Premier League reaction

1. Burnley grab late draw at Chelsea
2. Chelsea's Matic sent off for a push
3. Arsenal hold on to win at Palace
4. Joey Barton shown straight red on 32 mins
5. Stoke score late winner at Aston Villa

A marathon of post-match reaction this afternoon, I hope you enjoyed.

We are closing this page down for the night now but you can follow the second-half of Manchester City's clash with Newcastle right here.

"Even Lineker would have reacted"

Former England winger Chris Waddle

606 phone-in on BBC Radio 5 live

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"It's the worst challenge in football whenever anybody goes over the top. Even Gary Lineker or somebody like that would have reacted because it was a shocking challenge. I'm not saying Ashley Barnes deliberately did it but it was a leg-breaker.

"It's not in the rule book but basically we should analyse Nemanja Matic's response as a quick reaction. He's got to two when counting to 10, and any other player in the world would have done what he did."

HALF-TIME

Manchester City are moving to within five points of leaders Chelsea, they are three up and cruising at the break.

Follow a full minute-by-minute page on that game here.

Manchester United suffered only their second Premier League defeat since November as Bafetimbi Gomis's late goal gave Swansea victory.

Ander Herrera's low strike put United ahead, but the hosts responded immediately as Ki Sung-yueng flicked in from Jonjo Shelvey's cross.

Louis van Gaal's side dominated the second half but failed to score.

Shelvey's 75th-minute shot deflected off Gomis to give the Swans a first league double over United.

Defeat is a setback for United's Champions League hopes.

Sunderland remain in Premier League relegation trouble following boss Gus Poyet's unity call as fellow strugglers West Brom held them to a dire draw.

Albion defender Joleon Lescott escaped with a booking after appearing to commit a professional foul on striker Danny Graham in the fifth minute.

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson had a goal ruled out for offside, and Seb Larsson was denied by Ben Foster.

The stalemate leaves the Black Cats 16th, three points above the relegation zone, while West Brom are five points and two places better off.

Dame N'Doye scored his second Premier League goal in as many games as Hull City earned a late win over 10-man QPR to move clear of the relegation zone.

Nikica Jelavic volleyed the home side into a 16th-minute lead from Steven Caulker's poor headed clearance.

Charlie Austin headed a first-half equaliser for QPR just minutes after Joey Barton had been sent off for lashing out at Tom Huddlestone.

Hull move up to 15th, while QPR are out of the drop zone on goal difference.

Arsenal survived a late scare as they held on to beat Crystal Palace and take third spot in the Premier League.

Santi Cazorla put the Gunners ahead when he converted a penalty after Pape Souare brought down Danny Welbeck.

England striker Welbeck was involved in his side's second goal as his low effort was parried by Julian Speroni before Olivier Giroud netted the rebound.

Palace's Glenn Murray scored in injury time after a goalmouth scramble and then hit the post as Arsenal held on.

Matic off, Mourinho miffed

Chelsea had Nemanja Matic sent off as the Premier League leaders were held to a draw by relegation-battling Burnley.

Branislav Ivanovic put the Blues ahead when he slotted in Eden Hazard's cross.

An Ivanovic shot struck Michael Kightly's arm and Diego Costa was pushed by Jason Shackell as the home side had two penalty appeals rejected.

Matic was dismissed when he reacted angrily to a challenge from Ashley Barnes and Burnley capitalised when Ben Mee headed in a late corner.

Sherwood undone

New Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood's reign began with a stoppage-time defeat by Stoke, the club's sixth straight league loss leaving them second bottom.

In the dugout for the first time since replacing the sacked Paul Lambert, Sherwood saw on-loan winger Scott Sinclair head in Fabian Delph's cross.

Mame Diouf beat Brad Guzan from six yards to level before the break.

And Victor Moses's 91st-minute penalty won it - with Villa's Ron Vlaar shown a red card for bringing down the winger.

Saturday round-up

If you're just getting in from a game, here's what happened in the Premier League this afternoon:

Player reaction on Twitter

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Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny: "Well done my friends. Three points, important win, now next game."

Olivier Giroud netted his 50th goal for Arsenal in all competitions this afternoon.

The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 12 visits to Selhurst Park to play Palace in all competitions (W7 D5).

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Shohidur Rahman: Just seen Ashley Barnes' horror 'tackle' on Nemanja Matic. Matic is only human, the reaction was warranted.

Tung Nguyen: I believe Swansea player Wayne Routledge got a red for a similar incident and that was overturned. Hope Chelsea will do the same.

Steve, Wigan: What is it with these big clubs like Chelsea? It's always the official that is at fault. Maybe the red card was wrong. Maybe Chelsea should have had a penalty but if you're that good why don't you score goals? With so much talent put the result out of the official's reach. Stop blaming human referees.

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Lines are open - have your say

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Over on BBC Radio 5 live 606 is just about to get under way. Darren Fletcher is joined by former England winger Chris Waddle and lines are open for this evening's show.

You can have your say by calling 0500 909 693, texting 85058, or it's @bbc606 on Twitter.

Spanish La Liga

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Barcelona missed the chance to go top of La Liga as they suffered a shock home defeat to seventh-placed Malaga.

Juanmi scored the seventh-minute winner following a Dani Alves mistake as Barcelona's 11-match winning run ended.

A second home league defeat of the season means Barcelona stay a point behind Real Madrid.

I can't imagine this Manchester City performance is doing much for Jose Mourinho's mood. The lead at the top of the table will be cut to five points if it stays like this.

BBC Radio Manchester

Former Manchester City striker Shaun Goater: "Wow what a ball, what a run and what finish. Edin Dzeko wants to show exactly what he can do and he is doing that so far. It doesn't get any better than that.

"There has been a lot of talk about Wilfried Bony and Dzeko will be thinking 'don't forget about me' and he isn't letting the manager forget."

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Van Persie injured?

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As if you Manchester United fans out there aren't feeling miserable enough, here's some more (potentially) bad news. We've just seen Robin van Persie hobbling out of the Liberty Stadium on crutches, with a protective boot around his right ankle.

The Dutchman crumbled to the ground in the latter stages of the 2-1 defeat, but could not be replaced as United had already made their three substitutions.

No word from United boss Louis van Gaal in the tunnel afterwards about the extent of the injury. But we'll bring you more as we get it....

GOAL

A lovely, lovely goal. David Silva pops an inch-perfect pass over the top, Edin Dzeko kills it with a chest and then sweeps home on the half-volley. Goodnight Newcastle, and thanks for coming.

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'Back to schoolboy football'

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Hull manager Steve Bruce, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think it's happened to us five or six times this year when we have conceded late on, so we were due one, that is for sure. Robert Green made a great save just 30 seconds before and I thought: 'We would take a point from here.' QPR were resilient, we've seen it often - it is very hard to play with 10 men. But we stuck at it, and we got the win in the end. When we did get 2-1 up we had five centre-forwards on the pitch and I though what am I going to do now? It was back to the school days.

"It's always been important for us that Nikica Jelavic stays fit. That was the key for us. He was injured in the warm-up at Arsenal in October, he had an operation and came back too quickly from that. We needed something if Jelavic broke down, and Dame N'Doye I first saw in Denmark in the Champions League. We had to work extremely hard to get him but he has now got two in two games, and that could just be the difference."

On the sending off of Joey Barton: "The first challenge the referee was correct to give the yellow card, then there was a bit of a kafuffle, and I don't know what Barton did to be honest, someone told me he punched him in the privates, I don't think he can get away with that.

"We are upon it now. The tickly bit of the season is about to start, and there will be some strange results, as we've seen today. We've given ourselves a massive chance. We had our worst afternoon here a few weeks ago when we played Newcastle, but thankfully we've responded in the right way, with back-to-back wins, which is huge."

Player reaction

West Brom defender Joleon Lescott on his alleged professional foul on Danny Graham, which brought a yellow card: "I didn't think I touched him to be honest, so I wasn't nervous. The ref didn't seem like he was going to do anything. Then the linesman gave it.

"At half-time, someone said I pulled him, someone said I tripped him. I thought: Which one was it?"

'Historic double no mean feat'

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Swansea manager Garry Monk on his club completing a first league double against Manchester United: "I don't know if today is better than the win at Old Trafford - it's quite even. It was a great result - what a fantastic day. The team have done tremendously well against a side like Manchester United.

"To take six points off Manchester United for the first time in the club's history is a great achievement. To make history for this club is fantastic for this team to be remembered and it is no mean feat."

On fighting back from a 1-0 deficit: "Whenever you go a goal down it is against the plan but I thought we showed a good reaction. That's what we did, we got a goal back straight away and finished the half OK.

"We came out in the second half and had to withstand some pressure - understandable because Manchester United are a very good side. I thought we defended very well and I can only remember them having one shot on target in the second half."

'One mistake can cost you'

Scott Sinclair, Aston Villa's goalscorer: "I felt as though we needed to go forward and keep pushing for goals after we scored. We need to manage games better, keep possession and create more chances than we did.

"Once we get a win it will breed more confidence in the squad, so that's the main priority - getting three points and build from that."

On the sending off: "Ron Vlaar has been a top man and outstanding in the game. One mistake can cost you and we need to make sure we learn from that."

On the new manager Tim Sherwood: "He has made a difference. The first 20 minutes we looked enthusiastic, kept the ball and went 1-0 up. He has told us to go and do our thing and to make things happen."

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Swans fan, Dreamland: I'm just going to say it again.. Swansea do the Double over Manchester United!

Ben, Norwich: Absolutely ashamed to be a Manchester United fan at the moment due to the board letting this happen to a beautiful club. Louis van Gaal should be sacked no later than midnight. Absolute disgrace spending £150 million to turn them into nothing better than last year. The fans are speaking. LVG OUT!

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GOAL

Clinical, very clinical. Edin Dzeko races down the left, squares the ball to Samir Nasri inside the penalty area and he does the rest. The midfielder shows great feet and composure to work a bit of space before slamming the ball into the top corner. Newcastle, I don't envy you now.

Follow minute by minute updates of that game here.

'I don't know the offside rule'

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis: "The first 20-25 minutes, we were OK and played good stuff - but then we got away from what we were trying to do. They had two bad results and we knew they would be up for it, with Gus sending out that letter and getting the fans onside. Their supporters cheered for everything."

On referee Mike Jones' decision only to book Albion defender Joleon Lescott for an apparent professional foul on Danny Graham: "The lad who's fallen down with Joleon, I've seen old ladies take bigger touches than that and not fall over in the street. He's fallen over."

On the decision to disallow a first-half Adam Johnson goal for offside: "Jermain Defoe is offside and he's interfering with play. He couldn't have given it for Johnson, because he's level. But I don't know the offside rule, to put it bluntly."

'I'm proud of the players'

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Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew said: "I can't remember being as fulfilled by a defeat for a long time. I'm so proud of the players and I feel so despondent for them to not get anything out of the game.

"From the start to the finish we had a game plan to threaten them and give them no time. We were superb, but sometimes this game can be very cruel.

"The performance from the players and the fans was exemplary. We couldn't have done any more. I was kicking myself that we were 2-0 down because we had been so much better than that. We played the best football that we have done since I've been here."

'United didn't create many clearcut chances'

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Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski: "The atmosphere is good in the dressing room - everyone is happy with the win, especially against that kind of opponent. It gives us a massive boost of confidence for the coming games.

"I had a lot of crosses and set pieces to deal with, I was expecting more shots instead of crosses. But anyway, we managed to win so we are all happy.

"I think at Old Trafford we had more possession and looked more comfortable on the ball. Today, United had more possession obviously but they didn't create that much. They had a few half chances but nothing that clearcut."

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Lisa: Very disappointed Chelsea fan at Stamford bridge. Referee had a shocker, two points dropped but worse than anything Nemanja Matic is the one player we really can't replace. The thought of losing to Spurs on Sunday...

Richard Clarke: So Chelsea only draw and the world has ended. Why, every time, does Jose Mourhino think they have been hard done by when they don't win. Disputed decisions are a part of the game - some you win some you lose. He's like a spoilt child and is no doubt sulking like one now.

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Barton gutted to be sent off

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Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton, on Twitter: "Young kid making his debut has made a good tackle. Couple of Hull players trying to get him sent off. My job as captain is to protect him.

"I've tried to prevent Hull's players influencing the referee as you can see by me pushing Alex Bruce away. My actions towards Tom Huddlestone were certainly not malicious, it was a stupid reaction to being barged but I can appreciate it wasn't right.

