So, that's it from me. But don't worry... there's an international cup final from Africa to get your teeth into now. Head on over to our Africa Cup of Nations live text here.
Goodnight.
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Here's one final reminder that you can select your favourite Premier League goal of the month from January here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
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Stuart Jones: If Leicester have sacked Pearson - wonder if 'Arry's knee has suddenly got better in the last half hour?
Player reaction on Twitter
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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea: "Although things can get complicated Manchester United never give up! A point in a difficult pitch! We'll keep on fighting!"
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Right we've got through to Leicester and... drum roll...
They have no announcement to make at the moment. Sorry. I was hoping to bring you something more conclusive than that.
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Let me assure you we're putting in plenty of calls to try and firm up this rumour that Nigel Pearson has been sacked by Leicester City. Whether the story is true or false, I suspect the Leicester press officer won't be watching Top Gear tonight.
I've just done a quick search to see if Nigel Pearson ever scored a screamer. The best the internet came up with was a four-yard tap-in against Coventry in 1991. I bet even Nigel has forgotten about that one.
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After Cheikhou Kouyate scored a cracking goal to put West Ham ahead against Manchester United, we've been asking: What's the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
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Tom, Liverpool: Phil Jagielka's ludicrous thunderbolt equaliser for Everton earlier this season against Liverpool. Dying minutes of the game at the Kop end and one of the greatest ever Merseyside derby goals.
Joe, High Wycombe: Best goal by a centre-half has to be Gary Cahill's bicycle kick for Aston Villa in the Birmingham derby back in 2006!
Pete, London: Another West Ham centre-back, Anton Ferdinand's wonder volley from the edge of the area in the 2005-06 season.
While we wait for confirmation of Nigel Pearson's departure, it gives the bookmakers time to get their odds right on who might be the next manager. They've currently got Kevin Keegan at number two in the betting. I'd love it if...
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If the Nigel Pearson rumour is true, he would be the fifth Premier League manager in 43 days to be sacked. Silly season.
Leicester going down?
BBC Sport's Robbie Savage assessed Leicester's chances of surviving the drop in his column this week - and it didn't make good reading for Foxes fans. In short, he's predicting relegation.
"The Foxes make too many mistakes at the back and they are not good enough in that department," wrote Savage. "Leicester manager Nigel Pearson brought in Robert Huth from Stoke on deadline day to try to change that but Huth has played only three minutes of Premier League football this season.
"Huth is the kind of character they need but, as I found out when I went to Derby as captain, when you join a struggling team in January, it is very hard to make an impact no matter how good you are or how much of a leader you are.
"I think they are still a couple of players short defensively."
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Luke Venn: Like the postman I always deliver.
Earlier today Luke tweeted in to let us know about his plans for a Ghanaian feast, in celebration of this evening's Africa Cup of Nations final, which you can follow here. The boy's done good.
Of course, Leicester also have the small matter of an FA Cup fifth round tie against Aston Villa on the horizon. That game - on Sunday, 15 February at 12:30 GMT - will be on BBC One.
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If Leicester were to change managers, the new man has a tricky job on his hands. They are bottom of the league, four points adrift of safety and their next league game is away at Arsenal. After that? Everton away. Then Manchester City away...
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In terms of Premier League results, Nigel Pearson is Leicester's third most successful manager. Martin O'Neill had a win ratio of 34.9% in the top-flight, Peter Taylor 32.6% followed by Pearson's 16.7%.
Pearson's tangle
Asked why he man-handled Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur yesterday, Nigel Pearson said: "Because he said something to me. I don't have to reveal anything do I? I'm more than capable of looking after myself.
"There's no problem with the player. He's a good player and a likeable lad."
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Gary Lineker
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"Not sure if yesterday's bizarre touchline behaviour had anything to do with Nigel Pearson's exit, but certainly shows how the job gets to them all."
There have been unconfirmed reports Pearson has been sacked from his role as manager at Leicester. We'll bring you more news on that as soon as we hear it.
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If you've had a busy Sunday and you're just catching up with the day's happenings, let me help out.
The day kicked off with West Brom coming from two goals down to draw 2-2. Then Peter Crouch scored in the last minute as Stoke and Newcastle shared in a 1-1 draw.
In the day's final game, there was more last-gasp drama as Daley Blind rescued a point for Manchester United at West Ham.
Nigel Pearson is in his second spell at Leicester City, after taking over in November 2011. In 167 games, he has 78 victories, 35 draws and 54 losses. Hang on while I do the maths... yep, that's a win ratio of 46.7%.
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"Not overly surprised that Nigel Pearson has been fired by Leicester, given they're bottom, but he's been a very good manager of the club."
There have been unconfirmed reports Pearson has been sacked from his role as manager at Leicester. We'll bring you more news on that as soon as we hear it.
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Here's what Nigel Pearson had to say following that defeat against Palace: "It was a game that we had chances and to come away with nothing is quite tough for us.
"We had plenty of good situations while Palace did not create too much. It's frustrating we can't turn performances into results."
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I'm sure Foxes fans need no reminding, but Leicester were beaten 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace yesterday afternoon. They now have just one win in the last nine games.
"Leicester a soft touch under Pearson"
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BBC Radio 5 live
Following unconfirmed reports Nigel Pearson has been sacked as manager of Leicester.
David, a Leicester fan, says: "If the reports are true then my response would be overwhelmingly very pleased. He should have gone earlier in the season. The man did a fantastic job last year, but he is a Championship-level manager. His general persona does him no favours and the league position speaks for itself. We are a soft touch."
Lines are open and you can have your say. Call 0500 909 693, text 85058, or it's @bbc606 on Twitter.
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There's a lot of chat about Wayne Rooney's midfield deployment. Here's his touch map. Is he better served being more central and further forward?
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Here are some key stats from today's game at Upton Park:
Manchester United have now lost just one of their last 21 Premier League games away in the capital (W12 D8 L1).
West Ham missed the opportunity of winning their home games against Man City and Man Utd in the same season for the first time since the 1985/86 campaign.
Marcos Rojo made 14 clearances; only in one game this season has a Manchester United player recorded more (Smalling v Arsenal, 15).
Lines are open - have your say
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BBC Radio 5 live
Over on BBC Radio 5 live, 606, is already in full swing.
Gary, a Manchester United fan, says: "Lacklustre, shocking. We're not good enough. Wayne Rooney should be playing up front."
Steve, a West Ham fan, says: "Wayne Rooney is a disgrace. He is on and on in the referee's face. He's England captain, he's got to set an example".
Lines are open and you can have your say. Call 0500 909 693, text 85058, or it's @bbc606 on Twitter.
Manager reaction
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to BBC Sport: "I've seen fantastic spirit and character from my team after going 1-0 behind. I told my players that and thanked them.
"The first half was not good enough, all first and second balls we lost and that's why we couldn't get out of the pressure of West Ham.
"In the second half we showed how good we can be in spite of all circumstances here. That's why I am happy with second half and we could have won, but you never start like that.
"I'm happy for Daley Blind but he also has to play better in first half."
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Goal of the month vote
There were plenty of fantastic goals in January, including both strikes during QPR's 1-1 draw with Swansea and a rare Rickie Lambert league goal for Liverpool.
You can select your favourite as the Match of the Day goal of the month vote opens here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to Sky Sports: "We played very badly in the first half and showed a lot of spirit in the second half.
"We gave away that goal and then we played football but you have to do it from the first minute.
"But what spirit from my team after the goal and I thanked my players for that.
"[In the first half] when we had the ball we didn't play it along the floor. When we lost the ball, you have to win the first and second balls much quicker.
"With Marouane Fellaini you have to change your playing style. That's what we did and because of him we created lots of chances. I'm pleased that we have a draw here."
Is Pearson gone?
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There are lots of reports on Twitter that Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has been sacked. Nothing confirmed as yet, but we'll keep you up to date.
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After Cheikhou Kouyate scored a cracking goal to put West Ham ahead, we've been asking: What's the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Colin Cox: Alan Kernaghan - 1994 for Man City v Leicester. Got the ball in in own half, took on three defenders and then lobbed from 40 yards.
Matt Fallon: Best centre-half goal has to be Tony Adams against Everton. Steve Bould over the top and a crisp left foot finish. 4-0 and the Premier League title.
Chris Oakley-White: Has to be Philippe Mexes' goal v Anderlecht. That bicycle kick.
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George Shadow: Again, can someone remind me why we brought in Radamel Falcao?
Sho: Manchester United too predictable. Keep it tight and you nullify their front four. Marouane Fellaini will come on and resort to route one football.
Nitin R Menon: Ander Herrera. Start with him, and you'd see how useful all that 59% possession of the ball would be. Let Wayne Rooney play up front.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce speaking to BBC Sport: "A win would have been nothing more than we deserved if we had won.
"It's a great shame we conceded the goal but a fantastic performance which entertained the crowd - I always respect the point against one of the big boys even though they got the goal late.
"Cheikhou Kouyate was playing centre-back for the first time and if you look at quality of his goal - it was fantastic."
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Big Sam's got his claws out there - "it was thump it forward and see what happens" from United.
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, speaking to Sky Sports: "The lads are absolutely gutted and so they should be. It was a fantastic performance and I thought we were going to see it through but it wasn't to be.
"We just needed to find the second goal and didn't manage to even though we had chances.
"In the end, we couldn't cope with long ball United - it was thump it forward and see what happens. It's not how you normally see United play but it got them the point in the end.
"If you look at the amount of saves David De Gea made today he is probably just as worthy of them getting the draw as Daley Blind getting the equaliser."
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Stoke boss Mark Hughes: "At a key point in game the referee hasn't made a brave or strong decision.
"He has allowed Jack Colback to stay on when really he should have got a second yellow card and gone off. That would have made the difference and possibly allowed us to go on and win.
"As it was, he was able to stay on the field of play and he has ended up scoring the goal that possibly might have allowed us to not get anything from the game.
"From that point of view, we are grateful for goal at the end but that was the least we deserved."
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Newcastle manager John Carver played down the controversy over Jack Colback not being sent-off:
"It wasn't a classic and I thought we had stolen the three points when we got the goal. I couldn't see where they were going to get a goal from and, like I say it was from our stupidity," he said.
"I'm never going to take away Jack Colback's competitiveness. He's a real competitor and has been a great signing for this football club.
"There were lost of tackles going in and I thought the referee handled it very well. I'll speak to him (Colback) but I won't take it away from him."
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It seems like a long time ago now, but here's what the two managers made of events at St James' Park where Peter Crouch rescued Stoke a point against Newcastle...
Player reaction
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West Ham midfielder Mark Noble: "It's feels like a loss. It shows how far we have come that we are gutted we drew with Manchester United.
"In many spells I thought we were the better team and just couldn't hold out until the end.
"You can't switch off against these top teams because they will punish you and that's what happened."
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How much did they earn?
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Despite an all-star forward line, Manchester United had to rely on a last-gasp goal from Daley Blind to rescue them a point at West Ham. But just how much did some of United's attacking stars earn for their efforts today? Our wages calculator has the answers (although you may not like them)...
Angel Di Maria is about £2,500 better off after the 90 minutes at Upton Park, Radamel Falcao will be taking home roughly £2,400 for his efforts today, while Wayne Rooney has pocketed approximately £2,600.
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Corin Wright: A point is generous. Manchester United deserve to have points deducted for that display. A true embarrassment of riches.
Sean: Worst thing about the Manchester United result? Thanks to Luke Shaw's ban, Chris Smalling is probably going to have to start in defence next game.
Rohith Reddy J: About time to stop playing Wayne Rooney in midfield. He could have buried those changes. Radamel Falcao doesn't look the same player.
Oliver, Oundle: I'm really fed up. Wayne Rooney in midfield doesn't work. Was a lot better when he played up front and Ander Herrera played in midfield.
Michael, Nottinghamshire: I wish I earned £7m a year to sit on my backside and scribble on a notepad. Bailed out of jail again.
Oliver, Northamptonshire: Louis van Gaal doesn't look better than David Moyes now. Manchester United are only fourth as Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal have had bad seasons.
Over on BBC Radio 5 live, 606 is just getting under way. The lines are open and Ian Wright and Kelly Cates are waiting for you calls.
Call: 0500 909 693, text 85058, or it's @bbc606 on Twitter.
Africa Cup of Nations final
Ivory Coast v Ghana (19:00 GMT)
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It has not always been pleasant watching, but hopefully the Africa Cup of Nations will end with a fittingly entertaining final. It is Ivory Coast v Ghana and you can follow all the build-up and the game itself on this very website. Just head on over to our live text commentary, where Saj Chowdhury will take you through everything you need to know.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"A fantastic encounter. Two teams who went for it in different ways. West Ham deserved to take the lead, but this is a different Manchester United. They were rewarded for changing tack with the substitution, bringing Marouane Fellaini on. Perhaps they will be the happier of the two teams."
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Louis van Gaal is the last man down the tunnel as he waves to the Manchester United fans while clutching that big black folder of his.
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West Ham troop off dejected. Manchester United's players celebrate with the travelling supporters.
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Manchester United have got to be happy with that. It's not the first time this season they have rescued it at the death.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"That was a terrible challenge. Luke Shaw threw himself into it and in itself it was a red. A horrendously timed tackle."
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Luke Shaw catches Stewart Downing and is shown a second yellow card. He's off to make a start on running the bath.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"That is why Marouane Fellaini was introduced. The ball is knocked down and, 16 yards out, Daley Blind fires into the bottom corner. He smashes it right into the ground and the pace of it took it away from Adrian, who had no chance. Manchester United believe that they can win it now."
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They've only gone and pulled it out of the fire! Marcos Rojo's speculative ball into the box is only partially cleared to Daley Blind on the edge of the box and the midfielder guides it home.
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Wayne Rooney stands over the free-kick but it's straight into the wall - or should that be Aaron Cresswell's head?
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Robin van Persie goes down on the edge of the area. Free-kick. Four minutes of injury time signalled.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Now that Maroune Fellaini has come on Manchester United are drilling balls into the box for him. But so far West Ham are standing firm."
GREAT SAVE!
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Marouane Fellaini almost nicks a point as he shakes off his marker, spins and fires in a low shot which Adrian turns round the post.
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Another chance for West Ham, this time Matt Jarvis heading over from close range with David De Gea out of position.
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David De Gea has made some good saves today, his latest two to deny Mark Noble and Kevin Nolan from range.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Mark Clattenburg gave that yellow card immediately, as soon as Wayne Rooney uttered whatever it was towards him. Enner Valencia has been a threat to the Manchester United back four all evening."
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A bit of housekeeping to tell you about... Matt Jarvis is on for Enner Valencia while Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been booked for dissent.
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Mark Twain: It's a thing of beauty watching the most expensively assembled Premier League team struggle against an injury-riddled Sam Allardyce team!
Ryan Mould: I could have put that away (see 77 mins), blindfolded, with my left foot. Taxi for Radamel Falcao.
"Manchester City's draw at home to Hull on Saturday gave Manchester United such a big opportunity to close the gap for second in the table but they have not been at it today. In fact you could say all of this season they have not shown what everybody expected after the amount of investment that was made in the team."
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GREAT SAVE!
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Another great chance for the visitors as the ball drops kindly for Robin van Persie from eight yards out, after a good pass from Radamel Falcao, but Adrian's outstretched leg denies the Dutch striker.
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Marcus, Liverpool: You know United aren't what they used to be when loading a big man on and going route one is their plan B.
"That was a big chance. Radamel Falcao mis-kicks his finish and that just sums up how he is performing at the moment. He's nowhere near his best."
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That's the chance. Radamel Falcao wins a header and is played in on goal by Robin van Persie's clever ball but the striker drags his shot wide under pressure from the onrushing Adrian.
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What was the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Will, Stockport: Less of the Andy Morrison bashing! The City legend actually scored a 20 yard volley away at Oldham soon after joining us in 1998. Though I concede he may have had his eyes shut.
Liam Shone: Daniel Agger in 2006 scored a 30 - yarder in front of the Kop vs West Ham, absolute beauty.
"Marouane Fellaini was introduced at Queens Park Rangers and came up with a goal. How Manchester United need one now. They need to score quickly to stay in this. You can see West Ham making one of these counter-attacking moves count and a second goal for the Hammers would kill this game off."
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Alex Song is the first West Ham player to be booked, for a foul on a rampaging Wayne Rooney. The resulting free-kick is put into the stand by Angel Di Maria.
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Here he comes... Marouane Fellaini replaces Adnan Januzaj.
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The stats boffins tell me Manchester United have never come from behind to win a Premier League game under LvG. Now would be a good time to change all of that.
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What was the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Andy Geoghegan: Martin Buchan. 25-yard screamer 1978/79 after he had seen Ari Haan score for Netherlands in Argentina 1978 World Cup. Stretford End erupted.
Punk Paultje: Not sure I've seen a better goal by a centre-half than Cheikhou Kouyate's but I did see John De Wolf score the perfect hat-trick away at Port Vale.
West Ham are pressing for a second now and Stewart Downing tees up Carl Jenkinson on the edge of the box and the full-back's deflected shot drifts just wide.
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Marouane Fellaini is warming up for Manchester United. It worked for Stoke...
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"I have no doubt at all that was a cross by Carl Jenkinson but it just dropped over David De Gea's head and Antonio Valencia crashes into the post as he ducks under the ball. That could have been one of those 'good bad' crosses from Jenkinson. The amount of chances West Ham have made, Sam Allardyce will be very pleased. Manchester United, for all of their attacking players, have not created enough."
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Has anyone seen Radamel Falcao? Perhaps he'll fall out of James Tomkins' back pocket when the big centre-half washes his shorts. The Hammers continue to look threatening themselves and Carl Jenkinson's teasing ball in almost catches David De Gea out. Big Sam is so relaxed about things, he's now sat back in his seat. Pass him a brandy.
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Adam in Edinburgh: Think it's time to accept LVG can't cut it in the English Premiership. He doesn't have a clue how to go about any game.
Manchester United are looking much more dangerous now. Angel Di Maria is playing further forward and now Antonio Valencia is getting forward on the right flank. His low cross is cut out, but still promises better times ahead for the visitors if they can sustain this tempo.
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What's the best goal you've ever seen from a centre-half? I don't recall the likes of Andy Morrison ever scoring goals like that.
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Cheikhou Kouyate is fine to run it off and continue. Good news for those who harbour hope of another spectacular finish from the big centre-half.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Manchester United are throwing a lot of players forward and you know that if it breaks down West Ham's front two of Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho will cause them real problems on the counter attack with their pace."
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Luke Shaw is definitely getting forward on the overlap much more now and he gets to the byline where he collides with Cheikhou Kouyate. The West Ham defender looks to have come off worse in that little tangle.
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Sam Allardyce didn't even get out of his seat when West Ham scored. Has he got a bad back or does Cheikhou Kouyate bang in goals like that every day of the week in training? Back to more pressing matters, James Tomkins makes a fine tackle to block Robin van Persie's shot.
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Luke Shaw runs at the Hammers defence for the first time and he cuts inside and whips in a dangerous centre but Radamel Falcao can only flick it wide.
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Wale ibraheem: Terrific skill from Cheikhou Kouyate. Juggle, turn and volley. But that Manchester United defence is shambolic.
Upton Park is off its feet again when Enner Valencia charges into the penalty area, but Phil Jones stands up the striker and manages to nip the ball away. At the other end, Angel Di Maria picks out Robin van Persie who takes a nice touch before firing across goal and into the keeper's arms.
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What will Manchester United's response look like? It seems like Radamel Falcao has been stung into action at least, with the striker blasting a wayward shot wide from range. A marginal improvement.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"West Ham carried such a threat in that first half from set-pieces and that is a brilliant goal from Cheikhou Kouyate. He takes three touches with the ball in the air before twisting 180 degrees and volleying it home on his right foot. What a brilliantly taken goal by the centre-half. I don't think Sam Allardyce can quite believe he's done that."
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GOAL
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What a goal that is! Mark Noble lifts a free-kick into the box and Cheikhou Kouyate, with his back to goal, plays keepie-uppies before spinning his marker and hammering the ball past David De Gea. Some serious skills have just been taken out of the locker by Cheikhou.
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Gary Lineker
BBC Sport
"Roy Hodgson should play Wayne Rooney in midfield for England. Or better still as a central defender. Sir Bobby Charlton might agree."
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Louis van Gaal must have used some strong words at half-time because Manchester United have started this second half much more positively."
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Richard: I'm not sure Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao have been told that they are allowed to move? That it's an integral part of the game?
Richard Shuttleworth: David De Gea for PFA Player of the Season if Manchester Untied get top four anyone?
In that first half, David De Gea had more touches (23) than Radamel Falcao (20). Madness, isn't it?
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Garrett, Castlewellan: How many times this year have I checked to see how Manchester United are doing and the opposing team are well on top and United creating nothing? They may have lost their manager, their experienced players and their style of play, but they still have that luck... United to win.
Tc, Birmingham: People are quick to criticise United but what are West Ham doing? Lumping the ball up for two men to chase. Regardless of how much attacking talent on show, defend by parking the bus like West Ham and teams struggle to get through.
Did you know that Angel Di Maria's yearly salary is equivalent to the cost of 217,476 Manchester United replica shirts with 'Di Maria' printed on the back? You do now. Go and have a play with our footballers' wages calculator. Try not to get too upset with the findings.
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Ashley Wilkinson: Nothing about this Manchester United side impresses me. That five of Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao, Angel Di Maria, Wayne Rooney and Adnan Januzaj should be ripping teams apart.
Dave W: If United were to sell Di Maria at the end of the season they'd make a huge loss. That performance worth about half what they paid for him.
Remember when footballers would go on Top of the Pops? Or when they lived round the corner and would give you a lift into work? If so, check out our nostalgic feature about football's pre-Premier League days here.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"It has been a very good contest, probably just edged by West Ham with the pressure they have put on Manchester United. Sam Allardyce will be happy with the number of chances his side have created if not the way they have been finished but is this the United style we have got to become accustomed to? This first-half performance has been very similar to the game at Queens Park Rangers, which they went on to win."
"West Ham have had the better of it, with David De Gea making two or three good saves. The visitors will want to test the Spaniard's countryman at the other end much more in the second half."
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Sam: I work with a West Ham fan, and he predicted yesterday that they'd play really well but lose. Halfway there!
