Match of The Day: "It's good that we've stopped the run of defeats.

"If we score the penalty then everything can be so different. There was a big effort from the players. Hull are scrapping at the moment, so we knew it would be difficult.

"It was a blow to miss the penalty after a good start. But, we went on and our players battled very hard, they can be pleased with how they performed today."

Manger reaction

Hull City manager Steve Bruce speaking to Match Of The Day: "When you get a point away from home, as we found in midweek, you think it's a good result.

"But, at home, it's disappointing as you really want to do well against the teams around you.

"We found it difficult today, Lescott especially played well for them and we're indebted to our keeper. We didn't quite find that quality that was needed to win a game at this level."

Manager reaction

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "There's a lot of regret, we had given a lot. We showed great energy levels and a a great response. The spirit of the team was fantastic. Defensively we missed start of game. We gave easy goals away. We were not decisive in challenges. Once we were 3-0 down, we had a mountain to climb. We did climb, but a bit unlucky I must say.

"What goes through the mind at half-time? Everybody is down so you have to pump the team up and make decisions to change what can be changed. It's frustrating to see them lose. There were a lot of positives - defensively we were not strong enough."

Hart to sign new deal

City fans could have double reason for celebration this weekend with goalkeeper Joe Hart set to sign a new contract with the Premier League champions.

Hart, 27, has reportedly been in discussions with the club over a possible new five-year deal since the summer.

But City boss Manuel Pellegrini told a media conference on Friday: "I always said it is important for this club to keep Joe with us. Maybe in the next day you will have good news."

No clangers today then Joe...

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Another win for City this evening would really make the top of the Premier League look interesting this evening...

FA Cup

Wrexham's FA Cup second round match at home to seventh-tier Maidstone United kicks off at 17:30 GMT. You can watch live on BBC Two Wales and online here.

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

Final Score

"To get 3-0 up at home against any team is good, but to do it against at top team like Arsenal? Stoke harassed them, they got stuck in. It should take more than that to knock a team off their stride at this level, but for some reason Arsenal cannot get over the problems they have at Stoke."

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Manchester City's £32m defender Eliaquim Mangala has not exactly looked convincing since his arrival in the summer and with City's skipper Vincent Kompany out injured tonight, you could be forgiven for thinking they will struggle to keep Everton's in-form striker Romelu Lukaku in check.

But BBC football pundit Jermaine Jenas thinks the big Belgian is exactly the sort of striker that Mangala likes to play against.

"My biggest issue with Mangala is that he switches off in games and he does not like an elusive striker, the sort who lurks behind him and unsettles him," Jenas explained.

"But he likes to play against powerful strikers who stand up and have a fight with you - the last time he had a scrap on his hands was against Chelsea when he had to deal with Diego Costa and he really stepped up to that."

Scottish Premiership round-up

St Mirren remain locked on the same points as basement club Ross County after their 1-0 defeat by St Johnstone in Paisley. Dundee were left heartbroken at Dens Park as Ryan Christie struck two minutes from full time for the winner for Inverness CT - 2-1 the final score. At Pittodrie, Aberdeen leapfrogged Hamilton with their 3-0 win over the fading Accies, and at Firhill Dan Seaborne's header rescued a point for Partick Thistle against Kilmarnock, who ended a run of five defeats.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

Final Score

"Stoke really took the game to Arsenal from the moment the whistle went. They got the early goal and were always in Arsenal's faces. I can imagine Mark Hughes telling his players before the game and half-time: 'Go for them because they do not like it.' If you let Arsenal play, they will destroy you. Stoke did not let them play. Arsenal will compete for that fourth spot, but the fans want to be challenging for the title. If Arsene Wenger sorts out the defence, I think the fans will say fine, but if not, I think the clock is ticking for Wenger."

The FA Cup

It was a relatively upset-free afternoon over in the FA Cup, with League One sides Preston, Chesterfield, Doncaster and Sheffield United all sealing their passage into round three.

Accrington holding League One outfit Yeovil 1-1 at the Crown Ground was perhaps the day's most notable result, while the three all-League-Two affairs, Bury-Luton, Cambridge-Mansfield and Oxford United-Tranmere, ended in draws.

Kick-off is approaching in the game between Wrexham v Maidstone United, which you can watch live via the BBC Sport website.

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Daniele Fiandaca: The most depressing thing about the Stoke score is that it is not a surprise. Time for Arsene Wenger to go.

Open Tune-iversity: Dear Arsenal board: Empires fall. Change, or get used to it.

Rian Hoskins: Score is surprising but Stoke have bullied Arsenal for years at the Brittania. This is where Arsenal need a midfield enforcer.

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Manchester City have lost just one of their last 11 league matches and have dropped four points at home this season - as many as in the entirety of 2013-14.

All the best then Everton... the Toffees have won one of their last five league games but only lost one of their last seven.

Chelsea need a favour from Roberto Martinez's men here.

Manager reaction

Harry Redknapp told BBC Sport: "We have had two vital home games against Leicester and Burnley. We needed to get the six points and we managed to do that.

"Today was tough. Burnley edged the game in the first half and a couple of good chances. Rob made a couple of vital saves. It was a big win for us.

"Charlie is our main goalscorer. We are relying on Charlie and need one or two others to weigh in with a couple of goals. But it's great to have Charlie getting so many goals for us."

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One Wellness: Another arsenal game takes me through a range of emotions from despair and rage to happiness - and finally crushing disappointment.

Jay: Arsenal scored two from two set pieces. How things have turned between these two teams. All that's left is for Arsenal to sign Rory Delap.

Shohidur Rahman: Chelsea lost, Arsenal lost, Liverpool drew. How big is Southampton v Man Utd now?

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They'll be dancing on Blackpool promenade after Steve Davies' left-foot shot earns the Championship's bottom club a 1-0 home win over Birmingham, their first victory since 3 October. The Seasiders remain eight points from safety.

Elsewhere at the bottom end of the table, Malky Mackay's Wigan lose again - this time 1-0 at home to Norwich.Rotherham and Bolton both secure hard-earned away draws at Cardiff and Reading respectively. Claude Dielna scores a stoppage time winner for Sheffield Wednesday to end Blackburn's nine-match unbeaten league run.

Steve Wilson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"City were relatively untroubled by the challenge of Southampton at St Mary's last Sunday, and on Wednesday night they were on a different level to Sunderland.

"Collectively, City look the part again, and individually Aguero looks sensational. Their big European test of that new-found belief follows four days later in Rome.

"In contrast to Manchester City, Everton have breezed through their European commitments so far, dominating a potentially difficult Europa League group.

"In the Premier League, Everton have found life a bit tougher, winning just one of their last five matches and sitting in mid-table."

Two-horse race

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So what have today's results done to the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City's match this evening? Not a lot.

Chelsea failed to extend their advantage at the peak and City know victory will move them to within three points of the Blues. Who said the title was all over?

A one-man team

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

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Sergio Aguero has been Manchester City's stand-out player this season and, on several occasions, their saviour too. But City boss Manuel Pellegrini uses his programme notes to pick out Yaya Toure, Fernandinho and Samir Nasri as examples of other players who are now showing their best form and says the midweek thumping of Sunderland was down to a collective effort.

"This team is not just about Sergio," Pellegrini writes. "Against Sunderland it was the team that dominated the game - all the players had a high performance."

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Gary Lineker

BBC Sport

"Three nil-nils! You're allowed to go to bed at 23:15 if you want."

Match of the Day gets underway at 22:20 GMT on BBC One this evening.

Bournemouth move up to third in the Championship table after goals by Harry Arter and Matt Ritchie see them come from behind to win 2-1 at Wolves, who finish with nine men. Derby remain one point clear at the top after a 3-0 home win over Brighton, who have now won just once in 16 league games. Ipswich stay second after a 4-1 home win over Leeds, and Middlesbrough move up to fourth on the back of a crushing 5-1 win at Millwall.

Chris Bevan

BBC Sport

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It's a dank dark December evening in Manchester but the good news for City fans who have under-dressed tonight is that there is a fetching Christmas jumper for sale in the club shop. Pick up a sky-blue santa hat too and you can keep warm and, er, look good at the same time.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"Disappointment for Liverpool, they were hoping for something better with the big game against Basel to come. They improved after Steven Gerrard came on, Raheem Sterling looked fired up and Philipe Coutinho had a couple of good efforts, but at the other end Simon Mignolet had to be on good form to keep Sunderland out. A good point for Sunderland, but Liverpool will have to up their game in midweek."

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Vinny Person: And that's a massive point for Spurs in their relegation battle. One point from home games against Stoke, WBA and Crystal Palace.

George Fisher: Three 0-0 draws? What a boring day for the "most exciting league in the world"!

Adam Morris: The opposite of unbelievable from Arsenal. Every embarrassing performance is so very believable and predictable these days.

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Team news

Three changes for Manchester City from the side that cruised to a 4-1 win at Sunderland in midweek. Eliaquim Mangala returns to the defence after suspension, while midfielders Fernando and James Milner also start. Making way are Dedryck Boyata, Fernandinho and Stevan Jovetic. Defender Aleksandar Kolarov and forward Edin Dzeko are on the bench after recovering from injury.

Midfielder Ross Barkley drops to the substitutes bench for Everton. Leon Osman also makes way as defender Tony Hibbert and striker Samuel Eto'o start.

Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Mangala, Clichy, Fernando, Toure, Jesus Navas, Milner, Nasri, Aguero. Subs: Sagna, Dzeko, Kolarov, Caballero, Lampard, Boyata, Pozo.

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Coleman, Barry, Besic, Mirallas, Lukaku, Eto'o. Subs: Robles, McGeady, Barkley, Osman, Pienaar, Garbutt, Alcaraz.

Referee: Andre Marriner (W Midlands)

Final scores

Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

FULL-TIME

Spurs should stand by Pochettino

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"Tottenham can't keep changing managers like they are, it's making them look stupid, they've got to settle on a manager and give him time to put things right. Mauricio Pochettino has got a lot of work to do though. That team looks fragile to me, they have lots of talented players but they are not a team."

FULL-TIME

Former Burnley man Charlie Austin takes the headlines. He scores the second before getting sent off but ultimately ends on the winning side. QPR are out of the drop zone.

Stoke knock the ball out of play, Mark Hughes taps his watch. Just seconds left but Arsenal have the ball...

FULL-TIME

FULL-TIME

Not the best build up to Tuesday's crucial Champions League match with Basel for Liverpool, but a tremendous defensive display from Sunderland.

Liverpool are still coming forward but another poor cross is easily held by Costel Pantilimon. Sunderland well worth their point - if they get it.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"Liverpool are putting more pressure on Sunderland than they have at any time in the game now. But they still haven't managed to come round the outside of the defence - that has been the issue I think, for all the possession they have had. And they are running out of time."

FULL-TIME

Three minutes of injury time at Anfield. Can either side nick it?

England boss Roy Hodgson is at the Britannia Stadium, or was, he has just left. Looking to beat the traffic maybe?

Five minutes of stoppage time, nailed on to be another goal now. That always happened whenever I left before full time.

The Loftus Road fans are enjoying themselves. They may be down to 10 men but the three points are looking secure. Big win for the Londoners if they hold on.

A Steven Gerrard corner for Liverpool. Can they? No, the ball is cleared as time ticks down.

They're into the closing stage in the Championship and there's no doubt about the performance of the day. Aitor Karanka's Middlesbrough have torn Millwall to pieces in east London. Enrique Garcia's goal makes it 5-1.