"I'm gutted I got sent off. I've let my teammates down today and being someone who puts the team above everything else I'm gutted about that."

Manager reaction

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "It was about fighting for the win. Crystal Palace made it a really tough game and we had to dig deep on a difficult pitch against a good team so I'm very happy with the win.

"Palace gave everything they had. It was like a cup game. They closed us down and stopped us playing."

Manager reaction

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New Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood: "I am bitterly disappointed. I didn't think we deserved to lose the game but we didn't do enough to win it. We have to go and do a job and forget any anxiety.

"It will be a work in progress, there is a lot of work to be done and I've told the lads that. We have to brave and get on the ball.

"There is no point in me getting a big stick out and banging them on the head with it. It is about me getting the best out of them for the remaining games.

"We will improve. It is a very short amount of time to get instructions into them but we will get better and we need to keep this great club in the Premier League. We are not thinking about going down."

GOAL

Manchester City win a penalty inside 30 seconds and Sergio Aguero puts it away.

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Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

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"I have been really impressed with Steve Bruce's player acquisition but he has had a lot of bad luck with injuries. Once it does come together and the players are all fine then Hull City could find the back end of the season looks a lot more easy than it seems. "

Manager reaction

Stoke boss Mark Hughes: "Before the game there was a lot of positivity around Villa and rightly so. I think Tim (Sherwood) will be a very good appointment.

"But today was about what we needed to do as a group and to have a response to the previous weekend at Blackburn (a 4-1 defeat) when we didn't do ourselves justice.

"Not too many people gave us a chance of winning, which we were a bit taken aback by. But we played well. I would have settled for a point - but I think we deserved all three.

"It was a key game for us on a number of levels and I am delighted with what we produced. If we keep on performing like this then I will be very happy at the end of the season."

The teams are out at Manchester City.

We are staying across all of the reaction here but follow that match minute-by-minute here.

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Yousuf Ali: People talk about referees job being difficult but I'd love a job where I can consistently make mistakes and get away with it.

Hardik Dhanak: Refereeing has ruined the EPL this season... Need some serious change in that.

Jack Robinson: Best League in the world, but shocking decisions every week against a team on top like it's planned. People will soon get tired.

'It was a bad decision'

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet: "We knew before the game what West Brom would do. Tony Pulis is a genius at setting up teams, so you need something to go for you. Sometimes you need the referee to do their job. It's getting to a point where we cannot get the right decision. It was a simple decision, it was clear."

On referee Mike Jones' decision to only book defender Joleon Lescott for an apparent professional foul on Danny Graham: "It's a bad decision. It was poor because the referee didn't make the decision. It was the linesman. The referee needed to consult the linesman. They were two mistakes that cost us."

On the decision to disallow a first-half Adam Johnson goal for offside: "It's a tough one. I'm not going to blame the linesman, because it's a difficult decision. But he was wrong. When you have those two decisions against you, it's difficult to break down a Tony Pulis team. It's 0-0 and probably the last one shown on Match of the Day tonight."

'We forgot to score'

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "Of course you can say we dominated the game but the only thing we could have done more was score more out of the chances we created. Today we were the unlucky team. I think we created enough chances. We were the dominant side in both halves.

"Conceding so quickly after opening the scoring was important. It was a throw in for Swansea and we should have been more organised. But it was a good goal by Swansea.

"Today we played well - only we forgot to score. We have to be more effective."

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Burnley have come back from 2-0 against Manchester City and in other various games and it will give them confidence that they can stay in the division."

Manager reaction

Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am absolutely disappointed for the players, they could not have given more today. They tried to keep that point we had at half-time, but we cannot let it crush us because we have got more games to come.

"Robert Green made an outstanding save, but unfortunately a lapse of concentration right at the end, and that is what happens in the Premier League. It was a long time to go with 10 men, and to be honest for parts of it we tried to play but it was difficult. Hull are a very good side. It would have been massive for the club."

On the sending off of Joey Barton: "There was a bit of a melee and obviously the referee saw something that wasn't legal, and he has sent Joey off. He is a wholehearted player. He's more disappointed for the boys, and he is a massive player for us.

"We will have a look at it and see if it was warranted or not. We can take heart from today's performance. The boys are in there, genuinely disappointed. We are going to have a camp now to try and put things right for the next game."

Player reaction

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Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney: "It is disappointing to go in front and then lose the game. I thought the performance was good, we dominated the game, particularly in the second half. Swansea were struggling to get out of their area but we couldn't get that second goal. They saw that out and got some luck with their goal.

"We created lots of chances but, in fairness, Swansea defended the box well. But we have to move on - it was one of those games.

"We certainly deserved to win the game. That's the disappointing thing, when you play well and can't get the win. But that's football."

Will the written press get any more joy from Jose Mourinho? We shall see...

Manager reaction

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche:

"I am very pleased with the application and the quality we showed. The mentality is solid and they are a very good side. A couple of times in the second half they made some good chances but I am very pleased with the general performance and how they are growing in this league.

"We have got to make sure we learn what this division is about. The players are improving. The mentality and the physicality has always been there.

"Ashley Barnes has worked very hard for us, he has come in and taken his chance. We know what we are about and we know we can stay relentless in our application and our thinking."

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Munaldinho: The Premier League imports the best players around the world, why don't we import the best referees along with it?

Chris Bloomfield: Truly is Sunday league defending by Vlaar...unbelievably poor. After today's results, it means Villa can't win the league ;-)

Harry Partridge: Considering United's remaining fixtures, I think they'll struggle to improve on the pitiful 64pts they picked up last season.

Manager reaction

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho:

"No [the red card did not change things]. There are four moment of the game where you can write the story. Minutes 30, 33, 43 and 69. Don't ask me more questions.

"I can't go through the incidents. I am punished when I refer to these situations and I don't want to be punished. I believe in spite of some clear callers, you guys are honest and professional, the callers can disturb the truth. I truly believe you are all honest people.

"To describe I have to use words that I cannot. It is better we finish. I don't want to look silly in front of you. I am surprised we didn't lose.

"I believe in your honesty and I believe you want to do a good service to English football. I am not paid to comment on the pundits work. Sometimes I do but I shouldn't."

"There was no malice in it"

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Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone, speaking to BBC Sport: "We plugged away and plugged away, they could have caught us on the break a couple of times but thankfully we got the winner in the end. Since the City game the lads have been full of confidence, but we have got to beat the teams around us."

On the sending off of Joey Barton: "It was one of these things. Everyone was saying a few bits, but probably Joey Barton has done a reaction people do dozens of time in the week in training, when there is no malice in it. But the referee was right there and he saw it."

Aston Villa's defeat today means John Gregory remains the last permanent manager to win his first league game for Villa.

Player reaction

Swansea's Jonjo Shelvey, whose shot deflected off Bafetimbi Gomis for the winning goal: "I'd love to claim it but it has hit Gomis. If it doesn't hit him then it probably wouldn't have gone in.

"David De Gea is a world-class keeper so he probably would have saved my shot."

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David Simpson: Villa unlucky. Played far better today. Look reinvigorated under Sherwood.

LFCway: Honeymoon period for Sherwood is over before it even began!

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho repeats his comments to BBC Sport that there were four moments in minute 30, 33, 43 and 69 which tell the story of the game, and he won't talk any more about them.

Mourinho at his prickly, fighting best...

Mourinho reaction

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has a face of thunder in his post-match interview. He has notes of four key incidents, including the minutes, but says he won't talk about any of the incidents.

He says: "I am punished when I refer to these situations and I don't want to be punished."

More to come...

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Marvic Cordina: So unlike United to play a whole game hoofing the ball towards Fellaini. United are losing their identity!

James Carter: Running out of excuses for this #MUFC team. If Fellaini as a striker is your answer, then you are not asking the right questions.

KN: Ed Woodward should remind LVG that the aim is to finish 3rd. This time tomorrow #mufc could drop out of top 4

Player reaction

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, who had a first-half goal ruled out for offside: "We heard at half-time it was clearly onside. These things seem to happen in every game for every team.

"The officials have got to get them right because it's costing us three points and the chance to move up the table. I think West Brom came for the point. If we'd got the first goal, they'd never have scored."

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"There will be complaints about the red card from Chelsea. Yes Nemanja Matic should have gone but the tackle on him by Ashley Barnes was disgraceful. But do not take it out of context. Burnley fought and battled and chased. And Danny Ings fired only just wide at the end, almost capping a phenomenal end to the game."

The drama and shenanigans at Chelsea mean that a win for Manchester City in the day's late game and the lead at the top of the table will be down to five points.

Get over to this page for all of the build-up from Eastlands, while we bring you all the reaction from around the grounds.

Final scores

Chelsea 1-1 Burnley

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It's a defeat for a disconsolate Tim Sherwood. He can't believe it as he trudges down the sidelines.

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Stand by for an explosion in the press conference...

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Rhian Hoskins: Barnes' tackle was dreadful and how he's gone unpunished is terrible. Not a campaign but decisions are going against Chelsea.

Harry G Henderson: Not for the first time this season, a Chelsea match has been decided by a number of shocking decisions by the referee.

Robert Sagoe: 2 penalties not given. Barnes should not be on the pitch. Campaign against Chelsea? Mou is right on.

GOAL

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Chance for Palace into injury time. A corner comes in from the right, causes chaos, Wilfried Zaha's strike is blocked and Glenn Murray is on hand to tap home.

GOAL

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It looks like being a painful first day in the office for Tim Sherwood. Victor Moses keeps his cool to slot home the penalty.

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RED CARD

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Ron Vlaar has to go. He was the last man and it's a wretched error.

PENALTY to STOKE

Ron Vlaar with a terrible touch, Mame Diouf nicks it off him and Vlaar slides in - penalty!

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"It's breathless here. Eden Hazard lying on the ground. Both teams are going for it in injury time. Jason Shackell and Michael Keane have been magnificent at the back for Burnley."

Chelsea pump the ball forward for Diego Costa to chase. Another goal in this one?

CLOSE!

Ciaran Clark with a header just over the top! My word that was close...

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Swansea still holding on...

Follow the late stages of that one here.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

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"I think Nemanja Matic has been really harshly treated [with the red card]. I think it should have been a straight red card for Ashley Barnes because that really was a leg breaker. Jose Mourinho is right to feel aggrieved but Matic should have the right to react to a tackle like that because he could have had a broken leg."

GOAL

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Heartbreak for QPR as Dame N'Doye makes it two goals in two games for Hull City. The striker was denied seconds earlier by a stunning Rob Green save but there is no stopping that as the Senegal international heads home a cross from the left.

Burnley haven't won a league game at Chelsea since 1971. Is today the day?

Less than four minutes left as QPR hold on. Sone Aluko's low shot is well saved by Rob Green as Hull struggle to find the breakthrough.

"Keep your shape! Keep your shape!"

That's the message from Sean Dyche on the touchline. Burnley in danger of getting carried away and throwing too many men forwards...

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"What a fantastic end to the game we have got on our hands. It's going to be end-to-end, because Burnley are going for a win - they have got their tails up- and Chelsea have to go for a win as well, even if they are down to 10 men. A draw isn't good enough for them. Didier Drogba, coming on up front alongside Diego Costa? This could go either way."

FINAL FIVE

Didier Drogba is on for 10-man Chelsea as we enter the last five minutes. His first task is a brilliant clearing header to push out another Burnley corner.

Ben Mee's goal was only the second that Chelsea have conceded from a corner in the league all season. It could be a big one, with ramifications at both ends of the table.

A shot on target for Palace at last as Yannick Bolasie's 20-yard strike is easily held by goalkeeper David Ospina. Into the last seven minutes.

Jon Walters with the back-post volley and that's a good save from Brad Guzan to push it away. Stoke sniff a rare away win...

QPR have defended admirably with 10 men. You can't help but wonder what they would have done had Joey Barton not seen red. Eight minutes left.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

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"Jose Mourinho thought about bringing Gary Cahill on for the comer and changed his mind at the last minute. Would Cahill have helped? Ben Mee managed to get up above Ramires, who was allegedly marking him. Nobody was on the line. Chelsea could lose this game now. There is no way Burnley are going to sit back."

The fact that Ashley Barnes won the corner which led to that Ben Mee equaliser will not be lost on Jose Mourinho...

GOAL

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Well I never did! Ben Mee rises to power in a header at the back post and put Burnley right back in it! Who saw this coming?

What will Jose Mourinho say about this?

GREAT SAVE!