Full-time has just gone in the Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Raith Rovers. It is more cup woe for Rangers, who have lost the game at Ibrox 2-1. On-loan Newcastle player Haris Vuckic had given Rangers hope of a result with an equaliser after Ryan Conroy had given Raith the lead. But Christian Nade's goal for the visitors with about 15 minutes left has proved decisive. You can follow all the reaction to that game on our Scottish live text commentary.
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Angel Di Maria smashes a shot straight into Adrian while Adnan Januzaj's effort is fired into the head of Cheikhou Kouyate. Better from the visitors.
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The only time Manchester United look dangerous is when Angel Di Maria picks up the ball in midfield and runs with it.
Again West Ham pour forward, this time when Marcos Rojo gives the ball away, but Diafra Sakho wastes the opportunity.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"The tempo and intent is all from West Ham. Manchester United are finding it very hard to play it out of the back with any real conviction or control at all."
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Seany Ekon: West Ham all over Manchester United like a rash. What a joke - with all their attacking options, United cannot create a chance. Kevin Nolan to score.
I had a little computer crash, hence the late update, but West Ham wanted a penalty a couple of minutes ago when Enner Valencia went down in the area under Marcos Rojo's challenge. However, replays showed the striker was not touched and dived. Good decision by Mark Clattenburg.
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I can confirm that Radamel Falcao has touched the ball, but not in areas which will hurt West Ham...
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"This is a good period for West Ham. Manchester United are looking vulnerable defensively and at the moment they cannot keep hold of the ball, which is giving West Ham the impetus to continue with their pressure. I think United are a better team when Michael Carrick is in that defensive midfield position for them."
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Tim Schofield: How can that not be a red card for Robin van Persie? (see 29 mins) I hope the FA will review that one!
Thomas Fiorilli: Manchester United actually playing some decent possession football. Nice stuff lacking a little penetration.
Daniel Fenton: Has Radamel Falcao touched the ball yet?
Another West Ham chance, another good David De Gea save. This time the Spaniard saves James Tomkins' towering header at the back stick. The Hammers piling on the pressure.
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It's all gone a bit scrappy as both teams commit niggling fouls and Ed Sheeran's biggest fan, Mark Clattenburg, tries to keep a lid on emotions.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Referee Mark Clattenburg gave the free-kick so he saw the incident, but he didn't book Robin van Persie and Sam Allardyce is up there making his opinion known. Manchester United have not yet carved out the kind of clear opportunity you would expect them to have. They are just missing that final bit of quality. David De Gea has been the busier of the 'keepers."
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Upton Park is alive to the sound of boos as Robin van Persie backs into James Tomkins and swings an arm into the face of the Hammers defender. The Dutchman, who tested Adrian with a shot from six yards out earlier, escapes without caution.
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Worrying times for Manchester United as West Ham break swiftly from a corner and Diafra Sakho almost gets in on goal, but Antonio Valencia makes a fantastic, well-timed tackle in the box.
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Manchester United have a chance to attack and Angel Di Maria drives through the middle and rolls the ball to Robin van Persie out on the right but the striker over-hits his cross and the opportunity goes begging.
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Manchester United are yet to register an effort on goal. They lack a presence up front - it's just not sticking with Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie.
Player reaction
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback put his side in front against Stoke just after escaping a second yellow card.
"I made two fouls all game so I wasn't repeat offending but if I had've been sent off I wouldn't have had much argument," he says.
"You get that bit of luck in the game sometimes and it has paid off."
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Rob T: Not the best of starts so far for Manchester United. West Ham looking the more likely to score.
Manchester United are getting slightly over-run in midfield, with Enner Valencia dropping in and bolstering a five-man midfield. Diafra Sakho is the furthest player forward.
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I'd say West Ham will be happy with their start to this match...
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Eyobel gomini: Surprised Marouane Fellaini didn't start. Manchester United need his physical presence in away games.
West Ham are enjoying some decent pressure, with Manchester United unable to clear the ball for too long before Radamel Falcao loses it up front and the Hammers load up another attack. This time a Stewart Downing first-time cross evades everyone.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Enner Valencia just could not keep his effort down but it was probably sneaking in under the bar all the same. David De Gea makes an excellent stop. He is a top-class goalkeeper. And that is what a top side needs."
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Cyprian Kaluma: Am so happy to see Radamel Falcao start as well as Adnan Januzaj. Falcao needs games to be sharp and Januzaj too to fulfil his potential.
Michael Devlin: Four touches for Adnan Januzaj in the first six minutes. Four mistakes.
Andrew Tarpey: Can see Manchester United getting their goals in the last 15 in this. This West Ham pressing can't continue for 90 minutes.
David De Gea makes good saves in his sleep these days, and he easily beats Enner Valencia's shot clear before denying the Ecuador striker again from a close-range acrobatic effort.
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Stewart Downing has been switched from his new number 10 role to out wide today, and he's being encouraged to run at Antonio Valencia. Does Big Sam see a defensive weakness? Or perhaps it's a ploy so the United full-backs don't push forward too much?
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"It's been a good start to the game. Manchester United have been trying to pin West Ham back in defence but when the home side break you can see the danger they pose with the pace of Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia. Those two want the ball out in front of them and when they get it they are very hard to contain."
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Louis van Gaal is very stoney-faced on the Manchester United bench while one of his assistants sits there shadow boxing. "Do you reckon Floyd and Manny will get it on, boss?" "Just watch the game, will you."
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"A mistake by Alex Song as he plays a square pass almost straight to Robin van Persie but Cheikhou Kouyate intervenes. Almost very costly for West Ham."
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Alex Song almost gift-wraps Manchester United the opening goal with a reckless ball across the box which Robin van Persie latches upon, only for Cheikhou Kouyate to nip in front just in the nick of time.
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Good, old-fashioned wing-play from Stewart Downing sees him run at Marcos Rojo, take the full-back to the line and put in a cross which David De Gea does well to cut out.
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An early chance for Manchester United to create an opening but Wayne Rooney dinks a deep free-kick straight into the grateful arms of Adrian.
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Muigai Moses: Am glad to see Adnan Januzaj starting again, he needs games. Lots of talent and potential.
West Ham are pressing Manchester United as high up the field as possible early doors.
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Manchester United are in their white away strip this afternoon. West Ham? Claret and blue, of course.
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We're all set then. Big Sam v LvG. Red Devils v Hammers. Ian Brown v Danny Dyer. Let's do this.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Stewart Downing has had a big influence on West Ham's good form this season but so has the athleticism of the new signings Sam Allardyce has added. Andy Carroll is not leading the line today but in Diafra Sakho they have found a goalscorer and he and Enner Valencia up front will really test the Manchester United defence this afternoon."
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I think you could be right, Phil. Here's a reminder of the teams:
Man Utd: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, van Persie, Falcao. Subs: Valdes, McNair, Smalling, Ander Herrera, Fellaini, Mata, Wilson.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)
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Phil Johnson: Are my eyes deceiving me? Are Manchester United coming out in a 4-4-2?
Alex Song predicts big things for West Ham once they move into the Olympic Stadium.
"I am sure in the next five years West Ham will challenge with clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea," he said.
"Then when they jump to the new stadium I think more players will come in and the club will look different."
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West Ham
West Ham's hopes of keeping on-loan midfielder Alex Song have been boosted after he revealed that his children don't want him to move again.
"They are more than happy," he said of his children's mood at returning to England.
"My boys were saying yesterday "Daddy I don't to leave here any more, you have to stay." They love London.
"They are very happy here and for my family, the most important thing is happiness, all they want me to do is perform to make them happy.
"The thing that hurt me the most was my kids because they were seeing me play every single game, every single week at Arsenal.
"Then when I left my boys one day were coming to me going, 'Daddy why aren't you playing? Is it because the manager doesn't like you?' It was hard for me to explain to them that it isn't easy at Barcelona."
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on including Angel Di Maria after an attempted break-in at his Cheshire home: "You have to communicate with each other and you have to make a decision. I've probably made the right decision."
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West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce, speaking to Sky Sports: "We're back to the start of the season when we had Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho up front. Andy Carroll has done really well since he came back but he is injured for this one. For me it's about containing the quality of Manchester United's front line. They don't need too many chances to score goals. They can get a goal out of nothing. Today is a big challenge for us."
Who is Reece Oxford?
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
West Ham United defender Reece Oxford will become the club's youngest-ever player if he comes on as a substitute against Manchester Untied at the age of 16 years and 54 days.
Oxford joined the Hammers Academy as an Under-13 player, progressing rapidly to agree his first professional contract in January. A regular for West Ham's Under-21 side, Oxford has also worn the captain's armband for his country, winning nine caps for England at Under-17 level and three for the Under-16s.
Player reaction
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
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Stoke striker Peter Crouch: "I thought we controlled the game and deserved to win. It was a cruel blow when they scored as I thought we'd been on top.
"I was pleased to get the goal and the point was the least we deserved today."
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David Willis: Peter Crouch again! Always seems to find a way. Build him a statue outside the Britannia, if you can find enough iron!
Hugh Jardon: Always a plan B when Crouch is around.
John: Burnley 2-2 West Brom, Newcastle 1-1 Stoke, so 0-0 next?
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "You sense it is very much a work in progress at Manchester United - there is a lot more to come and if they are getting results already then everyone better look out."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Do they look like a team that convinces you? I do not think they look like the real deal yet."
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's a fair result. It was a bit of a boring and mundane first half but the game came into life later in the second half. Overall it's a good point for Stoke. And what a brilliant substitution to bring on Geoff Cameron and Peter Crouch, who combined for the goal."
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So, if Manchester United do manage to win today they will move back into third and within three points of neighbours City. Would you have believed that a few weeks back? The Hammers would leapfrog Liverpool in seventh with the victory.
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We'll let you know what John Carver's having for his tea when we find out, but until then... let's switch focus to Upton Park.
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Boos all round, but I think that's a fair result?
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Matt Blazey: The one thing Newcastle seem to do fantastically week in, week out - shoot themselves in the foot.
Sahil Oberoi: That Crouch header was almost as good as Harry Kane's yesterday!
Just when John Carver's local chippy was preparing to open up on a Sunday to toast a first home win, Peter Crouch goes and rises like a battered cod at the back stick. Party-pooper.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"A fantastic cross from Geoff Cameron and when you have got Peter Crouch on the pitch he will always pull away off the defender like that. Geoff Cameron just has to put the ball in and Crouch will do the rest. And he does exactly what he should do and heads it across the goalkeeper. A wonderful header."
GOAL
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke - Peter Crouch
I've seen this somewhere before. A long ball from deep is arrowed towards the big man at the back stick, and Peter Crouch obliges with a net-rippling leveller. Job done.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Newcastle's substitutions have worked well and they are the more lively of the teams. Stoke have to be careful not to lose their discipline as they go chasing the game. Newcastle really should have gone 2-0 up when they broke on the away side (see 86 mins), only for Charlie Adam to bust a gut and get back to make the saving tackle, true leader that he is."
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I hate to pick up on stereotypes, but Stoke are beginning to play long, diagonal balls into the path of Peter Crouch with those around the big striker waiting for a knockdown.
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Hello... hello...
Ayoze Perez picks up the ball out wide, drives into the middle and checks on to his favoured foot before ballooning his effort over the bar from 12 yards out. Nice run, shame about the finish.
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Rabin: Less than five minutes remaining, queue a tall man entering the fray.
Graham Megennis: I'm an Newcastle fan and celebrated the goal, but boy was Jack Colback lucky to be on the field to score it.
Surely Newcastle are on for 2-0... they are three on two, Moussa Sissoko gallops forward and lays the ball off to Gabriel Obertan, but the winger ends up skipping past one challenge then giving the ball away. Could that be costly?
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If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win the lottery...
Phil Bardsley has a dig from range, but his numbers aren't up today.
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Goal of the month vote
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BBC Sport
There were plenty of fantastic goals in January, including both strikes during QPR's 1-1 draw with Swansea and a rare Rickie Lambert league goal for Liverpool.
You can select your favourite as the Match of the Day goal of the month vote opens here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
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Stephen Ireland hobbles off, to be replaced by Peter Crouch. Hit it long.
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Newcastle break again but Sammy Ameobi puts the ball out of play in trying to spread it out wide. The crowd's groans suggest they are getting a bit frustrated with Ameobi.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Steven Ireland is offside by a yard or so. It is so marginal but you would have to say it is the correct decision. A wonderful finish though."
DISALLOWED GOAL
Newcastle 1-0 Stoke
Pack up and go home now, Stoke... it's not your day. Stephen Ireland scores an apparent worldy from 25 yards as he sweeps the ball into the top corner, but the linesman flags for offside. Marginal, but probably just about right.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's good play from Newcastle but as soon as the ball goes out to the edge of the box the Stoke players have got to be busting a gut to put pressure on Jack Colback. The referee has shown no consistency - he should have sent Colback off earlier for a second yellow card. He shouldn't be on the pitch but has scored what could be the winning goal."
GOAL
Newcastle 1-0 Stoke - Jack Colback
Controversy! Jack Colback, who probably should have been sent off a few minutes earlier, puts Newcastle in front. It's a decent finish too, the midfielder smashing home from just inside the box via the inside of the post. Gabriel Obertan created the chance with a low cross which was layed into the path of Colback by Moussa Sissoko.
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Tim Little: It's games like this where Stoke miss Bojan. Need that little bit of magic...
A change of tack from Newcastle? The intricate passing and movement of Remy Cabella is no more and they spread the play out wide where Gabriel Obertan puts in a decent cross which Papiss Cisse heads wide.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"If the referee is consistent then Jack Colback has got to go. He has already got a yellow card and that challenge deserved another."
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Jack Colback is a lucky boy. He's on a yellow card and hacks down Victor Moses but escapes punishment. Looked a booking to me, and with referee Kevin Friend dishing out cards like confetti...
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Newcastle supporters don't seem too impressed when the lively Remy Cabella is hooked off by John Carver and replaced by Gabriel Obertan. Plenty of boos.
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Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter: Manchester United not short of attacking intent against West Ham. Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, Falcao and Van Persie, with Valencia and Shaw attacking from deep.
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Is this game beginning to open up? Newcastle almost pay the price for defensive hesitancy when Victor Moses wins the ball out wide and cuts it across, but it's too close to Asmir Begovic.
Team News
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Five changes to the West Ham United side that started the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on 31 January. In come defenders Carl Jenkinson, James Tomkins, Cheikhou Kouyate, midfielder Mark Noble and forward Diafra Sakho. Striker Andy Carroll failed a late fitness test on a damaged ankle. The Hammers also include defender Reece Oxford on the substitutes bench. He will become the club's youngest-ever player at the age of 16 years 54 days if he comes on.
Manchester United also make five changes from the side that started the FA Cup fourth round tie with Cambridge United last Tuesday, with Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Adnan Januzaj and Radamel Falcao all starting. Midfielder Juan Mata drop to the bench.
West Ham United XI: Adrian, Jenkinson, Tomkins, Kouyate, Cresswell, Song, Noble, Nolan, Downing, Sakho, Valencia.
Manchester United XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, Falcao, van Persie.
There's more intensity about Stoke now as they push up and pin Newcastle back into their own half. John Carver reacts by sending on Papiss Cisse for Vurnon Anita. A striker for a midfielder. Nice.
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Stoke beginning to apply some pressure now, but two corners from Victor Moses end up on the head of a Newcastle player rather than their intended target.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"This game really is very, very scrappy. It's just all stop-start. There are lots of petty fouls and free-kicks. But a point would be a decent result for Stoke, they may well have taken that before the game started."
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There are groans in the crowd as two promising Newcastle situations break down when the ball is given away. Once each side gets into the final third, they lose all class and composure.
Goals!
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No goals in this one so far but there will be goals aplenty in tonight's Match of the Day 2. And good ones too. Join host Mark Chapman, former Wales international John Hartson and former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger for all today's highlights, plus a look back to yesterday's games.
It's on at 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for viewers in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 for those of you in Scotland.
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To give Newcastle their dues, they are looking defensively sound this afternoon. First Victor Moses runs into a dead end in the penalty area, before a hopeful ball down the middle is shepherded out of danger by Fabricio Coloccini.
BREAKING TEAM NEWS
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Forward Radamel Falcao is recalled to Manchester United's starting line up, one of five changes from the side that began the FA Cup fourth round win over Cambridge on 3 February. Juan Mata is left out. West Ham are without injured striker Andy Carroll. But forward Diafra Sakho starts his first league game since 1 January.
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Is it just me, or is there a lot of mis-placed passes in this game? There seems to be more than the usual. Very poor fayre. Still no shot on goal in the second half from either side.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Another defender out for Stoke with Marc Wilson going off. That's certainly not what you want. If any more defenders are ruled out I'll get my kit on."
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One interesting footnote is that Stoke's possession stats just touched 61%, which would eclipse their highest ever total achieved in a Premier League away game. Back to the action, Remy Cabella and Ayoze Perez link up well but the chance breaks down when the latter loses track of the ball.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke are forced into a defensive reshuffle when Mark Wilson gets hurt in a challenge and immediately signals that he needs to come off. A pulled calf muscle possibly. Geoff Cameron is his replacement.
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Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
Luke Venn: Making a Ghanaian-themed feast for the big event tonight.
Ivory Coast and Ghana contest the Africa Cup of Nations final in a 19:00 GMT kick-off this evening. We'll have a live text commentary for you to follow on that one.
There's no sign of this one improving as Phil Bardsley plays the ball down the line, but slices it out of play. Don't worry, Man Utd and West Ham kick off in an hour or so.
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There's almost 48,000 packed into St James' Park for this one. But don't worry... if it stays 0-0, the chip butties are on John Carver.
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KICK-OFF
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Sorry Jay, but the players have resurfaced. Off we go.
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Jay: I don't think anyone would notice if the teams fail to come out after half-time.
I should also point you in the direction of an excellent feature on Gareth Bale. He's facing his first crisis since that mega-money move. Among the criticisms levelled at him are that he is a "defensive disaster", "irrelevant" and "listless". Ouch. Read more here.
You versus Mario
During that pretty uninspiring first half, Mario Balotelli will have made around £280 from just sitting at home and watching it on the box. Makes you think doesn't it... check out our excellent football wages calculator here. And try not to get too upset.
Manager reaction
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
West Brom manager Tony Pulis: "We started the game as if it was a Sunday morning game but the goal before half-time gave us the lift we needed.
"They took the ball off us on numerous occasions and in dangerous areas, but the character of the players in the second half (brought it back level).
"This is going to be a tough job, I knew it was going to be tough. I knew what I was coming in to.
"Without a question of doubt we need to get results, and you need to have the players together and playing as hard as we did in the second half and full credit to them."
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Manager reaction
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "We've been outsized in a lot of games this season. You can see the size of some of these teams so we pride ourselves on the organisation and we have to use that wisely - and we have done for most of the season.
"We've been punished today. Our honesty has hurt us today. Dave Jones is as honest as the day's long and he has an elbow in the back [for the corner from which Brown Ideye scored West Brom's equaliser], he doesn't go down like many do, they get a free header."
Ings for England?
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Burnley boss Sean Dyche on striker Danny Ings, who scored one and made one for the Clarets against West Brom: "He was excellent again today. He's effervescent, his movement, his quality at times. He's growing into the league, he's understanding it better.
"He's a fine talent, there's no two ways about it and I can see why there's certain people in the media asking about England call-ups, not necessarily to start but in the squad and you can see why.
"He's a tremendous talent and we're delighted we stuck to our word and he's still a Burnley player."
What about it - should Roy Hodgson give Danny Ings a go?
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"There hasn't been an awful lot happen to get us out of our seats. Could Mame Diouf have done a bit better with his header? Probably not, you have to give credit to Tim Krul who made a great save ( see 45+2 mins), and likewise Asmir Begovic, who saved from Remy Cabella (see 11 mins). Apart from those two chances there hasn't been much to talk about."
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Alistair Mann
BBC MOTD commentator at St James' Park
"Newcastle had had the best chances of the first half but then on the stroke of half-time Stoke forward Mame Biram Diouf had a header well saved by Tim Krul."
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Charlie Fee: This match again showing how desperately Newcastle need a big centre-forward.
Just when it was getting good, the half-time whistle goes.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Mame Diouf with the best chance of the game so far and I thought it was in. How Tim Krul has managed to save that I will never know."
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GREAT SAVE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
When we have had flashes of brilliance in this game, it's been from the two goalkeepers - Tim Krul making a fine save this time to deny Mame Diouf's header from eight yards out. Good ball in from Stephen Ireland too.
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In defence of the two teams, there does seem to be a lot of whistle-blowing the moment two players come into contact with each other. The referee, Kevin Friend, could let the game flow a little better.
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Three minutes of stoppage time to go. Sorry.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"That could have been costly for Stoke. Marc Wilson got dragged out of position and there was a huge gap for Ayoze Perez to run into. Perez was unlucky with his strike."
CLOSE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
When all seems lost, Remy Cabella spins his marker and plays a fine ball through to Ayoze Perez but the young striker's low shot rolls just wide of the far post. Almost.
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If you'd paid to watch this at the cinema, you'd be heading for the bowling alley now. Turgid stuff.
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Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
SMC: What's for Sunday dinner? Fresh Magpies in newly-glazed pottery!
Josh Hammond: Glorious bowl of corn flakes and a glass of coke for my lunch.
Not for the first time today, Stoke are awarded a free-kick in decent range and the delivery fails to beat the first man. Stephen Ireland is the culprit this time.
From fog to sunshine
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
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The opening day of today's treble bill of Premier League action was played against the backdrop of fog and mist at Burnley's Turf Moor. But it's dazzling sunshine at Upton Park where West Ham entertain Manchester United in around 90 minutes time. Will forward Diafra Sakho make his first top-flight start since 1 January for the Hammers? Will Radamel Falcao earn a recall to the Red Devils line up? Team news coming up in about half an hour.
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The passing accuracy of both teams in this game so far is around the 70% mark. Neither side can sustain a spell of pressure because they keep giving the ball away.
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Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
Graham Jack Thirkhill: Now that you ask, chicken curry. I know it's a bit unusual for a Sunday dinner but hey, the match isn't shaking things up is it?
Hugh in France: I was going to have pasta, but all this talk of chip butties... how I wish I could get a pudding here in France. Wistful sigh.
Dave: This game is terrible. Think I will grab a bag of chocolate raisins.