The White Hart Lane faithful will not be happy with their side's showing this afternoon. If anything, it is Crystal Palace still looking the more likely to win it with three minutes left.

Hull City are pushing forward as the game enters the final few minutes, but they are lacking in the final third as Jake Livermore's pull back fails to find a team-mate in the box.

Liverpool continue to push with five minutes left. Sunderland defending manfully.

Santi Cazorla's long-range drive whistles through the Stoke defence and towards goal, but Asmir Begovic dives at full stretch to push the effort away. Arsenal are pressing as we enter the final stages, they can sense the possibility of a point, maybe even more.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

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"Since Steven Gerrard came on Liverpool have had far more of a threat and have been playing more down the right flank. Jordan Henderson snatched at a shot when he had more time, and Raheem Sterling is coming in to the game a little more. Sterling went down in the box and the crowd was looking for a penalty, but nobody else was."

Tom Heaton stops Leroy Fer from making it 3-0 for 10-man QPR as the midfield marauds towards goal. Less than five minutes for the Clarets to get back in this.

Sunderland close to nicking the opener on the break. Jordi Gomez's low strike is gathered comfortably by Simon Mignolet.

At the other end, Raheem Sterling goes down under the challenge of Wes Brown in the penalty area but play is waved on. That looked very close to a spot kick.

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Gary Lineker

BBC Sport

"If Arsenal get something out of this game I sense a Mark Hughes rant at the disallowed fourth goal. Poor decision."

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Palace keep coming as Yannick Bolasie has a low shot saved. Spurs are hanging on.

Late drama?

Roughly 10 minutes left in the 15:00 matches. Plenty more drama to come?

'Torrid time' for Chambers

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"He's had a torrid time, Calum Chambers. It's 3-2 and they have a chance to get back in the game, then he has let the team down and got sent off. On this showing, he is struggling with life in a top team in the Premier League. If you're a manager you start to ask yourself, 'can he cope with this kind of pressure?'"

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Jen: Massive turnaround in this game. From a possible four goal deficit to just one goal.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"What a fabulous run by Raheem Sterling. He must have beaten four players! It was a good save by Costel Pantilimon in the end after the ball went wide to Philipe Coutinho. Connor Wickham has become the target man for Sunderland after Jozy Altidore came off and Lee Cattermole has come on to try and sure up the midfield."

GREAT SAVE!

So close for Liverpool. Raheem Sterling's surging run sets up Philippe Coutinho, whose low shot is turned wide. The hosts turning the screw.

Abel Hernandez goes close for Hull once more as he flashes a header wide of the goal after a smart left-foot free-kick in to the area from Tom Huddlestone.

Ben Foster is rooted to the spot as he watches it glide past the post. Steve Bruce makes his final substitution as he brings joint top-scorer Nikita Jelavic off the bench to replace Sone Aluko.

HITS THE WOODWORK

So close to the breakthrough for Palace there. Yet another Palace corner ends with the ball breaking to substitute Jason Puncheon, who controls before lashing a shot off the bar. Seconds later the winger did get the ball in the net but the offside flag ruled the effort out.

Scottish Premiership latest

Aberdeen are motoring at Pittodrie as they lead Hamilton 3-0. Accies not so long ago were top of the Premiership but they are finding it tough to continue that form. There have been precious few goalmouth chances after the interval at Firhill where Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock are still tied at 1-1, and south of the River Clyde, across in Paisley, Tommy Craig's dismal run as St Mirren manager continues as they trail St Johnstone 1-0. In the only other top-flight match, Dundee and Inverness are drawing 1-1 at Dens Park - Billy McKay cancelling out Greg Stewart's opener.

Austin hero to zero

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

BBC Final Score

"Once you're in that rich vein of form in front of goal that Charlie Austin is, those finishes become very easy. The jury is still out on QPR, they are still in big trouble. Harry Redknapp says Austin should get 20 goals this season - that's very different to the eight he's on now, so we'll have to wait and see."

RED CARD FOR ARSENAL

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Another twist in this fascinating fixture as Arsenal are reduced to 10 men, Calum Chambers pulls down Bojan and is shown his second yellow card. Blow for the Gunners, but possibly a boost for Stoke. Can they hold on for victory?

RED CARD FOR QPR

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From hero to villain. Seconds after putting QPR 2-0 ahead, Charlie Austin sees red for a second bookable offence. His foul on Michael Keane make it a miserable afternoon for the former Claret.

GOAL

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Who else? Former Burnley striker Charlie Austin doubles QPR'S lead to inflict more misery on his old pals. Rangers's top scorer couldn't really miss as he slots home from close range after Mauricio Isla's pull back.

Inspired by Steven Gerrard, Liverpool are beginning to come on strong into the last 20 minutes as they see Philippe Coutinho have a shot blocked. Can they get a morale-boosting winner ahead of Tuesday's must-win Champions League test against Basel?

West Brom's Craig Gardner tests the reflexes of Allan McGregor with a free-kick on the edge of the area. McGregor punches his right-foot effort clear and Alan Irvine chooses to bring striker Saido Berahino off the bench to replace Victor Anichebe.

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Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

Lifeline for Arsenal

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"It's a long, looping set piece, not the greatest ball in the world, but all the Stoke players just turn and watch the flight of the ball, and Ramsey just volleys it straight in.

"It's been an excellent performance by Stoke, but Arsenal have an abundance of talent, and they have a lifeline here now.

"Aside from the last few minutes it is a game that from start to finish has been a comedy of errors for Arsenal. Young Calum Chambers has had a very difficult time, even in his favoured centre back position. Laurent Koscielny is on the bench, people will ask why. Danny Welbeck also started on the bench. There are some big questions for Arsene Wenger to answer over the coming days."

Crystal Palace just 20 minutes away from earning what could prove a crucial point in terms of the relegation battle, but Neil Warnock's men will fancy they can win this. The crosses are still flying in from the visitors but they haven't been able to find the finishing touch.

GOAL

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The fight back is on! Alexis Sanchez swings in a corner from the right and Aaron Ramsey volleys home through a crowd of players. Stoke are all over the place, Arsenal are flying.

SUBSTITUTION

Brendan Rodgers has had enough as he brings on skipper Steven Gerrard for Adam Lallana. Twenty three minutes for 'Stevie G' to conjure some magic for Liverpool. It has been pretty poor so far.

GOAL

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Santi Cazorla confidently fires home the spot kick and Arsenal reduce the deficit to two goals. Can they get back into this?

PENALTY TO ARSENAL

Mame Biram Diouf trips Mathieu Flamini and it is a penalty to Arsenal. Chance now to get back into this.

There's only one game in League Two because of the FA Cup, but Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Burton are heading for second spot in the table after Jacob Blyth's goal breaks the deadlock at Exeter.

Entering the last 25 minutes in our games and Burnley are desperately pushing for a leveller. The busy George Boyd fires horribly over for the Clarets. The visitors have done enough to feel they deserve an equaliser but that won't get them any points.

Poor Roberto Soldado. The Spurs striker may have scored the other night but he still looks like a man short on confidence. He flashes well wide from a promising position inside the penalty area.

DISALLOWED GOAL

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Bojan thought he had made it 4-0 with his second of the game - but some time after the ball had been slotted into the net, the referee's assistant ruled out the effort.

Burnley are pressing for the equaliser but QPR are throwing their bodies in the way in a bid to protect their lead. Danny Ings heads over at the far post as his movement continues to provide a threat.

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Chance for Liverpool as they are awarded a free kick on the left edge of the penalty area. Raheem Sterling is cynically stopped by Liam Bridcutt and the former Brighton man is cautioned. Jordan Henderson's delivery is a waste though as the cross flies over.

Ben Foster keeps Hull at bay as Jake Livermore swings a cross into the middle of the area for Stephen Quinn, who flicks a header aimed at the bottom corner but Foster gets across to push the shot away. Best chance of the half.

Austin to the rescue

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"I still think QPR don't look like a team, they still seem fragile and they need more resilience, you can look to Charlie Austin to dig you out the mire occasionally, but they need more resilience throughout the team.

"But if they can hang on to this, then string some wins together to get to 17 points, it's a big win for them, and it puts a lot of pressure on Sean Dyche's Burnley.

"I'm not surprised Burnley are struggling - teams that do come up start well, it's the euphoria, the freshness of the Premier League, but tiredness sets in - mental fatigue, bodies get exhausted because the tempo and physicality of the Premier League is very tough, you see that even with top class foreign players, who can take a year to adjust."

It's raining goals at the top of the Championship. The top three have scored 11 between them - and there's still well over half an hour remaining.

Tommy Smith has added another for second-placed Ipswich, who have come from behind to lead Leeds 4-1. Smith headed home Stephen Hunt's cross following a corner. Leaders Derby still boast a three-goal cushion against struggling Brighton, while third-placed Middlesbrough have yet to add to their four first-half goals at Millwall.

Huge news at the bottom of the Championship where Blackpool, who have not won since 3 October, have taken a 56th minute lead through Steve Davies at home to Birmingham.

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Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

CLOSE!

So close to a Burnley leveller. George Boyd's low strike flashes across goal and is turned wide by Richard Dunne with Danny Ings waiting to prod home at the far post. Inches away.

HITS THE WOODWORK

Arsenal go so close to pulling a goal back as Alexis Sanchez embarks on a superb run from halfway, brushing off defenders before rounding Asmir Begovic but somehow compounds to shoot against the post.

Do you get the sense this is not meant to be Arsenal's day?

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"Connor Wickham was under a little bit of pressure from the Liverpool defender but that was the best chance of the game (see 16:11). Running in on his left foot on the angle, he fired across the goal. Sunderland have this scenario weighed up. They are not rushing to take the throw-ins and corners, and are adding more and more tension onto Liverpool and their supporters."

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Tottenham are still struggling at White Hart Lane. They can't cope with Palace's pace and skill down the flanks with Wilfried Zaha and Yannick Bolasie tormenting their full backs.

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Sone Aluko is the latest to show a bit more positivity in attack for Hull, but his surging run towards the penalty area finishes limply as he skews a right-foot shot well wide of goal.

A bit of a lucky escape for Arsenal as Emiliano Martinez palms an effort straight to the feet of Geoff Cameron, who can't react quickly enough and the ball bounces off his feet and wide.

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Best chance of the game as Connor Wickham flashes a left-footed volley wide. Liverpool have to step up here.

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It isn't the prettiest of goals but the home side won't care. Charlie Austin does brilliantly, combining with Bobby Zamora before slipping the ball inside to Leroy Fer. The midfielder's scuffed effort deflects off Ben Mee and loops into the net. Potentially a big goal at the bottom of the Premier League.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"At half-time, Brendan Rodgers will have tried to put more spark into his team. I was expecting something a little bit different from Liverpool in the early stages of this second half, and for them to start pushing Sunderland back. They started well, but both teams are still lacking any real guile in the final third."

Stoke 3-0 Arsenal

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

BBC Final Score

"You've got to give credit to Stoke, I watched them in midweek at Manchester United, their fans must have been wondering how they lost that game - David de Gea was forced to make a lot of saves late on.

"Stoke give it their all against whatever team they play against, and Mark Hughes has got them playing good football as well."

The FA Cup

Over in the FA Cup second round there have not been many goals, or much sign of an upset, so far.

Yeovil, Tranmere and Preston all find themselves a goal up at half-time, while Cambridge versus Mansfield (currently 1-1) is the only tie in which both teams have found the net.