Ashley Barnes! He left his mark on Nemanja Matic moments ago and he almost equalises with a low shot which is brilliantly saved by Thibaut Courtois...

SUBSTITUTION

Shola Ameobi on for his Crystal Palce debut as he replaces Joe Ledley. A bold move by the hosts as they replace a striker with a midfielder. Into the last 10 minutes.

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Manchester United just over 10 minutes away from a loss at Swansea then.

Follow the closing stages in great detail here.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"When the Ashley Barnes challenge (see 16:27) is freeze-framed you see he bends around Nemanja Matic's foot, around the shin bone. It could have done real serious damage. Whether Barnes totally meant it, that is something only he will know.

"The game has become really ill-tempered and it seems to have coincided with Chelsea realising they are in danger. Burnley now have a chance to get back a vital point. Jose Mourinho has been getting more and more agitated on the touchline, because too many of his players have not been at their best."

Ramires! Hits one like a bullet, brilliant strike from 20 yards but skims the outside of the post. So close to 2-0 for 10-man Chelsea.

Team news

Wilfried Bony is on the substitutes bench for Manchester City but Yaya Toure starts.

Referee Roger East is in trouble, looks like he's pulled a calf! That's not funny. Definitely not.

East needs some lengthy treatment but he's going to be OK I think. Or maybe not - there's movement in the dugout and we may have a replacement.

There could be more fireworks from Jose Mourinho in his news conference. That's two good penalty appeals turned away and a red card for him to debate.

Hull still looking the more likely to grab the winner as Dame N'Doye flicks a header over the goal. Can 10-man QPR hang on?

Crystal Palace have had no shortage of attacking intent but they are still without a shot on target. Arsenal looking fairly comfortable.

'A vile leg breaker'

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"You cannot react like that. And Chelsea players have done in the past. I think the tackle by Ashley Barnes deserves a substantial ban though. It was a vile challenge on Nemanja Matic.

"Potentially a leg-breaker. Chelsea have a real battle on their hands in the last 20 minutes now."

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Chelsea 1-0 Burnley

GOAL

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Well, well, well! No-one saw this one coming. Earlier I said Swansea were being pummelled like a tiring heavyweight boxer and in true Rocky Balboa style they bounce back to land a knockout blow.

Jonjo Shelvey lets fly with a speculative strike from 25 yards, which clips the forehead of Bafetimbi Gomis on its way past a wrong-footed David De Gea

CLOSE!

Best chance of the match for Crystal Palace. Pape Souare whips in a cross from the left and Dwight Gayle heads just over.

RED CARD

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Ugly scenes at Stamford Bridge and Nemanja Matic sees red. He is caught by a nasty challenge from Ashley Barnes, Barnes is high and catches Matic right on the shin. It's a bad one.

But you can't do that. Matic reacts by chasing after Barnes and judo-throwing him to the deck. He's shown a straight red card while Branislav Ivanovic sees yellow for his part in a tussle. Again.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"Stoke are starting to come into the game a little more but Aston Villa have started to play a bit more directly. Fabian Delph has found Christian Benteke with a few more long balls, the kind of passes we saw him play in the second half of the FA Cup win over Leicester."

SUBSTITUTION

Steven Fletcher - without a goal since November - and Connor Wickham are on for Sunderland as Gus Poyet frantically rolls the dice. He heeds a goal, he needs a win. Big time.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Stoke are having a right good go but they are leaving gaps at the back as they counter attack, so if Aston Villa are to get another goal that is where they might get some joy."

SUBSTITUTION

Jake Livermore is replaced by Abel Hernandez for Hull. The Uruguayan striker has not scored since September. Now's your chance to be a hero...

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Into the last half hour of a not very fluent Chelsea display. A coupon buster on the way?

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"Burnley have now realised they have a chance of getting something out of this game. Chelsea are trying to get the ball into Diego Costa far too quickly and there is a bit of desperation about their play. Costa himself is having a quiet day and there is nobody else getting in the box."

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Tim Sherwood has got his gilet on under his suit jacket. A nice twist.

He's out in his technical area shouting and bawling at someone. Villa look tired in the last few minutes, their intensity has certainly slipped an it's Stoke looking a threat. Jon Walters takes a tumble in the box but there's no danger of a penalty there.

A wild, wild effort. Jordon Mutch volleys horribly over the bar from Wilfried Zaha's pull back. The Eagles are still waiting for their first shot on target.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"I'm not surprised Juan Cuadrado has been taken off. He's looked very lively but has not had much of an impact on the game. Willian, coming on, should do a lot more damage. The next goal is the key here. If Chelsea get it the three points will be theirs you feel."

SUBSTITUTION

Juan Cuadrado is off, after a fairly isolated and quiet display, so Willian is on. What an excellent season he is having.

Another promising opportunity for Crystal Palace. Yannick Bolasie, on for Fraizer Campbell, burns down the left, stands a cross up at the far post but Wilfried Zaha dallies and the chance is gone.

CLOSE!

Jermain Defoe has a shot blocked away for a corner. He remains Sunderland's main threat but both sides look short of goal threat. The Black Cats have netted just six goals in their last 10 Premier League home games.

And that is close! Free header for Santiago Vergini but he closes his eyes and skims one wide...

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"In the first half Crystal Palace were unlucky, they had chances of their own to score, especially through Wilfried Zaha, and for the second Arsenal goal Danny Welbeck is actually offside. So Palace have been unfortunate but they are still working hard."

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Hull are playing some patient stuff but there will come a point where they have to start going more direct. They will be furious if they don't win this against 10-man QPR.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

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"United have just started to edge a bit more forward, they are starting to create a few more chance but Bafetimbi Gomis still looks a threat for Swansea."

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"Chelsea have the lead but it also looks a little like they have a bit of a hangover from their midweek game in Paris, and in this league you cannot get away with that. Diego Costa has twice come close for the home side though."

CLOSE!

Almost two! Diego Costa hurls himself at a Branislav Ivanovic cross, he's so close to reaching it too but can't quite get a size 11 on the ball. He was only a few yards out and would have scored for sure.

SUBSTITUTION

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Here comes Andreas Weimann, the Villa forward replacing Carles Gil in an attacking move. Tim Sherwood wants the three points.

CLOSE!

So close to a third. Mesut Ozil advances through the middle, slips the marauding Alexis Sanchez through on goal but he pokes the ball inches wide of the far post. There look to be more goals in this for Arsenal.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Up against 10 men Hull have got to be a little bit more creative and take a few more chances in the final third which is not some thing they are used to doing. But if QPR can hold on and take a point it will be a decent point for them."

SUBSTITUTION

Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia have both been introduced by Manchester United as they look for the breakthrough. Young was the key man in the win at Preston really...

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Bad news for Crystal Palace as Fraizer Campbell goes down holding his hamstring. It looks as though his race is run. The games goes on and Olivier Giroud is booked for a daft swipe at Dwight Gayle.

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Aston Villa seeing plenty of the ball but there's definitely more impetus on getting the ball forwards. Not possession for possession's sake. Andy Weimann is warming up too.

SUBSTITUTION

Hull are going for this. Attacking midfielder Gaston Ramirez replaces centre back Alex Bruce. They know the three points are there for the taking.

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Bitty, scrappy, low-grade stuff so far. Tony Pulis will take a point now I reckon. He may well get one too.

HITS THE WOODWORK

Arsenal look well in control. Mesut Ozil loops a header from Alexis Sanchez's cross onto the bar as Arsene Wenger's men look to make the three points safe.

Danny Ings needs some treatment for Burnley and while he's off the field strike partner Ashley Barnes forces Thibaut Courtois into a regulation stop, with a dipping deflected strike. He can hit a ball, Barnes...

Matt Phillips has assisted more goals in his last two appearances for QPR (3) than in his previous 32 league games combined (2).

Same again for Crystal Palace at the start of the second half. Wilfried Zaha advances down the left and then wastes the final ball. Deja-vu anyone? Such a frustrating player.

As I say that he again spurns a good opportunity on the right.

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If Chelsea don't win this one those two penalty appeals will be dominating your airwaves for the next 24-36 hours. Cesc Fabregas leads the Burnley midfield on a merry dance and pings out a beauty of a ball to Juan Cuadrado - but it has too much gas on it and runs out.

KICK-OFF

Back in play...

The players and staff are re-emerging around the grounds. Can Tim Sherwood get that all-important first win?

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Diego Costa's reaction to his late penalty appeal was a toddler's tantrum in a supermarket. Rolling around on the floor, punching the turf with both hands.

Jose Mourinho, on the other hand, was laughing in sheer disbelief.

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Alistair Wiseman: 8 goals in 11 games for Giroud. Can't argue about that for a return from a striker! Welbeck might want to take note.

Ahmed Mohamed: Giroud never gets the credit he deserves, this is a striker that has hit double figures for the past three seasons.

Edward Still: Clinical from arsenal, they've struggled to get in the game but are 2-0 up!

AS IT STANDS

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A double-digit lead for Chelsea once more at the top of the Premier League table as it stands, while Arsenal are moving in to third place on goal difference.

Chelsea's first penalty appeal - for handball - looked extremely convincing. The second one on Diego Costa, not so much.

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Scott Holland: This time last season, fan's were wanting Moyes' head. This season, there's none of that though nothing has changed

Colinho: Robin van Persie has been okay this season but looking at him you can tell he's past his peak.

Tony Pepper: Will Phil Jones ever be the commanding leader Man United need in the centre of defence? Doesn't look likely at the moment

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Matt, Tunbridge Wells: Who needs Diego Costa when you've got Branislav Ivanovic?

Rich, London: Ryan Shawcross please come back for Stoke! We're obviously not going to stop the opposition scoring without you. We even conceded to Villa!

James, London: So far, this Palace Arsenal game has been littered with errors from the officials - in favour of both sides. Been quite poor.

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Jake Pincombe: Two of the clearest penalties you'll see not given for Chelsea. Could 'the campaign' be real?

Sir Shomes: That's two pens this have we should have had! The campaign against us continues!

Adam: Seriously. What do Chelsea have to do to get a penalty? Standard of refereeing is a joke

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"Jose Mourinho may well mention that Diego Costa penalty appeal (see 15:46) in the post-match press conference. Had Chelsea scored a second they might have been able to relax in the second half but it would have been harsh on Burnley and as it stands the away side have every chance of getting back into it."

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Chelsea 1-0 Burnley

HALF-TIME

MOTD's Martin Fisher at the Stadium of Light

"It's been a scrappy, scruffy affair. Joleon Lescott, in the eyes of Sunderland fans, should have been sent off when he appeared to grab the shirt of Danny Graham, while Adam Johnson had a goal chalked off for offside when replays suggested he was level."

Olivier Giroud has scored five and assisted three more in his last seven games for Arsenal in all competitions.

HALF-TIME

Plenty to talk about in that half of football. Joey Barton will feel he was hard done by with his straight red card, BUT, if you throw your arm towards an opponent, you are asking for trouble. His teammates might yet get him out of a hole though as Charlie Austin drew them level before the break.

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HALF-TIME

MOTD's John Motson at Selhurst Park

"It will be some comeback if Crystal Palace can turn this around. Santi Cazorla put Arsenal ahead with a penalty after seven minutes before Olivier Giroud made it 2-0 right on half-time. It sounds easy and, despite Crystal Palace's best efforts, it has not been too difficult for Arsenal."

HALF-TIME

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DISALLOWED GOAL

Adam Johnson is a little unlucky not to have given Sunderland the lead - flagged offside as he latches on to a diagonal ball from Ricky Alvarez before nipping across keeper Ben Foster to score. TV replays suggest Johnson was level.

Seb Larsson then has a shot well saved. Sunderland ending the half on top.

PENALTY APPEAL

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Chelsea have another penalty shout waved away as Diego Costa goes a tumbling in the area under a challenge from Jason Shackell. Shoulder to shoulder or a push?

HALF-TIME

GOAL

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Clinical stuff from Arsenal as they double their lead with the second shot on target of the match. Alexis Sanchez slips Danny Welbeck through, his shot from an angle is parried by Julian Speroni and Olivier Giroud taps home the rebound.

CLOSE!

What a strike from Tom Huddlestone. The former Spurs man fires the ball towards goal from 25 yards and it fizzes inches wide of the upright. Rob Green was rooted to the spot.

Arsenal have been relatively untroubled so far, despite doing little themselves as an attacking force. A lively match without much happening in front of goal.

GOAL

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...This is how it feels to be 1-1!

Tim Sherwood's joy is short lived as Stoke level, Mame Diouf rising high to thump home a cross from Stephen Ireland, Two textbook headers in this game.