Stoke with a free-kick in a good position and Victor Moses swings it into the box, but again the imposing head of Fabricio Coloccini is there to avert the danger.
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Glenn Whelan is the third Stoke player in the book for a foul on Sammy Ameobi in his own half. The midfielder is furious about the caution, and he's probably right... seems a bit soft. Ameobi is then booked for a foul on Phil Bardsley. That is the right decision.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"You would probably say Newcastle are just edging it on the balance of play so far. They are showing a little bit more of a threat and have got pace and power in their team, when they break from midfield especially. They have created a few decent chances but Asmir Begovic has done really well in the Stoke goal."
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The game is summed up by Mike Williamson who tries a trick on the wing, but ends up slicing the ball out of play. Cue laughs from John Carver and his coaching team.
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This game is getting worse. What's everyone having for their Sunday dinner?!
Scottish Cup latest
One more fixture in the Scottish Cup today, with Rangers hosting Raith Rovers at 15:00 GMT.
The first tie of the day went decisively the way of Dundee United, who won 3-0 at Stranraer, with Chris Erskine putting them ahead before Ryan Dow found the net twice more, all of the goals coming before the break.
"Stoke were just caught napping there. This Newcastle team have got pace and power, and it was a brave save from Asmir Begovic. He had to come and dominate to dive at the feet of Moussa Sissoko, who was running at full pace."
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Newcastle burst into life on the break and once again combine down the left before Remy Cabella overhits his sliderule ball in the direction of Moussa Sissoko and Asmir Begovic rushes out to makes the save. As he does minutes later from Sammy Ameobi's long-range effort.
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Rob Gibson: Will Newcastle ever learn that high balls to Ayoze Perez are pointless?
Jonathan Burton: There ARE stoke fans here (see text after 23 mins) - we are just a quarter of a mile from the pitch!
It's not a classic just yet, but there's enough to keep it interesting. It's like when you invest 25 minutes in a film, you might as well give it another 65 minutes!
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Massadio Haidara is pushing on down the left flank and his drilled, low cross almost creates an opening before being cleared. Meanwhile, Stephen Ireland is booked for a forward's tackle on Jack Colback. Mark Hughes is not too happy with the decision.
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Rich, London: Hopeful for Stoke to get something from this game, but are there actually any fans at the game? Like playing in a graveyard at the moment!
Stoke are beginning to get a bit of joy down the right flank and Victor Moses gets to the byline and puts in a low cross which Fabricio Coloccini reads and cuts out.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
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"It's just all a bit scrappy. Neither team have got hold of the game yet. Stoke just have to string a few more passes together and try and grow into the game. But neither team are really doing that."
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Stoke are playing some nice intricate stuff, then Phil Bardsley comes along and drives a low ball into the box and towards Jon Walters but Newcastle manage to clear.
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After Newcastle head coach John Carver celebrated his first win in charge with a chip butty last week, what food have you celebrated with?
Tom, Holmes Chapel: Treated myself last night to the 'classic' combination of cream cheese and chive flavour salty crisps after Harry Kane scored in my Fantasy Football league. The snack was a victory in itself.
Victor Moses goes into the book for a karate-style kick on Mike Williamson. The winger's defence is that the sun was in his eyes. Hopefully he saw that he got a yellow card and doesn't do anything else rash.
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Excellent anticipation from Mame Diouf spares Stoke as Massadio Haidara plays a sliderule ball into the box only to see it cut out by the makeshift right winger.
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John Carver shouts some instructions from the bench, while clutching a little notepad and pen. That's just to get everyone's chippy orders later. I'm having assistant manager Steve Stone as a pudding, chips and gravy type of man.
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Controversy in Tow: I miss Bojan already! Gutted he's out for the season now! Unlike Lionel Messi he can cut it on a cold, wet Wednesday night in Stoke...
"A fantastic save from Asmir Begovic. For me all Remy Cabella has to do is get a glancing little touch on the ball and it is in, but Begovic denies him. Did Marc Wilson get caught ball-watching a little bit? He needs to be more side on to the ball and player there."
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This could turn into a good game after all. Newcastle almost take the lead when Moussa Sissoko clips the ball into the box and Remy Cabella flicks it goalwards but Asmir Begovic makes a fine, instinctive save to keep the scores level.
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Matt: To James via text (see 13:59). We Albion fans do not celebrate a 17th placed finish. Pepe Mel got sacked for it last season, but there are 10 teams in the Premier League for whom surviving is the main aim at the start of the season.
The bald-headed and bearded Stephen Ireland is trying to get Stoke going with some pass and move stuff in midfield. Stoke clearly see him as someone who can influence the game today, with assistant manager Mark Bowen spending a fair amount of time chatting with the Irishman on the pitch before kick-off. Stoke look quite bright and Jon Walters drags a shot wide after controlling the ball well.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
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"It's all a little bit scrappy at the moment. Neither team has been able to string more than about five or six passes together. The atmosphere is a little subdued as well and perhaps that is no surprise. Sometimes the players have to give the fans something to cheer about and they haven't really done that."
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I'm still gutted that Bojan is out for the rest of the season. There are a handful of players who you look forward to watching each week, and he's certainly one of them. As you can gather from my waffling, little is happening on the pitch. Both sides just feeling the other out.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"All of Jonathan Walters' hard work is paying off for him now. When I was playing as a full-back he would be the ideal player to have ahead of you on the wing because he always tracks back. I am glad he's been playing in his preferred position up front now though. He is a handful, and he puts himself about."
"Sun is out in East London, West Ham v Manchester United is never dull, can Sam Allardyce beat United for first time as Hammers manager?
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Managerial juggernauts? I've not heard that one before, Simon.
Speaking of juggernauts, Jon Walters is already throwing his weight around for Stoke. He comes out second-best in an aeriel challenge with Fabricio Coloccini though. Another juggernaut.
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Simon, York: Was Sean Dyche v Tony Pulis ever not ending in a draw? That was like the unstoppable force against the immovable object. Two managerial juggernauts going head to head in a smash mouth, gritty game of football. What a joy to watch.
Did you see that John Carver celebrated that win at Hull with a brew and a chip butty? Man of the people. I hope he got himself some mushy peas too. What's the strangest thing you've eaten/supped after a particularly satisfying victory?
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We've been to Turf Moor and we'll be heading to Upton Park a little later. But now it's time to see what's occurring at St James' Park. We are under way in the north east.
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Newcastle boss John Carver, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's the same team and the same bench, it was an easy decision after our win at Hull. I don't think anyone doubted what we were about and I thought Hull was a perfect away performance. But now we are at home.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes, speaking to Sky Sports: "Our away form has been really good. You look at this fixture in the calendar and you always know it is going to be a test."
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Newcastle coach John Carver: "Remy Cabella has always been a lively character around the place and is a really pleasant guy.
"He picked up the English very quickly and he'll always come in our office for a chat in the morning. He's always been loud - sometimes too loud, irritatingly loud.
"You've got to see his silver trainers - he's a weird dresser! But that's fine, he's a good personality to have around."
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Both teams are established in mid-table, but know a few good results could see them challenge for the top eight. For Newcastle, John Carver needs victories to put himself in the frame to become permanent manager.
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We'll bring you all the reaction from Turf Moor as we get it, but let's train our focus on St James' Park now.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
James: Burnley, with all respect, are punching a bit above their weight in this league. But I'd much rather watch them play with great spirit than watch an established Premier League team like West Brom consistently celebrating a 17th-placed finish.
"Without being a great footballing showcase from a technical point of view, both teams went for it until the very last minute and it has been a pulsating game. A great spectacle for the neutral. In the end the draw was a fair result. But if West Brom had started a bit quicker they could have taken all three points. They were only adventurous after going 2-0 down."
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At least Burnley are out of the bottom three...
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You've got to doff your cap to Tony Pulis after that. Burnley were dominant in that first half, but West Brom kept going to the end and might have nicked it.
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One point earned or two lost?
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Lots of balls being punted forward and headed clear. No chances.
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Michael Kightly into the box, his cross is cleared and his shot is blocked. Burnley pressing hard.
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Three minutes of time to be added on. Who's going to be a hero?
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Brown Ideye heads the corner clear at the far post. The ball is pumped back into the box but ends up with Ben Foster.
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Last minute... Burnley have a corner.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"It has been a really exciting last few minutes. End-to-end stuff. Burnley have been coming on strong again, looking to take on their markers and get the ball into the box. But West Brom are still producing chances. The best of those have been from set-pieces but Saido Berahino just came very close, with Tom Heaton making a tremendous save."
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And another chance... Saido Berahino taking advantage of Jason Shackell's defensive slip and taking aim from six yards out but Tom Heaton somehow gets across and makes a point-blank save. Late drama.
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Ooohh... he's almost nicked it at the death. A low ball comes in from James Morrison and Saido Berahino pokes wide from eight yards out. Close, but no cigar.
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Burnley won't need reminding that Palace came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in their last home game at Turf Moor...
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Now it seems like Burnley are building up a bit of a head of steam and the Clarets are unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when Ben Mee's cross comes in from the right and Gareth McAuley handles the ball. Mike Dean says no, but has he got that one wrong?
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West Brom make a change... bringing on James Morrison for Callum McManaman.
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George Boyd has switched flanks now and he's set off down the right wing by Scott Arfield's ball. The move ends with Ashley Barnes going over in the area. Penalty? No...
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West Ham terminate Ravel Morrison's contract
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West Ham have terminated the contract of England Under-21 midfielder Ravel Morrison with immediate effect.
Jack, Southampton: I remember watching the Aldershot v Manchester United League Cup tie a few years back where two prodigious young talents were brought on in the second half for United. One has just had his contract terminated (Morrison) after a string of off-field issues and six clubs in five years, and the other (Paul Pogba) is the biggest star at Juventus and the darling of Italian football, seemingly on the verge of a £70m mega-move in the summer. Just goes to show how far a good attitude can get you!
I notice that both Joleon Lescott and Brown Ideye were on the line for West Brom there, with Ben Foster looking to come for the ball and dominate his area. Something for Burnley to think about?
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Now Burnley win a corner... the impressive George Boyd playing a canny cross in which deflects off Craig Dawson and goes behind. The ball is swung in and Jason Shackell's header is cleared off the line by Joleon Lescott.
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Where does blame lay when you consistently concede from corners? Should the goalkeeper be coming off his line more? Should the defenders be winning more headers? Or is it down to tactics?
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have lost their momentum a bit. They seem to be running out of ideas. West Brom are getting forward to press a lot quicker now and if they can get on the ball and use the pace of their forward players they could find the next goal. And the last thing Burnley want to do is give away corners. The Baggies have scored from two already."
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You fear for Burnley every time West Brom win a corner. This time Joleon Lescott peels off his marker at the far post and goes close with a header.
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes: "We've been consistent in terms of form. That breeds confidence and we are in a good place. Marko Arnautovic went over on his ankle yesterday. He is not available today but we have got good quality in the group.
"Our away form has been really good and we are always a threat. You know it will be a test when you come here but, the way we are playing, we'd like to think we will give a good account of ourselves."
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Newcastle United head coach John Carver: "We know we are in for a tough game but we have to be patient as well.
"They are the away team so will sit back and we have to be patient and creative."
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Brown Ideye almost jetted to the Middle East in midweek - now the big striker is banging them in at Turf Moor. Maybe TP just needed something from Duty Free?
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QPR striker Charlie Austin: "Scan done. Delighted to say I've NOT broken a bone in my foot! Hopefully back in a week or two!"
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Brown Ideye lost his marker and was left with a simple header. West Brom have looked very dangerous from set-pieces. For Burnley, to let your opponents back into the game is disappointing. West Brom will be on the front foot now, and you would think they will be the more likely of the two teams to get another."
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Burnley really need to learn how to defend corners/set-pieces. They have now conceded 14 headed goals this season - the most in the Premier League - as Brown Ideye powers home Chris Brunt's corner from close range. How have the Clarets let this one slip?
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Just picking up on Andy's point (61 mins), here are the respective touch maps of Danny Ings (left) and Saido Berahino (right). What do you make of them?
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Team news
Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Newcastle head coach John Carver sticks with the same team which beat Hull City last time out as striker Ayoze Perez again gets the nod to lead the line ahead of Papiss Cisse.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes makes two changes from a win over QPR. Defender Marc Muniesa and forward Mame Biram Diouf come in for the injured Ryan Shawcross and Marko Arnautovic, who suffered an ankle injury in training on Saturday.
Andy Donley: Danny Ings is streets ahead of Saido Berahino in my opinion. Berahino is a ghost without service, and his stats aren't impressive minus penalties.
There's plenty of ability in this Burnley team - this time Kieran Tripper plays a Beckham-like cross into the box and Ashley Barnes appears to be bundled over while George Boyd fails to make any connection at the far post. It needed just a touch and it would have been a goal. But should Barnes have been awarded a penalty when he went over under Craig Dawson's challenge? Sean Dyche thinks so.
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Ashley Barnes and Danny Ings really do have a great understanding. Barnes is always looking to flick the ball on, with Ings keen to peel off his marker and make clever runs. The Shearer and Sheringham of their day. Or pretty close.
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Will Ravel Morrison ever sort his head out? If Sir Alex Ferguson and Big Sam can't knock sense into him, is there any hope?
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West Ham terminate Ravel Morrison's contract
West Ham have terminated the contract of England Under-21 midfielder Ravel Morrison with immediate effect.
Joe Dougal: Ravel Morrison is some talent! But unfortunately he is too much of a loose cannon, once he sorts his head out he'll be a world beater.
A move straight from the training ground almost catches out Burnley - a deep free-kick splitting the defence and finding Darren Fletcher but the Baggies skipper takes the ball too wide and can't get a shot away.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"It has been an even start to this second half and the tempo has gone up. You can see Burnley have been playing together for a really long time. The understanding between players, especially the forward pairing of Danny Ings and Ashley Barnes, is excellent. If they continue like this they will get themselves out of trouble this season."
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There's something very old school about Turf Moor as both sets of fans create a decent atmosphere in this grand, old stadium. Did you know that only Preston have occupied the same ground for longer than Burnley, who moved into Turf Moor in 1883? You do now. Go and impress your mates...
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Not much in the way of goal-mouth action early in this second half, but Ashley Barnes does well to avoid a caution when he swings an arms into the face of Joleon Lescott. The striker is perhaps saved by Lescott's lack of reaction.
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Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Christopher Harper: Johnnie Jackson was made captain for his first game at Charlton.
Joey Winson on Sport: Robin van der Laan at Derby v his old club Port Vale, we got promoted that season (1995-96). A real swashbuckling footballer. Legend.
Claudio Yacob is the second player to be booked this afternoon after he brings down Danny Ings midway into his own half.
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Kieran Trippier is a good player, as Richard Sneekes points out. The right-back came through the ranks at Manchester City and Sven-Goran Eriksson was a big fan when he was in charge of the club. Another example of a young English player doing well when given the opportunity.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"West Brom have got to get something out of this game. In the first half you couldn't see where they were going to get a goal from, but now having got the goal they have got to push on and show a lot more energy. Burnley have shown some real quality, and I've been particularly impressed by Kieran Trippier."
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
A couple of half-time subs to tell you about... Michael Kightly replaces the injured Dean Marney for Burnley while, more interestingly, West Brom bring on striker Brown Ideye for defender Chris Baird.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
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So, West Brom are back in this one. I suspect the points on offer today will be valuable come the end of the season. Who wants them? Let's find out in the second half...
Injury update
Some more news on Charlie Austin... QPR say the striker has a bruised foot and will miss just one game. Not as bad as first feared then.
'Brilliant signing'
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Discussing Sunderland's new signing Jermain Defoe.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "Jermain Defoe was a brilliant signing. He is a goal scoring machine. He lives for goals and bring you goals. Credit to Sunderland for spending the money to buy him. He could be the difference between them staying up or going down.
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "He has got up and running very quickly. He has two goals already. It is a massive financial commitment they have made and if they stay up it will be worth it."
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There's some news on QPR striker Charlie Austin's injury, courtesy of his team-mate Joey Barton: "Great to see @chazaustin9 is off the life support and is now getting his nail varnish re-applied..."
Chip butty
Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
When it comes to mid-table contests, it doesn't get much more mid-table than 10th-placed Stoke visiting Newcastle, who are 11th.
Magpies head coach John Carver notched his first win in charge of the club last week with victory over Hull. How did he celebrate? "I actually went home and had a cup of tea and chip butty," he said.
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The problems at QPR
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Discussing QPR's battle to avoid relegation and their search for a new manager after the departure of Harry Redknapp.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "No away wins for QPR - and a tough game at Sunderland in midweek - you just wonder where the next points are coming from. Harry Redknapp is not a quitter. I thought keeping them up was his biggest challenge - and I think it is very strange that he has been allowed to leave the club. He has brought in the majority of the players. It does not add up at QPR."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "The clock is ticking for QPR this season - five defeats in a row and an injury for striker Charlie Austin. They need to get a manager in pronto. Tim Sherwood may be a good man to get in there."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "QPR's form seems cemented - they need someone to come in and grab them and inspire them. It feels like you are bringing someone into such a difficult situation."
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Jon Ferguson: One of the worst 45 minutes of football I've ever seen WBA play. Can we have a February transfer window too please?
Alex Haworth: Burnley went to sleep at that corner. Can't do that if you're going to avoid relegation.
Some breaking news to bring you... West Ham have terminated the contract of 22-year-old midfielder Ravel Morrison. What do you make of that, Hammers fans? Wasn't he being touted for the England squad at one point?
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley had been keeping the ball well and have looked dangerous on both flanks. Did West Brom deserve their goal? Probably not, but now Tony Pulis has something to build on at half-time. In the second half the away side have to show a lot more energy and guile in what they do."
Can Leicester beat the drop?
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Discussing Leicester City's prospects of avoiding relegation following the team's defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "Leicester have just paid £9m for Andrej Kramaric and they need to play him. They look at little bit fragile at the back. Their general play is very good so with them it is about scoring goals."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "The times that I have seen them they have been in the game. They have not been thrashed."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Compared to QPR's options in attack, I'd rather be in Leicester's position with their options and they will be just hoping one of them comes into a bit of form."
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Check out this nice graphic...
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Not a bad game this...
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"A great header at the back post. 2-0 is a very dangerous scoreline and this will give West Brom something to build on at half-time. Tony Pulis will give them a good talking to, and if they go and take a few more risks in the second half they might be able to salvage something from this game."
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West Brom have got a lifeline. They half the arrears on the stroke of half-time when Chris Brunt heads a corner home. It wasn't the cleanest header, nor the prettiest corner, but the Baggies won't mind. They are back in the game.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have got some really good attacking players, every time they get the ball wide they have an opportunity to score. West Brom are on thin ice at the moment. They are two goals down and are not even pressing. It all looks very lethargic, and they can't keep the ball."
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Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Joe Walkley: I'm pretty sure Sol Campbell was when he joined Newcastle?
Royston Dooley: Reda Johnson became captain on his debut for Coventry City, replacing (badly) Carl Baker.
Andy Horrill: Kevin Nolan at West Ham. Debuted as skipper.
Burnley go close to making it 3-0 when Kieran Trippier flies down the right but no-one can get a clean connection on his cross. The Clarets are exposing a few flaws in the Baggies team this afternoon.
On the title race
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Discussing the title race in the Premier League, with Chelsea now seven points clear of Manchester City at the moment.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "There is a softness about Manchester City at the moment. They are missing people at the Cup of Nations but they still have millions of pounds of talent available. They played ever so well at Chelsea and you think they are back and then they have a result like they did drawing 1-1 against Hull on Saturday. Chelsea had no Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa at Villa but still got the job done, winning 2-1 - there is the toughness that City do not have."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "Manchester City did not get out of second gear, it was a very stodgy performance against Hull. Man City are playing well below par at the moment - and if you are going to win the league you need to be winning matches against Hull. They do not have much room for an off day now."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "There is a red herring element about people saying City are not the same when Yaya Toure is not playing. If you look at stats about players chipping in with goals from midfield - Nasri and Navas have not scored in the league this season."
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Chris Baird picks up the first booking of the game for a cynical foul on George Boyd, who is covering every blade of grass down that left side.
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It's just not happening for West Brom at the moment as Callum McManaman gets the run on his marker but his cross is easily headed clear. TP's going to have to get the hairdryer out at half-time.
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David Meacock: Burnley must do nothing all week in training but head balls at goal. Top stuff!
Ash Williams: Burnley gotta make their home form count in the second half of the season. I think they'll stay up.
Chris Parker: Like the assumption that Tony Pulis just turns up and WBA are safe. With their end-of-the-season run-in they're far from it.
Discussing the battle for a Premier League top four place to qualify for the Champions League.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "There are more teams challenging for the top four than ever before. You have got Southampton, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool. Normally, you would think Arsenal are stick-ons but not this season."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "I saw Liverpool last week when they beat West Ham. When Daniel Sturridge came on he gave them that focal point. If he can get into his stride then they can get into that battle as well."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "People were doubting Arsenal this time last year when they got beaten by Everton but they found a way."
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Out of nothing Burnley lead 2-0. Now West Brom have a mountain to climb. They have not created anything. The next goal is so important now. If Burnley score another it is game over."
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom - Danny Ings
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Very simple, but very effective from Burnley. They double their lead when a Kieran Trippier dummy sends George Boyd free down the right and the forward puts in the perfect cross for Danny Ings to head home from close range. The Clarets are on the money today.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
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Both managers have barely sat down for the first half hour. They are standing on the very edge of their technical area, bellowing instructions and cajoling every last bit of effort from their men.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Burns: Scored the only hat-trick of my career keeping Catz College up in a 4-3 battle in the Cambridge University First Division! First was a scuff, second deflected over the keeper and third so offside that their team stopped. Captain branded it the worse hat-trick in the history of the game. We went down the next season.
Jamie Clark: Last day of the season, needing a win to say up, Clark scores from a Pat Suraci corner followed by a Suraci penalty. Suraci promised a trip to the swimming pool if we won, still waiting eight years later…
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
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The fog seems to be getting worse at Turf Moor as the first half progresses. They are not ideal conditions for spectators, who are being treated to quite a decent contest here.
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West Brom are keeping the ball well now, trying to draw Burnley's defence out as they look to put Saido Berahino in on goal. Since Burnley went ahead, the momentum has really shifted.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Already there have been more passes into feet up front for West Brom. Stephane Sessegnon has come in from the wing and is now playing in between the midfield and defence, trying to link up with Saido Berahino more. Whenever I used to play here at Turf Moor it was always feisty. It's a hard place to come and get a result."
