Premier League reaction

1. Sherwood wins on return to Tottenham
2. Leicester hit back to beat West Brom
3. Bolasie hat-trick as Palace thrash Sunderland
4. Hull lose 2-0 at Saints, Stoke deny West Ham late on

That's a wrap for us on this page though - see you again tomorrow for Sunday's action.

The players are just emerging down the narrow Turf Moor tunnel. Can Arsenal pick up the three points? Or will Burnley bounce back?

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Player reaction on Twitter

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The relegation run-ins

Sunderland

Stoke v Sunderland

Sunderland v Southampton

Everton v Sunderland

Sunderland v Leicester

Arsenal v Sunderland

Chelsea v Sunderland

Hull's run-in is frightening, and Sunderland's isn't much easier on the eye. A home game with Leicester is filed under the 'six-pointer' banner and two away games at Chelsea and Arsenal to finish would put the frighteners on most teams.

HALF-TIME

Aaron Ramsey's early goal has put Arsenal 1-0 up at Turf Moor in the late game.

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The relegation run-ins

Hull City

Crystal Palace v Hull

Hull v Liverpool

Hull v Arsenal

Hull v Burnley

Tottenham v Hull

Hull v Man Utd

Hull have to beat Burnley and pick up points against Crystal Palace don't they? After that it looks like slim pickings - though Palace away is about as hard as it gets right now...

The relegation run-ins

QPR

QPR v Chelsea

QPR v West Ham

Liverpool v QPR

Man City v QPR

QPR v Newcastle

Leicester v QPR

QPR face leaders Chelsea on Sunday lunchtime, and where else can they pick up points? Back to back away games at Liverpool and Manchester City look nasty. A last-day showdown at Leicester?

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Burnley

Everton v Burnley

Burnley v Leicester

West Ham v Burnley

Hull v Burnley

Burnley v Stoke

Aston Villa v Burnley

Burnley are 1-0 down approaching half-time at home to Arsenal, but where else could they pick up vital points?

Games against Leicester and Hull could prove crucial for both sides.

The relegation run-ins

Leicester City

Leicester v Swansea

Burnley v Leicester

Leicester v Chelsea

Leicester v Newcastle

Leicester v Southampton

Sunderland v Leicester

Leicester v QPR

Games against Burnley, QPR and Sunderland still to come? Leicester are still alive...

Spanish La Liga

It's all tightened up again at the top of La Liga in Spain, with Barcelona's lead trimmed to one point.

Atletico Madrid are currently in action, with Fernando Torres scoring an own goal. Follow that game in our European live page here.

'I'm still worried'

West Brom manager Tony Pulis: "I worried about relegation from the first moment I walked in here and I will continue to until we are safe. That is the kind of guy I am.

"We were in control I thought in the first half and we had that chance in the second half when Saido Berahino could have played in Craig Gardner. If we had scored from that I think it would have shut the garden gate.

"As it was we conceded two disappointing late goals."

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Slowbear: So pleased for Leicester and Palace - what a day for Vardy and Pardy!

Rob Gallagher: Can see Leicester staying up. The form team and have to play pretty much every team around them. It's in their hands.

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German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich maintained their commanding lead at the top of the Bundesliga with victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

With six games remaining the defending champions moved 13 points clear of second-placed Wolfsburg.

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice including a stunning first-half volley.

Germany's Thomas Muller then added the third eight minutes from time.

Player reaction on Twitter

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Tim Sherwood was not the only Villa man pleased as punch at White Hart Lane - his players are pretty happy too.

'We kept on going'

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes: "For us it was one of those days, we conceded to a great free kick but we kept going and showed great character.

"We could not quite find the final ball, but credit to the lads because they stuck at it and deserved to get something. They were the better team, so we got some reward but probably not what they should have had."

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Peter Oliver: Plenty of shock results at the bottom of the table today....who is up for a shock Burnley victory?

Belete Eshetea: I just can't see Arsenal losing this game. Too much power from back to front for Burnley to deal with!

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GOAL

Away! Burnley have two or three chances to clear their lines but don't, and Aaron Ramsey punishes them.

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'Bewildering'

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce: "It's bewildering at the moment, since Manchester United we have thrown seven points away in the final seconds of the game. You tally those up, that's 50 points, looking good and its a really good season, but throwing this one away is bitterly disappointing.

"The lads showed a lot of nerves, and it was a very good goal from Stoke but it is difficult to take. We have to be more capable of seeing the game out."

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Player reaction on Twitter

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He certainly was ruthless. I've seen Yannick Bolasie mentioned in a few 'teams of the year' tweets from players in the past week. Get on the PFA awards Yannick...

'Not good enough'

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat said: "We have to recover in 14 days with an away game against Stoke and we have to do better than we did today as this was not good enough.

"After the Newcastle game we did not see this performance coming. We had trained really well this week and the confidence had come back, but in the first half it was not really good. We gave the match away in the first 10 minutes of the second half.

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"We could not cope with their pace, but I don't want to complain about the players. We win as a team and lose as a team.

"We still have six matches left and it's in our hands. You cannot lose 4-1 to Crystal Palace in a home game because we need to get results."

Has a Brazil team ever been compared to Crystal Palace though? That's the question.

KICK-OFF

Game on at Turf Moor.

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'Just like watching Brazil'

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Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew said: "Our fans were singing 'it's like watching Brazil', and it was today. We were terrific and we caused Sunderland a lot of problems.

"It was an emphatic win and the scoreline didn't even do us justice. We had so many chances. We were great and that's seven away wins out of eight games - at a professional level that's unbelievable.

"We never looked in any danger. This performance won't get many headlines as we're mid-table but it was an outstanding performance."

Switch for Turf Moor

Almost go time at Turf Moor.

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Daz, Daz, Daz. West Brom are seven points clear of relegation with six games to go. Lighten up...

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Dan: "Sherwood is a motivator of players rather than a tactician so far. I prefer Pochettino as our current boss but Sherwood and Villa deserved the points today."

Daz: "Pulis out, WBA are a football team. I never wanted him and we are still going down. Our run in is horrendous."

Matthew: Re: James: Complaining about those who deserve to be in the Spurs team? Try being a Sunderland fan. Shocking performance once again.

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'It's a crazy game'

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Hull manager Steve Bruce:

"It's a crazy game at times. We certainly didn't deserve, in my opinion, to get beat 2-0.

"We did enough to warrant getting something out of it. But we gave away a bad goal. It was a penalty. And we are where we are because of our inability to score goals.

"The one thing that did disappoint me was a yellow card for Graziano Pelle. I think it warranted a bit more than that.

"If the referee does see the forearm smash across Alex Bruce's face it's certainly a red card. But he's not given it for that."

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Craig Andrew Smith: Driving home from the Sunderland match. What's worse than thinking back to that game, is thinking ahead to the remaining fixtures.

Jake Edwards: Huge win for Aston Villa that. Tim Sherwood is a magician. Christian Benteke is a god.

Joe Wedgwood: Cracking retro West Brom kit today. Teams should do it more often! Seem to remember a Manchester United one a few years back v Manchester City.

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In our Arsenal line-up the eagle-eyed among you spotted that we only had 10 players! I can tell you it was Laurent Koscielny who I missed out.

'The win looked unlikely'

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Leicester boss Nigel Pearson: "The way we started it looked an unlikely outcome. To be fair to the players, in the second half, we showed a lot more quality. We deserved three points, because we never stopped believing we could get something from the game.

"We still have a lot of work to do, but back-to-back wins are very important now and we have to make it three now. We had to try and force the issue late on and Jamie Vardy took the chance late on after we put on that pressure."

Manager reaction

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman on Graziano Pelle:

"He played well and worked very hard but he has to score goals. That's the best feeling a striker can get.

"He lives to score goals and if it's been a long time it does something for your confidence.

"Now he will be back to the player he was at the beginning of the season."

Yeovil down

Championship: Norwich's late winner at Bolton leaves the top five places unchanged, but Derby drift a couple of points after their early draw with Brentford. Ipswich move into the last play-off sport after holding off a spirited effort from relegated Blackpool.

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League One: Relegation bunfight news: Yeovil are down after failing to beat Notts County; Coventry and Scunthorpe edge away from trouble, each reaching the 50-point mark with wins against basement rivals.