The passion of the Sherwood

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THIS is what it means to Tim Sherwood to be 1-0 up...

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Opta Joe: 14 - Charlie Austin is now the top scoring Englishman in the Premier League this season (14, Kane 13). Lion?

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"QPR are fighting. When you have Charlie Austin up front, just give him a chance and he will score. That celebration was brilliant too (see 15:39). And a word on Matty Phillips - that is his third assist in two games now he has been getting a run in the side."

SUBSTITUTION

Tim Sherwood's first tactical reshuffle required as Kieran Richardson limps off injured, on comes Aly Cissokho at left-back. Stoke seeing more of the ball as we close in on half-time.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Great goal and another good ball into the box. We have seen some good balls into the box this afternoon and it was another good header from Austin and a great celebration too in reference to Hull pulling out of that move, over worries about his knee."

Opta Joe: 8 - Joey Barton has been shown a card in each of his last eight PL appearances (7 yellows, one red). Anger.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"For the sending off, it's daft from Joey Barton, right in front of the referee (see 15:32). If you throw a punch you deserve to be sent off. Initially we saw footage of a shove on Alex Bruce, and we thought he had been sent off for that. But on a replay we've since seen him throw a punch at Tom Huddlestone. This is a relegation dogfight game. Joey should have learned from his experience. He will be disappointed with himself."

GOAL

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How about that then? Matt Phillips whips in a cross from the right and Charlie Austin heads into the net. The striker does a "dodgy knee" celebration" - perhaps a note towards when he failed a medical at Hull?

Referee Anthony Taylor has made a big decision in giving Joey Barton a red card. I'll bet a few are watching the QPR midfielder's Twitter feed with interest. He won't be happy at such a soft dismissal - although looking at it again, why does he throw his arm towards Huddlestone? Daft from Joey.

It's not fair or sensible to draw any conclusions after 40 minutes of a new manager's reign but I'm going to anyway. Aston Villa have looked much more lively under Tim Sherwood. They may not have won any awards for quality but the ball has moved faster, they've looked stronger in the tackle and are getting the ball to the front three much more often. All in all, a vast improvement I'd say.

Just the one shot on target at Selhurst Park after 35 minutes and that is Arsenal's opener from the penalty spot. It has to get better.

CLOSE!

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Close! Jermain Defoe looks the most likely source of a breakthrough and he is close to an opener, squirreling into space on the left of the area and dragging a shot right across goal. All it needed was a touch...

Branislav Ivanovic up front? Let's see it.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"Branislav Ivanovic scored the goal but he has not been very good at all today, every pass he has tried to play has been off target. I said this previously and was laughed at, but I think Ivanovic is well suited to be a striker - he has all the attributes.

"Burnley are still in this game, and on the touchline, Jose Mourinho has been having a right dig at Diego Costa."

PENALTY APPEAL

Branislav Ivanovic wants a penalty for hands after his shot is blocked in the penalty area - but there's nothing given. Chelsea not in top gear, but they don't need to be so far.

RED CARD FOR QPR

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A straight red card for QPR's Joey Barton. The midfielder is not a stranger to moments of madness but he looks hard done by here. He gives Alex Bruce a little shove as players question a free-kick awarded to Hull and does similar to Tom Huddleston. Not sure either were violent acts but he is on his way. A tough job just got harder for the visitors.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Ki did well at Sunderland last season, he was a real key player for them and instrumental in them staying up. It was a great run and a super finish."

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Chelsea 1-0 Burnley

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Manchester United's lead didn't last long. Ki Sung-yueng - who scored at Old Trafford - equalises with a finish from Jonjo Shelvey's cross.

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Stoke were really rattled for a few minutes by that Scott Sinclair opener but Victor Moses has just seen a well-struck shot saved. Can Mark Hughes' men come back?

Good position for Crystal Palace as Dwight Gayle lines up a free-kick 35 yards out from an angle. With the penalty box full, he opts to go for goal and blazes horribly over. Awful.

GOAL

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He may not start too often but Ander Herrera has an eye for goal, stroking in from the 16 yards after a neat move.

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Opta Joe: 2012 - Scott Sinclair has scored his first Premier League goal since August 2012, when he scored for Swansea against QPR. Overdue.

Darren Fletcher loses the ball cheaply and Sunderland counter with real intent, Jermain Defoe finds Ricky Alvarez on the right, he leans in and smacks a left-footer high and wide.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"Scott Sinclair now has two in two. It's been a scrappy start but there has been a huge amount of crosses coming into the box. A lovely ball from Fabian Delph, and Sinclair, I doubt he's scored a header like that in his whole career. Brilliant. Sometimes all you need when you're down at the bottom of the table is one player to catch fire and score you goals."

Stoke are missing their first-choice centre-backs - and it shows! Scott Sinclair chases a punt over the middle and causes mayhem, as red-and-white striped shirts converge and collide like a pack of shoaling fish.

The ball almost breaks for Gabby Agbonlahor but Erik Pieters eventually scrambles it clear. Stoke a mess, Villa well on top.

CLOSE!

Arsenal have a chance to double their lead as Santi Cazorla's right-wing corner is flicked on by Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny sends a diving header well wide. Palace having a lot of the ball but not doing a great deal with it. Wilfried Zaha is their out ball on the wing but, despite having the beating of Nacho Monreal, his final ball has been shocking.

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Gary Lineker

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"Arsenal lead through a penalty that was given for an offence that was outside the box."

Few clear chances at the Stadium of Light, but a real battle developing between Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe and West Brom midfielder Claudio Yacob at set-pieces. Yacob appeared to shove Defoe to the floor as they waited for Adam Johnson to deliver a corner. Referee Mike Jones has given the Albion man a talking to, with no further sanction.

That's two red cards that could - on another day - have been given to West Brom already...

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Opta Joe: 6 - Santi Cazorla has scored more penalties in the Premier League this season than any of the other 19 clubs (6). Spot.

CLOSE!

Good hold up play by Nikica Jelavic but his lay off is drilled over by Jake Livermore. QPR look as though they could be in trouble with the ease at which the Tigers are coming forward.

GOAL

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He cannot stop scoring! The Tim Sherwood days are off to a flier as Scott Sinclair rises like a salmon to meet a cross from Fabian Delph and plant a powerful header into the top corner. That's two goals in a week.

Absolutely unstoppable. Oliver Bierhoff, Sir Les Ferdinand, Jan Koller - they'd all be proud of that header...

QPR almost hit back instantly as debutant Darnell Furlong has a powerful header tipped wide by Allan McGregor. Looks like he has the same heading ability as his father Paul Furlong then...

James Morrison has a shot right down the middle in a West Brom attack but it's a game low in quality so far. Both sides just above that relegation zone as it stands - and it shows.

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Opta Joe: 4 - Branislav Ivanovic has scored four goals in his last six games in all competitions. Rampant.

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Swansea continue to push men on and look a real threat - though Robin van Persie has just flashed a shot wide from a tight angle.

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Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"World class from Eden Hazard. He went through half the defence, cut it back from the line and Branislav Ivanovic could not miss. The goalscorer will get the applause but that is Hazard's goal."

GOAL

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Far too easy from QPR's perspective as they fail to cope with a straight forward ball into the penalty area. Steven Caulker's weak defensive header falls to Nikica Jelavic and he drills a volley into the bottom comer from the edge of the penalty area.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"Hazard is incredible, it is wonderful because he has got two or three players around him but he beat them all. But that is his quality and what he is capable of to set up the goal."

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Opta Joe: 7 - Mark Clattenburg has awarded seven penalties in 16 PL games this season, no referee has given more. Whistle.

GOAL

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Where does Branislav Ivanovic rank in the list of Premier League defenders? What a signing he has been, as he scores his second goal of the week. It's mesmeric stuff from Eden Hazard as he beats two men inside the penalty area - there's no space, but he finds some - and pulls it back from right on the dead-ball line for Ivanovic to sweep in.

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Bit of a mishit from the right-back, but a telling enough connection in the end. All about Hazard though. He could beat a defender inside a phone box.

A quiet opening at Hull. Neither side are able to break down each other's defence as they prod and probe at each other.

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CLOSE!

Swansea should be ahead - it's a great chance for Bafetimbi Gomis as he heads over the top. Wilfried Bony would have scored.

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Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"It's right on the line but Papa Souare led with his wrong leg and brought Danny Welbeck down. It's a penalty." (see 15:08)

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live at Stamford Bridge

"I've been impressed when watching Burnley this season. They are an attacking side, and with Danny Ings and Ashley Barnes up front today they are playing a 4-4-2. Not too many teams have been brave enough to do that away to Chelsea. Sean Dyche prepares his side so they aren't overawed by the big occasions, so this should be an open game."

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"I think he's lucky Joleon Lescott, Danny Graham is through on goal and Lescott is the last man so he should have been sent off."

YELLOW CARD

Sunderland are adamant that West Brom should be down to 10 men. Joleon Lescott takes down Danny Graham - he looks the last man to me - but he is only booked. Seb Larsson curls in the free-kick but only into the side-netting.

Will that decision rankle Gus Poyet? You bet.

CLOSE!

Swansea so close to the opener as Bafetimbi Gomis' header is brilliantly cleared off the line by Ander Herrera.

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GOAL

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Never in doubt as Santi Cazorla slots home his seventh goal of the season. Goalkeeper Julian Speroni dives the wrong way as Crystal Palace's decent start is undone by some horror defending by Pape Souare. Welcome to the Premier League Papa.

PENALTY TO ARSENAL

Papa Souare fells Danny Welbeck in the penalty area after the Arsenal man nips in.

Crystal Palace are still pushing early on and Senegal defender Papa Souare sends a shot well over from 20 yards on his first Premier League start.

GREAT SAVE!

Juan Cuadrado is inches away from his first goal in a Chelsea shirt as his looping header is tipped over the top by Tom Heaton. Chelsea had a slow start but are now looking back to their most fluent best.

As I say that though, Ashley Barnes flashes a volley into the hands of Thibaut Courtois.

The teams are feeling each other out at the KC Stadium. First shot of the game comes from Hull's David Meyler, whose 20-yard volley is blocked.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"Tony Pulis just strips everything back to its bare bones. He organises everybody so they all know their jobs, and with Brown Ideye and Saido Berahino in the side, you are always going to get goals."

Burnley start well, they never come to a ground to sit back, and the Clarets force an early corner. Good hands from Thibaut Courtois though, punching the ball clear.

Quick start from Crystal Palace as Wilfried Zaha bursts down the right, beats Nacho Monreal for pace, and flashes a cross across goal. No-one there but promising from the hosts.

Good to see Clarke Carlisle in attendance.

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Tim Sherwood was given a hearty round of applause from Villa Park as he took his seat before kick-off - he's in the dugout for the first half. His Villa side have started at a high tempo, with Gabby Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke right up front and Scott Sinclair joining from the left.

European action

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Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have gone 1-0 up at SC Paderborn thanks to a 24th-minute goal from Polish international Robert Lewandowski as they look to extend their eight-point advantage at the top of the table.

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Andrew, London: Paul Scholes can say what he likes, he's earned the right. But Jermaine Jenas and Kevin Kilbane lecturing Louis Van Gaal on style v results? Please...

LB, Hinckley: What's with putting a single word sentence at the end of a statement? Irritating.

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KICK-OFF

Can Manchester United continue their push up the Premier League? They are under way at Swansea and you can follow a dedicated live text commentary here.

KICK-OFF

Here we go then, we are under way in the Premier League.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

Final Score

"What the manager and players will say is that if you are getting the results it can manifest into performances but they have not been exciting.

"Against Preston they won 3-1 but was it convincing? No and that was against a League One side. They didn't have a shot on target until the second half again at Preston and they seem to play the same way in every game. It will be the same today until Van Gaal makes a change. He has really good in-game management which is a real strength."

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Here come the teams at the KC Stadium. Not many smiles on either set of players, they know the enormity of this match. The proverbial 'six-pointer' is about to get going.

The players are in the tunnels around the land. Here we go!

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Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"This is not the Manchester United I was brought up on. Yes they are getting the job done and getting points on the board but from a fan's perspective, I am bored. They don't look like they have found a style. Paul Scholes was saying you don't see players taking risks now, which he was always encouraged to do."

The atmosphere is building at Selhurst Park.

Their real live Eagle - called Kayla - is doing the rounds, the 'Crystal' cheerleaders are dancing and the fans are taking their seats.