Games at Bury, MK Dons, Oldham and Sheffield United remain goalless.

A quick reminder you can see highlights from all of today's ties on our FA Cup pages from 17:15 (GMT).

A bit of pushing and shoving in the Burnley area as they wait for a QPR corner. When the kick does come in, Mauricio Isla volleys wildly over for the hosts.

Abel Hernandez tries to get Hull going as the second half starts at the KC Stadium. He turns on the edge of the area, but his left-foot shot rolls a long way wide of Ben Foster's goal.

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Martin J: If things stay as they are, Arsenal will be 13 points away from the table toppers as well as the bottom proppers.

Jay: How ironic would it be if Wenger was sacked because of this match and Tony Pulis was his replacement?

Billy Wild: Some good results today for West Ham, big game against Swansea tomorrow in the race for the title!

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Billy: I know today is #FootballRemembers but this is not football Arsenal would want to remember.

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Sunderland have the first effort of the second half but Jordi Gomez's shot from distance cannons off Martin Skrtel and goes for a corner. The resulting set piece is cleared.

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Obviously not happy with their first half showing, Spurs bring on Nacer Chadli for Erik Lamela. It was a disappointing afternoon for midfielder Lamela and the hosts will hope Chadli can bring some creativity to proceedings.

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No surprise to see Arsene Wenger make a half-time change as Danny Welbeck comes on for Hector Bellerin. Arsenal could certainly do with a quick goal, a massive mountain to climb for the Gunners in this game.

KICK-OFF

Under way again in our five matches.

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Jay: Who would have thought that Stoke would have scored 50% of the day's Premier League goals (and 100% of the 15:00 GMT kick-off goals) by this time!

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Relegation zone to Champions League?

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

BBC Final Score

"The way the Premier League is at the moment, Newcastle could finish in the top four. Mike Ashley has done a good job not sacking the manager despite the pressure. The fans have got behind Alan Pardew again now, so fair play to him."

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Charlie: Worst half of football I have ever seen Arsenal play. Where has the tenacity gone? Disgraceful.

Anon: Why when we have a chance to make up ground do we always seem to fluff it up. Come on Arsenal lets make bit of an effort second half.

Got a 2good, 2bad moment?

There have not been too many goals in the Premier League in the 15:00 GMT kick-offs, so if something else has kept you entertained, whether it is a comedy or embarrassing moment from a player, steward or fan, we want to know, so send them to us via #2good2bad. The best will be on MOTD 2 tomorrow.

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Take a bow Jelle Vossen! The Belgian has scored a first half hat-trick to help the Championship's third-placed team Middlesbrough establish a 4-0 interval lead at lowly Millwall. The 25-year-old, who is on loan from Genk, had not scored in 11 previous appearances for 'Boro. Leaders Derby and second-placed Ipswich also have comfortable interval leads, while Wolves, who have lost their previous four games, have taken a surprise lead at home to high-flying Bournemouth thanks to Danny Graham.

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Lamont Burke: Horrible, horrible. My beloved Gunners outplayed. Per Metersacker out of position on two of the goals.

Gareth Murray: Arsenal - dreadful. Too easy for Stoke. This is even more embarrassing than Anfield last season.

Nick Uta: NOW wave your 'Wenger Out' banners.

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Over the course of 'Football Remembers' week, fans, teams and schools are being asked to upload their own pre-match pictures of mixed team photos to this website and via social media by using #FootballRemembers.

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The website will act as a moment of record of football in 2014, a century on from of the most iconic moments of World War I, the 1914 Christmas Truce football match, and will be preserved for future generations in the digital archives of the British Library.

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Edward Herbert: All I want for Christmas is Mauricio Pochettino to stop selecting Erik Lamela.

Russell Moore: Cameraman might have his work cut out getting both Bojan and Peter Crouch together in the post-match interviews.

Richard Whitehurst: Starting to think that Barcelona made a big mistake selling Bojan to Stoke. Looking to be one of the best players in the Premier League.

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Scottish Premiership latest

It's not looking good for Scottish Premiership strugglers St Mirren, who trail to Michael O'Halloran's early goal for St Johnstone in Paisley. Partick Thistle and Kilmarnock are tied at a goal apiece, Daniel Seaborne heading the equaliser after Tope Obadeyi's opener for the Ayrshiremen. At Pittodrie, Aberdeen lead Hamilton Accies, Ash Taylor's header the difference in a disappointing first half, and Dundee lead Inverness Caley Thistle 1-0 thanks to Greg Stewart's goal.

You can follow all the action on our Scottish live text.

Arsenal lacking steel

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

BBC Final Score

"Stoke are keeping the ball in the middle the way you'd expect Arsenal to, I'm not sure Arsenal have the personnel to start leaving your foot in every now and then. But if you're Arsenal you know the way Stoke play, and you have to address that."

John Motson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Two moments to remember from that first half, George Boyd's belter that Rob Green somehow touched onto a post with an outstanding save, and at the other end Michael Keane got one off the line for Burnley."

Rampant Stoke

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"The Stoke fans will love this - have they ever been first on MOTD?

"I can remember Stoke beating Arsenal 5-0 at the Victoria Ground, in maybe 1971? This could be history repeating itself, the Gunners have looked that bad."

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Anon: Well done Newcastle and especially Alan Pardew. As an Arsenal fan I'm glad to see Chelsea lose unbeaten run. And maybe Arsenal fans, as with Newcastle fans and Pardew, just be careful about wishing Wenger away. Hopefully a lesson to be learnt.

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Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

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Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live

"Liverpool have disappointed. They have had quite a bit of possession, but very little penetration. Sunderland have been causing more problems. There's been nice build up play from Liverpool but they cannot find the final pass - they need to have more movement off the ball. Just before half-time they put together 16 passes, there was a nice little break down the left-hand side, but they couldn't get the ball in the box."

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Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown heads a Seb Larsson corner over the bar for Sunderland. Closest the visitors have come.

HALF-TIME

Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator at KC Stadium

"Goalless at the break at the KC Stadium and not much to shout about after Graham Dorrans' penalty was saved by Allan McGregor on eight minutes. David Meyler and Abel Hernandez have had no more than half chances for the hosts."

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Steve Bower

BBC Match of the Day commentator at the Britannia Stadium

"They couldn't have imagined this scoreline. Crouch started it, Bojan got the second, then it was Walters on the stroke of half-time. Arsenal had just one chance, apart from that it's been all Stoke."

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Crystal Palace causing Tottenham all sorts of problems on the flanks. This time, Wilfried Zaha shows his tricks to cut inside his man on the left but curls the ball just wide.

GOAL

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Check this scoreline out. Arsenal are simply second best all over the pitch and Stoke score a third just before the break, Jon Walters lashing into the roof of the net from close range for his 100th career goal.

How long before Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger contemplates throwing on Danny Welbeck? Stoke are well on top at the moment, with their players earning a few 'oles' from the crowd with a spell of one touch passing. Arsenal just can't get the ball at the moment.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"After the win away to Leicester in midweek the home crowd were expecting something a little better and of course there is the crucial game against Basel coming up. But clubs like Liverpool should be looking to win all their home games, and that is where the issue lies I think."

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There is little quality on show at Anfield. Both sides are lacking quality where it matters and, if this continues, surely it won't be long before Steven Gerrard gets the nod from the substitutes bench after the break. Last three minutes of the first half.

Goals are flying in left, right and centre in the Championship. Mick McCarthy's Ipswich have turned it around at home to Leeds. Trailing to Mirco Antenucci's early goal, Daryl Murphy equalised but a penalty by David McGoldrick has put the hosts, second in the table, ahead after Stephen Warnock's foul on Paul Anderson.

Elsewhere, Middlesbrough now lead 3-0 a struggling Millwall, Patrick Bamford and Jelle Vossen with the latest goals.

Fourteen goals so far in the second-tier, with leaders Derby also 3-0 up at home to Brighton, who started the day with one win in 15 league games.

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Sigh of relief for Burnley boss Sean Dyche as striker Danny Ings starts to move more freely. He will be okay to continue.

Bad news for Burnley fans as striker Danny Ings starts to hobble. He took a real clattering as he collided with the net after a promising run and an injury to him is the last thing the Clarets need.

Still no shot on target from the hosts but Hull are improving as Abel Hernandez heads wide from Ahmed Elmohamady's cross.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

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"All the excitement we've had here is a few polite rounds of applause, which isn't what you expect from the Anfield crowd. But there hasn't been a lot to enthuse them, not much goalmouth action at all. Liverpool seem to make it to the edge of the area area but then fall down with the final ball."

Scrappy stuff at Anfield. Substitute Steven Gerrard has already been warming up on the touchline, giving the fans something to cheer at least. No real chances for either side.

Sunderland's Connor Wickham goes down in the penalty area under Lucas's challenge. Zero contact there though.

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Stoke double their advantage and, in fairness, they deserve it. Jon Walters crosses from right and Bojan ghosts through a static defence to volley home. After three successive victories, Arsenal need a big response now.

Tottenham are struggling to get into gear at White Hart Lane, but they at last force a couple of chances. First, Christian Eriksen's free kick is easily saved by Julian Speroni, before Roberto Soldado heads tamely over.

A big scramble in the Arsenal area as Mame Biram Diouf heads Bojan's free-kick towards goal, but the Stoke striker had just strayed offside.

Championship leaders Derby County have swept into an early 3-0 lead at home to struggling Brighton thanks to a Chris Martin double and another by Johnny Russell.

Ipswich, who started the day second in the table, fell behind to Mirco Antenucci's effort for Leeds but Daryl Murphy has since equalised for the hosts at Portman Road. Wigan, one win in 14 league games, have fallen behind to Jonathan Howson's goal for Norwich, while Kieran Lee gave Sheffield Wednesday the lead at Blackburn, who started the day unbeaten in nine league games.

Alex Baptiste has levelled for Rovers. Charlton lead at Nottingham Forest thanks to Callum Harriott's goal at Nottingham Forest. Huddersfield lead high-flying Brentford 1-0 following Sean Scannell's effort. Millwall trail at home to Middlesbrough after Jelle Vossen's goal.

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At the other end, QPR are almost ahead just seconds later. Eduardo Vargas's shot from the left beats goalkeeper Tom Heaton but strikes Michael Keane on the line and the ball is cleared. So close.

Stoke are more than comfortable at the moment against an Arsenal side yet to find their rhythm, and only an excellent block by Mathieu Flamini denies Steven Nzonzi as Stoke again push forward. The visitors need to step up a gear.

GREAT SAVE!

What. A. Save. George Boyd's stunning 25-yard strike looks to be heading for the top corner of the net until QPR goalkeeper Rob Green appears from nowhere to tip it onto the post.

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Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

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Palace continue to a press. A corner is whipped in and Scott Dann heads downwards towards goals. The big centre half is denied by a sprawling save from Hugo Lloris.

First attempt on goal for Hull City as David Meyler gains possession just outside the West Brom area and has a pop, but his effort is blocked by Gareth McAuley.

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Fairly uneventful stuff and little between two sides who came up together last season and are side by side in the bottom three. No chances yet for QPR's Burnley old boy Charlie Austin with the Clarets looking marginally the more threatening.

Signs of life from Liverpool. This time Philippe Coutinho cuts inside on the left edge of the penalty area and strikes a low shot into the side netting.

Weight of expectation on Liverpool

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

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"If you look at it from the point of view of last season, I think they may have exceeded expectations last season. They didn't win the league because of the last three or four games. It's been a lot tougher for them this season. They lost Luis Suarez, but they've also lost Daniel Sturridge for a long time through injury."