League Two: No change at top or bottom, but in the play-off race Plymouth and Stevenage - with a last-gasp winner - are the main beneficiaries of defeats for Newport and Exeter.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Today could be the turning point for Leicester. I have to change my position because today there was everything I didn't see at Sunderland - a team that wanted to survive."

Tim Sherwood provokes more knee-jerk reactions than most managers - but what are your thoughts tonight Spurs fans? Would you rather have him in the dugout or down the M6 at Villa Park?

'A fantastic result'

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood: "It's a fantastic result - we carried on from the good performance in the 3-3 draw against QPR. We thought we could have a good go and we did. I thought we deserved to win. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy made the decision [to sack me] based on what he thought was the right thing to do. Mauricio Pochettino is doing a good job. Without Spurs giving me the job last year, I wouldn't have been here today to enjoy this win.

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"We've got some tough games. No-one gave us a chance here or at Manchester City in the next league game. We're within touching distance. On the downside we picked up a few injuries.

"The club weren't creating chances for Christian Benteke before I arrived. It's about conserving his energy, keeping him high up the field and using him to penetrate teams. The shackles are off him now.

"It's a fantastic result for me and Aston Villa."

What is that? The Can-Can?

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On a day where we've been asking for your season in 'emojis', Leicester defender Danny Simpson has got in on the action, summing up Jamie Vardy's winner against West Brom.

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A Burnley win would carry them out of the bottom three. An Arsenal win would close the gap on leaders Chelsea.

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Team News

Arsenal

Burnley name the same team that drew 0-0 with Arsenal's north London rivals Tottenham last weekend, with Clarets striker Danny Ings looking to end a 614-minute goal drought that stretches back to the 12th-minute of their defeat by Manchester United on 11 February, and is already the longest he has gone without a goal this season.

The in-form Gunners, who demolished Liverpool 4-1 in their last outing, are also unchanged as they try to become the first top-flight team this season to win eight league games in a row. Defender Laurent Koscielny has shaken off hip and thigh problems to start and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is back on the bench after recovering from a rib injury.

Burnley starting XI: Heaton; Trippier, Duff, Shackell (c), Mee; Boyd, Arfield, Jones, Barnes; Vokes, Ings

Arsenal starting XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Alexis, Giroud

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James: "The list of Spurs players who deserve to play in the Premier League is much shorter than the list of those who don't. No passion, desire or commitment coming from anywhere and this defence is Championship standard."

Jim: "I'm bitterly disappointed with Spurs today. Had we won we'd only be four points behind Man City and we are playing them at the Lane next month."

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Canaries on the charge

Another big win for Norwich today, a late 2-1 win at Bolton which kept them in second place in the Championship.

Here's their league form in 2015. It doesn't spell promotion - yet.

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Bob: You can't help but smile at today's result. Spurs 0-1 Villa. Tim Sherwood will have a wry grin on his face!

Sarah Morgan: Hope the Spurs board now see the error of their ways in sacking Sherwood. Got good results and had shoddy treatment in return.

Matt Oliver: West Brom deliberately trying to tighten up the bottom of the Premier League? Looked great at home under Tony Pulis until last week!

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Tight at the bottom

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Who thought the fight to survive was drifting a bit? I did, I have to be honest.

What a difference a few late goals makes. Leicester have been revived! A massive win at West Brom. It's now three from five again.

'Back to my best'

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Aston Villa match-winner Christian Benteke: "I'm happy today because we won and I scored. I had a tough time with my injury but I'm getting back to my old level. I try to help my team, and do my best every time. I think we have to try to win every game. It's not very easy to take a point."

Guy Mowbray

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"With only one win and six points gathered from their last 10 games, Burnley are in the bottom three for a reason - yet when you have the 'Who's going down?' conversation at the moment, more than a few have a feeling that the Clarets won't be.

"The reasoning is understandable. That sole win was an impressive one against Manchester City; this coming fixture is Burnley's last remaining match against any of the Premier League's current top eight teams; and their spirit and style has won many a 'neutral vote'.

"Burnley manager Sean Dyche makes no secret of his own admiration for Arsene Wenger, describing him as "a legend of the game" whilst questioning those who question the Arsenal manager's position.

"The phone-in warriors are quieter now, with the Gunners having won seven games in a row - their best run of form since the 'Invincibles' season of 11 years ago. They haven't finished in the top two since the season after that, but I think they just might this time."

As Johnny says - a late game still to come...

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Hugh in France: Didn't anybody tell Leicester that they were down and out? What are they playing at? Making mugs of pundits.

Yinka: Just when you thought the relegation battle couldn't get anymore interesting.

Johnny Magrinho: Burnley can climb out of the relegation zone if they beat Arsenal... It can't possibly happen, can it?

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Championship: Finally, finally Norwich break through and the Championship places shuffle again. Gary Hooper steals the points against Bolton, lifting a finish over Adam Bogdan. The Hungarian keeper was heroic today, but gets nothing for his efforts. The Canaries go back into second and after all that huffing and puffing it's as you were in the top five.

All credit to Stoke and to Marko Arnautovic in particular. He could be celebrating a hat-trick but his late, late goal earned the Potters a merited point.

Full-time results

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BBC MOTD commentator Jonathan Pearce at White Hart Lane

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"Tim Sherwood returns to White Hart Lane where Tottenham dumped him as manager and he wins. It's a huge win for Aston Villa. Christian Benteke's rich vein of form continues - his goals could steer Villa to safety and maybe an FA Cup final. Sherwood has turned Villa's season around but Tottenham's season is in danger of petering out."

It is getting ugly at White Hart Lane. Kieran Richardson is booked for a foul that has both sets of players squaring up. Tottenham have one last chance to salvage a point at White Hart Lane from the free-kick, which they waste by floating into the hands of Brad Guzan. Tim Sherwood is going to be a very happy man in a few seconds.

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GOAL

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It had been coming! Marko Arnautovic has had two goals disallowed in the second half but now has levelled it up! A cracker too, driving at the defence from deep, beating a man for pace and then lashing in low from 15 yards, right into the corner.

Jubilant celebrations. A real release.

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RED CARD

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Villa are on the verge of a huge victory, but they are going to have to do it with 10 men after Carlos Sanchez picks up a second booking with a mis-timed sliding tackle on Danny Rose.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"The Leicester goal puts the cat among the pigeons. It's all to play for at the bottom. It's extraordinary. Also, Villa are putting in one of the best performances I've seen this season - it will be the result of the day, because it means so much."

The Hawthorns is emptying rapidly now. The goodwill of earlier has evaporated. Boos ring out as Saido Berahino curls a free-kick into the arms of Kasper Schmeichel.

DISALLOWED GOAL

Stoke! Marko Arnaoutovic! A second disallowed goal for the Austrian and Mark Hughes can't believe it. He buries Steven Ireland's cross but he was just offside...

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"We've not seen Jamie Vardy do that since Leicester beat Manchester United all that time ago. Let's let him enjoy his time in the limelight because it's a great goal, running with pace at the defender."

Championship: Promotion chasers Middlesbrough and Watford are staying on Bournemouth's tail. Both are 2-0 up against Rotherham and Millwall, respectively. Norwich are still trying to bang down the door at Bolton but it's still 1-1. The Canaries have dominated but are losing out in the race for automatic promotion today. Ipswich have fought off Blackpool's spirited effort to take a late lead, 3-2, through Christophe Berra - they'll be back in the play-off places tonight.

GOAL

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Would you believe it! What a turnaround at The Hawthorns! Jamie Vardy has plenty to do here, but from the moment he nicked the ball off Gareth Macauley he only had one thing in his mind. He charges to the edge of the Baggies box before firing a low shot across Boaz Myhill and in. It is the second late goal for City in successive game, it could well be another late winner. It could also be another massive step towards safety.

GOAL

The merest of consolations, it's a shame for Connor Wickham that there are hardly any Sunderland fans left in the round to see him miskick a shot into the ground and into the net. They all count, and his goal bonus will tell you that.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

Final Score

"Leicester are going forward and have to. If they get three points, there are enough games left to pull themselves out of a drastic situation."

INJURY TIME

INTO ADDED TIME...