'He's got the lot'
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Discussing Tottenham striker Harry Kane after his two goals in the 2-1 win against Arsenal yesterday.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "He's got the lot. In terms of physicality, he bullied John Terry and Gary Cahill in a game against Chelsea recently. He's not the quickest but he is a strong runner. What impressed me most is he played with such maturity for a 21-year-old."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "He's got that confidence. He backs himself. He is giving defenders something else to think about. At present, he embodies what Tottenham are all about in his relentless hunger for the ball."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Tottenham's team was the youngest Premier League starting XI this season and yet the way they kept playing with the same level of intensity throughout, despite going behind, was fantastic."
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Ominously for Baggies fans, Burnley have lost just one of their last six home games in the Premier League when they have scored first.
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Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Bibhash: Wasn't Park Ji-sung made QPR captain straight after his transfer from Manchester United?
Burnley have struggled against headers this season, and they are pleased to see Joleon Lescott's header land on the top of the net from Darren Fletcher's free-kick.
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West Brom are finally growing into the game as they ping the ball about nicely and try to utilise the wide areas. Callum McManaman and Chris Brunt are looking a bit more influential and stopping Burnley's full-backs from pressing forward.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Saido Berahino is on for Victor Anichebe, who was holding his hamstring. Disappointing for the lad. But then again so far there has been no conviction from West Brom. Whenever they get the ball they have been straight away looking to play it up to Anichebe, and when Burnley are in possession they are not tracking back enough to help defend the channels. Surely the gameplan will now change."
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Saido Berahino is on! Tony Pulis's cold shoulder lasts just 17 minutes as Victor Anichebe pulls up injured and is replaced by the young hitman.
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English strikers are becoming quite fashionable aren't they? We've got Danny Ings and Saido Berahino involved today, while Harry Kane and Charlie Austin are banging them in for fun too. Is Roy Hodgson blessed with striking talent now? It reminds me of the days when players like Les Ferdinand, Stan Collymore, Robbie Fowler and Andrew Cole offered excellent back-up to Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham.
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Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Olivier, Oxford: Joey Barton was handed the captain's armband on his debut for QPR. The team they played against that day? Newcastle.
Christian Scandurra, Bristol: I'm pretty sure Roger Johnson was made captain on his Wolves debut. Let's hope this works just as well for the Baggies.
Yao Kuasi: Rio for QPR. What a transfer that has seemed to be.
West Brom have barely crossed the halfway line yet. They cannot seem to get a foothold in midfield and are inviting constant pressure from the hosts. Tony Pulis must be steaming underneath that cap of his.
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Question Everything: Burnley with a brilliant team goal.
"It has been coming. Burnley have played the better balls in to the front men. It is so foggy it is hard to see what happened, but it was a simple header from Ashley Barnes after Danny Ings' flick. Why have West Brom been sitting off so much though?"
GOAL
Burnley 1-0 West Brom - Ashley Barnes
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Burnley have the goal their early play deserves, and there's nothing Ben Foster can do about this one.
Danny Ings is the creator as he dinks a ball in from the left of the penalty area and Ashley Barnes beats Joleon Lescott to the ball and heads home from six yards out. Turf Moor erupts. I did tell you Barnes was under-rated...
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Unbelievable save from Ben Foster. That is why he is one of the best 'keepers in the country. West Brom have sat off far too much though. They need to go and let Burnley know they are in a game. The home side have got in a couple of times already."
GREAT SAVE!
Burnley 0-0 West Brom
How has he kept that out? West Brom's Ben Foster produces a save right from the top drawer to deflect Scott Arfield's stinging 12-yard shot onto the woodwork and away from danger. Burnley thought they had gone 1-0 up there.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have already tried to play three or four balls in behind the West Brom full-backs because they know they are not the quickest. For West Brom, so far Victor Anichebe has looked isolated up front. You can only guess what Chris Brunt makes of Darren Fletcher coming in as captain. Brunt has had a lot of criticism over the last couple of years, and maybe he thought it would give him time to concentrate on his own game."
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
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Is Tony Pulis right to drop Saido Berahino today? The West Brom manager appears to be trying to clip the youngster's wings a little - I think it was particularly pertinent that he felt obliged to tell the media that he'd not had a single phone call enquiring about the young striker.
Scottish football latest
There are two fixtures in the Scottish Cup today, with Stranraer v Dundee United at 12:30 GMT before Rangers host Raith Rovers at 15:00 GMT.
Join Match of the Day 2 Extra for a look back to Saturday's action plus a preview of today's games on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 live and online from 12:15 GMT. Host Mark Chapman is joined by former Wales international John Hartson, Match of the Day commentator Simon Brotherton and football writer Amy Lawrence.
And of course later there'll be Match of the Day 2 itself - today it's on at 22:00 on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 23:00 for viewers in Scotland and 22:30 if you're in Northern Ireland.
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It's a misty, damp, cold day in Burnley. Just how they like it in east Lancashire. Burnley are doing all the early attacking, with Ashley Barnes looking a threat down the left. Barnes is a good player, possibly under-rated.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley are hard working but within that there are some real quality players as well. West Brom are sitting back waiting for Burnley to cross the half-way line and that is when they will go and press. They will try and stay nice and solid as a unit to keep the home side at bay."
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
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Roy Keane, the assistant coach of Republic of Ireland is in the stands watching on. That means Tom Cleverley is probably safe to answer the front door today.
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Nice stuff from Burnley early on, with George Boyd and Danny Ings linking up well and the latter lashes a shot over the bar while off balance.
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Nick, Burnley: I can't help but feel this game is going to make or break us and after the reverse fixture last year it's not a good feeling.
Andy, Wrexham: Paul Ince was given the armband on his Liverpool debut (see 11:56). In hindsight, I wish he had never joined at all.
Darren Fletcher is straight in as captain at West Brom today. Are there any other players who were captain on their debut? I imagine it's a rare occurrence...
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Elliot Aiston:A few years ago my Blaydon had five from 48 points and needed to win our last six games to stay up. Guess what? We lost all six.
Daniel Johnson: Last game of five a-side season thinking we needed to win, got beat 7-0, other team got beat 8-0. Stayed up on goal difference!
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Time to polish off your bacon and eggs, put down the coffee and let someone else read your paper, because it's time to get today's Premier League show on the road.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"People will read into it but I don't think Tony Pulis has dropped Saido Berahino because of what he has said. Pulis looks every week at training to see who fits most to the gameplan he will use. During his career Tony has always made big calls and he will do what is right for the club. It will be interesting to se how Darren Fletcher does. He is a very humble personality, a hard working player, and hopefully we will see the best of him."
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "We believe in this group, they have taken us to where we are today and we are looking forward to this fixture.
"We had tough games around Christmas and took five points from those games. These are important games but they are all important. We are back in the big time and every week is a a big event."
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Here's a few interesting stats ahead of the early kick-off. For example, did you know that Burnley have conceded 12 headed goals this season, the most in the Premier League prior to this weekend? Or that Albion's tally of 22 points is the same as this stage last season, when they finished 17th?
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is relieved the January transfer window has closed as forward Danny Ings can now concentrate on scoring the goals to try to keep his side in the Premier League.
The Clarets lost to Sunderland last week and, on Ings, Dyche said: "I think that's the only game this season where it may have had an effect.
"Players can just have a quiet day, and I thought he had a quiet day, so it might have been nothing other than that.
"But, with all the media speculation during that little window, I felt it did affect him slightly."
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Jack Yarnell: Me and Arron Stewart battled through a long hard season at Cowgate FC. Even with the manager Keith under pressure to play Aidan from his dad. And with a record of 0 goals in 28 apps we still managed to stay in the third tier of Newcastle youth football.
Dan Barnes: Had a relegation play-off that went to extra-time, our left-back scored one of the worst own goals you'll ever see to send us down!
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So, you reach the last few days of the transfer window and you get a call from Tony Pulis about joining West Brom. What do you do? Ring Sir Alex? That's what Darren Fletcher did.
"I bounced a few things off him as he knows everything about everyone in the game," said Fletcher. "He always gives you sound advice and he reaffirms a few things in your mind. The decision is ultimately mine, but he's a great person to seek advice and ideas off."
Hopefully Fergie passed on a good tip for the 2.40pm at Ffos Las too.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Andy: Playing for a local Sunday League team. We lost our first seven matches. Our eight game was in the cup which we lost 15-0, two days later we all got the hump, refused to play and the club folded. So technically we avoided relegation!
Nick, Nottingham: We had to win on the final day to stay up. I was put in goal and at 2-2 went up for a corner in the last minute. I jumped for a header, the ball bounced off my back and my mate smashed in a volley to win it. Training ground it wasn't.
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There was also frustration in the transfer market for West Brom, with manager Tony Pulis admitting he missed out on a couple of major deals.
"It's certainly going to be tougher now, yes, because we've missed out on one or two players we thought we had a good chance of getting," said Pulis.
"It was always going to be difficult because of the short period of time and we only had four weeks really to sort the players out and get the players in that we needed.
"We're pleased with Darren Fletcher, and Callum McManaman has looked a lot stronger this week in training. But there were one or two other areas we needed to strengthen."
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Burnley, like many in the Premier League, did very little business during the January transfer window. The Clarets' only transfer window business was a permanent deal for Manchester United defender Michael Keane as they missed out on their midfield targets.
"It's a tough market out there, a really tough market, and even going into the window and going into the summer I made it quite obvious that this is not a million or two market, this is tens of millions to really, really affect it heavily."
There was no point in digging about behind the sofa for a few coppers then, Sean?
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The last time these two met, in the reverse fixture at The Hawthorns, the Baggies won 4-0. It all seemed so easy for Alan Irvine's men.
But, as Sean Dyche points out, the Clarets are playing a bit better these days...
"That was a long time ago," the manager said. "We're a different animal. We're pleased with the growth in the side, the way they're adapting to Premier League football.
"It's a completely different occasion now, with the new manager (Tony Pulis), someone I know and I respect and a genuine good guy. They'll be well drilled and organised."
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Leeds City FC: When we were Horsforth Maggies 05/06 we had been bottom for four months. Last game of the season we played Beeston St Anthony's who were second in West Yorkshire Association Football League. The odds were stacked against us, but we won 2-0 thanks to Mike Stone's goals. Kept us in the league.
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Cheers Mandeep. And yes, I've been on the naughty chair a fair few times. That night out in Bolton in 2008...
Anyway, how is everyone? Pumped for Burnley v West Brom? Of course you are.
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I'm not sure if Marc Higginson has ever been on the naughty chair but he's not on it now and is instead in the live text commentary chair today to see you through the rest of the afternoon. Enjoy.
'Naughty chair'
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
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West Brom boss Tony Pulis has had a word in Saido Berahino's shell-like about his comments.
"He's been in the naughty chair - but he's okay, it's not too far from my desk," said the Baggies boss. "I've spoken to him and I've spoken to his people.
"The most important thing Saido has got to do is don't talk about what he wants to do - but actually go out there and do it.
"That's what all the good players do. They actually go out and perform on the pitch."
Team news
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche names the same starting XI for the 10th consecutive Premier League fixture. This means that Danny Ings will once again lead the line with Ashley Barnes.
Saido Berahino remains on the 'naughty chair' for West Brom following his ill-advised recent TV interview. The striker is on the bench so Stephane Sessegnon comes in to give support to striker Victor Anichebe. Darren Fletcher comes in for James Morrison in midfield to make his debut for the club and captains the side. Chris Baird come in to defence in place of Andre Wisdom.
Burnley striker Danny Ings, like Saido Berahino, has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. He's also a target for Real Sociedad as well apparently.
In contrast to Berahino, we haven't heard a peep from Ings. He has kept his own counsel rather than get caught up in the publicity surrounding himself.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Jay Mcloughlin: At Woolton FC we just about avoided the drop from the Liverpool Sunday District League four years ago and now we're challenging at the other end of the table. Great club... great fans...
Gary Dunn: Our local team were 2-1 down and needed to win to avoid relegation with four minutes of injury time to play and we won 3-2, unreal feeling.
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A tale of two strikers
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Burnley striker Danny Ings and West Brom counterpart Saido Berahino are two players who are catching admiring glances from higher profile clubs but are deal with their rise a little bit differently.
Let's start with Mr. Berahino. Now, he's been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool but thinking about a possible move is one thing but another saying it - a problem our Saido doesn't have.
Fresh from his drink driving ban, instead of keeping his head down he hasn't exactly enamoured himself to anyone at his current club by saying "he hoped to move on to bigger things". So. it's no surprise he's been dropped to the bench for today's game.
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Foggy
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Let's hope there's not too many high balls played at Turf Moor as, from the pics we can see, it's very foggy at the ground.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Dan: Needed a point to stay up. Drawing in the 88th minute when the ref gives a penalty for nothing. Scored. Relegated.
Djokovic!: I scored an own goal.
David R Pollard: My team scored eight goals in last-day dogfight. Unfortunately it was five-a-side and the other team scored 20!
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Fulham want Bruce
Newspaper round-up
The Sun (subscription required) are reporting that Hull boss Steve Bruce, who is trying to steer his side away from relegation, will be offered £15m to take Fulham into the Premier League, and that West Ham's Sam Allardyce is another candidate for Cottagers owner Shahid Khan.
Jovetic on way to Italy?
Newspaper round-up
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Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic has been left out of Manchester City's squad for the Champions League in place of new signing Wilfried Bony.
Jovetic came on in the 1-1 draw with Hull on Saturday but struggled to make an impact. The Daily Star on Sunday say Juventus are determined to land Jovetic at the second attempt - seven years after failing to capture his signature.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
George Rigden: Avoided relegation on last day, came from 5-0 to draw 5-5, then relegated via points deduction for fielding illegitimate player.
Justin: Scored the winner to help my team beat the drop, finishing my hat-trick with a Marco van Basten-style volley. Since then he's my hero.
Anthony Upton: Drafted in when half the team went on a 'lads holiday' and scored to keep them up.
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BREAKING TEAM NEWS
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino is dropped to the bench, while Burnley are unchanged for a 10th league game on the trot.
'It could be too late for Man City'
Man City 1-1 Hull City
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Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy: "The gap at the top of the table is growing and the gap by the time Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony return from the Africa Cup of Nations...it could be too late. They signed a player who can't play until February and it was a risk."
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas: "Manchester City have have been poor at home this season. They just didn't seem to get going against Hull and they were careless. There were mistakes all over the pitch and Hull forced them into those situations."
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Jack Sanders: Needed three points from last game in the league to stay up, got those three points in a 2-1 win, but were relegated on goals conceded.
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Man City slip-up
Man City 1-1 Hull City
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Manchester City are finding plenty of banana skins to slip on at present and yesterday was no different. Manuel Pellegrini's side went behind to Hull before needing a late James Milner free-kick to rescue a draw for them.
The result left the champions without a win in four top-flight games and seven points behind Chelsea, whose march to the title continued with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.
BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Sunday's football programme with updates from Turf Moor, where Burnley take on West Brom in a 12:00 GMT kick-off.
There will also be updates from Newcastle's home game against Stoke, which gets under way at 14:05, before full match coverage of Manchester United's trip to West Ham, a 16:15 kick-off.
And later this evening you can have your say on all the big football stories on 606 with Ian Wright and Kelly Cates from 18:10.
'This kid can make that position his own'
Everton 0-0 Liverpool
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy
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"Jordon Ibe was fearless. He played on the right hand side, he was positive, energetic and productive. This was his second start in the Premier League. It wasn't a League Cup game against lesser opposition, it was the Merseyside derby. Obviously Everton were without Leighton Baines but he was absolutely fantastic. This kid can make that position his own."
Impressive Ibe
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Saturday's other derby between Everton and Liverpool didn't quite live up to the hype as it finished goalless.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard was appearing in his 33rd and most likely last league game against Everton but it was a player competing in his first senior Merseyside derby in Jordon Ibe who caught the eye.
Ibe, making only his second league start for Liverpool, came closest to breaking the goalless deadlock with a strike against the post.
This morning we want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down? Did you avoid the drop? Or was it the Great Escape?
Chris Humphris: Summer 2013, my club cricket side lost 14 of our 16 matches. The other two were rained off. Yes, we finished bottom.
Alfie Cauldwell: Bottom with five games left, we won them all and finished mid-table.
Mike Tyler: Got relegated, then league reorganised from three to two divisions, we got reinstated to Division One, then the club folded anyway!
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'Build England team around Kane'
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal
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Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy: "Harry Kane is so young, but he's so powerful. I'm struggling to see a weakness in the lad's game. Not just selected [for England], but build the team around him. His second goal...that's probably the best header I have seen this season. He's a big game player. He scored two against Chelsea and he's now got two against Arsenal. But Tottenham need to keep Harry Kane fit because if he's not fit, where are their goals going to come from?
Tottenham 2008 League Cup winner Jermaine Jenas: "His second goal was Shearer and Drogba-esque. You don't see those goals any more."
Kane for England
Newspaper round-up
In the Daily Mail, former England boss Glenn Hoddle says in-form Spurs striker Harry Kane "has to be in the England squad next month. He's made the step at every level. He has a little bit of everything. He can play in the pocket and up top and his movement is very cute."
Kane for England
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may have been on the losing side after Harry's Kane's double for Tottenham but he came up with a nice take on whether England manager Roy Hodgson should pick the striker for his next squad.
Hodgson was in attendance at White Hart Lane as he continues his preparations for England's next European Championship qualifying fixture against Lithuania on 27 March, before a friendly against Italy four days later.
Kane has scored 22 goals in 34 matches this season and Wenger says: "When you have scored the number of goals he has scored, if you don't put him in there somebody else will give him a passport."
'I never shed tear'
Newspaper round-up
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It's no surprise the Tottenham striker Harry Kane's joyous face is dominating the back pages after his two goals in his side's derby win over Arsenal.
"You accept squad rotation and all these different things I had done over the years but when you are on the bench week upon week it does become difficult when you feel you have got so much to give," says Fletcher on his move.
"I never shed a tear, no. Although I've been at United my whole life, I left Scotland to come to Manchester United and now I'm moving on to the next chapter."
Burnley face West Brom in a relegation battle which is today's early game and this is where you come into the equation.
We want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you avoid the drop? Was it the Great Escape? Or, did you go down with a blaze of glory or a whimper. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down?
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The timetable
Whether your Sunday starts with a lie-in, a full English, a session at the gym, a jog, a bike ride or whatever takes your fancy, we are here to guide you through the morning when it comes football.
The regulars will know the score, but for the uninitiated, we'll take a gander through the newspapers, look back at some of yesterday's events, fill you in on the latest stories and get you up to speed on today's matches.
Melting pot
It's another Sunday so that can only mean one thing - another Premier League melting pot ready to come to the boil.
So what have we got to throw into today's top-flight cauldron? Well, a relegation scrap, the tale of two strikers, a club versus country row, the race for fourth and - last but not least - the famous chip butty.
We start today with Burnley v West Brom at 12:00 GMT, followed by Newcastle against Stoke at 14:05 GMT and West Ham hosting Manchester United at 16:15 GMT to round events off.
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Marc Higginson and Mandeep Sanghera
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So, that's it from me. But don't worry... there's an international cup final from Africa to get your teeth into now. Head on over to our Africa Cup of Nations live text here.
Goodnight.
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Here's one final reminder that you can select your favourite Premier League goal of the month from January here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
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Stuart Jones: If Leicester have sacked Pearson - wonder if 'Arry's knee has suddenly got better in the last half hour?
Player reaction on Twitter
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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea: "Although things can get complicated Manchester United never give up! A point in a difficult pitch! We'll keep on fighting!"
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Right we've got through to Leicester and... drum roll...
They have no announcement to make at the moment. Sorry. I was hoping to bring you something more conclusive than that.
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Let me assure you we're putting in plenty of calls to try and firm up this rumour that Nigel Pearson has been sacked by Leicester City. Whether the story is true or false, I suspect the Leicester press officer won't be watching Top Gear tonight.
See what I did there? A seamless plug.
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I've just done a quick search to see if Nigel Pearson ever scored a screamer. The best the internet came up with was a four-yard tap-in against Coventry in 1991. I bet even Nigel has forgotten about that one.
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After Cheikhou Kouyate scored a cracking goal to put West Ham ahead against Manchester United, we've been asking: What's the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Tom, Liverpool: Phil Jagielka's ludicrous thunderbolt equaliser for Everton earlier this season against Liverpool. Dying minutes of the game at the Kop end and one of the greatest ever Merseyside derby goals.
Joe, High Wycombe: Best goal by a centre-half has to be Gary Cahill's bicycle kick for Aston Villa in the Birmingham derby back in 2006!
Pete, London: Another West Ham centre-back, Anton Ferdinand's wonder volley from the edge of the area in the 2005-06 season.
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While we wait for confirmation of Nigel Pearson's departure, it gives the bookmakers time to get their odds right on who might be the next manager. They've currently got Kevin Keegan at number two in the betting. I'd love it if...
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If the Nigel Pearson rumour is true, he would be the fifth Premier League manager in 43 days to be sacked. Silly season.
Leicester going down?
BBC Sport's Robbie Savage assessed Leicester's chances of surviving the drop in his column this week - and it didn't make good reading for Foxes fans. In short, he's predicting relegation.
"The Foxes make too many mistakes at the back and they are not good enough in that department," wrote Savage. "Leicester manager Nigel Pearson brought in Robert Huth from Stoke on deadline day to try to change that but Huth has played only three minutes of Premier League football this season.
"Huth is the kind of character they need but, as I found out when I went to Derby as captain, when you join a struggling team in January, it is very hard to make an impact no matter how good you are or how much of a leader you are.
"I think they are still a couple of players short defensively."
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Luke Venn: Like the postman I always deliver.
Earlier today Luke tweeted in to let us know about his plans for a Ghanaian feast, in celebration of this evening's Africa Cup of Nations final, which you can follow here. The boy's done good.
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Of course, Leicester also have the small matter of an FA Cup fifth round tie against Aston Villa on the horizon. That game - on Sunday, 15 February at 12:30 GMT - will be on BBC One.
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If Leicester were to change managers, the new man has a tricky job on his hands. They are bottom of the league, four points adrift of safety and their next league game is away at Arsenal. After that? Everton away. Then Manchester City away...