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Better from Liverpool. Adam Lallana twists and turns on the right before whipping in a dangerous cross to the back post. Rickie Lambert climbs well but heads wide. Best chance of the match for the hosts.

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Skills from Yannick Bolasie. The Crystal Palace winger does some sublime showboating as he turns his man with a deft flick on the left. His pull back is perfect for Joe Ledley just 10 yards out but the former Arsenal man fires over. He has to do better.

Chances at both ends as Phil Bardsley has a go from 25 yards, Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez fumbles but manages to push the ball away to safety before anyone can sneak in. Moments later, Santi Cazorla drives just wide with an effort from distance.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, speaking to BBC Sport: "My team lost the way I like to lose which is to give everything and being unlucky. Only one team played to win. After the second goal the team lost their emotional balance. A point was the minimum we deserved. There could have been 20 minutes stoppage time but the situation would have been the same because things were happening outside the four lines that the referee couldn't control. The referee can't punish the ball boy who disappeared with the ball, the referee couldn't punish the people in the crowd who kept the ball. I'm not obsessed with records and statistics, that's not for me, I want to win the league."

Manager reaction

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew, speaking to BT Sport: "That was about character and discipline against probably best team in Europe at the moment. At the start I thought we stood off Chelsea a bit, but we stuck at it. I've never had six minutes of stoppage time at home before. We've heard of Fergie time but that was about Mourniho time! It's a special day for us. At the end we had players flying in blocking shots and that summed us up. We are in it together and pulling one way. Our tactical plan to stop Chelsea worked quite well. We're delighted to have given a little gee up to the Premier League. I'm sure Jose won't agree."

West Brom are having the better of the early stages of this game and appeal for another penalty when Youssuf Mulumbu's shot possibly strikes the hand of a Hull City player in the home side's area. Nothing given.

Palace's Miles Jedinak has a free-kick from 20 yards, a similar position to where he curled in from against Liverpool. No such luck this time as the wall does its job and the ball is cleared. Palace on top at White Hart Lane.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"Sunderland are keeping the ball well and they have had the first shot on target. Liverpool will have worked out that they have a bit of a game on their hands now but I thought they would have started the game a little quicker. They look a bit tentative at the back, there is a little bit of uncertainty there."

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First shot of the game at Anfield is driven well, well wide by Sunderland's Jordi Gomez from 20 yards. Not the best of starts.

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Peter Crouch is within the length of a hair on his head of potentially adding a second as he rises to meet a ball into the box, but can't make the connection he would have hoped for and the ball goes wide.

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Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland

Sunderland look to be growing in confidence at Anfield as both sides struggle to make early chances. Don't forget the Reds are without Steven Gerrard from the start, who is watching from the bench, so how will they fare without him? Time will tell.

Dorrans fluffs his lines

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

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"If you're going to take a penalty, take it with a bit of meanness, especially when you're in the position West Brom are at the moment. No one can say it's a poor penalty if you lace it as hard as you can. For me, that was a poor one."

GREAT SAVE!

It looks like tricky conditions at QPR this afternoon. The pitch is still white with ice in some places and players are losing their feet. Karl Henry and George Boyd back on after a clash of heads, with the former sporting a bandage around the head.

Burnley almost take the lead as Rob Green fumbles an initial cross but Scott Arfield's rebound effort is well blocked by the QPR keeper. Should score.

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Arsenal should be level, and it should be Olivier Giroud scoring on his return to the side but he plants a header wide of goal when, you have to say, it was probably easier to score.

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Oh it is saved by Allan McGregor! It is not a great penalty by Graham Dorrans as McGregor guesses the right way.

Former England captain Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live at Anfield

"It's been a bright start. We've already seen good play down the Liverpool right through Glen Johnson. He does have his defensive limitations, but going forward he will go all the way if given the chance. For Sunderland, Connor Wickham has been playing out on the left-hand side. I watched Wickham coming up through youth football and he was always a central striker, but Sunderland have got Jozy Altidore and Steven Fletcher, so Wickham has had to convert."

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Brilliant skill by Tottenham's Christian Eriksen as he nutmegs Martin Kelly on the left. The Dane cuts inside but shoots into the side netting. Great effort.

End-to-end at Loftus Road. No real chances for either side but a delay in play as Karl Henry and George Boyd receive treatment for a clash of heads.

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Jake Livermore brings down Victor Anichebe inside the area and it is a penalty to West Brom...

Must-win for Rangers

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"QPR can't lose today, because to come back from that could take weeks.

"It takes time for a team to gel, you don't buy players and make a team, I saw that with Tottenham on Wednesday.

"Chelsea are a team, a strong resilient team. I don't see that with QPR. I saw signs of it against Leicester, where they managed to grind out a good result, but I worry about what psychological damage they could suffer if Burnley win today."

All quiet at White Hart Lane early on as both sets of players look to get to grips with the game. An early injury scare for Spurs as Eric Dier limps off but he is back on and running freely.

Chambers feeling the heat

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

BBC Final Score

"Calum Chambers is starting to realise what playing week in week out means at a big club. Now he needs to step up, he's at a club that wants to win championships and compete in the Champions League.

"Stoke are prepared to mix it with Arsenal on a physical level. Arsenal play beautiful football, but when it gets physical there are not a lot of Arsenal players who are able to stand up to the challenge."

PENALTY APPEAL

Almost an early opportunity for Liverpool as Raheem Sterling races down the left flank. With players waiting for a quality ball in the middle, he fails to deliver and the chance is gone.

At the other end, Sunderland are shouting very loudly for a penalty. Martin Skrtel holds his breath as Connor Wickham goes down under his challenge but play is waved on, probably correctly. Close though.

GOAL

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What a start for Stoke City! Pretty much straight from kick-off Stoke get away down the right and Steven Nzonzi delivers a low cross in the area, which Arsenal fail to deal with, and Peter Crouch bundles home from close range.

KICK-OFF

All five games are go in this afternoon's Premier League matches.

Gerrard on the bench

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole

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"You've got to accept that you need to have a rest when you get to a certain age.

"Paul Scholes played for Manchester United right up to his retirement, Ryan Giggs played until he was 40, but he wasn't playing every week, he would have regular spells out of the team.

"To get the best out of Steven Gerrard and the best for Liverpool, he and the fans have to acknowledge he may have to take a rest."

All players in matches this weekend will be posing together with the match officials as part of Football Remembers - a series of programmes and events being delivered jointly by the Premier League, The FA and the Football League, in partnership with the British Council, to commemorate the First World War.

This year, most of the activity centres on one of the most iconic moments of the First World War, the 1914 Christmas Truce football match.

Over the course of 'Football Remembers' week, fans, teams and schools are being asked to upload their own pre-match pictures to this website via social media by using #FootballRemembers.

That wasn't a bad appetiser was it? Now five more Premier League games kicking off at 15:00 GMT before Manchester City's late match against Everton.

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Sunday Times reporter Jonathan Northcroft on Crystal Palace's search for a striker: "The strikers that keep teams up don't need to score that many, maybe four or five goals will keep them up. It is about scoring key goals and getting that type of right player in January. Maybe experienced strikers on loan will be the best option but they are all competing for the same players. Maybe Robbie Keane or Jermaine Defoe?"

QPR boss Harry Redknapp: "Burnley finished miles above us in the Championship last season. Both of us have the nucleus of the same sides so we know it will be a tough game."

Player reaction

Newcastle goalkeeper Jak Alnwick on BT Sport: "I was a little bit nervous but it was slightly easier coming on at half-time because I didn't have time to think about it too much. It was a great experience for me and I'm just happy to get the victory. Everyone backed me and showed me great support, the gaffer, the backroom staff, everyone."

Player reaction

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse on BT Sport: "I didn't play very well but scored two goals and that is important. The team played very well and stayed together. As the gaffer says if we play all the game together, you have a great chance to win the game. I do my job and if on the bench I wait for my chance. I am so happy."

League Two preview

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was named the new Burton manager on 13 November

In the one and only game in League One and Two - as a result of it being FA Cup second-round weekend - Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Burton could join Wycombe at the top of League Two if they win at Exeter.

The Grecians are a point outside the play-off places and could look to ex-Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison, 35, to make his mark, after he signed for the club last week.

Championship preview

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Darren Bent - on loan from Aston Villa - scored against Fulham last week

Top-of-the-table Derby will be looking to bounce back from a slightly surprising 2-0 defeat against Leeds with victory at home to struggling Brighton. The Seagulls are in the bottom three and manager Sami Hyypia will be hoping on-loan striker Darren Bent can add to his tally having scored on his debut last week.

Any one of the four teams below the Rams could usurp them at the top. Ipswich host Leeds, Brentford are at Huddersfield, Bournemouth are away to Wolves and Middlesbrough are at Millwall. At the other end, Blackpool - 10 points adrift of safety - entertain Birmingham.

Well what way to start today's football action. It is only the start though, with five Premier League games coming up at 15:00 GMT and Championship and League Two action.

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Christopher Wood: Remember when a fair few Newcastle fans wanted Alan Pardew sacked? Patience and faith. Newcastle now seventh.

John Silweya: Chelsea juggernaut halted. The Chelsea bus has had its first breakdown of the season!

James Porter: That lad Jak Alnwick should be man of the match, he should be starting after that inspired performance.

Jamie Jennrich: Obvious that Nemanja Matic is the key for Chelsea, John Obi Mikel brings nothing to the team but holes in the midfield.

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Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Papiss Cisse made all the difference off the bench with his two goals but defensively Newcastle were brilliant. They lost Steven Taylor to the red card and still defended with their lives. Things have totally turned around here. I was here when Newcastle lost 3-0 to Sunderland last year and the atmosphere was awful. Alan Pardew and his players have shown character in abundance. Credit to them for a fantastic win."

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

"If you'd have asked me which team was capable of beating Chelsea I wouldn't have said Newcastle. All credit to Alan Pardew, the way he's come back from a lot of adversity, he's come through that shining bright.

"The way Newcastle fought, not just for their manager but for the team is very commendable.

"Jose Mourinho has looked anxious throughout, the longer the game has gone on, the more anxious he's looked.

"Fabricio Coloccini has been superb again today, along with the substitute goalkeeper. It really was a first-class team performance."

Alan Pardew may well have a drink of his favourite tipple and sit back with a smug smile of satisfaction when he celebrates four years in charge of Newcastle on Tuesday. He's survived a number of calls for him to leave and overseen perhaps his finest result at the club with this victory.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"The story of the game for me is how wasteful Chelsea have been in front of goal. Jose Mourinho will say it - they had numerous chances but did not take them. Newcastle, they had two great chances in the second half, and took them both. To a man they have been absolutely brilliant."

FULL-TIME

Jose Mourinho said his side would not complete the season unbeaten and he is right, but defeat might have come earlier than he hoped as Newcastle put on a superb defensive display to grind out a fine victory.

Alan Pardew calmly takes a sip from his bottle, Jose Mourinho chats angrily with seemingly anyone who will listen while gesticulating at the pitch. Still Chelsea come forward. Is there time?

Paul Dummett helps on a Chelsea throw into the middle of the box but John Terry directs his header wide. Newcastle fans are in full voice now. Great atmosphere with time running out for the visitors.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"I haven't got a clue where six minutes have come from. Now Newcastle have to be clever. What a save that was from Jak Alnwick (see 89 mins). He got a really good hand to Diego Costa's shot to tip it over the bar. Didier Drogba has played like a man possessed, he's clenching his fists, and he went crazy when he scored the goal (see 83 mins)."