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

Final Score

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"Tottenham are coming at them again but so far Aston Villa have been very controlled. Tim Sherwood has let his side do the talking today, out on the pitch."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Leicester have now just realised they are better than West Brom. Nigel Pearson's side are smothering their hosts, they're all over them. There is a point for them already it looks like but they'll need all three."

CLOSE!

Saints could really apply the gift-wrapping to their win but Steven Davis wastes a great chance by lashing over on his left foot.

CLOSE!

West Ham sub Carlton Cole powers a header wide from close range. Not long left now.

Leicester sense they could get a winner at The Hawthorns. David Nugent cuts in from the right and his low cross takes a deflection that sends it goalwards, forcing Boaz Myhill to dive and save before Joleon Lescott hooks clear.

Fabian Delph should have wrapped this up for Villa. He finds himself with time and space and just Michel Vorm to beat, but doesn't do enough with his shot and the Spurs keeper saves. That is only Villa's second shot on target, after their goal.

Championship: Leeds United really, REALLY don't like playing Cardiff City. Aron Gunnarsson's 62-minute goal has restored the visitors' lead. With the minutes ticking down, it looks like the Bluebirds' 31-year hex over Leeds is set to continue.

League One: Bad news for Yeovil - Notts County have equalised. Town need a winner in the last 10 or they're down.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

Final Score

"If Leicester had lost today then psychologically it might have been the end for them. They've never been totally cut loose from the rest of the group and are still in the mix if they can get a point today. Especially after Sunderland's showing. It's been the worst performance I have seen all season, from Dick Advocaat's side. They have been completely outclassed."

Grand National 2015 result

If you had money on it...

1. Many Clouds (L P Aspell) 25-1

2. Saint Are (P J Brennan) 25-1

3. Monbeg Dude (L Treadwell) 40-1

4. Alvarado (Paul Moloney) 20-1

The winning horse is owned by Preston owner Trevor Hemmings.

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Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

Final Score

"A draw for Leicester is not great beer. They need the three and they're running out of rope. A draw gives them 23 points. Goal difference is going to start to affect things - so the team really suffering today is Sunderland."

HITS THE WOODWORK

Sometimes it's just not your day. That could well be the case for Stoke as Mame Diouf smashes the inside of the post with a wonderful header. He didn't leave the ground, didn't need to, and twisted his body to propel the ball against the woodwork. it was a great attempt. But West Ham clear and hang on...

Villa are mainly on the defensive now, but they have a rare chance to make the end of this game much more comfortable. Unfortunately for them, Ron Vlaar heads wide from a corner.

Two more changes for Tottenham see Erik Lamela and DeAndre Yedlin join the push for a leveller in place of Andros Townsend and Vlad Chiriches.

GOAL

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Relief! Relief etched on the face of Graziano Pelle as he scores his first goal in 15 games! Morgan Schneiderlin plays him in and the Italian buries a low left-footed shot with the aid of a slight deflection. Hull sunk.

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Vital! This could be vital yet for Leicester as Robert Huth heads in an equaliser. A set-piece is not dealt with, Dave Nugent helps it back to the far post, it's headed back into the goalmouth and Huth climbs high to head home. He's mobbed. A pile-on.

More panicked defending from Sunderland but they prevent Wilfried Zaha from making it five...

League Two: Plymouth look like today's main winners in the play-off race, thus far, but having gone 2-0 up against Mansfield, the Stags have got one back through Vadaine Oliver. If they hold on, Argyle could go sixth - top of the group of five clubs around the 60-point mark.

Hull will be left in real trouble if they can't find a leveller today. QPR and Burnley will be able to see a way out of the bottom three at this rate.

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Harry Kane has another chance for Spurs but he slices his shot from inside the box well wide of goal.

Villa are having to dig in at White Hart Lane. Nathan Baker and Ron Vlaar do a sterling job to rise highest and head away a corner each. There is about 15 minutes left here for Villa to hold on or Spurs to save themselves.

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West Ham have been on the back foot since half-time but go close as Cheikhou Kouyate fires in a low shot which is well saved by Asmir Begovic.

Riyad Mahrez has only just been introduced into the game but he takes on responsibility for a free-kick on the edge of the box. He gets the ball over the wall but also over the goal and a good chance goes begging for Leicester.

SUBSTITUTION

Crystal Palace really rubbing it in now as Yannick Bolasie gets an ovation from the away end as he is rested up, Yaya Sanogo on in his place.

The Sunderland fans who have chosen to stay have still got 20 minutes to endure...

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I cannot recognise Sunderland from the team I saw against Newcastle. There was a mass walk out in Gus Poyet's last game in charge, and this is the Aston Villa match all over again."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Sunderland cannot deal with pace and Crystal Palace have it in abundance. For Yannick Bolasie's third goal, Glenn Murray almost ran straight through a brick wall, but you knew he would manage it. Palace just keep coming, they don't know when they're finished. Sunderland don't look like they belong in the Premier League."

DISALLOWED GOAL

Marko Arnautovic with a composed finish to steer Stoke level - but he's offside. That looked tight...

SUBSTITUTION

Gabriel Agbonlahor gave it a go but it is all in vain. He limps off and is replaced by Joe Cole.

Championship: A wonder-goal from Demarai Gray to edge Birmingham City ahead in the Midlands derby. A mazy 60-yard run and composed finish to put the home side 2-1 up at St Andrews.

Stoke have been on top in this half but can only dream of a Crystal Palace cutting edge.

More injury problems for Villa, who look set to lose Gabriel Agbonlahor to a leg injury. Joe Cole is stripped and all set to enter the action before the striker decides to give it a go. Cole has his coat back on and Villa's starting forward line remains intact.

Almost five! Palace break away, they are four on three and it ends with Glenn Murray stretching to volley at Costel Pantilimon.

Crystal Palace have been brilliant in this second half but I'd have to open up the Thesaurus to find a word even close to being able to describe Sunderland's defending.

It makes you wonder how bad Newcastle were last week...

Leicester continue to ask questions of West Brom. A ball behind the home full-back almost finds Jamie Vardy, but he is denied by a sliding block from Boaz Myhill. City are still very much in this game.

SUBSTITUTION

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino clearly feels he needs to liven up his front line. On comes Roberto Soldado, who many may feel is not quite the spark a losing side needs. Off goes Nacer Chadli. Villa also make a change with Andreas Weimann on for Jack Grealish.

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Dear oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear!

I'd call it schoolboy defending from Sunderland but that would be offensive to schoolboys. Sunderland leave two men back to deal with Glenn Murray, and he makes mincemeat out of them. John O'Shea bounces off him, Murray walks into the box and finds Yannick Bolasie, who is able to go past the keeper and stab in with two defenders on the line. Embarrassing.

An 11-minute hat-trick!

Championship: Middlesbrough's Lee Tomlin makes the first decisive move of the Championship second halves, smashing in at the Riverside to open the scoring against Rotherham. A win would lift Boro above Norwich into third if the scores stay the same. They won't. Will they?

Can this get any worse for Sunderland? You bet. Wilfried Zaha is the latest pace merchant to rag through the Black Cats' defence and put the ball on Glenn Murray's foot, but this time the big man can't steer it home.

Harry Kane comes as close as he has all afternoon to a goal with a curling shot from the edge of the box that flies just a yard over the Villa goal.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Glenn Murray has been in really hot form since he came back from a loan at Reading. He did well to pounce after a deflected Yannick Bolasie shot for Palace's first goal, and provided Bolasie with the second with a lovely header.

"Crystal Palace are a joy to watch when they've got the ball, while Sunderland have nothing."

Saido Berahino may be sporting the number nine once worn by Jeff Astle but he has not endeared himself to the Baggies fans by shooting when he had a team-mate screaming for the ball in an unmarked position in the box. Selfish and wasteful from the striker.

The Grand National

Meanwhile, over at Aintree, the Grand National is about to start. Can AP McCoy finish his career with a glorious victory? You can find out with our live page here.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"This could suck out all that confidence Sunderland got against Newcastle last week. They have some difficult games and are getting sucked back in again. Last week you could have picked out any player in the Sunderland defence for praise - they are a shadow of what they were against Newcastle."

PENALTY APPEAL

Leonardo Ulloa goes down in the box as he is tackled while coming to the near post to meet a low cross. The Leicester fans scream for a penalty, but the City players seem less convinced.