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In terms of Premier League results, Nigel Pearson is Leicester's third most successful manager. Martin O'Neill had a win ratio of 34.9% in the top-flight, Peter Taylor 32.6% followed by Pearson's 16.7%.
Pearson's tangle
Asked why he man-handled Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur yesterday, Nigel Pearson said: "Because he said something to me. I don't have to reveal anything do I? I'm more than capable of looking after myself.
"There's no problem with the player. He's a good player and a likeable lad."
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"Not sure if yesterday's bizarre touchline behaviour had anything to do with Nigel Pearson's exit, but certainly shows how the job gets to them all."
There have been unconfirmed reports Pearson has been sacked from his role as manager at Leicester. We'll bring you more news on that as soon as we hear it.
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If you've had a busy Sunday and you're just catching up with the day's happenings, let me help out.
The day kicked off with West Brom coming from two goals down to draw 2-2. Then Peter Crouch scored in the last minute as Stoke and Newcastle shared in a 1-1 draw.
In the day's final game, there was more last-gasp drama as Daley Blind rescued a point for Manchester United at West Ham.
All the reports are here.
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Nigel Pearson is in his second spell at Leicester City, after taking over in November 2011. In 167 games, he has 78 victories, 35 draws and 54 losses. Hang on while I do the maths... yep, that's a win ratio of 46.7%.
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"Not overly surprised that Nigel Pearson has been fired by Leicester, given they're bottom, but he's been a very good manager of the club."
There have been unconfirmed reports Pearson has been sacked from his role as manager at Leicester. We'll bring you more news on that as soon as we hear it.
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Here's what Nigel Pearson had to say following that defeat against Palace: "It was a game that we had chances and to come away with nothing is quite tough for us.
"We had plenty of good situations while Palace did not create too much. It's frustrating we can't turn performances into results."
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I'm sure Foxes fans need no reminding, but Leicester were beaten 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace yesterday afternoon. They now have just one win in the last nine games.
"Leicester a soft touch under Pearson"
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Following unconfirmed reports Nigel Pearson has been sacked as manager of Leicester.
David, a Leicester fan, says: "If the reports are true then my response would be overwhelmingly very pleased. He should have gone earlier in the season. The man did a fantastic job last year, but he is a Championship-level manager. His general persona does him no favours and the league position speaks for itself. We are a soft touch."
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There's a lot of chat about Wayne Rooney's midfield deployment. Here's his touch map. Is he better served being more central and further forward?
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Here are some key stats from today's game at Upton Park:
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Over on BBC Radio 5 live, 606, is already in full swing.
Gary, a Manchester United fan, says: "Lacklustre, shocking. We're not good enough. Wayne Rooney should be playing up front."
Steve, a West Ham fan, says: "Wayne Rooney is a disgrace. He is on and on in the referee's face. He's England captain, he's got to set an example".
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Manager reaction
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to BBC Sport: "I've seen fantastic spirit and character from my team after going 1-0 behind. I told my players that and thanked them.
"The first half was not good enough, all first and second balls we lost and that's why we couldn't get out of the pressure of West Ham.
"In the second half we showed how good we can be in spite of all circumstances here. That's why I am happy with second half and we could have won, but you never start like that.
"I'm happy for Daley Blind but he also has to play better in first half."
Goal of the month vote
There were plenty of fantastic goals in January, including both strikes during QPR's 1-1 draw with Swansea and a rare Rickie Lambert league goal for Liverpool.
You can select your favourite as the Match of the Day goal of the month vote opens here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to Sky Sports: "We played very badly in the first half and showed a lot of spirit in the second half.
"We gave away that goal and then we played football but you have to do it from the first minute.
"But what spirit from my team after the goal and I thanked my players for that.
"[In the first half] when we had the ball we didn't play it along the floor. When we lost the ball, you have to win the first and second balls much quicker.
"With Marouane Fellaini you have to change your playing style. That's what we did and because of him we created lots of chances. I'm pleased that we have a draw here."
Is Pearson gone?
There are lots of reports on Twitter that Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has been sacked. Nothing confirmed as yet, but we'll keep you up to date.
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After Cheikhou Kouyate scored a cracking goal to put West Ham ahead, we've been asking: What's the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Colin Cox: Alan Kernaghan - 1994 for Man City v Leicester. Got the ball in in own half, took on three defenders and then lobbed from 40 yards.
Matt Fallon: Best centre-half goal has to be Tony Adams against Everton. Steve Bould over the top and a crisp left foot finish. 4-0 and the Premier League title.
Chris Oakley-White: Has to be Philippe Mexes' goal v Anderlecht. That bicycle kick.
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George Shadow: Again, can someone remind me why we brought in Radamel Falcao?
Sho: Manchester United too predictable. Keep it tight and you nullify their front four. Marouane Fellaini will come on and resort to route one football.
Nitin R Menon: Ander Herrera. Start with him, and you'd see how useful all that 59% possession of the ball would be. Let Wayne Rooney play up front.
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Manager reaction
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce speaking to BBC Sport: "A win would have been nothing more than we deserved if we had won.
"It's a great shame we conceded the goal but a fantastic performance which entertained the crowd - I always respect the point against one of the big boys even though they got the goal late.
"Cheikhou Kouyate was playing centre-back for the first time and if you look at quality of his goal - it was fantastic."
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Big Sam's got his claws out there - "it was thump it forward and see what happens" from United.
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, speaking to Sky Sports: "The lads are absolutely gutted and so they should be. It was a fantastic performance and I thought we were going to see it through but it wasn't to be.
"We just needed to find the second goal and didn't manage to even though we had chances.
"In the end, we couldn't cope with long ball United - it was thump it forward and see what happens. It's not how you normally see United play but it got them the point in the end.
"If you look at the amount of saves David De Gea made today he is probably just as worthy of them getting the draw as Daley Blind getting the equaliser."
Manager reaction
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Stoke boss Mark Hughes: "At a key point in game the referee hasn't made a brave or strong decision.
"He has allowed Jack Colback to stay on when really he should have got a second yellow card and gone off. That would have made the difference and possibly allowed us to go on and win.
"As it was, he was able to stay on the field of play and he has ended up scoring the goal that possibly might have allowed us to not get anything from the game.
"From that point of view, we are grateful for goal at the end but that was the least we deserved."
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Newcastle manager John Carver played down the controversy over Jack Colback not being sent-off:
"It wasn't a classic and I thought we had stolen the three points when we got the goal. I couldn't see where they were going to get a goal from and, like I say it was from our stupidity," he said.
"I'm never going to take away Jack Colback's competitiveness. He's a real competitor and has been a great signing for this football club.
"There were lost of tackles going in and I thought the referee handled it very well. I'll speak to him (Colback) but I won't take it away from him."
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It seems like a long time ago now, but here's what the two managers made of events at St James' Park where Peter Crouch rescued Stoke a point against Newcastle...
Player reaction
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West Ham midfielder Mark Noble: "It's feels like a loss. It shows how far we have come that we are gutted we drew with Manchester United.
"In many spells I thought we were the better team and just couldn't hold out until the end.
"You can't switch off against these top teams because they will punish you and that's what happened."
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How much did they earn?
Despite an all-star forward line, Manchester United had to rely on a last-gasp goal from Daley Blind to rescue them a point at West Ham. But just how much did some of United's attacking stars earn for their efforts today? Our wages calculator has the answers (although you may not like them)...
Angel Di Maria is about £2,500 better off after the 90 minutes at Upton Park, Radamel Falcao will be taking home roughly £2,400 for his efforts today, while Wayne Rooney has pocketed approximately £2,600.
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Corin Wright: A point is generous. Manchester United deserve to have points deducted for that display. A true embarrassment of riches.
Sean: Worst thing about the Manchester United result? Thanks to Luke Shaw's ban, Chris Smalling is probably going to have to start in defence next game.
Rohith Reddy J: About time to stop playing Wayne Rooney in midfield. He could have buried those changes. Radamel Falcao doesn't look the same player.
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How it stands
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Oliver, Oundle: I'm really fed up. Wayne Rooney in midfield doesn't work. Was a lot better when he played up front and Ander Herrera played in midfield.
Michael, Nottinghamshire: I wish I earned £7m a year to sit on my backside and scribble on a notepad. Bailed out of jail again.
Oliver, Northamptonshire: Louis van Gaal doesn't look better than David Moyes now. Manchester United are only fourth as Everton, Liverpool and Arsenal have had bad seasons.
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Player reaction
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Manchester United goalscorer Daley Blind: "The first half was a battle and we couldn't play the ball how we wanted.
"We started the second half well then their goal came and then we had to fight again for the good moments.
"We showed we can fight but we are not happy with the draw."
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Just Strauss: West Ham just lost three points. So sad considering they were all over Manchester United like a rash.
Clinton Eyong: How Manchester United nicked a point I do not know! They've been very poor and unconvincing.
Thomas Broadley: Absolutely ridiculous how many times Manchester United have picked up points this season when they've played so bad.
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Africa Cup of Nations final
Ivory Coast v Ghana (19:00 GMT)
It has not always been pleasant watching, but hopefully the Africa Cup of Nations will end with a fittingly entertaining final. It is Ivory Coast v Ghana and you can follow all the build-up and the game itself on this very website. Just head on over to our live text commentary, where Saj Chowdhury will take you through everything you need to know.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"A fantastic encounter. Two teams who went for it in different ways. West Ham deserved to take the lead, but this is a different Manchester United. They were rewarded for changing tack with the substitution, bringing Marouane Fellaini on. Perhaps they will be the happier of the two teams."
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Louis van Gaal is the last man down the tunnel as he waves to the Manchester United fans while clutching that big black folder of his.
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West Ham troop off dejected. Manchester United's players celebrate with the travelling supporters.
FULL-TIME
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Manchester United have got to be happy with that. It's not the first time this season they have rescued it at the death.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"That was a terrible challenge. Luke Shaw threw himself into it and in itself it was a red. A horrendously timed tackle."
RED CARD
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Luke Shaw catches Stewart Downing and is shown a second yellow card. He's off to make a start on running the bath.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"That is why Marouane Fellaini was introduced. The ball is knocked down and, 16 yards out, Daley Blind fires into the bottom corner. He smashes it right into the ground and the pace of it took it away from Adrian, who had no chance. Manchester United believe that they can win it now."
GOAL
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They've only gone and pulled it out of the fire! Marcos Rojo's speculative ball into the box is only partially cleared to Daley Blind on the edge of the box and the midfielder guides it home.
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Wayne Rooney stands over the free-kick but it's straight into the wall - or should that be Aaron Cresswell's head?
INJURY TIME
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Robin van Persie goes down on the edge of the area. Free-kick. Four minutes of injury time signalled.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Now that Maroune Fellaini has come on Manchester United are drilling balls into the box for him. But so far West Ham are standing firm."
GREAT SAVE!
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Marouane Fellaini almost nicks a point as he shakes off his marker, spins and fires in a low shot which Adrian turns round the post.
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Another chance for West Ham, this time Matt Jarvis heading over from close range with David De Gea out of position.
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David De Gea has made some good saves today, his latest two to deny Mark Noble and Kevin Nolan from range.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Mark Clattenburg gave that yellow card immediately, as soon as Wayne Rooney uttered whatever it was towards him. Enner Valencia has been a threat to the Manchester United back four all evening."
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A bit of housekeeping to tell you about... Matt Jarvis is on for Enner Valencia while Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been booked for dissent.
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Mark Twain: It's a thing of beauty watching the most expensively assembled Premier League team struggle against an injury-riddled Sam Allardyce team!
Ryan Mould: I could have put that away (see 77 mins), blindfolded, with my left foot. Taxi for Radamel Falcao.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Manchester City's draw at home to Hull on Saturday gave Manchester United such a big opportunity to close the gap for second in the table but they have not been at it today. In fact you could say all of this season they have not shown what everybody expected after the amount of investment that was made in the team."
GREAT SAVE!
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Another great chance for the visitors as the ball drops kindly for Robin van Persie from eight yards out, after a good pass from Radamel Falcao, but Adrian's outstretched leg denies the Dutch striker.
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Marcus, Liverpool: You know United aren't what they used to be when loading a big man on and going route one is their plan B.
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What was the best you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Ryan Pilcher: You're forgetting Hearts Centre-back Alim Ozturk's 40-yarder in injury time to equalise in the Edinburgh derby.
Grow more: Clearly Philippe Albert's lob over The Great Dane.
Cante: Best goal by a centre-half? Chris Nicholl's in League Cup Final replay v Everton.
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A bit of pinball in the box and Marouane Fellaini heads just over the bar from inside the box. We're heading for a tasty final 10 minutes.
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What was the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Barry Brown: Tommy Taylor for Leyton Orient v Chelsea in FA Cup. Thunderous drive.
Goonerama: Re: best goal by a centre-half - ask the current Southampton gaffer...
Jay Ali: Seb Coates' spectacular scissor kick v QPR was a fine goal by a centre-half.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"That was a big chance. Radamel Falcao mis-kicks his finish and that just sums up how he is performing at the moment. He's nowhere near his best."
CLOSE!
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That's the chance. Radamel Falcao wins a header and is played in on goal by Robin van Persie's clever ball but the striker drags his shot wide under pressure from the onrushing Adrian.
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What was the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Will, Stockport: Less of the Andy Morrison bashing! The City legend actually scored a 20 yard volley away at Oldham soon after joining us in 1998. Though I concede he may have had his eyes shut.
Liam Shone: Daniel Agger in 2006 scored a 30 - yarder in front of the Kop vs West Ham, absolute beauty.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Marouane Fellaini was introduced at Queens Park Rangers and came up with a goal. How Manchester United need one now. They need to score quickly to stay in this. You can see West Ham making one of these counter-attacking moves count and a second goal for the Hammers would kill this game off."
YELLOW CARD
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Alex Song is the first West Ham player to be booked, for a foul on a rampaging Wayne Rooney. The resulting free-kick is put into the stand by Angel Di Maria.
SUBSTITUTION
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Here he comes... Marouane Fellaini replaces Adnan Januzaj.
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The stats boffins tell me Manchester United have never come from behind to win a Premier League game under LvG. Now would be a good time to change all of that.
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What was the best goal you've seen scored by a centre-half?
Andy Geoghegan: Martin Buchan. 25-yard screamer 1978/79 after he had seen Ari Haan score for Netherlands in Argentina 1978 World Cup. Stretford End erupted.
Punk Paultje: Not sure I've seen a better goal by a centre-half than Cheikhou Kouyate's but I did see John De Wolf score the perfect hat-trick away at Port Vale.
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West Ham are pressing for a second now and Stewart Downing tees up Carl Jenkinson on the edge of the box and the full-back's deflected shot drifts just wide.
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Marouane Fellaini is warming up for Manchester United. It worked for Stoke...
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"I have no doubt at all that was a cross by Carl Jenkinson but it just dropped over David De Gea's head and Antonio Valencia crashes into the post as he ducks under the ball. That could have been one of those 'good bad' crosses from Jenkinson. The amount of chances West Ham have made, Sam Allardyce will be very pleased. Manchester United, for all of their attacking players, have not created enough."
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Has anyone seen Radamel Falcao? Perhaps he'll fall out of James Tomkins' back pocket when the big centre-half washes his shorts. The Hammers continue to look threatening themselves and Carl Jenkinson's teasing ball in almost catches David De Gea out. Big Sam is so relaxed about things, he's now sat back in his seat. Pass him a brandy.
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Adam in Edinburgh: Think it's time to accept LVG can't cut it in the English Premiership. He doesn't have a clue how to go about any game.
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Manchester United are looking much more dangerous now. Angel Di Maria is playing further forward and now Antonio Valencia is getting forward on the right flank. His low cross is cut out, but still promises better times ahead for the visitors if they can sustain this tempo.
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What's the best goal you've ever seen from a centre-half? I don't recall the likes of Andy Morrison ever scoring goals like that.
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Cheikhou Kouyate is fine to run it off and continue. Good news for those who harbour hope of another spectacular finish from the big centre-half.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Manchester United are throwing a lot of players forward and you know that if it breaks down West Ham's front two of Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho will cause them real problems on the counter attack with their pace."
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Luke Shaw is definitely getting forward on the overlap much more now and he gets to the byline where he collides with Cheikhou Kouyate. The West Ham defender looks to have come off worse in that little tangle.
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Sam Allardyce didn't even get out of his seat when West Ham scored. Has he got a bad back or does Cheikhou Kouyate bang in goals like that every day of the week in training? Back to more pressing matters, James Tomkins makes a fine tackle to block Robin van Persie's shot.
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Luke Shaw runs at the Hammers defence for the first time and he cuts inside and whips in a dangerous centre but Radamel Falcao can only flick it wide.
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Wale ibraheem: Terrific skill from Cheikhou Kouyate. Juggle, turn and volley. But that Manchester United defence is shambolic.
Tom Mason: Classic centre-half goal from Kouyate.
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CLOSE!
West Ham 1-0 Man Utd
Upton Park is off its feet again when Enner Valencia charges into the penalty area, but Phil Jones stands up the striker and manages to nip the ball away. At the other end, Angel Di Maria picks out Robin van Persie who takes a nice touch before firing across goal and into the keeper's arms.
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What will Manchester United's response look like? It seems like Radamel Falcao has been stung into action at least, with the striker blasting a wayward shot wide from range. A marginal improvement.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"West Ham carried such a threat in that first half from set-pieces and that is a brilliant goal from Cheikhou Kouyate. He takes three touches with the ball in the air before twisting 180 degrees and volleying it home on his right foot. What a brilliantly taken goal by the centre-half. I don't think Sam Allardyce can quite believe he's done that."
GOAL
West Ham 1-0 Man Utd - Cheikhou Kouyate
What a goal that is! Mark Noble lifts a free-kick into the box and Cheikhou Kouyate, with his back to goal, plays keepie-uppies before spinning his marker and hammering the ball past David De Gea. Some serious skills have just been taken out of the locker by Cheikhou.
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Gary Lineker
BBC Sport
"Roy Hodgson should play Wayne Rooney in midfield for England. Or better still as a central defender. Sir Bobby Charlton might agree."
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Louis van Gaal must have used some strong words at half-time because Manchester United have started this second half much more positively."
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Richard: I'm not sure Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao have been told that they are allowed to move? That it's an integral part of the game?
Richard Shuttleworth: David De Gea for PFA Player of the Season if Manchester Untied get top four anyone?
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KICK-OFF
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Time for a second set of 45.
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In that first half, David De Gea had more touches (23) than Radamel Falcao (20). Madness, isn't it?
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Garrett, Castlewellan: How many times this year have I checked to see how Manchester United are doing and the opposing team are well on top and United creating nothing? They may have lost their manager, their experienced players and their style of play, but they still have that luck... United to win.
Tc, Birmingham: People are quick to criticise United but what are West Ham doing? Lumping the ball up for two men to chase. Regardless of how much attacking talent on show, defend by parking the bus like West Ham and teams struggle to get through.
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Footballers' wages
Did you know that Angel Di Maria's yearly salary is equivalent to the cost of 217,476 Manchester United replica shirts with 'Di Maria' printed on the back? You do now. Go and have a play with our footballers' wages calculator. Try not to get too upset with the findings.
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Ashley Wilkinson: Nothing about this Manchester United side impresses me. That five of Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao, Angel Di Maria, Wayne Rooney and Adnan Januzaj should be ripping teams apart.
Dave W: If United were to sell Di Maria at the end of the season they'd make a huge loss. That performance worth about half what they paid for him.
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A trip down memory lane
Remember when footballers would go on Top of the Pops? Or when they lived round the corner and would give you a lift into work? If so, check out our nostalgic feature about football's pre-Premier League days here.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"It has been a very good contest, probably just edged by West Ham with the pressure they have put on Manchester United. Sam Allardyce will be happy with the number of chances his side have created if not the way they have been finished but is this the United style we have got to become accustomed to? This first-half performance has been very similar to the game at Queens Park Rangers, which they went on to win."
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West Ham 0-0 Man Utd
MOTD's Steve Bower at Upton Park
"West Ham have had the better of it, with David De Gea making two or three good saves. The visitors will want to test the Spaniard's countryman at the other end much more in the second half."
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Sam: I work with a West Ham fan, and he predicted yesterday that they'd play really well but lose. Halfway there!
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Scottish Cup
Rangers knocked out by Raith
Full-time has just gone in the Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Raith Rovers. It is more cup woe for Rangers, who have lost the game at Ibrox 2-1. On-loan Newcastle player Haris Vuckic had given Rangers hope of a result with an equaliser after Ryan Conroy had given Raith the lead. But Christian Nade's goal for the visitors with about 15 minutes left has proved decisive. You can follow all the reaction to that game on our Scottish live text commentary.
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Angel Di Maria smashes a shot straight into Adrian while Adnan Januzaj's effort is fired into the head of Cheikhou Kouyate. Better from the visitors.
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The only time Manchester United look dangerous is when Angel Di Maria picks up the ball in midfield and runs with it.
Again West Ham pour forward, this time when Marcos Rojo gives the ball away, but Diafra Sakho wastes the opportunity.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"The tempo and intent is all from West Ham. Manchester United are finding it very hard to play it out of the back with any real conviction or control at all."
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Seany Ekon: West Ham all over Manchester United like a rash. What a joke - with all their attacking options, United cannot create a chance. Kevin Nolan to score.
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PENALTY APPEAL
West Ham 0-0 Man Utd
I had a little computer crash, hence the late update, but West Ham wanted a penalty a couple of minutes ago when Enner Valencia went down in the area under Marcos Rojo's challenge. However, replays showed the striker was not touched and dived. Good decision by Mark Clattenburg.
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I can confirm that Radamel Falcao has touched the ball, but not in areas which will hurt West Ham...
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"This is a good period for West Ham. Manchester United are looking vulnerable defensively and at the moment they cannot keep hold of the ball, which is giving West Ham the impetus to continue with their pressure. I think United are a better team when Michael Carrick is in that defensive midfield position for them."
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Tim Schofield: How can that not be a red card for Robin van Persie? (see 29 mins) I hope the FA will review that one!
Thomas Fiorilli: Manchester United actually playing some decent possession football. Nice stuff lacking a little penetration.
Daniel Fenton: Has Radamel Falcao touched the ball yet?
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Another West Ham chance, another good David De Gea save. This time the Spaniard saves James Tomkins' towering header at the back stick. The Hammers piling on the pressure.