Arsenal have a job on their hands here as the hosts are up for it

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"The difficulty in recovering for the Premier League after playing in Europe is something Jose Mourinho has highlighted, but Chelsea have a big squad capable of coming back and dealing with that. Burnley have nothing to lose today. They will try and get some confidence to take into their next dogfight."

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Keelan Shaw, London: Darnell Furlong was in my brother's class at school and was always an absolutely top lad. Amazing to see him in the starting line up today for QPR (see 14:22). So much is said about footballers' attitude and behaviour but he's as true as they come.

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Chelsea fans will be keen to see the best of Juan Cuadrado today. The Colombian winger has yet to make an impression since his deadline day switch from Fiorentina but is in the starting XI this afternoon. He will play wide on the right with Eden hazard on the left.

Villa have lost five Premier League games in a row and are the only side yet to win in 2015. It's no wonder really that Paul Lambert got the boot.

Tim Sherwood has a big task on his hands. Can he start off in positive fashion?

'Sherwood made me better'

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

Final Score

"Tim Sherwood has selected Carles Gil, Christian Benteke, Scott Sinclair and Gabriel Agbonlahor, so he is going to play in an attacking, expansive style. The problem at Villa is the fear they have had. You strip that away by going and attacking games.

"For me Tim's honesty is one of his biggest strengths. He gets the best out of players. Players want to be told when they are not doing well. At Spurs he would take me to one side and work closely with me on my fitness, and it made me better, I went on one of my better runs in the side when he was there and I put that down to Tim."

Commentator's view

John Roder

BBC commentator

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"Bit crowded on the TV gantry here at Brentford v Bournemouth."

Watch highlights of that key Championship match from Griffin Park - with John's commentary - on the Football League Show tonight on BBC One at 23:50 GMT.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

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"Steve Bruce has done it [avoided relegation] before, he has got experience in these situations. He did it at last season at Hull and at Wigan Athletic when I was there, that is the key."

What a job Alan Pardew has done at Crystal Palace. The Eagles have lost just one of five league games since he took over. They are still only five points clear of the drop zone but another win today would surely be a huge step towards safety?

Pardew looks to be enjoying life.

Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas

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"I worked with Chris Ramsey at Tottenham. Earlier this week Tim Sherwood was talking about the kind of legacy he left at Spurs, and Chris was right in the thick of that too. He is somebody who believes in young players, who gives them a chance, and you can see that with his selection of Darnell Furlong at right-back today."

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Opta Joe: 6 - Sunderland have netted just six goals in their last nine Premier League home games. Dark.

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

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"Tim Sherwood is going into a different situation, at Aston Villa. He knew a lot of the youngsters at Tottenham and he gave them a chance. It's a different situation at Villa who have had a negative feeling for years now. Things will be different now and the emphasis will be on the players going out there and showing what they can do. I doubt they will be playing a containment game, which will be good for Villa."

Diego Costa is back in the Premier League for the first time in a month. He scored on his debut at Turf Moor on the opening weekend of the season and has managed 17 in 19 Premier League games so far.

As debut seasons go, it's not been too shabby for the Brazilian.

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There look to be a few nerves around at the KC Stadium as we build towards kick-off.

Both sides know, if things go badly, they could end up in the drop zone as the end of the season gets ever nearer. A win for either side would be massive.

How's your bottle?

Kevin MacDonald returned to Villa Park as Tim Sherwood's assistant this week and he is taking a very hands-on approach to the pre-match warm-up, puling players this way and that as they go through a passing drill. Will Sherwood be wearing his famous gilet?

Will he start in the stands or in the technical area?

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Opta Joe: 8 - West Brom have collected more wins against Sunderland than any other opponent in Premier League history (eight times). Bagged.

Swansea City are bidding to record the South Wales club's first 'double' against the 20-time English champions.

But this Manchester United is a different proposition to the one they faced on the opening day. The Red Devils have taken 34 points from the last 45 - more than any other team in the league has managed during that period.

You can follow a dedicated live text commentary of this match here.

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QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin: Safe journey to you all Qpr fans!! You always play a important role in games! players do appreciate it!!Let's make some noise today!! ;)

Shrewsbury boss Micky Mellon goes back to former club Tranmere, where he had two spells as a player, with his side looking to stay top of League Two.

The Shrews have won five and drawn two of their last seven games, while Tranmere start the day just one place above the drop zone.

Burton could capitalise on any slip-up from the leaders as they chase a fourth win in five games at Dagenham and Redbridge, although the Daggers are also in decent form with just one defeat in nine games.

Hartlepool are running out of time at the bottom and could do with a first away win since mid-October at play-off hopefuls Bury.

With Cheltenham taking just a point from a 1-1 draw at Accrington on Friday night to stay in the bottom two, theirrelegation rivals will look to steal a march with Oxford in 19th entertaining Mansfield, who are just one place above them.

Opta Joe: 5 - Danny Ings has scored in five of his last six Premier League matches. Claret.

Hull City manager Steve Bruce: "When you get down to this part of season then you are going to see some strange results. We are hoping that at the bottom end someone goes into freefall.

"It's always difficult to beat the top teams and that's why we end up at the bottom of the division, so when you can beat the teams around you, like we did last week at Aston Villa, then it is huge.

"An unchanged team is a good thing. For first time in three or four months we are a bit settled. When you are forced into making four or five changes each week you know you are up against it."

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Opta Joe: 16 - Chelsea have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 20 Premier League home games, conceding just six goals in that run. Fortress.

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League One leaders Bristol City will look to maintain their grip on top spot with another three points at struggling Colchester, who have won at home only once in the league since October.

Third-placed Swindon are at home to Crawley and could sneak past MK Dons into the second automatic promotion place if the Dons allow near-ish neighbours Peterborough to complete the double for the second season running.

But there would be no celebrating with a hot meal at Swindon, where a power cut has decimated the menu.

FA Cup quarter-finalists Bradford are still pushing for a play-off place on the back of a remarkable run of just two defeats since the start of November and entertain mid-table Walsall.

Manager-less Barnsley will be looking for a response against Crewe - with five wins in their last eight games- after losing 5-1 to Crawley last weekend.

And bottom club Yeovil, also without a manager, have brought in four new faces in a bid to avoid a third successive league defeat against Gillingham, who have continued their good run under new boss Justin Edinburgh.

The scrummage at the top of the Championship will doubtless see further twists and turns following Middlesbrough's early afternoon 1-0 defeat at home to Leeds.

Bournemouth, away to faltering Brentford, and Derby, at home to a Sheffield Wednesday side that hasn't won in six games, could both reclaim the top spot no-one seems able to hang onto.

Ipswich could also move level on points with overnight leaders Boro but if even if Bournemouth and Derby both slip up they would need too many goals from a potential third successive win against FA Cup quarter-finalists Reading to head the race for promotion.

While that trio slug it out, the game of the day could come at Watford with the fifth-placed, free-scoring Hornets facing an in-form Norwich side, who are occupying the final play-off spot after three straight wins.

At the bottom, improving Millwall could drag Fulham further into relegation trouble if they hand the Cottagers a fifth successive away defeat.

Son of Furlong!

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QPR manager Chris Ramsey: "Charlie Austin is back and we have a debutant in Darnell Furlong at right-back. So it is a similar team with just those two changes.

"To have Charlie back is a boost. People have talked about him and his exploits so it has been a boost for the club."

Darnell Furlong is the son of former QPR and Chelsea striker Paul. We all feel really old...

West Brom boss Tony Pulis: "It's always a tough game here, and I don't think Sunderland will disappoint us in that respect. We've got to be ready to go.

"We've had a superb run and we need to keep it going. We will try to stay as solid as we can. We need to be nice and compact. We should gain confidence from our recent games because we've played so well."

Team news

Crystal Palace make four changes from the team that lost 2-1 to Liverpool in the FA Cup last Saturday, and ex-Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh is not in his side's squad. Elsewhere, there are starts for Damien Delaney, Jordon Mutch, Jason Puncheon and Wilfried Zaha. Senegal defender Pape Souare makes his Premier League debut for Palace.

David Ospina replaces Wojciech Szczesny in goal for Arsenal and there are further defensive changes for the Gunners as Per Mertesacker, Nacho Monreal and Francis Coquelin replace Gabriel Paulista, Kieran Gibbs and Mathieu Flamini. England midfielder Jack Wilshere is among the substitutes after three months out because of an ankle injury.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni, Dann, Delaney, Souare, Mutch, Ward, Ledley, Puncheon, Zaha, Gayle, Campbell.

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Welbeck, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud.

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet on making five changes to the team knocked out of the FA Cup at Bradford: "For the first time in a while, we have a good squad together, so I would say we've picked a team with the character to play at home and try to win the game. We will see if it works.

"Lee Cattermole is definitely fit. Jermain Defoe - we will see.

"It's a big game. There are some times in a season when it looks as if you are getting better, and then there are setbacks. We need to make sure we start winning games. There are no excuses. Everything is set - let's try to win the game."

Excellent achievement from Villa's American Keeper Brad Guzan - will he be a busy boy today?Villa Park is almost entirely empty 45 minutes from kick-off. The Tim Sherwood welcome committee must be amassing in the concourses.

Guzan milestone

Opta Joe on Twitter: 100 - Brad Guzan is starting his 100th successive Premier League game; the first player to do this since Jon Walters (October 2013). Ton.

Former Middlesbrough & Leeds defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"A fantastic victory for Leeds, but it's a really disappointing result for Middlesbrough. That early goal rocked them and they seemed to panic a bit, I'm surprised by that. They never showed composure in the final third. Marco Silvestri made 10 good saves, but every single one you would have to say you would expect him to make. Maybe Leeds deserved it for their sheer effort."

FULL-TIME

Leeds have somehow won at the Riverside. Leeds goalkeeper Marco Silvestri with the performance of his life!

Read the developing match report here.

Aston Villa v Stoke (15:00 GMT)

New Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has kept his promise to play on the front foot by naming Christian Benteke, Gabby Agbonlahor and Carles Gil in his first line-up. Carlos Sanchez and Kieran Richardson start for the first time since the 5-0 defeat Arsenal on 1 February. Brad Guzan gets the nod over Shay Given in goal.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes welcomes four key players back after injury, with top scorer Jonathan Walters returning, as well as Erik Pieters, Stephen Ireland and Marc Wilson. Glenn Whelan, who described last week's 4-1 FA Cup reverse at Championship Blackburn as the worst performance he had ever seen from a Stoke side, is again stand-in skipper in Ryan Shawcross's absence.

Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Hutton, Vlaar, Clark, Richardson, Sinclair, Sanchez, Delph, Gil, Agbonlahor, Benteke

Stoke XI: Begovic; Bardsley, Wollscheid, Wilson, Pieters; Nzonzi, Whelan; Walters, Ireland, Moses; Diouf

Dafydd Pritchard

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Swansea City manager Garry Monk has sprung a surprise by switching to a new diamond midfield formation, making two changes from the 2-0 defeat to West Brom. Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson returns from suspension in place of Jefferson Montero while Wayne Routledge comes in for Nathan Dyer and will sit just behind striker Bafetimbi Gomis.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal makes three changes from the 3-1 FA Cup win against Preston, with fit-again Robin van Persie replacing Radamel Falcao up front and Paddy McNair and Phil Jones coming in for Antonio Valencia and Chris Smalling in defence.

Team News

Hull manager Steve Bruce sticks with the same team that beat Aston Villa 2-0 at the KC Stadium last week as he looks for his first back-to-back wins of the Premier League season.

New QPR boss Chris Ramsey has recalled top scorer Charlie Austin after the striker missed last weekend's 2-0 win at Sunderland with a foot injury. With Mauricio Isla and Leroy Fer out injured he also hands a senior debut to right-back Darnell Furlong.

Hull XI: McGregor, Dawson, Bruce, McShane. Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Meyler, Brady, Jelavic, N'Doye

QPR XI: Green, Furlong, Ferdinand, Caulker, Yun Suk-young, Henry, Barton, Phillips, Kranjcar, Austin, Zamora

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Chelsea

Chelsea make four changes from the side which drew 1-1 in Paris in midweek. New signing Juan Cuadrado starts, as does Oscar, Filipe Luis and Kurt Zouma.

Burnley - surely the most settled side in 20-odd years? - make no changes again. As you were.

Chelsea XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Filipe Luis; Matic, Fabregas; Cuadrado, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa

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

Team news

Lee Cattermole plays his first match of 2015 for Sunderland after knee and groin injuries. Striker Jermain Defoe also returns after missing the FA Cup defeat to Bradford.