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Sadio Mane looked likely to take the spot-kick but half-time sub James Ward-Prowse takes the ball off him and fires in only his second career goal. Ice calm.

PENALTY to Southampton

Shane Long tripped by Alex Bruce - spot-kick...

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The Sunderland defence has collapsed like a pack of cards! We've seen this before of course. Again it's Yannick Bolasie who gets in behind and he produces a gem of a finish, a little chip into the far corner. Beautifully judged.

Sunderland fans head for the exits...

Spurs come close to drawing level as Andros Townsend breaks away down the right and tries to pick out Harry Kane in the middle, but his cross is a yard over the striker and Villa survive.

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The old Glenn Murray-Yannick Bolasie combo does the damage again for Crystal Palace! Murray with an absolutely textbook centre-forward's flick on, beats his man in the air and puts it perfectly into the path of Bolasie, cutting in from the left wing. Bolasie only has to stretch out a foot and flick past Costel Pantilimon and Sunderland are in real trouble now.

A Sunderland defeat today would leave them just three points ahead of QPR and the relegation zone - and their last two games of the season are away at Arsenal and away at Chelsea...

Former Arsenal & Aston Villa defender Martin Keown

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"A win at White Hart Lane would be huge for Aston Villa. If you're one of the clubs down at the bottom of the table and can get a lifeline, where nobody expects you to, it's a massive boost. Especially when you look at the scoreline at Leicester."

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Villa are looking good. Today they have been bright, with Gabriel Agbonlahor lively. If they can get a result here, it will put them on 32 points. I think 35 points will keep you in the division. It's looking like a decent job by Tim Sherwood."

Villa have certainly had their chances to make it 2-0. Ron Vlaar wastes the latest by hammering a shot from inside the box way over the bar when the ball had broken to him following a corner.

It appears as though Leicester may have switched to a back three. They start in a positive fashion with a free-kick (the concession of which earns Craig Gardner a yellow card) that Wes Morgan heads at goal but too close to Boaz Myhill, who gathers.

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The now trademark 'Glenn Murray look to the linesman'! The prolific striker heads home his sixth goal in six games to give Crystal Palace the lead. He is onside though, and perfectly placed beyond the far post to meet Yannick Bolasie's deflected cross/shot with a powerful header. He is on fire. Alan Pardew is on fire.

KICK-OFF

The second halves are starting to get back under way in the Premier League.

Tim Sherwood has had an inconsistent start to his Aston Villa reign, but one man who has benefitted from his influence is Christian Benteke. The striker is the top scorer in the Premier League since Sherwood took over at Villa. If Villa stay up, Benteke deserves huge doff of the cap from everyone involved with the club.

Championship: Promotion and play-off issues are going to type with little to choose between the main protagonists at the break. Amid a rash of drawing scorelines, only Watford and Ipswich are making gains as it stands. All in all, a good half for Bournemouth after their win last night.

League One: With respect to table-toppers Bristol City and Preston (currently 0-0), the basement is where the action is in the third-tier today. Coventry and Scunthorpe will be happiest, boosting their hopes with half-time leads against Colchester and Crawley, respectively. Yeovil, meanwhile, are hanging on by their fingernails. If results go against them today, they could go down, but they're 1-0 up against fellow strugglers Notts County.

League Two: Who wants to get in the play-offs, then? Trouble for hopefuls Newport, Exeter and Stevenage, all trailing 1-0 at the break. And no vital signs yet for league-status-threatened Tranmere and Cheltenham, either - similarly a goal down and rooted in the relegation spots.

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Ricky Nelson: Loving the WBA shirts today. All those millions fancy companies plough into shirt design and 1968 vintage still look superior!

Graham Last: Can every club go back to the classic kit?

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Today, as part of their Jeff Astle Day tributes, West Brom are wearing a replica of the kit they wore in the 1968 FA Cup final - the game in which Astle scored his most famous Baggies goal.

QPR fans will be hoping for a second-half Southampton goal or two. The Tigers are currently three points clear of the bottom three in the as it stands table.

QPR play leaders Chelsea tomorrow.

We've just seen a replay of West Brom's first goal, complete with goal-line technology. If there was any lasting doubt about whether it had crossed the line, this eradicates that. It was well over. The Baggies may have gone back to the 1960s with their kit but a very modern piece of kit has ensured they got the goal they deserved today.

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Sanj: Based on this season's form, England's number one left-back (who somehow can't get into the England squad) has given West Ham the lead. Good lad!

The Dan Shewell: It's a real blow for Villa losing Ciaran Clark, he's been solid. Another defensive injury…

Rory: Why does Mauricio Pochettino insist on playing Christian Eriksen out wide? What a waste of talent! Nacer Chadli better on left wing. Frustrating!

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BBC Match of the Day commentator at the Boleyn Ground

"In terms of possession, Stoke have had the better of it but they are one down. It's Aaron Cresswell's goal by which West Ham somewhat unconvincingly lead."

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Today of course sees the biggest day in the horse racing calendar, with the 168th running of the Grand National taking place at Aintree.

The big race begins at 16:15 BST, as AP McCoy bids to provide the fairytale finish to his glittering career.

The build-up is already well under way in our live page, which you can follow here, and of course you can listen to all the action from Aintree on BBC Radio 5 live.

Half-time scores

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Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"The visitors have been in control for long periods of the first half and Sunderland have been hanging in there. Palace have created the better opportunities, although they have been half chances, but it's more than Sunderland have created."

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Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"Aston Villa have possessed more of a threat and deserve their lead. It's been an outstanding away performance form them so far, while Spurs have been lacklustre."

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John Roder

Match of the Day commentator at the Hawthorns

"It has been an entertaining first half on an emotional day as West Brom fans pay tribute to Jeff Astle.

"Goals from Darren Fletcher and Craig Gardner for the Baggies and David Nugent for Leicester have been the notable moments in an open first 45 minutes."

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BBC MOTD commentator Jonathan Pearce at White Hart Lane

"Aston Villa ending the first half on top. Christian Benteke has been the major difference between the sides. Villa deservedly ahead at half-time. Benteke is scaring Tottenham's defence, they just can't handle him."

Villa end the half with a free-kick, that Fabian Delph curls a couple of yards over the Tottenham goal. The whistle blows and Tim Sherwood's side have half a job done.

Steve Wilson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"It's not been a great game. It's Southampton 0, Hull 0."

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Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"A big moment in this game. Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor combined beautifully, and after cutting onto his favoured right foot, Agbonlahor thunders a shot against the upright. That could have been game over, but Spurs still have a glimmer."

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Aston Villa area lick of paint away from taking a 2-0 lead at White Hart Lane as Gabriel Agbonlahor's pace and movement takes him into Spurs territory and past Eric Dier, but his low shot from 20 yards strikes the base of the post and flies away from danger. Agbonlahor has that in his locker, but we see it so rarely.

In League One Leyton Orient are back on terms at Crewe through Darius Henderson. Both sides are on 47 points but either side of the relegation cut-off line, so a draw's not much use to either. Coventry City, meanwhile, are looking to edge away from danger against second-from-bottom Colchester and have the lead through Jim O'Brien.

Stevenage drop out of the League Two play-off spots as it stands after Northampton go one-up.

Steven Fletcher hooks on an effort straight at the keeper, that's marginally better from the home side.

A contender for the worst free-kick of the season!

Hull forward Dame N'Doye lines one up 30 yards out - and puts it 30 yards over. Straight up, the trajectory of a shuttle launch. Into orbit.

James Collins gives the ball straight to Victor Moses, Moses shoots wide and pulls a muscle in the process. Just like Bafetimbi Gomis for Swansea earlier on. Moses is finished and needs help to leave the pitch.

Mame Biram Diouf is on in his place.

Oh, Leonardo Ulloa, how have you not scored? David Nugent's cushioned header reaches Ulloa in the box, he buys himself a yard with a neat bit of footwork to get past his marker and has a clear sight of goal from eight yards but somehow smashes his effort over the bar. Heads in hands all round for the boys in blue.

You can't fault Sunderland or Crystal Palace for enthusiasm or effort, or commitment. It's a tackle fest. Not much in the way of quality though.

Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"There is a real intensity about Aston Villa's play. They are just a bit quicker to everything. Neither side has controlled possession, but the urgency of Tim Sherwood's Villa side is winning out at the moment."

Tottenham come again and Christian Eriksen sets up Danny Rose for an angled drive on goal, but is radar is off and the ball flies past the post. Rose has been as productive as anyone in the Spurs attack so far. Soon after, Harry Kane's first sight of goal results in a long-range shot that Brad Guzan saves easily.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Federico Fazio just half turns his back. If you clash heads, you clash heads. You have to attack the ball. He doesn't want to get hurt. It's unforgivable for a defender to do that."

Tottenham look to hit back immediately as Harry Kane plays in Christian Eriksen, but he gets his shot from 20 yards out all wrong and slices it horribly into the crowd behind the goal, prompting mass groans around White Hart Lane. They're right to groan, it was awful.

Victor Moses squeezes off a shot for Stoke which just misses the far corner. Stoke having more of the game now but they can't find a breakthrough.

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Chelsea forward Eden Hazard enjoyed that one from his Belgian compatriot...

Goals flying in tit-for-tat in the Championship: Adam Le Fondre has equalised for Bolton after Graham Dorrans opened the scoring for Norwich. It's 1-1 between Leeds and Cardiff - as Leeds seek to end a 16-match winless run against the Bluebirds - and also 1-1 in the Midlands derby between Birmingham and Wolves. Joy for Blackpool at Portman Road was short-lived though: Ipswich are now 2-1 ahead.

Only one shot on target so far for Southampton, who are sleepwalking to the end of the season. They've scored five times in their last nine games.

Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"It was all too easy for Aston Villa. Leandro Bacuna had time to measure his cross and put it on the penalty spot, where Christian Benteke rose and clipped it home in off the post. A glancing header, perfection."

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Villa take the lead! And no prizes for guessing who has scored it. Christian Benteke rises above Federico Fazio in the box to meet a Leandro Bacuna cross and steer a header past Michel Vorm. That is eight in his last six games for the big striker. It should appease Tim Sherwood as well, who was getting irate with the fourth official for an offside decision against Gabriel Agbonlahor he clearly felt was wrong.

The challenges keep coming, and after Billy Jones drops the hip on Pape Souare, the Palace full-back has to come off with an impact injury. He is replaced by former Liverpool man Martin Kelly. England's number five at Euro 2012, don't forget...

Tottenham are just starting to exert some authority on the game at White Hart Lane. Nacer Chadli is released by Harry Kane but sees his shot blocked, with the resulting Andros Townsend corner coming to nothing. The game remains on simmer.

CLOSE!

Charlie Adam from a mere 35 yards this time! The Scot lines up a free-kick from wide on the right, everyone expects a cross but he shoots and puts it onto the roof of the net. Lovely strike.

After getting themselves back into the game once, Leicester have it all to do again. They start with a looping cross into the box that is gathered easily by Boaz Myhill, without a single blue short anywhere near him. As David Nugent's goal showed, you tend to need players in the box to score.

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Improvised effort from Stoke top scorer Jon Walters as he hits an early dipping strike as the ball bounced away from him 25 yards out. West Ham keeper Adrian was almost caught out but adjusted his feet well to make the save.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Leicester were trying to make out it went out of play in the build-up to Craig Gardner's goal - nice try. It never went out."

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It's the first save either keeper has had to make today. Cristian Eriksen slips the ball through to attacking left-back Danny Rose, who decides not to shoot first time, finds some space and then fires at the legs of Brad Guzan.

YELLOW CARD

The bookings are piling up at Sunderland and you won't be surprised to learn that Lee Cattermole is in the book - his 11th caution of the season. A blatant shirt pull.

Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"Tim Sherwood was bemoaning the number of injuries he had after the QPR game in midweek, and with the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool coming up, more injuries are the last thing he will want. Already Ciaran Clark has been taken off and for a moment it looked as if Leandro Bacuna was hurt."

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Parity does not last long at the Hawthorns as West Brom retake the lead. Chris Brunt's cross is headed down by Brown Ideye and falls to Craig Gardner, who finds the net with a swivelling shot, helped by a deflection from Wes Morgan.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Costel Pantililmon has been very brave. Scott Dann has caught him with his knee but there's no intention. He's a big young man Pantililmon, but a brave one."

Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam gets the ball on the halfway line and is urged to shoot by the crowd - but he turns down the chance. Booo!

Suddenly, Leicester look a real threat. Jamie Vardy almost nips in ahead of Boaz Myhill, but the keeper just gets in first to hammer the ball away before David Nugent's dibbly dobbly shot from range goes past the post.

GREAT SAVE!

Chance! Graziano Pelle is in for Southampton, but his effort is well saved by 40-year-old Steve Harper in the Hull goal. Pelle can't buy a goal for the Saints - he can only score against England at the moment.

Costel Pantililmon has a very red nose after that clash with Scott Dann - Peter Schmeichel style - but he's carrying on.

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Leicester hit back, with their first real meaningful effort. A quickly-taken free-kick is launched forward for Leonardo Ulloa to head down and David Nugent to poke home past Boaz Myhill. That is the striker's fifth goal of the season and it could well end up being a big one for City in their fight against the drop.

The League One relegation battles are up and running. As the bottom eight all play each other, the first blows have been landed on 10 minutes. Rock-bottom Yeovil have taken the lead against Notts County through a Haydn Hollis own-goal, while Crewe are also ahead at home against Leyton Orient through Lauri Dalla Valle.

SUBSTITUTION

Ciaran Clark is now off the pitch and receiving treatment. He makes one attempt to get back up but looks unsteady on his feet and drops again for another bout of physio work. In the end, Nathan Baker is called for and Villa are forced to make a change.

YELLOW CARD

Jason Puncheon looks the dangerman for Crystal Palace and has a shot saved before Jack Rodwell is fortunate to escape a red card. His touch gets away from him in midfield and he dives in to the tackle, feet off the ground and he clatters James McArthur. The referee has a long look at it and decides it's a yellow card.

Challenges flying in! Sunderland keeper Costel Pantilimon is clattered by Scott Dann after he juggled the ball from the corner and the giant Romanian needs some treatment.

Villa look to hit Spurs on the counter but a long ball forward is too far ahead of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Michel Vorm is quickly off his line to clear. Villa defender Ciaran Clark looks to be holding his knee. It would be a blow to struggling Villa to lose him.

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Both sides looking dangerous on the break as Sone Aluko first screws a shot wide for Hull after a lovely touch to bring it down and then Shane Long threatens to streak clear again but his touch lets him down.

It has been a low-key start in terms of goalmouth action at White Hart Lane. Only Jack Grealish's blocked effort for Villa has even looked like potentially posing a problem for either keeper.

Jason Puncheon scored a free-kick for Palace against Manchester City earlier this week but this time he leaves it for Mile Jedinak - but his shot is poor and right into the wall.

That Baggies goal was well timed. Soon after, in the ninth minute, the West Brom fans begin a minute of applause for Jeff Astle. The Brummie Road end also hold up cards displaying the message ASTLE KING.

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Mark Noble had looked favourite to take that West Ham free-kick - it was on the right-footer's side - but Aaron Cresswell stepped up to curl in a cracking goal. The Hammers are on top too as Enner Valencia goes close to meeting a cross from the right.

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First Championship goal of the afternoon from an unlikely source: Blackpool at Ipswich. The Tangerines are already relegated and without an away win all season but they've taken the lead at Portman Road through Andrea Orlandi.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Asmir Begovic is one side of the wall and he has to stay his side and then hope the wall does its job. But Aaron Cresswell has bent it over and it's a great free-kick."

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The Baggies don't have to wait long for that goal. A corner is swung in and met by a glancing header from Darren Fletcher to steer the ball over the line. Esteban Cambiasso hooks it out but as the goal-line technology shows, he was too late.

Chance

Oh, that was a great chance for West Brom. Jeffrey Schlupp shoves Craig Gardner, after the West Brom midfielder had got away from him down the right byline. Gardner swings in the resulting free-kick and it is met by the unmarked Joleon Lescott, who should score but steers his header past the far post.

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Oh, that is first class! West Ham take the lead with their first attack as left-back Aaron Cresswell steps up to curl a belter of a free-kick into the top corner from all of 25 yards. That was a fantastic hit!