Cheick Tiote nods behind a Cesc Fabregas corner. The Spanish midfielder has a second bite of the cherry, but Jak Alnwick climbs highest to grab the ball.

Newcastle fans look away now, SIX minutes of added on time. Huge boos around the ground for those digits shown on the fourth official's board.

Filipe Luis launches an effort from 30 yards that Jak Alnwick can only push back into the area but, fortunately for Newcastle, no Chelsea player can get on the end of it. Branislav Ivanovic then sees a header saved by Alnwick. Chelsea are well on top.

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Ian Grainger: Steven Taylor has all the attributes to be a great player, apart from a brain.

Haydn Price: Odd subs from Jose, take John Obi Mikel off, he brings nothing to the team. Chelsea might as well have 10 men with him on the field.

Bradley Coutouly: Even at the death Chelsea are guilty of an extreme lack of urgency, so frustrating to watch.

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Jak Alnwick palms over Diego Costa's fizzing drive from the edge of the area. Brilliant save by the 21-year-old!

BBC Final Score

Final Score is getting under way now on the Red Button and online. Presenter Jason Mohammad is joined by Garth Crooks and Andrew Cole as they guide you through all of the afternoon's goals.

Newcastle are panicking a bit now with every outfield player back on the edge of their own area. Cheick Tiote hacks the ball away as Chelsea press for an opening. Tense times.

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Will Binks: Sammy Ameobi, Paul Dummett, Jack Colback, Steven Taylor, Rolando Aarons, Adam Armstrong, Jak Alnwick. Real strong core of local and youth academy talents at Le Toon.

David, Arsenal fan in Guildford: Please, please, please hold on, Newcastle! I'll get Shearer tattoo'd across my back if you do! Maybe.

Gerry in West Hendon: Just because of a draw at Sunderland and losing so far, why are Chelsea suddenly struggling? For the past five to 10 years the North East has been our banana skin in games.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"The man extra has told already, a great leap from Didier Drogba. Newcastle just have to regroup now and carry on with confidence. They cannot give up now because they have been outstanding and it would be a shame to throw it away. But they have to defend for their lives."

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They can't can they? Chelsea are back in this as Cesc Fabregas floats in a free-kick and Didier Drogba nods in from close range. Game very much back on.

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BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"No wonder strikers get paid all the money! And Papiss Cisse is a real goalscorer - he gets his second and has only been on the pitch 25 minutes. But that is what they do. Fantastic play from Jack Colback to make the tackle that led to the break. He has been excellent today."

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This could make things a little interesting as Steven Taylor is shown his second yellow for a bad foul on Andre Schurrle.

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Unbelievable! Chelsea have looked a shadow of themselves in this game and it looks like their unbeaten run will end at 23 games as Newcastle snatch a second. Less than 40 seconds after Eden Hazard hits the post, Newcastle break forward and Moussa Sissoko squeezes a pass through to the unmarked Papiss Cisse, who pokes into the unguarded net.

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Hull City make two changes from the side which drew 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

Striker Abel Hernandez - who returns from paternity leave - and Sone Aluko, who scored against Everton, come in to replace Nikica Jelavic, who drops to the bench, and Mohamed Diame who has a knee injury.

West Brom manager Alan Irvine makes four changes to the side which lost at home to West Ham on Tuesday. Central defensive pairing Gareth McAuley and Sebastien Pocognoli replace Craig Dawson and Chris Baird.

Youssouf Mulumbu comes in for captain Chris Brunt who has a hamstring injury while James Morrison makes up a five-man midfield as striker Saido Berahinho drops to the bench.

Hull City XI: McGregor, Dawson, Chester, Rosenior, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Meyler, Quinn, Aluko, Hernandez.

West Brom XI: Foster, Wisdom, McAuley, Lescott, Pocognoli, Dorrans, Morrison, Mulumbu, Gardner, Sessegnon, Anichebe.

YELLOW CARD

Cheick Tiote goes in too heavy on Eden Hazard and becomes the third Newcastle player to be shown a yellow card by Martin Atkinson. A few players now having to take less risks in the closing stages, which will suit Chelsea.

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Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski on Twitter: Matchday, aiming for the three points. Important to have the fans behind us like always today.

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Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen on Twitter: Always feisty and intense when Arsenal comes to town. Really looking forward to a good match today and hopefully three vital points for us.

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Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson

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Stoke lost 1-0 to Liverpool last Saturday and 2-1 to Manchester United in midweek, but Lawro doesn't see their mini-slump in form continuing for much longer:

"They're in the middle of a tough run, when you look at fixtures, they were unlucky against Liverpool last week and could have easily got a point at Man United on Tuesday, they could have got something from both of those games.

"Stoke are one of those teams, when you look at the start of the season, who you think will be absolutely fine. They're not going to be relegated, and for a club with that size budget, they've done really well."

"Sanchez is an ox, Ozil an office worker"

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson

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"The way Alexis Sanchez has settled in at Arsenal is an absolute bonus, because you never know with the language barrier. If you look at his build, he is as strong as an ox. Compare him to the build of Mesut Ozil, who has the body of an office worker, and maybe that is the difference in how well they have settled in the Premier League."

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Stoke make three changes with central defender Marc Muniesa, forwards Jonathan Walters and Peter Crouch in the starting XI.

Arsenal make three changes as well, with teenager Hector Bellerin coming in at right-back, Kieran Gibbs filling in at left-back for Nacho Monreal and Olivier Giroud starting in attack. Danny Welbeck drops to the bench where he is joined by Laurent Koscielny, with Calum Chambers moving to centre-back.

Stoke XI: Begovic, Bardsley, Shawcross, Muniesa, Pieters, Nzonzi, Cameron, Diouf, Bojan, Walters, Crouch.

Arsenal XI: Martinez, Bellerin, Chambers, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Flamini, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis, Cazorla, Giroud

Chelsea mix things up with a low cross into the area and this time Daryl Janmaat flicks out a boot to poke the ball behind for a corner, which again Jak Alnwick races out to punch away.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"There have been quite a few balls going into the Newcastle box and the home side have got to stop the crosses at source. There have been too many coming in without any pressure, and now Didier Drogba is on alongside Diego Costa there is an added threat. Newcastle have to have a threat of their own too. Papiss Cisse's job for the next 20 minutes is just to provide an outlet."

Chelsea are swinging in crosses like there is no tomorrow but Fabricio Coloccini looks like he can deal with them all day long as he gets up to head another away. The Blues are on the ball, but time is ticking away.

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Sunday Times reporter Jonathan Northcroft: "Tottenham are not competing in games against the top sides. It is a team that has a lot of change in it and I wonder who the big characters are? Against Chelsea they started well but, when things went wrong, they collapsed. I wonder if so many players coming in at the same time means they don't feel the same responsibility and don't feel as attached to the club. It does seem to spoil the mentality of the team."

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Tottenham recall Roberto Soldado to the starting line-up after the Spaniard started on the bench against Chelsea in midweek. Aaron Lennon makes way. Defender Eric Dier is also in for Vlad Chiriches.

Joe Ledley returned from a hip complaint to start for Crystal Palace, Neil Warnock's only change from Tuesday's 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies, Mason, Bentaleb, Lamela, Kane, Eriksen, Soldado.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni, Kelly, Dann, Hangeland, Ward, McArthur, Jedinak, Ledley, Zaha, Chamakh, Bolasie.

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QPR boss Harry Redknapp has made two changes to his side from Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat at Swansea which continued their pointless run on the road. Fit-again striker Bobby Zamoroa returns to partner top scorer and former Burnley striker Charlie Austin, while Mauricio Isla returns at right back.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is forced into one change from the side that drew 1-1 with Newcastle on Tuesday night to extend the Clarets' unbeaten run to four games. Left-back Stephen Ward sustained an ankle injury and is replaced by Ben Mee.

QPR XI: Green, Isla, Dunne, Caulker, Suk-Young, Henry, Barton, Vargas, Fer, Austin, Zamora.

Burnley XI: Heaton, Trippier, Keane, Shackell, Mee, Arfield, Marney, Jones, Boyd, Ings, Barnes.

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Double switch for Chelsea as Didier Drogba comes on for Willian and Filipe Luis replaces Cesar Azpilicueta. If facing Diego Costa was not intimidating enough, imagine having to now deal with Costa and Drogba.

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Sunday Times reporter Jonathan Northcroft on Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet:

"Brendan Rodgers will back Simon Mignolet but he hasn't been good this season and wasn't good last season. He replaced a very good goalkeeper in Reina, the fans loved him, and Liverpool don't have the greatest number two goalkeeper in Brad Jones. There is not much scope in taking Mignolet out of the team. I think they will try and do something in that position in January. They have needed to address the goalkeeping department since Reina left."

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers makes two changes to the side which won 3-1 at Leicester City.

With Tuesday's must-win Champions League match on the horizon Steven Gerrard drops to the bench, replaced by fit-again Philippe Coutinho while Alberto Moreno replaces Javi Manquillo.

Sunderland's Gus Poyet makes five changes to the side thumped 4-1 by Manchester City. Out go the ineligible Seb Coates, Lee Cattermole, Jack Rodwell, Will Buckley and Steven Fletcher, replaced by Wes Brown, Liam Bridcutt, Jordi Gomez, Adam Johnson and Jozy Altidore.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Johnson, Moreno, Toure, Skrtel, Lucas, Henderson, Coutinho, Sterling, Lallana, Lambert.

Sunderland XI: Pantilimon, Vergini, Reveillere, O'Shea, Brown, Bridcutt, Larsson, Gomez, Johnson, Wickham, Altidore.

Andre Schurrle is off the bench and in on the action as he has a go at goal from distance but Jak Alnwick is all over it, getting down low to make the save. Early days, but the Newcastle goalkeeper is making a solid impression on his debut.

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Spanish 19-year-old right back Hector Bellerin makes his second Premier League start for Arsenal. Full team news to follow.

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Away from the Premier League for a second, there are nine FA Cup ties being played today as 18 teams hope to follow Friday night giantkillers Blyth Spartans into round three.

Conference Premier club Wrexham host Maidstone United, the day's lowest-ranked side, in the only tie to feature any team from outside the Football League.

Elsewhere, League Two trio Accrington Stanley, Shrewsbury and Plymouth face tough ties against teams from a league above, while over half of today's matches see sides from the same division facing each other..

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Jamie Matthews: So Newcastle fans, still calling for Alan Pardew to be sacked? Well done to the club for sticking with him.

Rian Hoskins: Thought this would happen for Chelsea not taking their chances. Must say though that Papiss Cisse is showing he is a good striker.

Conor McMeekin: Right Chelsea, everyone in the country saw that goal coming, hurry up and get your act together now!

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SUBSTITUTION

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho responds to his side going behind by bring on Andre Schurrle for Oscar.

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Almost a second for Newcastle as Moussa Sissoko cushions a header just wide, John Terry doing just enough to put him off. It is not something we have seen often this season, but Chelsea are looking a little rattled.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Papiss Cisse makes an immediate impact. Gary Cahill failed to clear a ball into the box, the ball fell to Cisse's feet just five yards out and he made no mistake. But that is the difference. Cisse is a natural striker and is looking to score always. He got his reward just five minutes after coming on. Chelsea have been the better side but they haven't created too many chances and as we have gone on into the game Newcastle have grown."