Jonas Olsson could feature for the first time since September after being named on the substitutes bench for West Brom. Youssouf Mulumbu, who picked up a hamstring injury at the Africa Cup of Nations, is also on the bench but Victor Anichebe (groin) is out.

Sunderland XI: Pantilimon, Vergini, Reveillere, O'Shea (c), Brown, Cattermole, Larsson, Johnson, Alvarez, Graham, Defoe.

West Brom XI: Foster, Dawson, McAuley, Lescott, Brunt, Morrison, Fletcher, Yacob, Gardner, Ideye, Berahino.

Team news

Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson returns from suspension as Swansea make two changes from the defeat by West Brom.

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie starts for Manchester United after missing the FA Cup win with a minor knock, Radamel Falcao dropping to the bench.

Swansea XI: Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Cork, Shelvey, Ki, Sigurdsson, Routledge, Gomis.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, McNair, Jones, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Fellaini, Herrera, Di Maria, Rooney, Van Persie.

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Opta Joe: 2 - Just two of Aston Villa's permanent managers in the Premier League era have won their first PL game in charge of the club. Expectations.

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam: Tough game today but lads looking too get back to winning ways.

We should have team news coming shortly. Get your fantasy football sides at the ready.

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Opta Joe: 8 - Only Hull City (11) have conceded more goals from outside the penalty area this season than QPR. Leathered.

Olivier Giroud's finely coiffured head is in the building at Selhurst Park. A clash of styles there.

Arsenal have lost just once at Selhurst Park in 17 visits. Another away win on the cards?

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Opta Joe: 1 - Only one team in top-flight history (Leicester 11 in 1977-78) have scored fewer goals after 25 games than Aston Villa (12). Dearth.

Former Middlesbrough & Leeds defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"We said earlier on that it might be one of those days for Middlesbrough. We're approaching the final 10 minutes now and you feel there won't be enough time for them to win this game, to score twice. They might get one back, but once you reach the last 10 and you're defending a lead, it's tin hats on, throw your body in the way. No matter how tired you are, it doesn't matter."

You can follow the final stages of that game in a separate live text commentary.

Brilliant. I've enjoyed the revelation that quite a few people thought there would be commentary piped in to their first games, but mishearing the name of the team is an excellent effort Nick...

Your first football memories

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This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember most from attending your first match?'

Steve Grogan: Burnley v Huddersfield 1973 I think, it was the FA cup 3rd round 15p to get in Frank Worthington starred for Huddersfield and we lost 1-0

Nick Winder First game was Palace v Norwich aged 6. Thought the Palace crowd were singing 'Beavers'. Took a year to work out it was 'Eagles'.

Nicola Jade: My first match at Stamford Bridge was our 7-1 win over Aston Villa & Frank Lampard scored 4! #CouldntHavePickedBetter

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Former Middlesbrough & Leeds defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"You can tell the Leeds players are starting to tire. That is to be expected, they have been working so hard to defend this lead. Now there is a dilemma for Neil Redfearn. Does he risk disrupting the game to bring on fresh legs? Or does he let these players soldier on until the end?"

It's into the last 20 minutes at Boro, and you can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

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Ciaran O'Connor: Tim Sherwood will keep them up no question about that. but will do well to keep hold of likes of Benteke, Delph and Vlaar in the summer.

Vedders: Villa will do well for a few games but will still go down.

MOTD's Steve Bower at the Liberty Stadium:

"Louis van Gaal is still the subject of strong criticism. From the long-ball team, to not enough pace in the side, to Wayne Rooney's position, to four at the back, there's still much debate to be had about the new look Manchester United. You sense there always will be in the immediate future.

"Whilst many points often raised are valid ones, it's worth remembering when the Dutchman first arrived the importance of an immediate return to the Champions League wasn't overstated. The club also expect to be challenging for silverware. As it stands, he's on course to achieve both.

"The opening day victory for Swansea over Manchester United was one of the highlight's so far of Garry Monk's time in charge and he is now going for an unthinkable league double over the Red Devils."

MOTD's Martin Fisher at the Stadium of Light

"Gus Poyet got out his pen and paper this week to write an open letter to the Sunderland fans urging them to "stay positive and keep believing in what we started together last year".

"Just weeks ago he criticised them for "living in the past" - now he's virtually begging for their support, but for the beleaguered head coach, the writing is on the wall - in big, bold capitals.

"He's on borrowed time, and unless results and performances improve dramatically, he will become the latest managerial casualty in the Premier League."

MOTD's Guy Mowbray at the KC Stadium

"There may be a third of the season still to play - and 39 points to play for - but when you're where these two are, every game must feel like a major chunk of the campaign gone.

"Neither side have managed to win successive league games all season and both have the chance to do that here, but with their last games being a week last Tuesday, it could feel like starting again.

"With games against Sunderland and Leicester to come, this is potentially a huge three weeks for Steve Bruce's side, who to my eyes should have enough quality to stay up reasonably comfortably."

Your first football memories

This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember most from attending your first match?'

Jamie Doherty: Stockport County vs. Ipswich. Man in front swore his head off the whole game then took a ball in the face. Everyone cheered.

Andy: 1st Charlton game was 'home' match @ Selhurst Pk. Trapped my finger in seat as we scored, Dad thought my screaming was cheering!

Ian Mowbray: I remember being surrounded by giants, unable to see. Then a giant, my Dad, raised me on his shoulders and I saw a new world!

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MOTD's John Motson at Selhurst Park

"The uplift that Alan Pardew's arrival has given Crystal Palace has been fantastic for the club. They have lost just one of five league games since he took over as manager and they are now clear of the relegation zone.

"They are obviously not safe yet, but the way they have pulled out of the bottom three will fill them with confidence for the rest of the season.

"The Eagles signed more players than any other club in the January transfer window, which means they now have options all over the pitch."

MOTD's Jonathan Pearce at Stamford Bridge

"Burnley have won admirers this season but too few points. They've been in the bottom three for five of the six months since the start of the season.

"They were competitive again at Manchester United last week. They were beaten once more. This is the second game of a horrible eight-match sequence against teams currently in the top nine, and the forecast looks worrying.

"To be fair some of their best results have come against sides riding high. But they've self-destructed by taking just 11 points from a possible 33 against bottom-eight clubs."

MOTD's Alan Green at Villa Park

"If Tim Sherwood gets sufficient points in their remaining 13 games to keep Aston Villa in the gold mine of the Premier League, he'll be showered with praise. If he doesn't, the blame will fall at the feet of the previous regime.

"Peter Coates, the Stoke chairman, says the impact of a new manager is "50-50" in such circumstances. Unless, in my mind, you're Tony Pulis, who pulled Crystal Palace to safety last season, and is likely to do the same now for West Bromwich Albion.

"But I saw enough last Sunday, certainly in the second half against Leicester, to suggest that Sherwood can reinvigorate Villa."

Your first football memories

This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember most from attending your first match?'

Serge: My first match was Oldham 5-1 Luton in the old division 1, 1992. Graeme Sharp scored four. How times have changed! #bbcfootball

Matt Roche: Southampton 3-4 Leeds one of the best comebacks you'll ever see by Leeds from 3-0 down... And that was my first Saints game!

Callum Collie: Forest v MUFC on my 10th birthday. MUFC were 2-1 up at HT, 4-1 up on 80 mins then Ole came on & scored 4 in 11 minutes. Best birthday ever!

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A crowd of over 40,000 is expected at the Stadium of Light this afternoon and it's a big game for Sunderland boss Gus Poyet. The pressure has been dialled up on him after FA Cup defeat at Bradford - is today a chance to blow away the cobwebs?

Sunderland have won just one of their last eight Premier League matches. Sunderland have netted just six goals in their last nine Premier League home games.

Got to go for it today...

There is just about half an hour left at the Riverside - where the Championship leaders still trail Leeds despite pummelling them from kick-off.

Follow a live page on that match here.

Your first football memories

This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember most from attending your first match?'

Junaid Khalil: Posh Vs Darlington. 1999-2000 Division 3 play off final at the old Wembley. Car broke down 3/4 of the journey. Jumped in the boot of the other guys travelling with us. Won the game 1-0 and Andy Clarke scored, got bottles thrown at our car on the way out. Probably shouldn't have had a Posh scarf hanging out the window. A great day out for a 7 year old!

Joseph in Newcastle: Newcastle 0-0 Blackburn in 1999. I didn't see Newcastle score in my first 5 football games. When I experienced my first goal the noise was immense.

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'Benny and Hot sir?'

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We like it when a club adopts something from the away team. This is very niche, but a good spot from Chelsea today, who are serving 'Benny and Hot' in their Vialli suite.

What on earth is that? A good question. It's Benedictine - a French liquer - mixed with hot water, and it is pretty much only drank in Burnley.

Anyone had it? Has your club got a bespoke food/drink attached to it?

Your first football memories

This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember most from attending your first match?'

Stuart Tidman, Coventry: My first match - May 1985 - Coventry City needed to beat newly crowned League Champions and European Cup Winners Cup victors Everton to remain in the old First Division. The Sky Blues won 4-1, I was bear hugged to within an inch of my life by my father every time City scored.

Sam in Poole: It was the mid eighties, midweek game Torquay v Darlington about minus 5 degrees. It was firework night and the game was so dire everyone turned their back to the game to watch the fireworks on a field nearby!

Jack in Bristol: My dad taking my to my first game, Pompey against Millwall in 1992. We won 6-1, I thought it would be like that every game!

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Former Middlesbrough & Leeds defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"Football is an incredible game sometimes isn't it? Boro have created all the chances but the best two have fallen to Leeds. The worry for the home side is that when a goalkeeper is making save after save, he can become unbeatable. Marco Silvestri has been playing well for Leeds but everything has been saveable so far.

"Boro have had plenty of chances but they have snatched at things. Going behind seems to have rattled them, and Aitor Karanka will have told his players to keep their composure."

It's into the second half at Boro, and you can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

Sherwood's Spurs debut

Tim Sherwood's first game in caretaker charge of Spurs in December 2013 was a 3-2 win at Southampton, with Emmanuel Adebayor coming in from the cold to score twice.

Can Sherwood repeat the trick and get the best out of his strikers at Villa Park? He certainly needs to...

What would Sherwood do?

It's been a long time since a neutral could say they looked forward to watching Aston Villa.

But I am genuinely intrigued to see what Tim Sherwood can do with the job at Villa Park. In the relegation zone, with an awful goalscoring record and with attendances dwindling, it's a tough job to take on.

But the flip side is that with a bit of passion, some attacking play and a few wins, Villa Park could soon be filling up again.

There's huge potential there. Is Sherwood the right man?

We should have team news from the six Premier League games which kick-off at 15:00 GMT in around 45 minutes for you. What sort of team will Chelsea put out?

When Burnley held Chelsea on the opening weekend of the season it was the ultimate clash of styles. The haves v the have-nots, Fabregas v Marney, Costa v Ings.

Six months or so on, the Clarets have won many fans with their attacking intent and never-say-die approach. But can they honestly trouble Chelsea this afternoon? They haven't won at Stamford Bridge since 1971...

We've been loving your stories of your first games this morning. We've all been reminiscing in style.

If there's anybody out there who's going to their first game today, please let us know. Can you still get Bovril?

Your first football memories

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This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember from attending your very first match?'

Olly in High Wycombe: My dear Dad taking me to Vicarage Road to see our beloved Spurs beat league highflyers, Watford, 1-0. He got me a milk crate from the coffee bar to stand on, so I could see. The start of 32 years of following Spurs and counting...

Simon in Runcorn: I was working in Spain with American colleague visiting Europe for first time. Took him to Barcelona when Rivaldo scored "that" overhead kick. My first match was at Wrexham when my granddad took me to The Racecourse. What a contrast!

Chris in Morpeth: Newcastle v Reading in 1989. I was 9. I'll never forget the brilliant green turf, swaying noise and blinding floodlights. The toilets were a concrete latrine of pure filth and the smell of Bovril still stings my nose to this day. Magic.

A crazy game at the Riverside so far - how on earth Leeds are winning is beyond me. Goalkeeper Marco Silvestri is in inspired form for the visitors.

Former Middlesbrough & Leeds defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"Aitor Karanka has to get his team to just calm down and not panic. Middlesbrough have to concentrate on playing their own game. Neil Redfearn meanwhile, he will be encouraging his side to get up the park a bit more with the ball. To hold it a bit better and give the players a chance to rest defensively. But Leeds could have been 2-0 up if they'd taken that chance at the end of the half."