Chance for Sunderland, and he should do better too. Steven Fletcher is first to Jordi Gomez's curling corner but the Scot can't control his header and glances it over. Presentable opportunity that. He can score against Gibraltar...

Former Tottenham striker Clive Allen

BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"A fast and intense start by Aston Villa. Tim Sherwood has sent his side out to press high up the field, and Michel Vorm has already flapped at a cross.

"Tim will be sitting there churning up inside. He will be desperate for Villa to take something away from White Hart Lane."

Tim Sherwood has an icy glare on his face as he settles in to his seat at White Hart Lane. There are pressing professional reasons he could with a win today, but he also has a little personal interest as well, against the club that spurned him.

Hull go straight down the other end and threaten as Sone Aluko drags a shot wide from 20 yards. The Tigers have won just one of their last 14 away games but three points today could provide a massive boost.

There is something perfect in the simplicity of the West Brom kit today. Plain white shirt and shorts and red socks. Nothing emblazoned on it but a badge. Old kits were better. Darren Fletcher tries to power his way through into the Leicester box and tumbles under a challenge but there is no free-kick.

You're going the wrong way! Shane Long latches on to a lose backpass in the Hull defence, takes a heavy touch but he's clean through on goal, but he goes the long way, the wrong way round Hull keeper Steve Harper and the ball goes out. What a chance for the Saints.

KICK-OFF

Whistles blown in the five Premier League games. Away we go!

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Big Sam signs some autographs as he wades through the bubbles at Upton Park. He's led the Hammers from the Championship to ninth place in the top flight - and he still can't get a new deal.

Is Big Sam off at the end of the season? Maybe now's the time for that stint at Real Madrid.

Teams in the tunnels around the grounds - let's get this show on the road.

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Garth doesn't know who's going down - but do you?You can vote at the top of the page which side just above the dreaded dropzone at the moment is most likely to fall through.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I'm looking at Hull and think they will reach 34 points. That will probably not be enough. It could come down to goal difference down there."

Astle Day at the Hawthorns

Comedian Frank Skinner has come out on to the pitch at the Hawthorns as part of the Jeff Astle Day celebrations. Skinner worked with Astle on TV show Fantasy Football League (which you can dig out on YouTube - and I urge to do so) and became good friends with the former Baggies striker.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Spurs have blown it in terms of getting into the Champions League. That soft under belly is still there. The competition for fourth has been immense and they've been smothered out of it. I think Tottenham will be too good for Villa today though."

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'Mentality issue at Sunderland?'

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson

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"I get the feeling that the derby win over Newcastle was the biggest game of the season for Sunderland, but the thing for them should be avoiding relegation - it's no good beating Newcastle and going down. I think there's a bit of a mentality issue there.

"Sunderland have tried to make themselves hard to beat, but if you keep losing games why don't you change and go the other way - go all out to try and win games."

Universal good weather across the Premier League grounds this afternoon from what I can see. Who will come out smiling at the end of play?

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I love this part of the season. We're looking at where the points are for each team. I only give Leicester four more points or so, that's not going to be enough. I don't see where the goals are going to come from."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"I don't get it with the teams at the bottom of the table. It is so difficult to call. I'm not giving up hope on Leicester. Everyone thinks West Brom have turned a corner, but Leicester will be thinking 'why can't we beat them like QPR did?'."

Former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux

Football Focus

"I can't see Leicester staying up. Whether it's belief, or personnel, they're just not good enough. The team who could get out of it are Burnley, but their home form isn't great."

League Two preview

There are a few promotion clashes in League Two today.

Leaders Burton go to play-off chasers Luton, while seventh-placed Newport are at home to Bury, who are fourth. Second-placed Shrewsbury are at home to Exeter, who are only one point off the play-offs. Stevenage - in sixth - play Northampton, who are five points off the top seven.

There are tough games for the two clubs in the Football League relegation zone. Bottom-place Cheltenham go to Wycombe, who are third, and Tranmere go to fifth-placed Southend.

Hartlepool, who are one point above Tranmere, go to York - who are only six clear of the relegation zone themselves.

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Leaders Bristol City will be promoted to the Championship if they beat second-placed Preston, MK Dons lose and Swindon fail to win.

Yeovil will be relegated if they fail to beat Notts County, who are also in the bottom four.

The frankly ridiculously close relegation battle in League One means every game has something riding on it.

Fifteenth-placed Walsall - who host play-off chasers Fleetwood - are only two points above the relegation zone.

Coventry, in 17th, host 23rd-place Colchester, who would overtake their hosts with a two-goal win. Other all-relegation battles are Crewe v Leyton Orient and Scunthorpe v Crawley.

Championship preview

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Five of the eight promotion-chasing Championship teams are in action in the 15:00 BST kick-offs today.

Play-off chasers Wolves face the very short trip to St Andrew's to play Birmingham. Norwich go to Bolton and Ipswich host already relegated Blackpool.

Middlesbrough host Rotherham, who are not 100% safe yet - sitting seven points above the drop zone. And Watford go to almost-relegated Millwall, who are one of the teams the Millers are seven points above.

Games with nothing riding on them are Leeds v Cardiff (a game which away fans are boycotting in a tickets argument), Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield, Reading v Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton.

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Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Swansea were a lot better in the second half. They reacted really well to going a goal behind just before the break, but in the end both teams did enough for a draw. It's is the right result, and both managers will be relatively happy."

FULL-TIME

Roberto Martinez and Garry Monk embrace as they share the points. Seamus Coleman's handball the key talking point at the end as Swansea level their record points tally in the Premier League of 47.

Astle Day at the Hawthorns

There are some nice photos coming in from the Hawthorns where West Brom are marking Jeff Astle Day - the annual fixture, nominated by his family, where they pay tribute to their former striker.

Astle died in 2002 from a brain condition that his relatives believe was partly caused by repeated heading of the ball.

His daughter Dawn has printed the number nine on the replica 1968 FA Cup final shirts that the modern-day Baggies will wear today. Astle scored the winner against Everton in the original game.

It is only the second time that the Premier League has granted permission for a team to play in a commemorative replica shirt after Manchester United and Manchester City marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster in 2008 in a similar way.

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Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Tim Howard in the last three or four games has been instrumental to Everton's form. Aaron Lennon seems to have settled. But I think 1-1 will be a fair result if it finishes that way."

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Into the last minute, Everton sub Kevin Mirallas smashing a shot straight at Lukasz Fabianski.

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Everton force a late corner, over trots Leighton Baines - but a great claim from Lukasz Fabianski under heavy pressure from John Stones.

Astle Day at the Hawthorns

It is a big day at the Hawthorns as West Brom honour one of their greatest ever players, Jeff Astle. The former Baggies forward died in 2002, aged 59, of a degenerative brain illness, which it was later confirmed was caused by repeated head trauma from heading the heavy leather footballs used during the era in which he played. His widow, Laraine, and three daughters have since been campaigning for justice and today will see the official launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation, which they hope will raise awareness of the issue and push for the introduction of new laws on head injuries in amateur football.

Albion have dubbed today 'Astle Day' and the team will wear wear a replica kit from Astle's greatest day in a Baggies shirt - the 1968 FA Cup final, when he scored the only goal of the game two and a half minutes into extra time.

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West Brom v Leicester (15:00 BST)

West Brom boss Tony Pulis shuffles the pack after his side's 4-1 capitulation at home to QPR. Out go defender Chris Baird and playmaker Stephane Sessegnon with Craig Dawson returning from suspension in the back four and Claudio Yacob injecting steel into midfield. Saido Berahino wears the number nine shirt as the club commemorate the life of former striker Jeff Astle.

Leicester make just one change from the side that beat West Ham to secure their first league win in nine games last time out. Marc Albrighton comes in for Riyad Mahrez in midfield. Manager Nigel Pearson made the same change, but at half-time against the Hammers.

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

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, De Laet, Morgan, Huth, Schlupp, Cambiasso, James, Albrighton, Nugent, Vardy, Ulloa.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Nathan Dyer will give Swansea that bit of real pace running in behind. Jonjo Shelvey will be disappointed to come off after scoring the penalty. And let's not forget how unlucky he was in the first half, when his 25-yard volley flew past Tim Howard and into the Everton net, only for it to be ruled out (see 30 mins)."