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It's all gone a bit scrappy as both teams commit niggling fouls and Ed Sheeran's biggest fan, Mark Clattenburg, tries to keep a lid on emotions.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Referee Mark Clattenburg gave the free-kick so he saw the incident, but he didn't book Robin van Persie and Sam Allardyce is up there making his opinion known. Manchester United have not yet carved out the kind of clear opportunity you would expect them to have. They are just missing that final bit of quality. David De Gea has been the busier of the 'keepers."
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Upton Park is alive to the sound of boos as Robin van Persie backs into James Tomkins and swings an arm into the face of the Hammers defender. The Dutchman, who tested Adrian with a shot from six yards out earlier, escapes without caution.
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Worrying times for Manchester United as West Ham break swiftly from a corner and Diafra Sakho almost gets in on goal, but Antonio Valencia makes a fantastic, well-timed tackle in the box.
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Manchester United have a chance to attack and Angel Di Maria drives through the middle and rolls the ball to Robin van Persie out on the right but the striker over-hits his cross and the opportunity goes begging.
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Manchester United are yet to register an effort on goal. They lack a presence up front - it's just not sticking with Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie.
Player reaction
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback put his side in front against Stoke just after escaping a second yellow card.
"I made two fouls all game so I wasn't repeat offending but if I had've been sent off I wouldn't have had much argument," he says.
"You get that bit of luck in the game sometimes and it has paid off."
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Rob T: Not the best of starts so far for Manchester United. West Ham looking the more likely to score.
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Manchester United are getting slightly over-run in midfield, with Enner Valencia dropping in and bolstering a five-man midfield. Diafra Sakho is the furthest player forward.
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I'd say West Ham will be happy with their start to this match...
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Eyobel gomini: Surprised Marouane Fellaini didn't start. Manchester United need his physical presence in away games.
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West Ham are enjoying some decent pressure, with Manchester United unable to clear the ball for too long before Radamel Falcao loses it up front and the Hammers load up another attack. This time a Stewart Downing first-time cross evades everyone.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Enner Valencia just could not keep his effort down but it was probably sneaking in under the bar all the same. David De Gea makes an excellent stop. He is a top-class goalkeeper. And that is what a top side needs."
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Cyprian Kaluma: Am so happy to see Radamel Falcao start as well as Adnan Januzaj. Falcao needs games to be sharp and Januzaj too to fulfil his potential.
Michael Devlin: Four touches for Adnan Januzaj in the first six minutes. Four mistakes.
Andrew Tarpey: Can see Manchester United getting their goals in the last 15 in this. This West Ham pressing can't continue for 90 minutes.
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GREAT SAVE!
West Ham 0-0 Man Utd
David De Gea makes good saves in his sleep these days, and he easily beats Enner Valencia's shot clear before denying the Ecuador striker again from a close-range acrobatic effort.
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Stewart Downing has been switched from his new number 10 role to out wide today, and he's being encouraged to run at Antonio Valencia. Does Big Sam see a defensive weakness? Or perhaps it's a ploy so the United full-backs don't push forward too much?
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"It's been a good start to the game. Manchester United have been trying to pin West Ham back in defence but when the home side break you can see the danger they pose with the pace of Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia. Those two want the ball out in front of them and when they get it they are very hard to contain."
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Louis van Gaal is very stoney-faced on the Manchester United bench while one of his assistants sits there shadow boxing. "Do you reckon Floyd and Manny will get it on, boss?" "Just watch the game, will you."
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"A mistake by Alex Song as he plays a square pass almost straight to Robin van Persie but Cheikhou Kouyate intervenes. Almost very costly for West Ham."
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Alex Song almost gift-wraps Manchester United the opening goal with a reckless ball across the box which Robin van Persie latches upon, only for Cheikhou Kouyate to nip in front just in the nick of time.
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Good, old-fashioned wing-play from Stewart Downing sees him run at Marcos Rojo, take the full-back to the line and put in a cross which David De Gea does well to cut out.
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An early chance for Manchester United to create an opening but Wayne Rooney dinks a deep free-kick straight into the grateful arms of Adrian.
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Muigai Moses: Am glad to see Adnan Januzaj starting again, he needs games. Lots of talent and potential.
Milo Thompson: Why isn't Andy Kellett starting?
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West Ham are pressing Manchester United as high up the field as possible early doors.
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Manchester United are in their white away strip this afternoon. West Ham? Claret and blue, of course.
KICK-OFF
West Ham 0-0 Man Utd
We're all set then. Big Sam v LvG. Red Devils v Hammers. Ian Brown v Danny Dyer. Let's do this.
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Former West Ham & England striker Clive Allen
BBC Radio 5 live at Upton Park
"Stewart Downing has had a big influence on West Ham's good form this season but so has the athleticism of the new signings Sam Allardyce has added. Andy Carroll is not leading the line today but in Diafra Sakho they have found a goalscorer and he and Enner Valencia up front will really test the Manchester United defence this afternoon."
LINE-UPS
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I think you could be right, Phil. Here's a reminder of the teams:
West Ham: Adrian, Jenkinson, Song, Tomkins, Cresswell, Kouyate, Noble, Downing, Nolan, Valencia, Sakho. Subs: Jaaskelainen, Oxford, O'Brien, Amalfitano, Jarvis, Cole, Lee.
Man Utd: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, van Persie, Falcao. Subs: Valdes, McNair, Smalling, Ander Herrera, Fellaini, Mata, Wilson.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)
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Phil Johnson: Are my eyes deceiving me? Are Manchester United coming out in a 4-4-2?
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West Ham
Alex Song predicts big things for West Ham once they move into the Olympic Stadium.
"I am sure in the next five years West Ham will challenge with clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea," he said.
"Then when they jump to the new stadium I think more players will come in and the club will look different."
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West Ham
West Ham's hopes of keeping on-loan midfielder Alex Song have been boosted after he revealed that his children don't want him to move again.
"They are more than happy," he said of his children's mood at returning to England.
"My boys were saying yesterday "Daddy I don't to leave here any more, you have to stay." They love London.
"They are very happy here and for my family, the most important thing is happiness, all they want me to do is perform to make them happy.
"The thing that hurt me the most was my kids because they were seeing me play every single game, every single week at Arsenal.
"Then when I left my boys one day were coming to me going, 'Daddy why aren't you playing? Is it because the manager doesn't like you?' It was hard for me to explain to them that it isn't easy at Barcelona."
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on including Angel Di Maria after an attempted break-in at his Cheshire home: "You have to communicate with each other and you have to make a decision. I've probably made the right decision."
Perfect 10
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West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce, speaking to Sky Sports: "We're back to the start of the season when we had Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho up front. Andy Carroll has done really well since he came back but he is injured for this one. For me it's about containing the quality of Manchester United's front line. They don't need too many chances to score goals. They can get a goal out of nothing. Today is a big challenge for us."
Who is Reece Oxford?
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
West Ham United defender Reece Oxford will become the club's youngest-ever player if he comes on as a substitute against Manchester Untied at the age of 16 years and 54 days.
Oxford joined the Hammers Academy as an Under-13 player, progressing rapidly to agree his first professional contract in January. A regular for West Ham's Under-21 side, Oxford has also worn the captain's armband for his country, winning nine caps for England at Under-17 level and three for the Under-16s.
Player reaction
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Stoke striker Peter Crouch: "I thought we controlled the game and deserved to win. It was a cruel blow when they scored as I thought we'd been on top.
"I was pleased to get the goal and the point was the least we deserved today."
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Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
David Willis: Peter Crouch again! Always seems to find a way. Build him a statue outside the Britannia, if you can find enough iron!
Hugh Jardon: Always a plan B when Crouch is around.
John: Burnley 2-2 West Brom, Newcastle 1-1 Stoke, so 0-0 next?
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Man Utd - a work in progress?
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
MOTD2 Extra
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "You sense it is very much a work in progress at Manchester United - there is a lot more to come and if they are getting results already then everyone better look out."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Do they look like a team that convinces you? I do not think they look like the real deal yet."
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's a fair result. It was a bit of a boring and mundane first half but the game came into life later in the second half. Overall it's a good point for Stoke. And what a brilliant substitution to bring on Geoff Cameron and Peter Crouch, who combined for the goal."
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So, if Manchester United do manage to win today they will move back into third and within three points of neighbours City. Would you have believed that a few weeks back? The Hammers would leapfrog Liverpool in seventh with the victory.
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We'll let you know what John Carver's having for his tea when we find out, but until then... let's switch focus to Upton Park.
FULL-TIME
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Boos all round, but I think that's a fair result?
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Matt Blazey: The one thing Newcastle seem to do fantastically week in, week out - shoot themselves in the foot.
Sahil Oberoi: That Crouch header was almost as good as Harry Kane's yesterday!
Max'sFMStory: Crouchy for England?
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Newcastle 1-1 Stoke
Just when John Carver's local chippy was preparing to open up on a Sunday to toast a first home win, Peter Crouch goes and rises like a battered cod at the back stick. Party-pooper.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"A fantastic cross from Geoff Cameron and when you have got Peter Crouch on the pitch he will always pull away off the defender like that. Geoff Cameron just has to put the ball in and Crouch will do the rest. And he does exactly what he should do and heads it across the goalkeeper. A wonderful header."
GOAL
Newcastle 1-1 Stoke - Peter Crouch
I've seen this somewhere before. A long ball from deep is arrowed towards the big man at the back stick, and Peter Crouch obliges with a net-rippling leveller. Job done.
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Newcastle 1-0 Stoke
Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Newcastle's substitutions have worked well and they are the more lively of the teams. Stoke have to be careful not to lose their discipline as they go chasing the game. Newcastle really should have gone 2-0 up when they broke on the away side (see 86 mins), only for Charlie Adam to bust a gut and get back to make the saving tackle, true leader that he is."
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I hate to pick up on stereotypes, but Stoke are beginning to play long, diagonal balls into the path of Peter Crouch with those around the big striker waiting for a knockdown.
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Hello... hello...
Ayoze Perez picks up the ball out wide, drives into the middle and checks on to his favoured foot before ballooning his effort over the bar from 12 yards out. Nice run, shame about the finish.
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Newcastle 1-0 Stoke
Rabin: Less than five minutes remaining, queue a tall man entering the fray.
Graham Megennis: I'm an Newcastle fan and celebrated the goal, but boy was Jack Colback lucky to be on the field to score it.
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Surely Newcastle are on for 2-0... they are three on two, Moussa Sissoko gallops forward and lays the ball off to Gabriel Obertan, but the winger ends up skipping past one challenge then giving the ball away. Could that be costly?
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If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win the lottery...
Phil Bardsley has a dig from range, but his numbers aren't up today.
Goal of the month vote
MOTD2
BBC Sport
There were plenty of fantastic goals in January, including both strikes during QPR's 1-1 draw with Swansea and a rare Rickie Lambert league goal for Liverpool.
You can select your favourite as the Match of the Day goal of the month vote opens here.
The winner will be announced on tonight's Match of the Day 2, which will be on at the earlier time of 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for those in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 if you're in Scotland.
SUBSTITUTION
Newcastle 1-0 Stoke
Stephen Ireland hobbles off, to be replaced by Peter Crouch. Hit it long.
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Newcastle break again but Sammy Ameobi puts the ball out of play in trying to spread it out wide. The crowd's groans suggest they are getting a bit frustrated with Ameobi.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Steven Ireland is offside by a yard or so. It is so marginal but you would have to say it is the correct decision. A wonderful finish though."
DISALLOWED GOAL
Newcastle 1-0 Stoke
Pack up and go home now, Stoke... it's not your day. Stephen Ireland scores an apparent worldy from 25 yards as he sweeps the ball into the top corner, but the linesman flags for offside. Marginal, but probably just about right.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's good play from Newcastle but as soon as the ball goes out to the edge of the box the Stoke players have got to be busting a gut to put pressure on Jack Colback. The referee has shown no consistency - he should have sent Colback off earlier for a second yellow card. He shouldn't be on the pitch but has scored what could be the winning goal."
GOAL
Newcastle 1-0 Stoke - Jack Colback
Controversy! Jack Colback, who probably should have been sent off a few minutes earlier, puts Newcastle in front. It's a decent finish too, the midfielder smashing home from just inside the box via the inside of the post. Gabriel Obertan created the chance with a low cross which was layed into the path of Colback by Moussa Sissoko.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Tim Little: It's games like this where Stoke miss Bojan. Need that little bit of magic...
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
A change of tack from Newcastle? The intricate passing and movement of Remy Cabella is no more and they spread the play out wide where Gabriel Obertan puts in a decent cross which Papiss Cisse heads wide.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"If the referee is consistent then Jack Colback has got to go. He has already got a yellow card and that challenge deserved another."
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Jack Colback is a lucky boy. He's on a yellow card and hacks down Victor Moses but escapes punishment. Looked a booking to me, and with referee Kevin Friend dishing out cards like confetti...
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Newcastle supporters don't seem too impressed when the lively Remy Cabella is hooked off by John Carver and replaced by Gabriel Obertan. Plenty of boos.
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West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter: Manchester United not short of attacking intent against West Ham. Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, Falcao and Van Persie, with Valencia and Shaw attacking from deep.
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Is this game beginning to open up? Newcastle almost pay the price for defensive hesitancy when Victor Moses wins the ball out wide and cuts it across, but it's too close to Asmir Begovic.
Team News
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Five changes to the West Ham United side that started the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on 31 January. In come defenders Carl Jenkinson, James Tomkins, Cheikhou Kouyate, midfielder Mark Noble and forward Diafra Sakho. Striker Andy Carroll failed a late fitness test on a damaged ankle. The Hammers also include defender Reece Oxford on the substitutes bench. He will become the club's youngest-ever player at the age of 16 years 54 days if he comes on.
Manchester United also make five changes from the side that started the FA Cup fourth round tie with Cambridge United last Tuesday, with Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Adnan Januzaj and Radamel Falcao all starting. Midfielder Juan Mata drop to the bench.
West Ham United XI: Adrian, Jenkinson, Tomkins, Kouyate, Cresswell, Song, Noble, Nolan, Downing, Sakho, Valencia.
Manchester United XI: De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Rooney, Januzaj, Di Maria, Falcao, van Persie.
Ings for England?
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After a goal and an assist today, does Danny Ings deserve an England call-up?
Lewis Kulisewa: This is the real reason why England underperform on the international stage. It's too early. Let the boy mature!
Ben Turner: What about Adebayo Akinfenwa aka The Beast? Bagged himself a brace for Wimbledon against Newport yesterday...
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SUBSTITUTION
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
There's more intensity about Stoke now as they push up and pin Newcastle back into their own half. John Carver reacts by sending on Papiss Cisse for Vurnon Anita. A striker for a midfielder. Nice.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke beginning to apply some pressure now, but two corners from Victor Moses end up on the head of a Newcastle player rather than their intended target.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"This game really is very, very scrappy. It's just all stop-start. There are lots of petty fouls and free-kicks. But a point would be a decent result for Stoke, they may well have taken that before the game started."
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
There are groans in the crowd as two promising Newcastle situations break down when the ball is given away. Once each side gets into the final third, they lose all class and composure.
Goals!
MOTD2
BBC Sport
No goals in this one so far but there will be goals aplenty in tonight's Match of the Day 2. And good ones too. Join host Mark Chapman, former Wales international John Hartson and former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger for all today's highlights, plus a look back to yesterday's games.
It's on at 22:00 GMT on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 22:30 for viewers in Northern Ireland, and 23:00 for those of you in Scotland.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
To give Newcastle their dues, they are looking defensively sound this afternoon. First Victor Moses runs into a dead end in the penalty area, before a hopeful ball down the middle is shepherded out of danger by Fabricio Coloccini.
BREAKING TEAM NEWS
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Forward Radamel Falcao is recalled to Manchester United's starting line up, one of five changes from the side that began the FA Cup fourth round win over Cambridge on 3 February. Juan Mata is left out. West Ham are without injured striker Andy Carroll. But forward Diafra Sakho starts his first league game since 1 January.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Is it just me, or is there a lot of mis-placed passes in this game? There seems to be more than the usual. Very poor fayre. Still no shot on goal in the second half from either side.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Another defender out for Stoke with Marc Wilson going off. That's certainly not what you want. If any more defenders are ruled out I'll get my kit on."
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One interesting footnote is that Stoke's possession stats just touched 61%, which would eclipse their highest ever total achieved in a Premier League away game. Back to the action, Remy Cabella and Ayoze Perez link up well but the chance breaks down when the latter loses track of the ball.
SUBSTITUTION
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke are forced into a defensive reshuffle when Mark Wilson gets hurt in a challenge and immediately signals that he needs to come off. A pulled calf muscle possibly. Geoff Cameron is his replacement.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
Luke Venn: Making a Ghanaian-themed feast for the big event tonight.
Ivory Coast and Ghana contest the Africa Cup of Nations final in a 19:00 GMT kick-off this evening. We'll have a live text commentary for you to follow on that one.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
There's no sign of this one improving as Phil Bardsley plays the ball down the line, but slices it out of play. Don't worry, Man Utd and West Ham kick off in an hour or so.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
There's almost 48,000 packed into St James' Park for this one. But don't worry... if it stays 0-0, the chip butties are on John Carver.
KICK-OFF
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Sorry Jay, but the players have resurfaced. Off we go.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Jay: I don't think anyone would notice if the teams fail to come out after half-time.
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Bale's crisis
I should also point you in the direction of an excellent feature on Gareth Bale. He's facing his first crisis since that mega-money move. Among the criticisms levelled at him are that he is a "defensive disaster", "irrelevant" and "listless". Ouch. Read more here.
You versus Mario
During that pretty uninspiring first half, Mario Balotelli will have made around £280 from just sitting at home and watching it on the box. Makes you think doesn't it... check out our excellent football wages calculator here. And try not to get too upset.
Manager reaction
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
West Brom manager Tony Pulis: "We started the game as if it was a Sunday morning game but the goal before half-time gave us the lift we needed.
"They took the ball off us on numerous occasions and in dangerous areas, but the character of the players in the second half (brought it back level).
"This is going to be a tough job, I knew it was going to be tough. I knew what I was coming in to.
"Without a question of doubt we need to get results, and you need to have the players together and playing as hard as we did in the second half and full credit to them."
Manager reaction
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "We've been outsized in a lot of games this season. You can see the size of some of these teams so we pride ourselves on the organisation and we have to use that wisely - and we have done for most of the season.
"We've been punished today. Our honesty has hurt us today. Dave Jones is as honest as the day's long and he has an elbow in the back [for the corner from which Brown Ideye scored West Brom's equaliser], he doesn't go down like many do, they get a free header."
Ings for England?
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Burnley boss Sean Dyche on striker Danny Ings, who scored one and made one for the Clarets against West Brom: "He was excellent again today. He's effervescent, his movement, his quality at times. He's growing into the league, he's understanding it better.
"He's a fine talent, there's no two ways about it and I can see why there's certain people in the media asking about England call-ups, not necessarily to start but in the squad and you can see why.
"He's a tremendous talent and we're delighted we stuck to our word and he's still a Burnley player."
What about it - should Roy Hodgson give Danny Ings a go?
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"There hasn't been an awful lot happen to get us out of our seats. Could Mame Diouf have done a bit better with his header? Probably not, you have to give credit to Tim Krul who made a great save ( see 45+2 mins), and likewise Asmir Begovic, who saved from Remy Cabella (see 11 mins). Apart from those two chances there hasn't been much to talk about."
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Alistair Mann
BBC MOTD commentator at St James' Park
"Newcastle had had the best chances of the first half but then on the stroke of half-time Stoke forward Mame Biram Diouf had a header well saved by Tim Krul."
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Charlie Fee: This match again showing how desperately Newcastle need a big centre-forward.
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HALF-TIME
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Just when it was getting good, the half-time whistle goes.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Mame Diouf with the best chance of the game so far and I thought it was in. How Tim Krul has managed to save that I will never know."
GREAT SAVE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
When we have had flashes of brilliance in this game, it's been from the two goalkeepers - Tim Krul making a fine save this time to deny Mame Diouf's header from eight yards out. Good ball in from Stephen Ireland too.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
In defence of the two teams, there does seem to be a lot of whistle-blowing the moment two players come into contact with each other. The referee, Kevin Friend, could let the game flow a little better.
INJURY TIME
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Three minutes of stoppage time to go. Sorry.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"That could have been costly for Stoke. Marc Wilson got dragged out of position and there was a huge gap for Ayoze Perez to run into. Perez was unlucky with his strike."
CLOSE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
When all seems lost, Remy Cabella spins his marker and plays a fine ball through to Ayoze Perez but the young striker's low shot rolls just wide of the far post. Almost.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
If you'd paid to watch this at the cinema, you'd be heading for the bowling alley now. Turgid stuff.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
SMC: What's for Sunday dinner? Fresh Magpies in newly-glazed pottery!
Josh Hammond: Glorious bowl of corn flakes and a glass of coke for my lunch.
Zac: This game has 0-0 written all over it.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Not for the first time today, Stoke are awarded a free-kick in decent range and the delivery fails to beat the first man. Stephen Ireland is the culprit this time.
From fog to sunshine
West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
The opening day of today's treble bill of Premier League action was played against the backdrop of fog and mist at Burnley's Turf Moor. But it's dazzling sunshine at Upton Park where West Ham entertain Manchester United in around 90 minutes time. Will forward Diafra Sakho make his first top-flight start since 1 January for the Hammers? Will Radamel Falcao earn a recall to the Red Devils line up? Team news coming up in about half an hour.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
The passing accuracy of both teams in this game so far is around the 70% mark. Neither side can sustain a spell of pressure because they keep giving the ball away.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Safe to say there has been little excitement so far, except on the Sunday dinner front (see 30 mins)...
Graham Jack Thirkhill: Now that you ask, chicken curry. I know it's a bit unusual for a Sunday dinner but hey, the match isn't shaking things up is it?
Hugh in France: I was going to have pasta, but all this talk of chip butties... how I wish I could get a pudding here in France. Wistful sigh.
Dave: This game is terrible. Think I will grab a bag of chocolate raisins.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke with a free-kick in a good position and Victor Moses swings it into the box, but again the imposing head of Fabricio Coloccini is there to avert the danger.