It's half-time at Boro, and you can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

Many thanks Michael. Good afternoon everyone.

Russell Crowe may have snubbed the Oscars to be in St Helens this weekend, the maniac, and we'd like you to snub the first signs of spring to join us on your screens for an afternoon of top-slight action.

All set for a fine day of Premier League footy?

Right, it is now time for me to leave you so Tom Rostance will be guiding you through the rest of the afternoon's football.

Former Middlesbrough & England defender Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live at the Riverside Stadium

"Sometimes when a goalkeeper starts to get so busy he can become impossible to beat. That shot from Kike was always rising you feel but Marco Silvestri did well to get to the ball. Middlesbrough's finishing has not been as good as perhaps manager Aitor Karanka would like, but Leeds have to get hold of it here. At the moment it is all Boro."

You can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

'I really like the pressure'

Brentford are desperately trying to get out of the Championship, Sunderland are desperate to not drop down into it.

The Black Cats are 15th in the table and boss Gus Poyet took the unusual step of writing an open letter to the club's fans earlier this week. However, he admits there is no other career he would want than being a Premier League manager.

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"I like pressure because it's the way I have been brought up," said Poyet. "When you are in Uruguay and when you play football for the national team, the pressure is there to win. There is no other result, so it is part of my life.

"Can I work without pressure? I don't know - I have never done it so far. I have never played football or managed without pressure.

"I suppose it would be nice, but maybe I would not be myself after because I don't have the pressure. It's part of the game. I like it, I really like it."

Sunderland v West Brom preview.

Football Focus

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Former Southampton and England striker James Beattie on the strange goings on at Brentford following confirmation that manager Mark Warburton and his staff will leave the club at the end of the season:

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"It's a very strange one, the chairman has his own philosophy but I think Mark has dealt with it so well," says Beattie.

"He has come out of with an awful lot of credit but it will have hurt him after the job he has done and it has had an affect on the players, whatever anyone tries to say, you only have to look at recent results. They were in second place and now they are down to seventh place."

Your first football memories

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Kevin in Norwich: Charlton v West Ham League Cup October 1977. As an excited 13-year-old schoolboy I naively thought it wouldn't be a problem to attend wearing my Chelsea scarf. I was wrong. A joy to watch Trevor Brooking pass a football though.

Liam: Arriving here from Ireland to live in 1967, dad took me to Scunthorpe v Orient at old show ground I was seven, didn't have a clue what I was looking at but knew I liked it, 47 years later and still going.

Dom in Durham: My friend took me to see Norwich v Crystal Palace, my main memory was surprise/disappointment that you couldn't hear the commentary around the ground.

'Sherwood relishing the challenge'

Former Aston Villa & Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"With Aston Villa playing a more direct style of football, survival is certainly achievable, although it's a difficult situation. I was relegated there myself, and it's hard to turn things around when you are on a slippery slide.

"I think they have enough within the group and Tim Sherwood certainly believes himself as a manager. He needs to look no further than today. They will win that one I think. There hasn't been much to cheer about for the Villa fans, but Sherwood is relishing the challenge."

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Former Blackburn striker James Beattie on his former Rovers team-mate Tim Sherwood, who will take charge of Aston Villa for the first time today: "I saw it as player he was very influential and he was a leader. He took that on through his career as a player and took it into his short time at Tottenham. He went into the dressing room on Sunday and had an immediate impact.

"He is a winner, he is confident in his ability and I think he is the right man for the job. He always took an interest in the young players and I think that is going to be really important."

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Former Saints striker James Beattie on Southampton youngster James Ward-Prowse: "He's a young player with tremendous ability and he has been rightly rewarded with a new five-year contract. He has stamped his authority on the team and despite not starting the season he is now a regular in a very good side.

"I really enjoyed my time at Southampton, I was happy when I was there and I have still got a massive regard for Southampton".

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Today we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember from attending your very first match?'

We've had so many responses on the Match of the Day Facebook page, so keep them coming.

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Steven Brown: Burnley 3 Chelsea 0. April 1983. The old second division. That's when Chelsea didn't have any fans. No trophies. And no Russian to bankroll them. Short memories.

Keith Johnston: Man United v Everton 1991. I was six years old and got hit by the ball from a Ryan Giggs shot, cried my eyes out at the time, a few years later it seemed quite cool.

Former Middlesbrough & England defender Danny Mills

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"Neil Redfearn was in charge of the Leeds academy before taking over the first team - like Tim Sherwood did at Spurs. Redfearn knows the younger players, he knows their character. At the moment there isn't an awful lot of money to play with, what with the lack of an owner if you like, and Redfearn has put his belief in youth.

"You will have good days and bad days when you are playing with young players, but it's a great start for Leeds. Middlesbrough like to push forward and look very neat and tidy, but they are susceptible to the counter attack here."

You can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

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Former Southampton and Blackburn striker James Beattie on Manchester City's new striker Wilfried Bony: "If you look at his physique he must made of stone, he is a huge man and a huge player and it is going to be a huge loss for Swansea. Seeing him play up front with Sergio Aguero is something I would pay to see.

"Stevan Jovetic has started 11 games and scored eight goals so it is tough on him but the manager holds Bony in such high regard. City played two up front last season with Negredo and I think they want to do that again."

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GOAL

It is a terrible start for the hosts and a terrible start for home goalkeeper Tomas Mejias. His poor throw only finds Leeds' Lewis Cook, who is able to run into the penalty area, and pull the ball back for Alex Mowatt, who puts his side ahead.

Former Middlesbrough & England defender Danny Mills

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"Aitor Karanka has done an exceptional job at Middlesbrough. When he came here there were one or two questions asked. Who was he, what sort of style does he play, but he has transformed this club.

"They've been playing some fantastic football, while bringing through young players and it is great to see. It's a fantastic stadium here, almost full today, Boro are very well supported. But of course Leeds are on a decent run themselves."

You can follow the action in that game in a separate live text commentary.

The FA People's Cup

Day two coverage of the FA People's Cup is under way and you can follow all the action on the dedicated live page.

Did your team take part in the tournament last night or will you be doing so this weekend?

You can get in contact on Twitter by using the hashtag #PeoplesCup on Facebook at the Get Inspired page or email in to [e-mail]

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Follow the Middlesbrough v Leeds match

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We have a dedicated live text commentary for the game at Riverside Stadium between Championship leaders Middlesbrough and Leeds United.

Boro will extend their lead at the top of the table to four points if they win.

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Football Focus is on BBC One now. So do not miss out. Coverage is available (UK only) by pressing the play button at the top of this page.

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First up is an interview with Manchester City's new striker Wilfried Bony.

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This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember from attending your very first match?'

Paul Hudson: The noise, the singing, the friendliness. 101 steps then at the top, smelling the freshly cut grass and then seeing the other stands and the pitch. Watching the ground fill up two hours before kick off. The excitement as it gets closer.

"Every so often someone would jump, just because they can't contain themselves. Then it happens, scarves in the air, flags waving, then...'You'll Never Walk Alone'. The hairs all over your body stand up and you tingle. OMG..This is Anfield, This is The Kop. My first time. Love it. 1971, I was 10."

Arsene Wenger mentioned Crystal Palace's new management. And it has been an impressive start to life at Selhurst Park for former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.

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'Chamakh lost confidence at Arsenal'

More from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, this time talking about today's opponents Crystal Palace and ex-Gunners striker Marouane Chamakh.

"They have found confidence again and have got positive results with their new management," says Wenger. "Chamakh lost confidence at Arsenal. I'm happy he's got a good career at Crystal Palace now."

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Chamakh, who has been playing while wearing a mask recently after breaking his nose, only scored eight Premier League goals in 40 appearances during a three-year spell with the Gunners.

Wilshere back in Gunners' contention

One Premier League game we have not mentioned much this morning is Crystal Palace v Arsenal, so let's correct that now.

If selected, the match could provide a welcome return to action for England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who has been out for three months after needing an ankle operation.

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He was recently pictured on the back page of a national newspaper appearing to be holding a shisha pipe, and has been pictured in the past smoking.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says: "I don't know how everybody is but I think every professional footballer has to control his life and dedicate it to the game.

"Jack is a bit ahead of schedule and has worked hard with no big problems, so it's good to have him back."

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This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you remember from attending your very first match?'

We've had so many responses on the Match of the Day Facebook page, so keep them coming.

Nik Edwards: 1982 - Aston Villa v Dynamo Kiev. Eight years old. My dad tried to smuggle me in through the turnstiles. Under instruction to crawl below the counter whilst he paid for himself, the cunning plan was foiled when I bumped my head on the said turnstile and let out a perfectly audible 'Ow!'. At least we got a win for the additional cost.

Shane Stopforth: Freezing to death at Burnden Park aged 12 on my own. Sat next to an old man who did not speak a word to me, at the start of the second half he emerged with two cups of Bovril and handed me one. Never seen him before or since and still love Bovril.

Boro dream of the big time

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Middlesbrough are in their sixth consecutive season in English football's second tier and they can go four points clear at the top of the Championship, albeit probably only for a few hours.

Second-placed Bournemouth face play-off hopefuls Brentford, while Derby and Ipswich are at home to Sheffield Wednesday and Reading respectively.

Watford and Norwich, the two other teams in the above picture, play each other at Vicarage Road.

Team news

There are no early Premier League kick-offs today, but there's a big game in the Championship as leaders Middlesbrough take on Leeds.

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Here is the team news.

Middlesbrough played an hour with 10-men in a midweek draw at Birmingham and manager Aitor Karanka makes six changes from that side. Keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos was the man sent off in that game and he is replaced by Tomas Mejias, while striker Patrick Bamford drops to the bench and is replaced by Kike.

Leeds boss Neil Redfearn names the same side that beat Millwall last time out, with the only change being the return of centre-back Liam Cooper to the bench.

Middlesbrough XI: Mejias, Nsue, Kalas, Gibson, Friend, Leadbitter, Clayton, Adomah, Reach, Vossen, Kike.

Leeds XI: Silvestri, Wootton, Bamba, Bellusci, C Taylor, Byram, Austin, Murphy, Cook, Mowatt, Morison.

Pennant joins Wigan

Some breaking transfer news and it is good news for Wigan fans.

The Championship strugglers have signed former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant until the end of the season.

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The 32-year-old, a free agent, has been training with the club this week and is manager Malky Mackay's 10th signing.

"He's got terrific experience and is hungry for a way back into the English scene," said Mackay. "There were a number of clubs interested, so we are delighted we can now call upon him to help us."

Most recently, Pennant played for FC Pune City in the Indian Premier League and joins Wigan with the Latics second from bottom of the Championship.

Your first football memories

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This morning we've been asking you: 'What is the thing you most remember from attending your very first match?'

We have had a fantastic response, so keep your comments coming in to us. Here are a few more of your messages.

Steven Fyfe: My first game was Dundee United in the UEFA Cup. I remember a sea of orange and the smell of burger and onions.

Alan Scantlebury: Gillingham 1964. Shouting, singing, smell of liniment, sledging the opposition goalie on run up to goal kicks.

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Pauline Milligan: Blackburn v Man Utd. I was nine-ish. Sitting on my dad's shoulders. Girls screaming at George Best. No-one could get the ball off him.

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Bruce wants offside change

Well, Mark Hughes is not totally convinced by Luis Figo's attempt to become Fifa president, but Hull City manager Steve Bruce does like Figo's idea of simplifying the offside rule.

"There's too many grey areas in the offside rule," says ex-Manchester United central defender Bruce.

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"You see people standing in front of the goalkeeper, yet they might not be interfering with play. The referees are being put under too much pressure. Are the players interfering or not? It's a very good idea to take away that problem."

'Some of Figo's ideas were interesting, some were not'

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes said: "Luis Figo's ideas have certainly got people talking and I'm sure that's why he has said them. Some of his ideas were interesting, some were not.

"He has a lot of support from celebrities backing him and some high-profile footballers have aligned themselves with him. His standing as a footballer is without question."

Divided opinion

Well, a number of football managers have been asked for their views on Figo's proposals. But not everyone was that excited. First up is Stoke City boss Mark Hughes's response.

Figo to rule the football world?

You may well have seen Portugal legend Luis Figo release his election manifesto earlier this week at Wembley as he aims to replace Sepp Blatter and become president of world football's governing body Fifa.

Figo would consider a bigger World Cup and would look at increasing the number of teams from 32 to 40 or even 48.