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Well how about this? Jose Mourinho has never won at Newcastle and his hopes of ending that have taken a blow as substitute Papiss Cisse strikes with pretty much his first touch since coming on. Sammy Ameobi crosses low from the left, Gary Cahill fluffs his clearance, and up pops Cisse to tap in. Game on.

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Yellow card for Steven Taylor as he grabs at Willian while the Chelsea man jumps to head the ball.

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Big news for Liverpool fans and not particularly surprising. Skipper Steven Gerrard is left on the substitutes bench, presumably with Tuesday's must-win Champions League match with FC Basel in mind. Full teams to follow.

Who is Jak Alnwick?

Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is a 21-year-old who joined Newcastle from the club's arch rivals Sunderland in 2008.

He has played at England Under-18 level and his only previous Newcastle appearance came when he came on as a substitute to replace Steve Harper in a friendly at Hartlepool in August 2012.

SUBSTITUTION

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew makes his second change of the game as Remy Cabella, handed a start after impressing against Burnley, is replaced by Papiss Cisse.

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Members of the Newcastle squad watching on are offering their support to Jak Alnwick on Twitter, as the youngster comes on for his Premier League debut.

Adam Campbell: Buzzing for Jak Alnwick! Enjoy it bro.

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Doug in Cumbria: Would be funny if Chelsea go the season unbeaten but finish second. Newcastle will be happy with a draw but Chelsea shouldn't be.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"What a big half for Jak Alnwick. Newcastle are not having the best of luck with injuries at the minute, but it's a real opportunity for the youngster. I would have thought he will have a fair few saves to make."

Jak Alnwick is called into action for the first time as he strides off his line to confidently punch away a Cesc Fabregas free-kick. It wasn't a goal-denying save, but it will do his confidence some good.

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Ben McSkelly: Pleasant surprise as a Newcastle fan so far. Although Cheick Tiote keeps losing the ball in dangerous positions.

Aashish: Expect Chelsea to up the tempo in the second half and start moving through the gears as Newcastle have been very organised.

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YELLOW CARD

Moussa Sissoko clips the foot of Cesar Azpilicueta and is shown the first yellow card of the game. An unfortunate one too, as it is his fifth of the season and will mean a suspension.

KICK-OFF

Second half is under way.

SUBSTITUTION

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Rob Elliot cannot continue so on comes Jak Alnwick, 21, for his competitive debut. No pressure lad.

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Gavin Richmond: Well done Newcastle United. Rode our luck for spells but strong finish to the half. Second half is where we flourish! Let's take it to them.

Simon: Very savvy of Pardew not to score in first half hour of games in my opinion. We all know how dangerous a one goal lead is in the Premier League.

Paul Moore: The wheels are coming off the Chelsea band-wagon! City for the title!

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Not good news for Newcastle if goalkeeper Rob Elliot fails to re-emerge in the second half after limping off at half-time. With Tim Krul also injured, the man who would have to step in is academy keeper Jak Alnwick.

The 20-year-old has not made a first-team appearance in a competitive game for Newcastle, having mostly played at reserve level. His experience of senior football is a loan spell at Gateshead.

A massive game, then, to make his debut IF he has to come on.

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Rob in Sheffield: Actually think losing a game would be good for Chelsea. They are getting a bit edgy and it would take the pressure off them. Better to lose one then win four than a series of draws. Manchester City are improving and Chelsea can't afford to slow down.

Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Situated precariously immediately above the bottom three, there's an increasing uneasiness among the fans of both Hull City and West Bromwich Albion.

"While statistics can sometimes be misleading, those regarding the two clubs are difficult to view positively - the Tigers have secured just one win in their last 13 games, the Baggies only one in eight.

"It's now 16 years since all three promoted teams were immediately relegated back to the second tier, and with QPR and Burnley in particular now building some momentum, it can only serve to increase the anxiety for the likes of Hull and West Brom."

Jonathan Pearce

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Liverpool look capable of scoring a few on current form as they look for a third win on the spin for the first time this season.

"Sunderland's defence was run ragged by Manchester City in the week after it was so solid against Chelsea. Ageing defenders couldn't cope with two tough games in a week - and here's a third tough task ahead of them.

"It's 31 years since Sunderland won at Anfield. I can't see that miserable drought ending.

"If Sunderland are as stubborn as they were against Chelsea , and bearing in mind Liverpool's creative limitations at home this season at times, this will be a tricky afternoon for the Reds."

John Motson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"QPR manager Harry Redknapp has aptly described this match as "a real six-pointer", their second in a row at Loftus Road. I can't imagine this will be a five-goal thriller like last weekend's win over Leicester but, if anyone is going to score, you would bet on it being Charlie Austin or Danny Ings.

"Burnley have improved, there's no doubt about that. Eight points from four matches is a sound statement by a team perhaps now attuned to the demands of the Premier League.

"Notwithstanding QPR's good home form and Burnley's improvement, it looks like it will be a real struggle all season for both clubs. If either were given the option now of survival on the last day of the season, I would think they would take that."

Alan Green

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"I've witnessed two of Tottenham's last three league games and each time I've left the ground wondering if the coach was still trying to work out what represented his best team. Mind you, they won both those games.

"Despite Palace's rabid inconsistency - they beat Liverpool, drew at Swansea and then managed to lose at home to Villa in midweek - Warnock's team have scratched their way out of the bottom three.

"No one, least of all Warnock himself, will pretend that it will take anything other than a gargantuan effort to avoid relegation, as it did last season, but I just like their gritty, determined approach. They are perfectly capable of causing upsets."

Steve Bower

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Arsenal's reaction since defeat by Manchester United has been encouraging, with their three wins accompanied by three clean sheets - an area they had to improve.

"They know those standards have to be maintained as they head to the Britannia Stadium, where they've often had uncomfortable times in recent years, with just one win in their last eight visits.

"Stoke boss Mark Hughes has been disappointed with his side's home form so far: seven points from 18 and three defeats already, the same total as all of last season.

"They've been unlucky in their last two matches at Anfield and Old Trafford and now face Arsenal and Chelsea in their next two home games in a testing period."

After this game there are five Premier League fixtures kicking off at 15:00 GMT. Time for a quick look at what is coming up...

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Alan Pardew will be delighted with 0-0 at half-time. Chelsea have dominated the play, even though Newcastle had the best chance through Jack Colback (see 31 mins). Rob Elliot, in the Newcastle goal, hasn't really had a save to make."

HALF-TIME

Guy Mowbray

BBC Match of the Day commentator at St James' Park

"The first half has been pretty open and watchable but no goals in it. Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot is going to go into the dressing room nursing an injury and his shake of the head suggests it could be serious."

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Chelsea finally get their foot on the ball and press forward for one last opportunity before the break. Cesc Fabregas clips the ball into the area for Oscar, who has two defenders in close attention. The ball is headed up into the air and Oscar tries an acrobatic overhead kick, but it goes wide.

Another opportunity for Newcastle, whose confidence is growing so much that Paul Dummett decides to get in on the attacking action and have a wander forward. He spots Remy Cabella lurking on the edge of the area and sweeps a low pass to him, but Cabella's first touch is too heavy and Chelsea clear.

If I was Alan Pardew, I'd be pretty happy with how things have panned out so far. Newcastle are causing Chelsea one or two problems when a Blues player is in possession, often causing them to lose the ball.

In fact, it has perhaps rattled the visitors a little, and Newcastle have another chance as Chelsea fail to clear the ball just outside their own area and Jack Colback nips in to lash a first-time effort wide.

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"Great play from Newcastle. Jack Colback gets away from Cesc Fabregas, Ayoze Perez puts him in, but Thibaut Courtois is out to it quickly and blocks. Newcastle haven't been that involved that much, in fact they have weathered the storm, but that was the best chance of the game."

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Simon in York: You'd run through a brick wall for a manager like Alan Pardew, and with John Obi Mikel shielding the Chelsea back four that's exactly what these Newcastle players have to do. He's not as fashionable as Nemanja Matic but he's still an absolute juggernaut of a player in my opinion.

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Newcastle have not been too adventurous, but when they do get forward they have the best chance of the half as Ayoze Perez cleverly splits the Chelsea defence with a ball for Jack Colback to run on to and the midfielder goes for goal with a low shot, but it is straight at Thibaut Courtois.

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Tatenda Chakaduka: I'm a Manchester United fan but I admit that Chelsea are playing the best football this season, they deserve to be champions.

Tor Noppharat: Nemanja Matic is like a moving wall. John Obi Mikel is like a, well, wall. Really wish he was more mobile.

John Pierce: Alan Pardew has made if to four years at Newcastle. Did he, or anyone else, believe he'd make past four months?

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Newcastle more than holding their own early on. Chelsea are dominant in possession but none of their efforts have given Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot much cause for concern.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

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"It really is all Chelsea at the minute. They have been dominating possession and are now starting to create good chances. We always talk about how important that first goal is, how a team starts to play with real confidence, but if Chelsea were to get it… well they are already so comfortable on the ball. And they are so hard to score against too - their defence is so disciplined."

Chelsea are looking increasingly like the team that has dominated so many already this season, they are all over the Newcastle defence but still lacking a little in the final third.

Jack Colback makes a potentially crucial intervention by sticking out a boot to deflect Cesc Fabregas' on-target shot before Eden Hazard breaks into the area but he is flagged offside.

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Eden Hazard is starting to cause a few problems for Newcastle now and he runs at the defence, waits for his team-mates to join him before squaring the ball along the edge of the area. It is a pass aimed for Diego Costa, but he does not react quickly enough to it and instead the ball runs through to Willian, who curls a bouncing effort just wide.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Chelsea have had the better of the early possession but Newcastle are getting numbers behind the ball and are defending well. Chelsea are not hurting them at the minute. Yes Newcastle would like more of the ball but the way Chelsea pass and move so comfortably, it is hard to get the ball off them."

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Gary Wilkinson: Chelsea defend really well. How tight their midfield gets to the defence is why they are unbeaten so far I think.

Kenny Jarvis: Don't think Eden Hazard can be considered world class until he starts putting the ball in the net more often.

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Chelsea turning things up a bit now as Gary Cahill heads over from a Cesc Fabregas corner before Diego Costa knocks the ball past Fabricio Coloccini and breaks into the area, but Newcastle get back to snuff out the danger.

It has been very much defend first, attack later for Newcastle but they push forward for the first time as Ayoze Perez sends Daryl Janmaat away down the right and he aims a cross for Sammy Ameobi in the Chelsea area, but Thibaut Courtois is quick off his line to make the save. Chelsea then break forward quickly as Eden Hazard runs at goal from his half, but shoots wide.

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That's better! A shot on goal as Diego Costa brings a pass under control, flicks the ball into the path of Oscar on the edge of the area and he then finds Willian, who strikes at goal but Rob Elliot dives to push the effort away. He had it covered, but a warning shot from the visitors.

Chelsea come forward and again it is Branislav Ivanovic who gets the ball in a promising position on the right before cutting it back to Diego Costa in the middle of the area, but his attempt to control the ball is poor and Newcastle clear. The hosts will be pretty happy with how things are going so far, they are holding Chelsea at arms length.

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

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"It's been a good start from Chelsea - Diego Costa is already running right at the heart of the Newcastle defence. We know what Chelsea are about, and Costa is flying high this season. Today it is a case of whether Newcastle can nullify the Chelsea attack and impose a threat of their own. Remy Cabella and Sammy Ameobi have a big role to play, tracking back to defend in wide areas, because Chelsea go forward in numbers and Newcastle will need all the help they can get."