YELLOW CARD
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Glenn Whelan is the third Stoke player in the book for a foul on Sammy Ameobi in his own half. The midfielder is furious about the caution, and he's probably right... seems a bit soft. Ameobi is then booked for a foul on Phil Bardsley. That is the right decision.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"You would probably say Newcastle are just edging it on the balance of play so far. They are showing a little bit more of a threat and have got pace and power in their team, when they break from midfield especially. They have created a few decent chances but Asmir Begovic has done really well in the Stoke goal."
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
The game is summed up by Mike Williamson who tries a trick on the wing, but ends up slicing the ball out of play. Cue laughs from John Carver and his coaching team.
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This game is getting worse. What's everyone having for their Sunday dinner?!
Scottish Cup latest
One more fixture in the Scottish Cup today, with Rangers hosting Raith Rovers at 15:00 GMT.
The first tie of the day went decisively the way of Dundee United, who won 3-0 at Stranraer, with Chris Erskine putting them ahead before Ryan Dow found the net twice more, all of the goals coming before the break.
You can follow all the action on our Scottish live text commentary.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"Stoke were just caught napping there. This Newcastle team have got pace and power, and it was a brave save from Asmir Begovic. He had to come and dominate to dive at the feet of Moussa Sissoko, who was running at full pace."
GOOD SAVE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Newcastle burst into life on the break and once again combine down the left before Remy Cabella overhits his sliderule ball in the direction of Moussa Sissoko and Asmir Begovic rushes out to makes the save. As he does minutes later from Sammy Ameobi's long-range effort.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Rob Gibson: Will Newcastle ever learn that high balls to Ayoze Perez are pointless?
Jonathan Burton: There ARE stoke fans here (see text after 23 mins) - we are just a quarter of a mile from the pitch!
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
It's not a classic just yet, but there's enough to keep it interesting. It's like when you invest 25 minutes in a film, you might as well give it another 65 minutes!
YELLOW CARD
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Massadio Haidara is pushing on down the left flank and his drilled, low cross almost creates an opening before being cleared. Meanwhile, Stephen Ireland is booked for a forward's tackle on Jack Colback. Mark Hughes is not too happy with the decision.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Rich, London: Hopeful for Stoke to get something from this game, but are there actually any fans at the game? Like playing in a graveyard at the moment!
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke are beginning to get a bit of joy down the right flank and Victor Moses gets to the byline and puts in a low cross which Fabricio Coloccini reads and cuts out.
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's just all a bit scrappy. Neither team have got hold of the game yet. Stoke just have to string a few more passes together and try and grow into the game. But neither team are really doing that."
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Stoke are playing some nice intricate stuff, then Phil Bardsley comes along and drives a low ball into the box and towards Jon Walters but Newcastle manage to clear.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
After Newcastle head coach John Carver celebrated his first win in charge with a chip butty last week, what food have you celebrated with?
Tom, Holmes Chapel: Treated myself last night to the 'classic' combination of cream cheese and chive flavour salty crisps after Harry Kane scored in my Fantasy Football league. The snack was a victory in itself.
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YELLOW CARD
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Victor Moses goes into the book for a karate-style kick on Mike Williamson. The winger's defence is that the sun was in his eyes. Hopefully he saw that he got a yellow card and doesn't do anything else rash.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Excellent anticipation from Mame Diouf spares Stoke as Massadio Haidara plays a sliderule ball into the box only to see it cut out by the makeshift right winger.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
John Carver shouts some instructions from the bench, while clutching a little notepad and pen. That's just to get everyone's chippy orders later. I'm having assistant manager Steve Stone as a pudding, chips and gravy type of man.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Controversy in Tow: I miss Bojan already! Gutted he's out for the season now! Unlike Lionel Messi he can cut it on a cold, wet Wednesday night in Stoke...
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Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"A fantastic save from Asmir Begovic. For me all Remy Cabella has to do is get a glancing little touch on the ball and it is in, but Begovic denies him. Did Marc Wilson get caught ball-watching a little bit? He needs to be more side on to the ball and player there."
GREAT SAVE!
Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
This could turn into a good game after all. Newcastle almost take the lead when Moussa Sissoko clips the ball into the box and Remy Cabella flicks it goalwards but Asmir Begovic makes a fine, instinctive save to keep the scores level.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Matt: To James via text (see 13:59). We Albion fans do not celebrate a 17th placed finish. Pepe Mel got sacked for it last season, but there are 10 teams in the Premier League for whom surviving is the main aim at the start of the season.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
The bald-headed and bearded Stephen Ireland is trying to get Stoke going with some pass and move stuff in midfield. Stoke clearly see him as someone who can influence the game today, with assistant manager Mark Bowen spending a fair amount of time chatting with the Irishman on the pitch before kick-off. Stoke look quite bright and Jon Walters drags a shot wide after controlling the ball well.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"It's all a little bit scrappy at the moment. Neither team has been able to string more than about five or six passes together. The atmosphere is a little subdued as well and perhaps that is no surprise. Sometimes the players have to give the fans something to cheer about and they haven't really done that."
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I'm still gutted that Bojan is out for the rest of the season. There are a handful of players who you look forward to watching each week, and he's certainly one of them. As you can gather from my waffling, little is happening on the pitch. Both sides just feeling the other out.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Former Newcastle & Stoke defender Andy Griffin
BBC Radio Stoke at St James' Park
"All of Jonathan Walters' hard work is paying off for him now. When I was playing as a full-back he would be the ideal player to have ahead of you on the wing because he always tracks back. I am glad he's been playing in his preferred position up front now though. He is a handful, and he puts himself about."
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West Ham v Man Utd (16:15 GMT)
Steve Bower
BBC Match of the Day commentator
"Sun is out in East London, West Ham v Manchester United is never dull, can Sam Allardyce beat United for first time as Hammers manager?
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Managerial juggernauts? I've not heard that one before, Simon.
Speaking of juggernauts, Jon Walters is already throwing his weight around for Stoke. He comes out second-best in an aeriel challenge with Fabricio Coloccini though. Another juggernaut.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Simon, York: Was Sean Dyche v Tony Pulis ever not ending in a draw? That was like the unstoppable force against the immovable object. Two managerial juggernauts going head to head in a smash mouth, gritty game of football. What a joy to watch.
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Newcastle 0-0 Stoke
Did you see that John Carver celebrated that win at Hull with a brew and a chip butty? Man of the people. I hope he got himself some mushy peas too. What's the strangest thing you've eaten/supped after a particularly satisfying victory?
KICK-OFF
Newcastle v Stoke
We've been to Turf Moor and we'll be heading to Upton Park a little later. But now it's time to see what's occurring at St James' Park. We are under way in the north east.
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Newcastle boss John Carver, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's the same team and the same bench, it was an easy decision after our win at Hull. I don't think anyone doubted what we were about and I thought Hull was a perfect away performance. But now we are at home.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes, speaking to Sky Sports: "Our away form has been really good. You look at this fixture in the calendar and you always know it is going to be a test."
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Newcastle v Stoke (14:05 GMT)
Newcastle United
Newcastle coach John Carver: "Remy Cabella has always been a lively character around the place and is a really pleasant guy.
"He picked up the English very quickly and he'll always come in our office for a chat in the morning. He's always been loud - sometimes too loud, irritatingly loud.
"You've got to see his silver trainers - he's a weird dresser! But that's fine, he's a good personality to have around."
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Both teams are established in mid-table, but know a few good results could see them challenge for the top eight. For Newcastle, John Carver needs victories to put himself in the frame to become permanent manager.
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
We'll bring you all the reaction from Turf Moor as we get it, but let's train our focus on St James' Park now.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
James: Burnley, with all respect, are punching a bit above their weight in this league. But I'd much rather watch them play with great spirit than watch an established Premier League team like West Brom consistently celebrating a 17th-placed finish.
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Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Without being a great footballing showcase from a technical point of view, both teams went for it until the very last minute and it has been a pulsating game. A great spectacle for the neutral. In the end the draw was a fair result. But if West Brom had started a bit quicker they could have taken all three points. They were only adventurous after going 2-0 down."
As it stands
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
At least Burnley are out of the bottom three...
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
You've got to doff your cap to Tony Pulis after that. Burnley were dominant in that first half, but West Brom kept going to the end and might have nicked it.
FULL-TIME
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
One point earned or two lost?
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Lots of balls being punted forward and headed clear. No chances.
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Michael Kightly into the box, his cross is cleared and his shot is blocked. Burnley pressing hard.
INJURY TIME
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Three minutes of time to be added on. Who's going to be a hero?
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Brown Ideye heads the corner clear at the far post. The ball is pumped back into the box but ends up with Ben Foster.
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Last minute... Burnley have a corner.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"It has been a really exciting last few minutes. End-to-end stuff. Burnley have been coming on strong again, looking to take on their markers and get the ball into the box. But West Brom are still producing chances. The best of those have been from set-pieces but Saido Berahino just came very close, with Tom Heaton making a tremendous save."
GREAT SAVE!
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
And another chance... Saido Berahino taking advantage of Jason Shackell's defensive slip and taking aim from six yards out but Tom Heaton somehow gets across and makes a point-blank save. Late drama.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Ooohh... he's almost nicked it at the death. A low ball comes in from James Morrison and Saido Berahino pokes wide from eight yards out. Close, but no cigar.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Burnley won't need reminding that Palace came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in their last home game at Turf Moor...
PENALTY APPEAL
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Now it seems like Burnley are building up a bit of a head of steam and the Clarets are unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when Ben Mee's cross comes in from the right and Gareth McAuley handles the ball. Mike Dean says no, but has he got that one wrong?
SUBSTITUTION
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
West Brom make a change... bringing on James Morrison for Callum McManaman.
PENALTY APPEAL
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
George Boyd has switched flanks now and he's set off down the right wing by Scott Arfield's ball. The move ends with Ashley Barnes going over in the area. Penalty? No...
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West Ham terminate Ravel Morrison's contract
West Ham have terminated the contract of England Under-21 midfielder Ravel Morrison with immediate effect.
Jack, Southampton: I remember watching the Aldershot v Manchester United League Cup tie a few years back where two prodigious young talents were brought on in the second half for United. One has just had his contract terminated (Morrison) after a string of off-field issues and six clubs in five years, and the other (Paul Pogba) is the biggest star at Juventus and the darling of Italian football, seemingly on the verge of a £70m mega-move in the summer. Just goes to show how far a good attitude can get you!
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
I notice that both Joleon Lescott and Brown Ideye were on the line for West Brom there, with Ben Foster looking to come for the ball and dominate his area. Something for Burnley to think about?
CLOSE!
Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Now Burnley win a corner... the impressive George Boyd playing a canny cross in which deflects off Craig Dawson and goes behind. The ball is swung in and Jason Shackell's header is cleared off the line by Joleon Lescott.
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Where does blame lay when you consistently concede from corners? Should the goalkeeper be coming off his line more? Should the defenders be winning more headers? Or is it down to tactics?
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have lost their momentum a bit. They seem to be running out of ideas. West Brom are getting forward to press a lot quicker now and if they can get on the ball and use the pace of their forward players they could find the next goal. And the last thing Burnley want to do is give away corners. The Baggies have scored from two already."
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
You fear for Burnley every time West Brom win a corner. This time Joleon Lescott peels off his marker at the far post and goes close with a header.
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Stoke manager Mark Hughes: "We've been consistent in terms of form. That breeds confidence and we are in a good place. Marko Arnautovic went over on his ankle yesterday. He is not available today but we have got good quality in the group.
"Our away form has been really good and we are always a threat. You know it will be a test when you come here but, the way we are playing, we'd like to think we will give a good account of ourselves."
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Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Newcastle United head coach John Carver: "We know we are in for a tough game but we have to be patient as well.
"They are the away team so will sit back and we have to be patient and creative."
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Brown Ideye almost jetted to the Middle East in midweek - now the big striker is banging them in at Turf Moor. Maybe TP just needed something from Duty Free?
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QPR striker Charlie Austin: "Scan done. Delighted to say I've NOT broken a bone in my foot! Hopefully back in a week or two!"
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Burnley 2-2 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Brown Ideye lost his marker and was left with a simple header. West Brom have looked very dangerous from set-pieces. For Burnley, to let your opponents back into the game is disappointing. West Brom will be on the front foot now, and you would think they will be the more likely of the two teams to get another."
GOAL
Burnley 2-2 West Brom - Brown Ideye
Burnley really need to learn how to defend corners/set-pieces. They have now conceded 14 headed goals this season - the most in the Premier League - as Brown Ideye powers home Chris Brunt's corner from close range. How have the Clarets let this one slip?
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Just picking up on Andy's point (61 mins), here are the respective touch maps of Danny Ings (left) and Saido Berahino (right). What do you make of them?
Team news
Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
Newcastle head coach John Carver sticks with the same team which beat Hull City last time out as striker Ayoze Perez again gets the nod to lead the line ahead of Papiss Cisse.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes makes two changes from a win over QPR. Defender Marc Muniesa and forward Mame Biram Diouf come in for the injured Ryan Shawcross and Marko Arnautovic, who suffered an ankle injury in training on Saturday.
Newcastle XI: Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Haidara, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Cabella, Perez, Ameobi.
Stoke XI: Begovic, Bardsley, Muniesa, Wollscheid, Wilson, Whelan, Nzonzi, Walters, Ireland, Moses, Diouf.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Andy Donley: Danny Ings is streets ahead of Saido Berahino in my opinion. Berahino is a ghost without service, and his stats aren't impressive minus penalties.
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PENALTY APPEAL
Burnley 2-1 West Brom
There's plenty of ability in this Burnley team - this time Kieran Tripper plays a Beckham-like cross into the box and Ashley Barnes appears to be bundled over while George Boyd fails to make any connection at the far post. It needed just a touch and it would have been a goal. But should Barnes have been awarded a penalty when he went over under Craig Dawson's challenge? Sean Dyche thinks so.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Ashley Barnes and Danny Ings really do have a great understanding. Barnes is always looking to flick the ball on, with Ings keen to peel off his marker and make clever runs. The Shearer and Sheringham of their day. Or pretty close.
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Will Ravel Morrison ever sort his head out? If Sir Alex Ferguson and Big Sam can't knock sense into him, is there any hope?
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West Ham terminate Ravel Morrison's contract
West Ham have terminated the contract of England Under-21 midfielder Ravel Morrison with immediate effect.
Joe Dougal: Ravel Morrison is some talent! But unfortunately he is too much of a loose cannon, once he sorts his head out he'll be a world beater.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
A move straight from the training ground almost catches out Burnley - a deep free-kick splitting the defence and finding Darren Fletcher but the Baggies skipper takes the ball too wide and can't get a shot away.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"It has been an even start to this second half and the tempo has gone up. You can see Burnley have been playing together for a really long time. The understanding between players, especially the forward pairing of Danny Ings and Ashley Barnes, is excellent. If they continue like this they will get themselves out of trouble this season."
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There's something very old school about Turf Moor as both sets of fans create a decent atmosphere in this grand, old stadium. Did you know that only Preston have occupied the same ground for longer than Burnley, who moved into Turf Moor in 1883? You do now. Go and impress your mates...
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Not much in the way of goal-mouth action early in this second half, but Ashley Barnes does well to avoid a caution when he swings an arms into the face of Joleon Lescott. The striker is perhaps saved by Lescott's lack of reaction.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Christopher Harper: Johnnie Jackson was made captain for his first game at Charlton.
Joey Winson on Sport: Robin van der Laan at Derby v his old club Port Vale, we got promoted that season (1995-96). A real swashbuckling footballer. Legend.
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YELLOW CARD
Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Claudio Yacob is the second player to be booked this afternoon after he brings down Danny Ings midway into his own half.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Kieran Trippier is a good player, as Richard Sneekes points out. The right-back came through the ranks at Manchester City and Sven-Goran Eriksson was a big fan when he was in charge of the club. Another example of a young English player doing well when given the opportunity.
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"West Brom have got to get something out of this game. In the first half you couldn't see where they were going to get a goal from, but now having got the goal they have got to push on and show a lot more energy. Burnley have shown some real quality, and I've been particularly impressed by Kieran Trippier."
SUBSTITUTION
Burnley 2-1 West Brom
A couple of half-time subs to tell you about... Michael Kightly replaces the injured Dean Marney for Burnley while, more interestingly, West Brom bring on striker Brown Ideye for defender Chris Baird.
KICK-OFF
Burnley 2-1 West Brom
So, West Brom are back in this one. I suspect the points on offer today will be valuable come the end of the season. Who wants them? Let's find out in the second half...
Injury update
Some more news on Charlie Austin... QPR say the striker has a bruised foot and will miss just one game. Not as bad as first feared then.
'Brilliant signing'
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing Sunderland's new signing Jermain Defoe.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "Jermain Defoe was a brilliant signing. He is a goal scoring machine. He lives for goals and bring you goals. Credit to Sunderland for spending the money to buy him. He could be the difference between them staying up or going down.
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "He has got up and running very quickly. He has two goals already. It is a massive financial commitment they have made and if they stay up it will be worth it."
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There's some news on QPR striker Charlie Austin's injury, courtesy of his team-mate Joey Barton: "Great to see @chazaustin9 is off the life support and is now getting his nail varnish re-applied..."
Chip butty
Newcastle United v Stoke City (14:05 GMT)
When it comes to mid-table contests, it doesn't get much more mid-table than 10th-placed Stoke visiting Newcastle, who are 11th.
Magpies head coach John Carver notched his first win in charge of the club last week with victory over Hull. How did he celebrate? "I actually went home and had a cup of tea and chip butty," he said.
The problems at QPR
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing QPR's battle to avoid relegation and their search for a new manager after the departure of Harry Redknapp.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "No away wins for QPR - and a tough game at Sunderland in midweek - you just wonder where the next points are coming from. Harry Redknapp is not a quitter. I thought keeping them up was his biggest challenge - and I think it is very strange that he has been allowed to leave the club. He has brought in the majority of the players. It does not add up at QPR."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "The clock is ticking for QPR this season - five defeats in a row and an injury for striker Charlie Austin. They need to get a manager in pronto. Tim Sherwood may be a good man to get in there."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "QPR's form seems cemented - they need someone to come in and grab them and inspire them. It feels like you are bringing someone into such a difficult situation."
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Jon Ferguson: One of the worst 45 minutes of football I've ever seen WBA play. Can we have a February transfer window too please?
Alex Haworth: Burnley went to sleep at that corner. Can't do that if you're going to avoid relegation.
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Some breaking news to bring you... West Ham have terminated the contract of 22-year-old midfielder Ravel Morrison. What do you make of that, Hammers fans? Wasn't he being touted for the England squad at one point?
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley had been keeping the ball well and have looked dangerous on both flanks. Did West Brom deserve their goal? Probably not, but now Tony Pulis has something to build on at half-time. In the second half the away side have to show a lot more energy and guile in what they do."
Can Leicester beat the drop?
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing Leicester City's prospects of avoiding relegation following the team's defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "Leicester have just paid £9m for Andrej Kramaric and they need to play him. They look at little bit fragile at the back. Their general play is very good so with them it is about scoring goals."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "The times that I have seen them they have been in the game. They have not been thrashed."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Compared to QPR's options in attack, I'd rather be in Leicester's position with their options and they will be just hoping one of them comes into a bit of form."
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Check out this nice graphic...
HALF-TIME
Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Not a bad game this...
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Burnley 2-1 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"A great header at the back post. 2-0 is a very dangerous scoreline and this will give West Brom something to build on at half-time. Tony Pulis will give them a good talking to, and if they go and take a few more risks in the second half they might be able to salvage something from this game."
GOAL
Burnley 2-1 West Brom - Chris Brunt
West Brom have got a lifeline. They half the arrears on the stroke of half-time when Chris Brunt heads a corner home. It wasn't the cleanest header, nor the prettiest corner, but the Baggies won't mind. They are back in the game.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have got some really good attacking players, every time they get the ball wide they have an opportunity to score. West Brom are on thin ice at the moment. They are two goals down and are not even pressing. It all looks very lethargic, and they can't keep the ball."
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Joe Walkley: I'm pretty sure Sol Campbell was when he joined Newcastle?
Royston Dooley: Reda Johnson became captain on his debut for Coventry City, replacing (badly) Carl Baker.
Andy Horrill: Kevin Nolan at West Ham. Debuted as skipper.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Burnley go close to making it 3-0 when Kieran Trippier flies down the right but no-one can get a clean connection on his cross. The Clarets are exposing a few flaws in the Baggies team this afternoon.
On the title race
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing the title race in the Premier League, with Chelsea now seven points clear of Manchester City at the moment.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "There is a softness about Manchester City at the moment. They are missing people at the Cup of Nations but they still have millions of pounds of talent available. They played ever so well at Chelsea and you think they are back and then they have a result like they did drawing 1-1 against Hull on Saturday. Chelsea had no Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa at Villa but still got the job done, winning 2-1 - there is the toughness that City do not have."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "Manchester City did not get out of second gear, it was a very stodgy performance against Hull. Man City are playing well below par at the moment - and if you are going to win the league you need to be winning matches against Hull. They do not have much room for an off day now."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "There is a red herring element about people saying City are not the same when Yaya Toure is not playing. If you look at stats about players chipping in with goals from midfield - Nasri and Navas have not scored in the league this season."
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Chris Baird picks up the first booking of the game for a cynical foul on George Boyd, who is covering every blade of grass down that left side.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
It's just not happening for West Brom at the moment as Callum McManaman gets the run on his marker but his cross is easily headed clear. TP's going to have to get the hairdryer out at half-time.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
David Meacock: Burnley must do nothing all week in training but head balls at goal. Top stuff!
Ash Williams: Burnley gotta make their home form count in the second half of the season. I think they'll stay up.
Chris Parker: Like the assumption that Tony Pulis just turns up and WBA are safe. With their end-of-the-season run-in they're far from it.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
He's been on 20 minutes now, but Saido Berahino is struggling to make an impact as underlined by this touch map.
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Dan, Bristol: When Edgar Davids joined Barnet as their player-manager, he named himself captain in his first game!
Mark, Bath: Billy Bremner and Emlyn Hughes for Hull City!
Greg Hayden: Kolo Toure became Man City captain when he joined replacing Richard Dunne, captain on his debut, won 2-0 away at Blackburn.
