It's as good as game over at the Bernabeu Stadium where Karim Benzema has added his second of the afternoon to give Real Madrid a 4-1 lead over Real Sociedad.

Everton close to a second as Aiden McGeady's cross narrowly evades Romelu Lukaku in front of goal. Crystal Palace still in this into the last 10 minutes.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks, Final Score

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"I think Brendan Rodgers deserves a real pat on the back. Earlier this season he was under pressure, but he's worked and worked and has finally found a formula that suits his resources, his players. And that is where Liverpool's confidence has come from, especially their solidity at the back. All credit to the manager."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown
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"Daniel Sturridge does everything off that right leg, the one he has had problems with. There are no signs of problems now though. I know Liverpool have had to be cautious with Sturridge, but I wonder whether he could have played against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He could have been the difference."

Close again for Liverpool. Raheem Sterling shows some more magic feet before having a low shot blocked by Adrian's feet. Daniel Sturridge scuffs the rebound wide. Liverpool are loving this.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks, Final Score

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"It's Sturridge's finish that is fabulous. He doesn't panic, he's cool as a cucumber, and it's as though Sturridge has never been away. It's great to see him back on the field and it's great to see him finish like that."

Ross McCormack has scored his fifth goal in five games to give Fulham hope of getting something out of their trip to Ewood Park but they still trail 2-1 to Blackburn Rovers, who might get a bit twitchy having gone five matches without a win.

At the bottom of the table, Blackpool, who were rolled over 7-2 at Watford last weekend, have taken a 1-0 lead against a Brighton side that gave Arsenal a scare in the FA Cup last weekend. Jamie O'Hara with a left-footed strike.

Almost a leveller for QPR and what a goal it would have been. Joey Barton stands over a free-kick 20 yards out, but his brilliant effort rebounds off the woodwork. It looks like Asmir Begovic got a very important fingertip to the ball.

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What a return for Daniel Sturridge. The England striker is played in by a precise pass from Philippe Coutinho and he fires emphatically home at the near post.

No rustiness after five months out. Emphatic.

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Are Leicester back in this? Manchester United had been cruising to victory but they give Leicester hope as Marc Albrighton swings in a cross and Marcin Wasilewski is there to head in.

Chelsea starting XI: Courtois, Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Matic, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Remy.

Manchester City starting XI: Hart, Sagna, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy, Navas, Fernando, Fernandinho, Milner, Silva, Aguero.

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It is job done as far as Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is concerned as he takes off goalscoring forwards Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe for the final 15 minutes, Danny Graham and Steven Fletcher are on in their place.

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Better from West Ham. Stewart Downing's cross is deflected goalwards by Lucas, forcing goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to tip the ball over.

The corner comes to nothing and, after a speedy break from Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge's low shot is turned away by goalkeeper Adrian.

Best chance of the game for West Brom as Saido Berahino spins round Federico Fazio and tries to sneak a shot in at the near post, Hugo Lloris claws it away before Danny Rose hacks off the line with Brown Ideye lurking.

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"Gus Poyet said let me go and buy the player I want and Jermain Defoe has come up with the goods today. But I would like to see Sunderland play a little bit more comfortably, instead of making hard work of games. It is vital they win against Burnley."

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks, Final Score

"It's vital that Burnley keep Danny Ings if they are to survive, but it's almost certain he'll leave at some point.

"Today, Sunderland have been excellent. If results stay the same, they go above West Brom. The Baggies are sinking, the Black Cats are climbing the table."

Scott Dann is bandaged up and able to continue as Everton make their first change. Kevin Mirallas, after his penalty-snatching antics against West Brom, has had a quiet afternoon is replaced by Bryan Oviedo.

The Toffees are soaking up the Palace attacks, with Seamus Coleman making an important clearance to snuff out an opening for Dwight Gayle.

Opportunity for West Ham but Winston Reid heads a left-wing corner well, well wide.

Entering the last 20 minutes around the grounds and still plenty to play for...