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John Terry launches a ball upfield for Branislav Ivanovic, who takes a touch to control the ball on the right of the area and hooks it into the box. There's only Fabricio Coloccini there, though, and he knocks the ball to Rob Elliot in the Newcastle goal. Pretty cagey opening.

KICK-OFF

Off we go then. Can Newcastle end Chelsea's unbeaten run at 23 games? Time to find out.

Former Wales international John Hartson

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"I don't know whether I should laugh at the Jose Mourinho interview or if it is bordering on being quite rude. I don't buy into the fact the Chelsea players don't know they could make history today. Who is he trying to kid? He is a great manager but he can sometimes be a bit arrogant and he alienates himself from the people who want to listen to what he has to say.

"Chelsea are flying high at the top of the table but Newcastle have been on a good run. It should make for a great game today."

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Newcastle and Chelsea players are currently having a mixed team photo, with all 22 players posing together with the match officials. That will be the same for all the matches taking place this weekend, with the pictures uploaded to a special website.

It is all part of Football Remembers - a series of programmes and events being delivered jointly by the Premier League, The FA and the Football League, in partnership with the British Council, to commemorate the First World War.

This year, most of the activity centres on one of the most iconic moments of the First World War, the 1914 Christmas Truce football match.

Over the course of 'Football Remembers' week, fans, teams and schools are being asked to upload their own pre-match pictures to this website via social media by using #FootballRemembers.

Out stroll the players on to the pitch. Credit to them, it is cold but the majority have opted not to go for long shirt sleeves and gloves combination except for Diego Costa, who has matching blue Chelsea gloves on.

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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew tells BT Sport: "I'm pleased today as our captain Fabricio Coloccini is back. Two guys who were suspended in midweek also return and we are a lot stronger today.

"Ayoze Perez gives us something different up front to Papiss Cisse which I hope will be a problem for Chelsea. The most important thing is to keep ourselves in check as if you over expose against Chelsea they will punish you."

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Busy day of action in Scotland, with Celtic at Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership's early game, that one kicking off at 12:45 GMT.

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If things had worked out differently over a decade ago, Newcastle fans could well have been cheering Jose Mourinho's name this afternoon.

Bobby Robson, Newcastle boss from 1999-2004, wanted Mourinho as his assistant back in 2000, with the aim of him eventually taking over as manager.

"Since Bobby suspected I wouldn't accept it, he told me it would only be for a year, two tops, and that at the end of that time I would be head coach and he club manager," Mourinho wrote in his biography. "But I didn't take him up on his offer, knowing sooner or later, my time would come."

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James Lindsay: Nemanja Matic will be a big loss. Have a feeling the unbeaten run will end for us today...

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells BT Sport: "We never speak about the ones who don't play. Nemanja Matic (who is suspended) is a super player but we trust John Mikel Obi.

"I think it is the impossible mission (to go through the season unbeaten). We want to be champions. Being unbeatable is impossible."

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"Chelsea players out for their warm up! Another great stadium this one St James' Park."

Things you could do since Chelsea last lost

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Chelsea can extend their unbeaten run to a club record 24 games if they avoid defeat at Newcastle today.

As it stands, they have not lost a competitive match in 219 days. Apparently, you could travel the 40 million miles or so to Mars in that time, as well as grow the perfect apple.

Those are just a couple of things BBC Newsbeat has found you could do in the time since Chelsea last lost. Read more on the Newsbeat website.

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Jordan King: Got a bad feeling about Chelsea today. Pretty poor recent record away at Newcastle and the motionless Mikel instead of Matic.

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Former Wrexham manager and Wales international Dean Saunders: "I was manager at Wrexham for four years and we were so frustrated we couldn't get back into the Football League. When you come here and look at the stadium you realise they shouldn't be in the league they are in. This is big game for Wrexham - the finances involved will help them get out the league."

You can watch that game live on BBC Two Wales.

The magic of the FA Cup

We've been treated to a decent sprinkling of FA Cup magic already this season with Warrington beating Exeter in front of BBC cameras in the first round and Blyth Spartans doing the same last night as they defeated Hartlepool 2-1.

There are nine FA Cup fixtures today, with Wrexham v Maidstone live on BBC Two Wales and online at 17:30 GMT. You can follow all the action from all the games right now with dedicated coverage in our very own FA Cup live text.

Guy Mowbray

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Just how do Newcastle go about trying to halt the Chelsea charge?

"Sunderland's 'contain and counter' approach worked a week ago, but there's something in the Newcastle DNA that says they can't play that way - even if most supporters would gladly take a draw now.

"Chelsea make a quick return to the North East on the brink of two club records. Avoiding defeat would mean new bests of 15 league games unbeaten from a season's start, and 24 competitive matches without losing any.

"Looking from the outside, a home win looks the most unlikely of the three possible outcomes, but there are some Chelsea fans viewing the game with a minor degree of trepidation."

"I'd love it if we beat them. Love it"

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Going back to Jose Mourinho's earlier comments [12:06 GMT], they are reminiscent of the time when former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson suggested back in the 1995-96 season that other teams might not try as hard against Newcastle as against his side.

That prompted a famous rant in response from then Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan, who said: "I'd love it if we beat them. Love it."

Alan Pardew was considerably calmer in his response, telling BT Sport: "Jose Mourinho never says anything with a reason. I'm guessing he is trying to rile us up and hope we will love our discipline, but I don't think that will happen today."

Dan Walker

BBC Sport

@mrdanwalker

"We shall be recreating a famous FA Cup goal from here today. Any ideas?"

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Will, Southampton: I remember the last game at the Dell. Jubilant scenes followed Matt Le Tissier's late, wondrous winner as we defeated an impressive Arsenal side 3-2. Predictably there was a pitch invasion and I made a beeline straight for the dugout. Another supporter had arrived first and crudely stowed the extra-time minute indicator up his shirt. He sheepishly escaped from the ground but was eventually accosted by security outside. He was standing in the parking lot, holding the board aloft and playing with its functions!

T, Oxford: I've got the ball from Oxford United's 1986 Milk Cup semi-final v Aston Villa, signed by both teams. Oxford beat QPR in the final.

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Prudhoe Flames: The Flames this morning against Throckley participating in a mixed photo for #FootballRemembers. Nice one.

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Everton: Everton U18s v Manchester City, Finch Farm, Barclays U18 Premier League, 6 December 2014.

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"Teams up their game for Chelsea"

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Jose Mourinho was at his winding-up best in his pre-match news conference on Friday.

The Chelsea boss says Newcastle, and other Premier League sides, raise their game when playing the Blues, and treat other games like "playing friendlies".

"There are a few stadiums in this country where clearly, when they see the Chelsea shirts, they play the game of their lives," says Mourinho.

Like a red flag to a bull...

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Broken Swenglish: Original of poem used in the local press after Yeovil's 8-0 FA Cup fifth round defeat v Manchester United in 1949! 'But no doubt our boys missed their slope'. Sense of humour!

In a match played in front of more than 80,000 at Manchester City 's Maine Road ground (Old Trafford being bomb-damaged), Yeovil were soundly beaten by a United team featuring five-goal hero Jack Rowley. Yeovil, then a non-league club, had beaten Sunderland 2-1 at home to reach the last 16.

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Coming up

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Football Focus

Kick off in the early Premier League game is around 45 minutes away but first up is Football Focus, which is starts at 12:10 on BBC One and online.

It includes interviews with Stoke boss Mark Hughes, Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster and a feature with new Genk boss Alex McLeish.

Go to the highlights tab at the top of this page to watch live, also with plenty of FA Cup preview chat and a look back at some of the memorable moments from round one.

Top work Mandeep. There have already been some celebrations up in the north east after Blyth Spartans' FA Cup success last night. Can Newcastle join in the fun and become the first side to beat Chelsea this season?

Right, that's all from me. Are you ready for a big afternoon of football? Gary Rose is one man who is and he'll be guiding you through all the action. Over to you Gaz...

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Football GRF: Felling Magpies U9s v Blackfyne.

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Darren Finney: AFC Barwell U10s v Hinckley.

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BREAKING TEAM NEWS

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew makes five changes from the side which drew at Burnley on Tuesday. Fabricio Coloccini, Steven Taylor, Moussa Sissoko, Jack Colback and Remy Cabella replace Mike Williamson, Massadio Haidara, Mehdi Abeid, Yoan Gouffran and Papiss Cisse.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa retuns to the starting line-up having been suspended for the win over Tottenham on Wednesday. In the only other change, Blues boss Jose Mourinho brings in John Mikel Obi for the banned Nemanja Matic.

Newcastle XI: Elliot, Janmaat, Coloccini, S.Taylor, Dummett, Sissoko, Tiote, Colback, Ameobi, Perez, Cabella.

Chelsea XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Mikel, Fabregas, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Costa.

'Getting it in the ear'

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

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"Hull have had a horrendous year in 2014, there is bound to be pressure on Steve Bruce. He will be under pressure from the owner. He demands success and will be demanding it from Steve Bruce.

"I am sure Steve will be getting it in the ear from him on a daily basis. He is the one of the best at getting the most out of his players but his signings are just not showing at the moment."

Under pressure

There are a few top-flight bosses feeling the heat at the moment and West Brom boss Alan Irvine is one of them.

His side lost 2-1 to West Ham on Tuesday and, even though they might have been a bit unlucky, Irvine was never a popular choice when he took over in the summer and some of the Baggies faithful have started to boing boing on his back.

Irvine badly needs a win at Hull today in one of a number of key games taking place this weekend between some of the teams battling relegation. QPR boss Harry Redknapp's side play fellow strugglers Burnley, while Leicester boss Nigel Pearson's team face Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Craig Ward: Football remembers at St Anne's U9s v BJFF. Fantastic football game.

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Stew: Crosfield Girls U12s v Fife Rangers.

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Tell us your stories of Cup drama

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Tomorrow morning, we'd like you to send in your own stories of Cup drama as part of a collaboration with Get Inspired, a BBC initiative that aims to increase participation in sport.

Has your Sunday League team triumphed with ten men? Or maybe your junior side beat a local heavyweight? Ever scored the winner? Or fluffed a great chance with glory in your sights?

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Talking of sackings

Hartlepool United have sacked manager Paul Murray and assistant Willie Donachie.

The decision follows last night's 2-1 home defeat to Northern Premier League Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup second round.

Sam Collins has been placed in temporary charge of first team affairs.

Top-flight lack of sackings

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We've reached the first week of December and a Premier League manager has yet to be sacked.

However, BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage does not expect that situation to last and one of the main reasons is the availability of Tony Pulis, who impressively kept Crystal Palace up last season.

"Forget unhappy fans, player power or impatient owners - there is one big reason why managers of teams at the bottom of the table are at risk, and his name is Tony Pulis," says Savage.

"It is not his fault, but all the chairmen and owners out there will see what Pulis did at Crystal Palace last season, when he came in and kept the Eagles up, and think 'he saved them, and he can save us'."

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Michelle, Middlesbrough: I have a toilet pull from the Holgate at the old Ayresome Park days for Middlesbrough. I also have the 'seat' part of one of the chairs from the North stand - that's in the loft though. Can't use it without a back! But the toilet chain is well used as a light pull!

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Reality check

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"Sunderland's performances have been inconsistent. They put in a really good shift against Chelsea but losing against Manchester City in midweek was more of a reality check. City striker Sergio Aguero is untouchable in world football at the moment but Black Cats forward Steven Fletcher can be a difference for Sunderland."