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The 42-year-old, who is one of three candidates challenging Blatter in the election on 29 May, also proposed sin-bins and reverting to the old offside rule interpretation.

Coming up on BBC radio

BBC Radio 5 live

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Saturday's football programme with commentary from the Riverside Stadium, where Championship leaders Middlesbrough take on Leeds United at 12:15 GMT.

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

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

Coming up on BBC TV

Football Focus

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Tune in for Football Focus for a preview of the weekend's action on BBC One from 12:10 GMT, when host Jason Mohammad will be joined by former Arsenal defender Martin Keown and former Southampton striker James Beattie.

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

And of course later there'll be Match of the Day - today it's on at 22:25 on BBC One.

Hughes worried about Sherwood impact

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits he is a bit nervous today because of the change of boss at Villa Park.

"Villa have a new manager so inevitably there will be a new-manager bounce," said Hughes.

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"It's a case of players wanting to impress. There's a little edge and an increase in work-rate and focus.

"Tim Sherwood comes across as a very positive guy and he will have been working on their positive thinking... but we've been doing OK."

'Christian was a beast'

But before Aston Villa and Tim Sherwood can think of following in the footsteps of former Barcelona boss and current Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola, Villa's first priority is to figure out how to put the ball in the back of the net.

Villa have only scored 12 times in 25 Premier League games, but Sherwood has faith in striker Christian Benteke, who has netted only three times this season after recovering from a ruptured Achilles he suffered last April.

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"Christian's a really good lad - he speaks better English than me as well. I know he was a beast up there and can bully people," says Sherwood.

"Anything crossed into the box, he used to find it and eat it up - we need to get back to that. He's a centre forward and they have to be the focal point of your side. If they're in the game a lot you're not doing badly."

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So, nothing to fear Villa fans.

Sherwood is also back

Another man returning to the Premier League today is ex-Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood, who will be in charge of Aston Villa for the first time today for their home game against Stoke City.

"It is a great honour to manage one of the biggest clubs in English football," said Sherwood. "I can't wait to get started and I'm really looking forward to the challenge."

Costa is back

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Bad news for Burnley today. The most prolific striker in the Premier League is back. Chelsea's Diego Costa has served a three-game ban after stamping on Liverpool's Emre Can and is expected to return to Jose Mourinho's league side today.

Your first football memories

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As is usual on a Saturday we are linking up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and this morning we're asking you: 'What is the thing you most remember from attending your very first match?'

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Sam Gardiner: Took a colouring book and crayons and dropped all the crayons in the stand... Cried for the rest of the match.

Ywain Gwynedd: Everton 4 - 1 Tottenham- Gary Lineker scoring for Spurs and coming over to celebrate. Still convinced he was looking me right in the eye.

Jake Colton: Spurs v PSV - Mark Van Bommel from 30 yards, hit me straight in the face.

The best of Chelsea and Manchester City

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BBC Radio 5 live: The 5 live Sport production team have chosen their #CFC and #MCFC combined XI.

Terry 'winning contract challenge'

As mentioned, Chelsea captain John Terry may well be set to extend his time with the Stamford Bridge club.

Manager Jose Mourinho said: "Everyone wants to stay at Chelsea, especially John Terry because he has been here all of his life.

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"He accepts our policy on players over 30 with a smile and accepts it as a challenge. Last season he won the challenge by performing so well and getting the one-year extension.

"This season he is winning the challenge and the right to have another one-year extension. It's what John wants, it's what the club wants."

Today's gossip

The transfer window may be closed, but one page that never stops is the BBC gossip column. Here are a few snippets from today's page.

According to the Daily Star, Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, is out for Tuesday's Champions League match against Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium after suffering damaged knee ligaments in training.

The Daily Telegraph, meanwhile, have an interview with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, who is confident of being among the goals again after eight Premier League matches without scoring.

John Terry, now 34, has been promised a new one-year contract by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, according to the Sun.

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The Manchester Evening News claim former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, is being chased by three clubs - Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid - as they try and lure him away from Juventus.

Predictions time

Each week our pundit Mark Lawrenson pits his forecasting skills against a celebrity, and this week he is up against seven-time World Superbike champion and I'm a Celebrity winner Carl Fogarty.

Fogarty is a Blackburn fan and is expecting fierce rivals Burnley to take a hiding at Premier League leaders Chelsea. A 17-goal hiding in fact.

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Lawro has also gone for a 3-0 win for Manchester City over Newcastle in the late game.

Read full analysis from Lawro as well as all of Fogarty's predictions on our football page.

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As is usual on a Saturday we are linking up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and this morning we're asking you: 'What is the thing you most remember from attending your very first match?'

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Liam Brennan: Sunderland 3-0 Chelsea. December 1996. Roker Park. Kevin Ball scored a diving header. I thought that was the norm from then on...

Peter Whitely: Chesterfield v Tranmere 1972 It was the amount of cigarette smoke generated by the crowd at Saltergate!

Katie Maycock: Arsenal v Villa April 1977. I was four. All I remember is desperately trying to sit still so my dad would let me go again.

'Man City should not have missed Toure so much'

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"Yaya Toure's return to Premier League action this weekend cannot come soon enough for Manchester City, but a club with their resources should not have missed one man so much in the first place.

"Before last week's much-needed win at Stoke, the defending champions went four league games without victory and went from being joint-top with Chelsea to seven points behind Jose Mourinho's men.

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"That slump in form coincided with Toure being away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast, leaving City without any drive in midfield in his absence."

I'm already feeling at home - Bony

So today's late game against Newcastle is the first chance for Manchester City fans to see Wilfried Bony play for them.

Bony scored 34 times in 70 appearances for Swansea and is used to the demands of the Premier League but he admits it could take time for City fans to see the best of him.

"It's not easy, I'll have had only five days of training before we play Newcastle, but if I'm needed, I have a good record against Newcastle - I've scored three goals in two games against them.

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"It was really important to make this decision for my career and my life and I'm very happy to be a City player. I have spoken to my new team-mates and they have welcomed me to the club and I'm already feeling at home."

Another key factor for City today is the return of Bony's international team-mate Yaya Toure.

Today's back pages

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The back page of the Sun features an interview with Manchester City's new striker Wilfried Bony, who wants to win the Premier League with his new club.

Bony, 26, completed a £28m switch from Swansea on 14 January but has been at the Africa Cup of Nations since then. But it was time well spent as he helped Ivory Coast win the competition.

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As is usual on a Saturday we are linking up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and this morning we're asking you: 'What is the thing you most remember from attending your very first match?'

Send in your pictures and stories using #bbcfootball, pop on to the Match of the Day Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

Buttonnn: Southampton v Villa at the Dell in 2000. I was only six and cried when we scored - I had no idea what was happening.

Shawn Hearn: First game, England 0 Croatia 0. Friendly match. Walking into Wembley and seeing the pitch for the first time, my jaw dropped.

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Charlie Keegan Cuss: My brother (seven) went to his first football match and got to meet Ali Al-Habsi last season.

Villa may have brought a few of their own fans to tears this season, never mind opposing fans.

'It will all end in tears'

Football analyst Mark Lawrenson on BBC Radio 5 live

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"I don't think Mario Balotelli with his performances earns him his right to take a penalty. I'm not a Mario fan. I just get the impression that he's not particularly well liked in the dressing room. When you don't give everything in a game it's an insult. It will all end in tears with Mario."

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Today's papers

The Daily Mail's back page also features the Chelsea Metro story, but the big picture is of Mario Balotelli, who again made the news this week.

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He scored the winning penalty in the first-leg of the Europa League last-32 tie against Besiktas on Thursday so he should be the hero, right? Well, remember this is Super Mario's world.

After the match he was criticised by club captain Steven Gerrard for taking the ball off stand-in skipper Jordan Henderson, who also wanted to take the spot-kick.

Well, according to the Daily Mail, his manager Brendan Rodgers is also not too happy, this time criticising Balotelli's work rate. Why always him?

Falcao's future

One more piece of news for Manchester United fans, and it concerns the future of striker Radamel Falcao.

Monaco have a number of "great clubs" interested in signing Falcao should Manchester United decide against making his loan deal permanent at the end of the season.

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The Premier League club signed the Colombian, 29, on a season-long loan last September and have the option of paying £43.2m for him in the summer.

In an interview to run on Football Focus on BBC One at 12:10 GMT, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev says: "I'm not worried for Falcao, he is a world-class striker. If Manchester United decide not take up the option at the end of the season, we have interest from other great clubs."

Your first football memories

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As is usual on a Saturday we are linking up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and this morning we're asking you: 'What is the thing you most remember from attending your very first match?'

Send in your pictures and stories using #bbcfootball, pop on to the Match of the Day Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

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Carl Dunne: It was 1984, I was three years old watching the European champions at Anfield and it must have been all too much... I fell asleep.

Matt Brooks: Being too small to see the whole game but still seeing Ian Wright score through someone's armpit at Selhurst Park.

B: Being passed over the shoulders so all the kids were at the front of the terrace and could see. Different times.

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Dodgy statistics

We have seen that Louis van Gaal is a big fan of statistics in his news conferences. And he always has a dossier up his sleeve ready to disprove incorrect facts or statements thrown at him from journalists.

But it appears his research may be a bit skewed with his claim that his side are the best in the league over the last 20 matches.

Well Van Gaal is right. If you do not include Chelsea. Or Manchester City.

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'In the last 19 or 20 matches, we are the best'

Louis van Gaal began his managerial career in England with a 2-1 home defeat by Swansea, but feels his Manchester United side have improved greatly since then as he prepares to face the Swans again today.

"We came from the United States (in pre-season) where we had won everything, so that was a big shock," said Van Gaal.

"After that we lost a lot of points even though we were the better team, because we couldn't score enough at that time.

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"Now I believe that every player knows the philosophy of me and my staff. Everyone wants to follow that philosophy and you can see that in the team spirit of the team which is unbelievable.

"When you see the score of the last 19 or 20 matches we are the best team in the league."

Today's newspapers

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The front page of the sport section in the Daily Telegraph has an interview with ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville saying the club's fans should not be critical of Louis van Gaal tactics, as long as the side continues to keep winning. And speaking of Manchester United...

Today's newspapers

But before we look closer at today's matches, let's have a look at what is making the back pages of today's newspapers.

Unsurprisingly, the Metro incident involving Chelsea fans who prevented a black man from boarding a Paris train before their Champions League tie on Tuesday continues to dominate.

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The back page of the Mirror features quotes from Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich, saying they are "disgusted" and "ashamed" by the behaviour from a small section of the club's fans.

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As ever on a Saturday morning we are linking up with the Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live.

This morning's discussion topic from Danny is:

The thing you most remember from attending your very first match.

Did it end 5-5, were you left feeling ill after a dodgy burger at half-time, was there someone standing in your way so you couldn't see anything? Let us know and we will put the best entries on this page.

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How they stand

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So Chelsea will go 10 points clear at the top of the table if they beat Burnley and Manchester City lose at home to Newcastle. Arsenal will move into the top four if they win at Crystal Palace as fourth-placed Southampton play Liverpool on Sunday.

At the bottom, Leicester do not play until Sunday and will be hoping Burnley and Aston Villa fail to beat Chelsea and Stoke respectively. Hull entertain QPR and the losers may well be in the bottom three at the end of the day.

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Today's Premier League action

Aston Villa v Stoke City - 15:00 GMT

Chelsea v Burnley - 15:00 GMT

Crystal Palace v Arsenal - 15:00 GMT

Hull City v Queens Park Rangers - 15:00 GMT

Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion - 15:00 GMT

Swansea City v Manchester United - 15:00 GMT

Manchester City v Newcastle United - 17:30 GMT

Good morning

Hello, good morning and thank you for joining us for BBC Sport's live text commentary on a busy Saturday in the Premier League.

And what a Saturday we have for you.

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Four of the top five in the Premier League are in action, Tim Sherwood and his gilet return as he takes charge of Aston Villa for the first time, Wilfried Bony could make his Manchester City debut, Chelsea could go 10 points clear and Manchester United are after some revenge.

Great expectations

Expectation was high. It was the start of a new era.

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After a miserable campaign under David Moyes, Louis van Gaal was the man tipped to bring the trophies back to Manchester United, the most successful English side of all time.

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Unbeaten in six pre-season games and confidence was high. Then it happened. Stunned by Swansea. At home. One of the shock results of the season. On the first day of the season.

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But a lot has changed. Now van Gaal says his side are the best in the league on current form. Expectation is again high.

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