CLOSE!

Aaron Lennon is booked for obstruction 25 yards out, Gylfi Sigurdsson lines up the free-kick and hits it well, loads of dip on the shot and Tim Howard is able to tip it over the top.

A late winner on the cards? Jonjo Shelvey and Ross Barkley are replaced.

Into the home straight. James McCarthy charges through the middle, it's opening up for Everton but he makes a poor decision, opting for an eye-of-the-needle pass which is cut out when a shot was on.

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We don't just have live text commentaries of the Premier League and the early kick-off in the Championship for your enjoyment today. From 14:30 BST you will be able to follow Real Madrid's La Liga match against Eibar.

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The front page of Spanish sports newspaper AS focuses on what will be a much-changed Real Madrid side today when they face Eibar. Carlo Ancelotti's side, in second four points behind leaders Barcelona, are without goalkeeper Iker Casillas, midfielders Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez and forward Gareth Bale. But they do have one man. They have Cristiano.

Ronaldo was expected to miss this one after picking up his fifth booking of the season in midweek after he was judged to have dived during the match against Rayo Vallecano.

However, that booking has since been overturned and he is available to play. Which I'm sure will no doubt delight those Eibar fans. Maybe not.

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YELLOW CARD

A few tackles flying in now and Swansea captain Ashley Williams is the latest, a wild swing catches James McCarthy high and very late and he is booked. Referee Michael Oliver does well to calm that one down, it was threatening to boil over.

Team news

England international Nathaniel Clyne starts on the bench for Southampton as manager Ronald Koeman makes three changes for the visit of relegation-threatened Hull. Steven Davis, Sadio Mane and Maya Yoshida come into to the starting line-up as the Saints look for a third straight home win.

Veteran goalkeeper Steve Harper, 40, starts his first game for Hull since January as one of five changes by boss Steve Bruce. James Chester, Tom Huddlestone, Sone Aluko and Stephen Quinn also come in as the Tigers look for a first win in six games.

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Southampton XI: K. Davis, Alderweireld, Fonte (c), Yoshida, Bertrand, Wanyama, Schneiderlin, S. Davis, Mané, Long, Pellè.

Hull XI: Harper, Chester, Dawson, Bruce, McShane, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Quinn, Aluko, N'Doye.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Earlier I questioned whether Marvin Emnes could do it on a consistent basis in the Premier League but since then he has won the penalty for Swansea and has been their biggest threat in this second half.

"With Steven Naismith coming on for Everton, I'm a big fan of his. I played against him during my time in Scotland with Celtic, and he will get you goals."

SUBSTITUTION

Everton do make that change now as Steven Naismith replaces Arouna Kone seconds after Ross Barkley hammered a drive over the top from 22 yards.

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The good and the bad of Marvin Emnes. Fine pace down the left to beat Seamus Coleman and move inside, but a dreadful finish, a scuffed shot trickles well wide of the near post.

Anyone for a winner?

Dafydd Pritchard

BBC Wales Sport

"Jonjo Shelvey's goal has brought the Liberty Stadium to life - and it seems to have put some doubt in Everton manager Roberto Martinez's mind.

"Martinez was about to bring Steven Naismith on for Arouna Kone, who may have been fortunate not to have been given a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Jack Cork.

"But as soon as Shelvey scored from the spot, Naismith was sent back to the bench. Are Everton happy with a point? Or planning a late onslaught?"

Championship update

It finishes 1-1 at the iPro Stadium so both sides are still locked in the battle for the play-offs.

Tottenham v Aston Villa (15:00 BST)

Federico Fazio comes into the Tottenham back four at the expense of Kyle Walker while Paulinho is replaced by Andros Townsend in midfield in two changes from the starting XI that drew away to Burnley last time out. Young American full-back DeAndre Yedlin is named on the bench for the first time.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood keeps faith with the same set of players who battled to an entertaining 3-3 draw against QPR on Monday, with hat-trick scorer Christian Benteke leading the line.

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Aston Villa XI: Guzan, Bacuna, Vlaar, Clark, Richardson, Cleverley, Delph (c), Sanchez, Grealish, Agbonlahor, Benteke.

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Has that set us up for a thrilling finale? The Swansea fans are in fine voice now for the first time all afternoon, Everton counter well though and Ross Barkley hits a low shot right down the throat of Lukasz Fabianski.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

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"Jonjo Shelvey with a hard side-footed penalty. He never looked like missing.

"The last 10 minutes before the penalty it had been all Swansea. They'd been getting their wide players on the ball much more and were looking dangerous. Now they've been rewarded for their good play."

GOAL

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That is as good as it gets. Hard and low, into the corner. No chance for Tim Howard as Jonjo Shelvey levels it up.

PENALTY to Swansea

But that is a penalty! Swansea given the spot kick this time as Seamus Coleman handles the ball as he tries to shepherd it out for a goal kick. Coleman thinks he was fouled by Marvin Emnes but the penalty is given.

Tim Howard is booked for time-wasting...

PENALTY APPEAL

Muted appeals from the stands for a penalty as first Seamus Coleman and then Phil Jagielka put in strong tackles as the cross comes in from the right. Nothing given.

West Ham's Enner Valencia has recovered from a toe injury and replaces Kevin Nolan in Sam Allardyce's starting line-up.

Mark Hughes will be looking to arrest Stoke's run of three defeats on the spin, and he brings in Marko Arnautovic and Victor Moses, who was ineligible for the Potters visit to his parent club Chelsea last Saturday.

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West Ham XI: Adrian, Jenkinson, Collins, Reid, Cresswell, Song, Noble (c), Kouyate, Downing, Valencia, Sakho.

Stoke City XI: Begovic, Cameron, Shawcross (c), Wollscheid, Wilson, Whelan, N'Zonzi, Moses, Adam, Arnautovic, Walters.

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Into the last 25 minutes at Swansea, both sides continuing with the patient, slick build-up but there's a real lack of cutting edge. No plan B for Swansea, it seems.

Team news

Jack Rodwell replaces the suspended Sebastian Larsson as Sunderland make one change from the side that beat Newcastle 1-0 on Sunday.

Crystal Palace beat Manchester City on Monday so you may well expect Alan Pardew to name the same side. But it has not happened. Martin Kelly and Joe Ledley drop to the bench, with Pape Souare and Mile Jedinak coming into the team. Jedinak returns after a four-game suspension and captains the Eagles.

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Sunderland XI: Pantilimon, O'Shea, Vergini, Jones, van Aanholt, Cattermole, Gomez, Rodwell, Fletcher, Wickham, Defoe.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare; Bolasie, McArthur, Jedinak, Zaha; Puncheon; Murray.

Championship latest

Late, late drama as Darren Bent snaffles a stoppage-time equaliser for Derby!

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Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"John Stones has looked really good in the heart of the Everton defence. He's been assured, quick, and comfortable in possession. He's got everything. A real prospect for the future.

"One thing I would have liked to see is how Stones would have coped with Bafetimbi Gomis today. He hasn't had to of course, with Gomis having to go off earlier. Is Marvin Emnes good enough to play at this level, week in week out?"

Better from the hosts, Marvin Emnes strides forward and shoots low from 25 yards, it's a decent hit but it's never troubling Tim Howard and drifts harmlessly wide.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

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"A good move from Swansea there with Wayne Routledge tearing down the right but his cross was easily claimed by Tim Howard. They seemed to have stepped it up a notch or two since the start of the second half - which they have to do to get back into the game."

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Swansea haven't looked like scoring so a second Everton goal could kill this game off. Gareth Barry has a free header from a corner but can't get enough purchase on it.

YELLOW CARD

Back in Swansea, left-back Neil Taylor goes into the book for a late sliding challenge on Aaron Lennon, who is having a big effect on this game. He's been the best player on the park so far.

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Alistair Mann

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"On his first return to the north-east since he became Crystal Palace manager, Alan Pardew would be forgiven for seeming that little bit taller and more self-assured than when he left.

"The unanimous approval he's received since his arrival at Selhurst Park has been in marked contrast to that which he felt on Tyneside but, in reality, as a manager with enormous experience it's unlikely to have had any effect on his own self-belief.