Don't blame Mignolet

BBC Radio 5 live

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given on Liverpool stopper Simon Mignolet:

"It is too much pointing fingers at Mignolet when the whole team are struggling, it is not just Mignolet. A lot of the headlines are about him, but Liverpool as a team have not played at their best and sometimes unfairly Simon gets the brunt of the blame."

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@handsworthpfc

Shane Clark: Remembering World War one Christmas armistice when troops stopped to play football. Hardwicke v Hucclecote.

@Tdjfl

Timperley JFL: Timperley FC, Alderley United, Benchill Celtic. Biggest team photo?

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Mark Rogers: Aylesbury United v Water Eaton U16.

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Handsworth Parramore FC: Our U8 boys and Norton Lees.

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A & E

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"I had a good time at Christmas parties. One we had I ended up in A and E. Not me but another player, I can't name him. The lad got in a fight, ridiculously so. QPR boss Harry Redknapp's point (mentioned at 10:44) that it isn't a good idea a group of well-known lads going out stands and it can be a recipe for disaster."

Striker battle

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

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On Burnley striker Danny Ings and QPR's Charlie Austin:

"Ings hasn't surprised me. I saw a lot of him last season and his movement is excellent. He is a clever player, I have known about him for a while.

"I haven't seen a lot of Charlie Austin but given a run of games you can tell natural finishers. The different goals he scores makes him stand out. He will score with his head, from outside the area, inside the area. They are are different strikers but of a similar ilk."

'Nine pointer?!!'

BBC Radio 5 live

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given on QPR's Premier League fate:

"Their home form is going to be crucial but you need to pick up away points as well because there is too much pressure to rely on home form. They have some very good players there but this weekend it is a massive game, a proper six or nine pointer."

It's NOT time to part-eh

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As mentioned earlier, Manchester United may have had their Christmas party but one manager not getting involved in the festive spirit is QPR boss Harry Redknapp.

Not so 'Appy 'Arry says his side, who face fellow bottom three side Burnley today, need to concentrate on avoiding relegation rather than having a party.

"No, I'm not into Christmas parties, not for footballers," he explains. "I think it's more aggravation than it's worth. It's a changing world out there and there's always someone out there with a camera on their phone."

"I haven't spoken to them (the players) about it, they haven't mentioned anything about a Christmas party.

"I think they understand the pitfalls of going out. You've only got to be closing your eyes and someone has got a picture of you making it look like you're drunk. It's not worth the hassle."

No Santa hats for Harry then!!

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James Milford: 'Found' this the morning after our last game at Ninian Park back in 2009. Now lives in Sweden.

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Fear over youth selection

Independent

The Independent looks at the predicament of QPR, Burnley and Leicester, who were promoted last season but currently lie in the top-flight's bottom three ahead of today's games.

Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood, remember him, has also been giving his views on there being a "fear" at picking young players.

"Youth development is something I feel passionate about but the power to make the big change is in the hands of the clubs," Sherwood tells in the Independent.

"They scout, train and develop the boys on a day-to-day basis and, ultimately, it is they who either pick the players in the first team or not.

"I fear that at some clubs there is a climate of fear around the selection of young players. Obviously, it starts with the manager, who is working on such a short-term basis that he is afraid to select those young academy players because he feels pressure to win games immediately, in order to keep his job."

Get involved

Peter Wicker

Over the course of 'Football Remembers' week, fans, teams and schools are being asked to upload their own pre-match pictures to this site via social media by using #FootballRemembers.

Any match of any size can be uploaded, from school to Sunday league fixtures, five-a-side matches to kickabouts in the back garden.

The site shall act as a moment of record of football in 2014, a century on from the First World War, and will be preserved for future generations in the digital archives of the British Library.

We will also include some of the photos here throughout the weekend, as shown by the JBFC Vs NUFC Training Team shot above.

What was the Christmas Truce?

During the first Christmas of the First World War, both sides on the Western Front agreed to put down their weapons in what became known as the Christmas Truce.

On Christmas Day, a football match was played between German and British troops on the front line and this was started by a British soldier kicking a football out of his trench. The Germans then joined in. It was reported that Germany won the match 3-2.

No guns were fired on Christmas Day 1914 and at midnight, in one part of the trenches, a flare was lit to tell soldiers it was time for them to return to fighting. The truce went on until the New Year in other parts of the Western Front.

You can watch a BBC interactive drama "Footballers United" here. It is a five-part drama of a battalion that was raised during World War One in Edinburgh, formed by some of the best footballers in Scotland at the time.

'Football Remembers'

Football remembers

Football Remembers' is a series of programmes and events being delivered jointly by the Premier League, The FA and the Football League, in partnership with the British Council, to commemorate the First World War.

This year, most of the activity centres on one of the most iconic moments of the First World War, the 1914 Christmas Truce football match.

Before the matches that take place this weekend, there will be a mixed team photo with all 22 players posing together with the match officials. The pictures will be uploaded to a special website.

Coming up on BBC Radio

BBC Radio 5 live

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Saturday's football programme with commentary from St James' Park, where Newcastle take on Chelsea City at 12:45 GMT.

That will be followed by full match commentary of the 15:00 kick-off between Liverpool and Sunderland, plus updates from around the grounds as the goals go in.

For a round-up of all the results and reaction there's Sports Report at 17:00, and later this evening you can have your say on the big football stories on 606 with Kevin Kilbane and Darren Fletcher, from 18:06.

Coming up on BBC TV

Football Focus

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Join Football Focus for a preview of the weekend's action on BBC One from 12:10 GMT. Today's programme comes from Wrexham, who play Maidstone in the FA Cup second round, live on BBC Two Wales from 17:30.

You can watch reaction as all the goals go in around the grounds with Final Score, live on the Red Button from 14:30 and on BBC One from 16:30 - except for viewers in Scotland who can watch Sportscene from the same time.

And of course later there'll be Match of the Day - today it's on at 22:20 on BBC One.

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Johnny Hie: I have the shirt of a Faroe Islands U21 player after meeting him in a bar in the capital Torshavn.

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danmonte: I have a very dusty large flag in my Dad's south London garage. It's off England's 1990 World Cup tour bus.

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'I want points not records'

Chelsea can set a new club record of 24 matches unbeaten in all competitions by avoiding defeat against Newcastle at St James' Park.

The Blues, though, have lost their previous two matches at Newcastle and, when asked about setting such a record, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho doesn't seem to bothered.

"I'm not looking for records, I'm looking for points," said the Portuguese. "Victories and points. And if possible, at the end of the season, titles."

On the game, he adds: "It is difficult and a difficult stadium to play in.

"There are some stadiums where when they see Chelsea shirts they have the game of their lives and when they play against other teams they look like they are playing friendlies."

Moody Mourinho

BBC Radio 5 live

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Interviewing Jose Mourinho is not always the most comfortable experience. View here as the Chelsea boss is more moody than magical. It's worth a watch.

Sunday Times reporter Jonathan Northcroft: "It can be like school where Mourinho enjoys the pain of the boy at the front of the class. What can you do? Mourinho likes to put out a message. He wants to portray himself as an underdog and wants to stir competition up and that irritates him. He is looking for conflict and irritation.

"It probably doesn't sit well with him being so dominant. I think he is bored of the Arsenal invincible. He isn't Arsene Wenger's biggest fan and if the biggest prize can be matching Arsene Wenger that isn't going to float his boat."

'On me napper, son'

Former Wales international John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live

@johnhartson10

You can listen to full coverage of the early Premier League kick-off on BBC Radio 5 live and co-commentator John Hartson is keen as he is already in situ.

He's tweeted: "This beautiful hat is staying firmly on my napper today at St James' Park. 12:45 kick-off."

Temperatures should be pushing the right side of zero by that time, John.

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George Dorsett's grandson: My grandfather played for West Bromwich Albion and Manchester city. Have loads of old newspaper reports and pictures. He was George Dorsett.

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Stopping Chelsea

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Former Liverpool striker and manager Kenny Dalglish has been talking about how to stop Chelsea, who take on Newcastle at 12:45 GMT today.

Dalglish's answer - well, it doesn't appear that it's possible.

"Chelsea are running away with the Premier League at the moment and the truth is that there is no easy way to stop them," he says in his Daily Mirror column.

"I hear people saying that Newcastle will go negative against them at St James' Park on Saturday in a bid to frustrate them.

"Well, good luck with that because the problem with trying to stop all great sides is that the threat comes from so many different areas."

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Sam: My dad has one of the 'No Re-admittance' signs from the old Wembley hanging in his summer house.

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Money, money, money

Money apparently makes the world go round and Manchester United seem to have plenty of it to splash out in their bid to return former glories to the club.

They spent an eye-watering £150m last summer and conservative estimates have earmarked manager Louis Van Gaal with having £100m more at his disposal, while some forecasts have that figure at £200m. Whatever the figure, simply, it's a lot.

The Old Trafford outfit do not seem to be messing about. You might wonder about Financial Fair Play but because Manchester United bring in so much commercially they are in a position of strength. Those who argue FFP makes the bigger clubs stronger might have a point.

Two-horse race

Talking of Blyth Spartans making the headlines what better way to seamlessly move into looking at what's the newspapers are saying. As we do that, we'll also be taking a more in depth look at today's games and checking out the big stories doing the rounds.

Guardian

We start with the Guardian, who ask whether the Premier League title race has become a two-horse race between current leaders Chelsea and champions Manchester City.

They also have an interview with former Chelsea striker and new Burton Albion manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. He has played down his playing career, instead preferring to concentrate conversation on his managerial performance.

He said: "We don't have to talk about when I was a player. I have to earn my right as a manager."

Blyth Spartans joy

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Their name sounds like something from ancient Greek mythology but they are a team in Northumberland and have made the headlines by creating a FA Cup upset.

The non-league outfit are through to the third round of the competition after knocking out League Two side Hartlepool 2-1.

An Andrea Pirlo-style free-kick from Stephen Turnbull and a winner from Jarrett Rivers, who works in his mother's newsagent when he's not playing footie, helped Blyth to a famous win.

And, while there is a busy day of Premier League football, there are also nine second round FA Cup ties on the BBC. You can follow audio and text coverage here now as the minnows try to follow Blyth and set up third round matches with the Premier League giants.

Danny Baker Show

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Thrills and spills

There are seven, yes I say seven, top-flight games for your delectation today as it's that time of the year when the games come thick and fast.

Top-flight leaders Chelsea get proceedings underway at Newcastle at 12:45 GMT before the sandwich filler of five 15:00 GMT games, including a 'six-pointer' between QPR and Burnley as well as Hull and West Brom. There is also the not so small matter of Liverpool v Sunderland, Stoke v Arsenal and Tottenham v Crystal Palace.

There's also plenty of FA Cup action to keep you entertained and the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup draw.

If that's not enough for you, we end the day with reigning champions Manchester City hosting Everton at 17:30 GMT. Strap yourselves in people, it's going to get kinda hectic.

It's time to part-eh

Wayne Rooney on Instagram

It's Christmas party season and footballers have a history of the odd faux pas when it comes to getting involved in their club's festivities.

The worst it has got so far is Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney taking to the stage and crooning away. (I don't know if he was any good but I haven't seen any stories of Simon Cowell beating down his door to sign him up).

Others are likely to be ironing their Superman/Spiderman/Batman/Ironman/Hulk etc. costumes for the ready but before that we'll find out who today's superheroes and villains are in another Premier League Saturday instalment. Welcome.