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Battle for fourth
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing the battle for a Premier League top four place to qualify for the Champions League.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "There are more teams challenging for the top four than ever before. You have got Southampton, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool. Normally, you would think Arsenal are stick-ons but not this season."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "I saw Liverpool last week when they beat West Ham. When Daniel Sturridge came on he gave them that focal point. If he can get into his stride then they can get into that battle as well."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "People were doubting Arsenal this time last year when they got beaten by Everton but they found a way."
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Burnley 2-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Out of nothing Burnley lead 2-0. Now West Brom have a mountain to climb. They have not created anything. The next goal is so important now. If Burnley score another it is game over."
GOAL
Burnley 2-0 West Brom - Danny Ings
Very simple, but very effective from Burnley. They double their lead when a Kieran Trippier dummy sends George Boyd free down the right and the forward puts in the perfect cross for Danny Ings to head home from close range. The Clarets are on the money today.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Both managers have barely sat down for the first half hour. They are standing on the very edge of their technical area, bellowing instructions and cajoling every last bit of effort from their men.
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Burns: Scored the only hat-trick of my career keeping Catz College up in a 4-3 battle in the Cambridge University First Division! First was a scuff, second deflected over the keeper and third so offside that their team stopped. Captain branded it the worse hat-trick in the history of the game. We went down the next season.
Jamie Clark: Last day of the season, needing a win to say up, Clark scores from a Pat Suraci corner followed by a Suraci penalty. Suraci promised a trip to the swimming pool if we won, still waiting eight years later…
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
The fog seems to be getting worse at Turf Moor as the first half progresses. They are not ideal conditions for spectators, who are being treated to quite a decent contest here.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
West Brom are keeping the ball well now, trying to draw Burnley's defence out as they look to put Saido Berahino in on goal. Since Burnley went ahead, the momentum has really shifted.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Already there have been more passes into feet up front for West Brom. Stephane Sessegnon has come in from the wing and is now playing in between the midfield and defence, trying to link up with Saido Berahino more. Whenever I used to play here at Turf Moor it was always feisty. It's a hard place to come and get a result."
'He's got the lot'
MOTD2 Extra
Discussing Tottenham striker Harry Kane after his two goals in the 2-1 win against Arsenal yesterday.
BBC Sport pundit John Hartson: "He's got the lot. In terms of physicality, he bullied John Terry and Gary Cahill in a game against Chelsea recently. He's not the quickest but he is a strong runner. What impressed me most is he played with such maturity for a 21-year-old."
BBC Sport commentator Simon Brotherton: "He's got that confidence. He backs himself. He is giving defenders something else to think about. At present, he embodies what Tottenham are all about in his relentless hunger for the ball."
Football writer Amy Lawrence: "Tottenham's team was the youngest Premier League starting XI this season and yet the way they kept playing with the same level of intensity throughout, despite going behind, was fantastic."
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Ominously for Baggies fans, Burnley have lost just one of their last six home games in the Premier League when they have scored first.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Bibhash: Wasn't Park Ji-sung made QPR captain straight after his transfer from Manchester United?
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Burnley have struggled against headers this season, and they are pleased to see Joleon Lescott's header land on the top of the net from Darren Fletcher's free-kick.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
West Brom are finally growing into the game as they ping the ball about nicely and try to utilise the wide areas. Callum McManaman and Chris Brunt are looking a bit more influential and stopping Burnley's full-backs from pressing forward.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Saido Berahino is on for Victor Anichebe, who was holding his hamstring. Disappointing for the lad. But then again so far there has been no conviction from West Brom. Whenever they get the ball they have been straight away looking to play it up to Anichebe, and when Burnley are in possession they are not tracking back enough to help defend the channels. Surely the gameplan will now change."
SUBSTITUTION
Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Saido Berahino is on! Tony Pulis's cold shoulder lasts just 17 minutes as Victor Anichebe pulls up injured and is replaced by the young hitman.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
English strikers are becoming quite fashionable aren't they? We've got Danny Ings and Saido Berahino involved today, while Harry Kane and Charlie Austin are banging them in for fun too. Is Roy Hodgson blessed with striking talent now? It reminds me of the days when players like Les Ferdinand, Stan Collymore, Robbie Fowler and Andrew Cole offered excellent back-up to Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Darren Fletcher captains West Brom on his debut for the club today - has anyone else done that?
Olivier, Oxford: Joey Barton was handed the captain's armband on his debut for QPR. The team they played against that day? Newcastle.
Christian Scandurra, Bristol: I'm pretty sure Roger Johnson was made captain on his Wolves debut. Let's hope this works just as well for the Baggies.
Yao Kuasi: Rio for QPR. What a transfer that has seemed to be.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
West Brom have barely crossed the halfway line yet. They cannot seem to get a foothold in midfield and are inviting constant pressure from the hosts. Tony Pulis must be steaming underneath that cap of his.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Question Everything: Burnley with a brilliant team goal.
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Burnley 1-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"It has been coming. Burnley have played the better balls in to the front men. It is so foggy it is hard to see what happened, but it was a simple header from Ashley Barnes after Danny Ings' flick. Why have West Brom been sitting off so much though?"
GOAL
Burnley 1-0 West Brom - Ashley Barnes
Burnley have the goal their early play deserves, and there's nothing Ben Foster can do about this one.
Danny Ings is the creator as he dinks a ball in from the left of the penalty area and Ashley Barnes beats Joleon Lescott to the ball and heads home from six yards out. Turf Moor erupts. I did tell you Barnes was under-rated...
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Unbelievable save from Ben Foster. That is why he is one of the best 'keepers in the country. West Brom have sat off far too much though. They need to go and let Burnley know they are in a game. The home side have got in a couple of times already."
GREAT SAVE!
Burnley 0-0 West Brom
How has he kept that out? West Brom's Ben Foster produces a save right from the top drawer to deflect Scott Arfield's stinging 12-yard shot onto the woodwork and away from danger. Burnley thought they had gone 1-0 up there.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley have already tried to play three or four balls in behind the West Brom full-backs because they know they are not the quickest. For West Brom, so far Victor Anichebe has looked isolated up front. You can only guess what Chris Brunt makes of Darren Fletcher coming in as captain. Brunt has had a lot of criticism over the last couple of years, and maybe he thought it would give him time to concentrate on his own game."
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Is Tony Pulis right to drop Saido Berahino today? The West Brom manager appears to be trying to clip the youngster's wings a little - I think it was particularly pertinent that he felt obliged to tell the media that he'd not had a single phone call enquiring about the young striker.
Scottish football latest
There are two fixtures in the Scottish Cup today, with Stranraer v Dundee United at 12:30 GMT before Rangers host Raith Rovers at 15:00 GMT.
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Join Match of the Day 2 Extra for a look back to Saturday's action plus a preview of today's games on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 live and online from 12:15 GMT. Host Mark Chapman is joined by former Wales international John Hartson, Match of the Day commentator Simon Brotherton and football writer Amy Lawrence.
And of course later there'll be Match of the Day 2 itself - today it's on at 22:00 on BBC Two for viewers in England and Wales, 23:00 for viewers in Scotland and 22:30 if you're in Northern Ireland.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
It's a misty, damp, cold day in Burnley. Just how they like it in east Lancashire. Burnley are doing all the early attacking, with Ashley Barnes looking a threat down the left. Barnes is a good player, possibly under-rated.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"Burnley are hard working but within that there are some real quality players as well. West Brom are sitting back waiting for Burnley to cross the half-way line and that is when they will go and press. They will try and stay nice and solid as a unit to keep the home side at bay."
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Roy Keane, the assistant coach of Republic of Ireland is in the stands watching on. That means Tom Cleverley is probably safe to answer the front door today.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Nice stuff from Burnley early on, with George Boyd and Danny Ings linking up well and the latter lashes a shot over the bar while off balance.
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Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Nick, Burnley: I can't help but feel this game is going to make or break us and after the reverse fixture last year it's not a good feeling.
Andy, Wrexham: Paul Ince was given the armband on his Liverpool debut (see 11:56). In hindsight, I wish he had never joined at all.
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KICK-OFF
Burnley 0-0 West Brom
Here we go then.
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Saido Berahino takes his place on the Turf Moor substitutes bench. "No, not there Saido. Tony says you have to sit there."
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Martyn, Burnley: With the games coming up today is absolutely huge. Six pointer has never been so true!
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Darren Fletcher is straight in as captain at West Brom today. Are there any other players who were captain on their debut? I imagine it's a rare occurrence...
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Elliot Aiston:A few years ago my Blaydon had five from 48 points and needed to win our last six games to stay up. Guess what? We lost all six.
Daniel Johnson: Last game of five a-side season thinking we needed to win, got beat 7-0, other team got beat 8-0. Stayed up on goal difference!
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Time to polish off your bacon and eggs, put down the coffee and let someone else read your paper, because it's time to get today's Premier League show on the road.
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Former West Brom midfielder Richard Sneekes
BBC Radio West Midlands at Turf Moor
"People will read into it but I don't think Tony Pulis has dropped Saido Berahino because of what he has said. Pulis looks every week at training to see who fits most to the gameplan he will use. During his career Tony has always made big calls and he will do what is right for the club. It will be interesting to se how Darren Fletcher does. He is a very humble personality, a hard working player, and hopefully we will see the best of him."
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche: "We believe in this group, they have taken us to where we are today and we are looking forward to this fixture.
"We had tough games around Christmas and took five points from those games. These are important games but they are all important. We are back in the big time and every week is a a big event."
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Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Here's a few interesting stats ahead of the early kick-off. For example, did you know that Burnley have conceded 12 headed goals this season, the most in the Premier League prior to this weekend? Or that Albion's tally of 22 points is the same as this stage last season, when they finished 17th?
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Chad Smith: As a proud Baggie I want to welcome Darren Fletcher to West Brom and wish him all the best. Celebrate with a goal my lad!
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'Quiet day'
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche is relieved the January transfer window has closed as forward Danny Ings can now concentrate on scoring the goals to try to keep his side in the Premier League.
The Clarets lost to Sunderland last week and, on Ings, Dyche said: "I think that's the only game this season where it may have had an effect.
"Players can just have a quiet day, and I thought he had a quiet day, so it might have been nothing other than that.
"But, with all the media speculation during that little window, I felt it did affect him slightly."
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Jack Yarnell: Me and Arron Stewart battled through a long hard season at Cowgate FC. Even with the manager Keith under pressure to play Aidan from his dad. And with a record of 0 goals in 28 apps we still managed to stay in the third tier of Newcastle youth football.
Dan Barnes: Had a relegation play-off that went to extra-time, our left-back scored one of the worst own goals you'll ever see to send us down!
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So, you reach the last few days of the transfer window and you get a call from Tony Pulis about joining West Brom. What do you do? Ring Sir Alex? That's what Darren Fletcher did.
"I bounced a few things off him as he knows everything about everyone in the game," said Fletcher. "He always gives you sound advice and he reaffirms a few things in your mind. The decision is ultimately mine, but he's a great person to seek advice and ideas off."
Hopefully Fergie passed on a good tip for the 2.40pm at Ffos Las too.
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Andy: Playing for a local Sunday League team. We lost our first seven matches. Our eight game was in the cup which we lost 15-0, two days later we all got the hump, refused to play and the club folded. So technically we avoided relegation!
Nick, Nottingham: We had to win on the final day to stay up. I was put in goal and at 2-2 went up for a corner in the last minute. I jumped for a header, the ball bounced off my back and my mate smashed in a volley to win it. Training ground it wasn't.
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There was also frustration in the transfer market for West Brom, with manager Tony Pulis admitting he missed out on a couple of major deals.
"It's certainly going to be tougher now, yes, because we've missed out on one or two players we thought we had a good chance of getting," said Pulis.
"It was always going to be difficult because of the short period of time and we only had four weeks really to sort the players out and get the players in that we needed.
"We're pleased with Darren Fletcher, and Callum McManaman has looked a lot stronger this week in training. But there were one or two other areas we needed to strengthen."
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Burnley, like many in the Premier League, did very little business during the January transfer window. The Clarets' only transfer window business was a permanent deal for Manchester United defender Michael Keane as they missed out on their midfield targets.
"We haven't got the backers some of the teams have got - even in the Championship," said manager Sean Dyche earlier this week.
"It's a tough market out there, a really tough market, and even going into the window and going into the summer I made it quite obvious that this is not a million or two market, this is tens of millions to really, really affect it heavily."
There was no point in digging about behind the sofa for a few coppers then, Sean?
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The last time these two met, in the reverse fixture at The Hawthorns, the Baggies won 4-0. It all seemed so easy for Alan Irvine's men.
But, as Sean Dyche points out, the Clarets are playing a bit better these days...
"That was a long time ago," the manager said. "We're a different animal. We're pleased with the growth in the side, the way they're adapting to Premier League football.
"It's a completely different occasion now, with the new manager (Tony Pulis), someone I know and I respect and a genuine good guy. They'll be well drilled and organised."
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Leeds City FC: When we were Horsforth Maggies 05/06 we had been bottom for four months. Last game of the season we played Beeston St Anthony's who were second in West Yorkshire Association Football League. The odds were stacked against us, but we won 2-0 thanks to Mike Stone's goals. Kept us in the league.
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Cheers Mandeep. And yes, I've been on the naughty chair a fair few times. That night out in Bolton in 2008...
Anyway, how is everyone? Pumped for Burnley v West Brom? Of course you are.
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I'm not sure if Marc Higginson has ever been on the naughty chair but he's not on it now and is instead in the live text commentary chair today to see you through the rest of the afternoon. Enjoy.
'Naughty chair'
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has had a word in Saido Berahino's shell-like about his comments.
"He's been in the naughty chair - but he's okay, it's not too far from my desk," said the Baggies boss. "I've spoken to him and I've spoken to his people.
"The most important thing Saido has got to do is don't talk about what he wants to do - but actually go out there and do it.
"That's what all the good players do. They actually go out and perform on the pitch."
Team news
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Burnley boss Sean Dyche names the same starting XI for the 10th consecutive Premier League fixture. This means that Danny Ings will once again lead the line with Ashley Barnes.
Saido Berahino remains on the 'naughty chair' for West Brom following his ill-advised recent TV interview. The striker is on the bench so Stephane Sessegnon comes in to give support to striker Victor Anichebe. Darren Fletcher comes in for James Morrison in midfield to make his debut for the club and captains the side. Chris Baird come in to defence in place of Andre Wisdom.
Burnley XI: Heaton, Trippier, Shackell, Keane, Mee, Boyd, Jones, Marney, Arfield, Barnes, Ings.
West Brom XI: Foster, Baird, Dawson, McAuley, Lescott, McManaman, Fletcher, Yacob, Brunt, Sessegnon, Anichebe.
A tale of two strikers II
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Burnley striker Danny Ings, like Saido Berahino, has also been linked with a move to Liverpool. He's also a target for Real Sociedad as well apparently.
In contrast to Berahino, we haven't heard a peep from Ings. He has kept his own counsel rather than get caught up in the publicity surrounding himself.
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Jay Mcloughlin: At Woolton FC we just about avoided the drop from the Liverpool Sunday District League four years ago and now we're challenging at the other end of the table. Great club... great fans...
Gary Dunn: Our local team were 2-1 down and needed to win to avoid relegation with four minutes of injury time to play and we won 3-2, unreal feeling.
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A tale of two strikers
Burnley v West Brom (12:00 GMT)
Burnley striker Danny Ings and West Brom counterpart Saido Berahino are two players who are catching admiring glances from higher profile clubs but are deal with their rise a little bit differently.
Let's start with Mr. Berahino. Now, he's been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool but thinking about a possible move is one thing but another saying it - a problem our Saido doesn't have.
Fresh from his drink driving ban, instead of keeping his head down he hasn't exactly enamoured himself to anyone at his current club by saying "he hoped to move on to bigger things". So. it's no surprise he's been dropped to the bench for today's game.
Foggy
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Let's hope there's not too many high balls played at Turf Moor as, from the pics we can see, it's very foggy at the ground.
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Dan: Needed a point to stay up. Drawing in the 88th minute when the ref gives a penalty for nothing. Scored. Relegated.
Djokovic!: I scored an own goal.
David R Pollard: My team scored eight goals in last-day dogfight. Unfortunately it was five-a-side and the other team scored 20!
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Fulham want Bruce
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The Sun (subscription required) are reporting that Hull boss Steve Bruce, who is trying to steer his side away from relegation, will be offered £15m to take Fulham into the Premier League, and that West Ham's Sam Allardyce is another candidate for Cottagers owner Shahid Khan.
Jovetic on way to Italy?
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Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic has been left out of Manchester City's squad for the Champions League in place of new signing Wilfried Bony.
Jovetic came on in the 1-1 draw with Hull on Saturday but struggled to make an impact. The Daily Star on Sunday say Juventus are determined to land Jovetic at the second attempt - seven years after failing to capture his signature.
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George Rigden: Avoided relegation on last day, came from 5-0 to draw 5-5, then relegated via points deduction for fielding illegitimate player.
Justin: Scored the winner to help my team beat the drop, finishing my hat-trick with a Marco van Basten-style volley. Since then he's my hero.
Anthony Upton: Drafted in when half the team went on a 'lads holiday' and scored to keep them up.
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BREAKING TEAM NEWS
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West Brom striker Saido Berahino is dropped to the bench, while Burnley are unchanged for a 10th league game on the trot.
'It could be too late for Man City'
Man City 1-1 Hull City
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Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy: "The gap at the top of the table is growing and the gap by the time Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony return from the Africa Cup of Nations...it could be too late. They signed a player who can't play until February and it was a risk."
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas: "Manchester City have have been poor at home this season. They just didn't seem to get going against Hull and they were careless. There were mistakes all over the pitch and Hull forced them into those situations."
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Jack Sanders: Needed three points from last game in the league to stay up, got those three points in a 2-1 win, but were relegated on goals conceded.
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Man City slip-up
Man City 1-1 Hull City
Manchester City are finding plenty of banana skins to slip on at present and yesterday was no different. Manuel Pellegrini's side went behind to Hull before needing a late James Milner free-kick to rescue a draw for them.
The result left the champions without a win in four top-flight games and seven points behind Chelsea, whose march to the title continued with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.
Coming up on BBC radio
BBC Radio 5 live
BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Sunday's football programme with updates from Turf Moor, where Burnley take on West Brom in a 12:00 GMT kick-off.
There will also be updates from Newcastle's home game against Stoke, which gets under way at 14:05, before full match coverage of Manchester United's trip to West Ham, a 16:15 kick-off.
And later this evening you can have your say on all the big football stories on 606 with Ian Wright and Kelly Cates from 18:10.
'This kid can make that position his own'
Everton 0-0 Liverpool
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy
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"Jordon Ibe was fearless. He played on the right hand side, he was positive, energetic and productive. This was his second start in the Premier League. It wasn't a League Cup game against lesser opposition, it was the Merseyside derby. Obviously Everton were without Leighton Baines but he was absolutely fantastic. This kid can make that position his own."
Impressive Ibe
Everton 0-0 Liverpool
Saturday's other derby between Everton and Liverpool didn't quite live up to the hype as it finished goalless.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard was appearing in his 33rd and most likely last league game against Everton but it was a player competing in his first senior Merseyside derby in Jordon Ibe who caught the eye.
Ibe, making only his second league start for Liverpool, came closest to breaking the goalless deadlock with a strike against the post.
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Chris Humphris: Summer 2013, my club cricket side lost 14 of our 16 matches. The other two were rained off. Yes, we finished bottom.
Alfie Cauldwell: Bottom with five games left, we won them all and finished mid-table.
Mike Tyler: Got relegated, then league reorganised from three to two divisions, we got reinstated to Division One, then the club folded anyway!
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'Build England team around Kane'
Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal
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Former Tottenham midfielder Danny Murphy: "Harry Kane is so young, but he's so powerful. I'm struggling to see a weakness in the lad's game. Not just selected [for England], but build the team around him. His second goal...that's probably the best header I have seen this season. He's a big game player. He scored two against Chelsea and he's now got two against Arsenal. But Tottenham need to keep Harry Kane fit because if he's not fit, where are their goals going to come from?
Tottenham 2008 League Cup winner Jermaine Jenas: "His second goal was Shearer and Drogba-esque. You don't see those goals any more."
Kane for England
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In the Daily Mail, former England boss Glenn Hoddle says in-form Spurs striker Harry Kane "has to be in the England squad next month. He's made the step at every level. He has a little bit of everything. He can play in the pocket and up top and his movement is very cute."
Kane for England
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may have been on the losing side after Harry's Kane's double for Tottenham but he came up with a nice take on whether England manager Roy Hodgson should pick the striker for his next squad.
Hodgson was in attendance at White Hart Lane as he continues his preparations for England's next European Championship qualifying fixture against Lithuania on 27 March, before a friendly against Italy four days later.
Kane has scored 22 goals in 34 matches this season and Wenger says: "When you have scored the number of goals he has scored, if you don't put him in there somebody else will give him a passport."
'I never shed tear'
Newspaper round-up
It's no surprise the Tottenham striker Harry Kane's joyous face is dominating the back pages after his two goals in his side's derby win over Arsenal.
The Independent also has an interview with West Brom's new signing Darren Fletcher, who joined the club from Manchester United on transfer deadline day.
"You accept squad rotation and all these different things I had done over the years but when you are on the bench week upon week it does become difficult when you feel you have got so much to give," says Fletcher on his move.
"I never shed a tear, no. Although I've been at United my whole life, I left Scotland to come to Manchester United and now I'm moving on to the next chapter."
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We want to know when you've been involved in a relegation battle with your team. Did you avoid the drop? Was it the Great Escape? Or, did you go down with a blaze of glory or a whimper. Did you score the goal that kept your team up? Or concede one that saw them go down?
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The timetable
Whether your Sunday starts with a lie-in, a full English, a session at the gym, a jog, a bike ride or whatever takes your fancy, we are here to guide you through the morning when it comes football.
The regulars will know the score, but for the uninitiated, we'll take a gander through the newspapers, look back at some of yesterday's events, fill you in on the latest stories and get you up to speed on today's matches.
Melting pot
It's another Sunday so that can only mean one thing - another Premier League melting pot ready to come to the boil.
So what have we got to throw into today's top-flight cauldron? Well, a relegation scrap, the tale of two strikers, a club versus country row, the race for fourth and - last but not least - the famous chip butty.
We start today with Burnley v West Brom at 12:00 GMT, followed by Newcastle against Stoke at 14:05 GMT and West Ham hosting Manchester United at 16:15 GMT to round events off.