"One fact though that may encourage Sunderland fans is that in his eight Tyne-Wear derbies he only won once. Winning the derby in his first home game has been a perfect start for new boss Dick Advocaat, but he's acutely aware that it will count for little if there's a poor performance to follow it."

Jonathan Pearce

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Spurs to win this for me, but only if Harry Kane's team-mates step up to the plate. He can't do it on his own. They could yet see Europe slip away and Aston Villa could yet lose their top-flight status.

"Villa's survival seems to rest with one man. Christian Benteke's midweek hat-trick against QPR took him to seven in his last five games in all. He has helped Villa score as many in their last six games in all competitions as they did in their previous 18. But they now look leaky at the other end, and improvement under Tim Sherwood has been stuttering.

"Sherwood still feels hurt by his treatment at Tottenham, where he had the best win percentage of any Spurs manager in the Premier League. A victory on Saturday would be a huge boost with winnable home matches against Everton, West Ham and Burnley to come."

John Roder

Match of the Day commentator

"After this Midlands derby at The Hawthorns, Leicester City have seven matches left to try and avoid an immediate return to the Championship.

"Crucially, five of those seven fixtures are at home, in front of supporters who were given renewed belief that their team can avoid the drop when Andy King scored a late winner against West Ham last weekend.

"West Brom manager Tony Pulis will be demanding a positive response from his players to last weekend's 4-1 loss against QPR, and an early goal for his side may just settle any nerves regarding a late slide into a battle against relegation."

John Motson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"On paper, a game between two clubs in ninth and 10th place - locked together on 42 points - has an end of season feel to it.

"West Ham's return of 11 points from their last 14 games has somewhat ruined their season, and initially appeared to see their European hopes fade and die - just like the bubbles in their famous anthem.

"Charlie Adam's stunning strike from his own half may have got all the stylistic points in Stoke's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, but they ultimately left empty-handed. Indeed, they come into this game looking to halt a three-game losing streak.

"Regardless of how the remainder of Stoke's season pans out, goalkeeper Asmir Begovic's future remains an unwelcome distraction. The club want to sign the Bosnian to a new contract, but he will not make a decision until the summer."

Steve Wilson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"Hull's remaining fixtures are as nasty a set of matches as you'll find. After Southampton, they still have to play Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United at home, and face away trips to Burnley and Alan Pardew's revitalised Palace.

"Twelve months ago they thought their upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United was a big game - these games are all bigger by far.

"Southampton look resigned to the thought that breaking the Champions League cartel isn't going to happen this season. Their target now must be achieving a highest top-flight finish in three decades - - since they were fifth in 1985."

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Aaron Lennon has confidence coursing through his veins now, skinning two men right on the touchline and putting 45 yards behind him, burning up the pitch. His final ball isn't the best though and Arouna Kone loses the ball.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"The onus is on Swansea now, as the home team, to throw a few more bodies forward, to raise the energy levels to get back into the game. But I would say the same of Everton too, because both sides looked a little flat in the first half for me."

KICK-OFF

Back under way.

The sides are back out at the Liberty Stadium. All aboard...

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Southampton's Shane Long is pretty happy with the St Mary's surface - and his mug shot on the front of the programme - ahead of the visit of Hull.

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Derby still trailing in a game they probably can't afford to lose. Into the final 25 minutes.

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Aaron Lennon - who scored for Everton in their last away game at QPR - has now scored in two successive away games for the first time in his Premier League career.

He doesn't get many. Not enough to be honest.

Dafydd Pritchard

BBC Wales Sport

"Swansea manager Garry Monk might feel a little aggrieved to see his team trail at half-time. The decision to disallow Jonjo Shelvey's spectacular volley seemed harsh, referee Michael Oliver deeming Wayne Routledge had fouled Leighton Baines.

"But Everton finished the half strongly, with Aaron Lennon's goal on the counter-attack prompting a brief spell of pressure from the visitors much to the delight of their travelling fans. Considering how these two teams tend to favour a fluid, possession-based playing style, this has been an unusually scrappy affair."

Swansea's attacking threat pinged alongside Bafetimbi Gomis' hamstring. Marvin Emnes has not offered much and you can't see where a goal is coming from for the hosts - bar a stunning long-range effort from Jonjo Shelvey or Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Swansea have looked a little bit short up front since Bafetimbi Gomis came off. None of the three players up there now are taking up the mantle of being the one main guy who they play off.

"Roberto Martinez will settle his players down at half-time and help them realise the opportunity they have to pick up three valuable points away from home."

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HALF-TIME

A stunning goal disallowed, a scruffy goal scored. That's the story of the half which ended with Everton well on top.

Lovely stuff, it really is. Seamus Coleman to Aaron Lennon, to Ross Barkley in the D, he steps over the ball, Arouna Kone lays it off and Steven Pienaar's low shot is tame.

Everything but the final shot was superb.

Everton purring now. When that short, sharp passing style clicks they can carve teams asunder, and they do to Swansea, the ball whizzing through several pairs of feet before falling for Arouna Kone, who swivels to get a shot in but Lukasz Fabianski makes the save.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

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"You just felt Everton were forcing a few more corners, having more of the play, and Aaron Lennon had time to take a touch and volley the ball low into the ground and into the net."

GOAL

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Everton do have the breakthrough! Nice work down the left sees James McCarthy get clear to put in a cross. It goes right through to Aaron Lennon, who takes a touch and then prods home from close-range. Neatly finished from a man not known for his goalscoring prowess...

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"There's been a bit more pressure from Everton as we approach half-time but every set piece they've had in dangerous positions has been dealt with comfortably by the Swansea defence."

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Back under way at Derby where Steve McClaren's side are in danger of messing up eight months of hard work.

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If passing in the middle third won you points, these two sides would be top of the league. Maybe Roberto Martinez and Garry Monk's styles of play are too similar. It's all a bit cancelled out.

Swansea fans will know better than me but they seem to have coped well with the loss of Michel Vorm this season. Has he been missed? Lukasz Fabianski has been solid in his place - and was the name in a rogue transfer story last week when he was linked with a move to Roma.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Brilliant goalkeeping from Lukasz Fabianksi. He hasn't had anything to do in the first half hour of this game but was alert there and got a strong glove to it. That's the sign of a good goalkeeper - to remain alert. But what a great effort from Seamus Coleman."

GREAT SAVE!

The game is brightening up now, Seamus Coleman fires in a long-range strike right across the turf and Lukasz Fabianski has to go full-length to turn it away with one hand. Belting save.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Jonjo Shelvey didn't know the flag was up! What an unbelievable strike. We've seen him score some amazing goals, such technical ability to hit the ball from 25 yards out on the volley. Tim Howard couldn't get anywhere near it."

DISALLOWED GOAL

The greatest disallowed goal of all time?! Jonjo Shelvey flicks the ball up, 25 yards out, and arcs a stunning dipping strike over Tim Howard's head and into the net. It is a genuinely brilliant hit.

But the whistle goes before he can celebrate, Wayne Routledge fouling Leighton Baines in the build-up. Unlucky, as that's just what this game needed. A Shelvey moment of magic.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"This game is lacking a bit of spark. I wouldn't go as far to say it's being played like a testimonial but the players do seem to be lacking a bit of sharpness."

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Peasant: Managerial advice for Gary Monk - send Bafetimbi Gomis and Marvin Emnes to the barbers. Your attacking line-up will gain about 10mph.

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SUBSTITUTION

One of the Premier League's forgotten men, winger Steven Pienaar, is on for Everton in place of Leon Osman. The veteran must have picked up an early injury.

YELLOW CARD

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Everton striker Arouna Kone is booked for leading with an arm as he went up for a header as we move into the final 20 minutes of the half. Centre-back Federico Fernandez needs a bit of treatment and applies a blob of vaseline to the bridge of his nose, in true Jim Leighton style.

Dafydd Pritchard

BBC Wales Sport

"The Liberty Stadium has been momentarily silenced following Bafetimbi Gomis' departure with what looks like a hamstring injury.

"The French striker scored two goals in the 3-1 win over Hull last weekend and had brought the Swansea fans to their feet with a fine turn and shot here which prompted an excellent save from Everton's Tim Howard.

"But with Marvin Emnes on in Gomis' place, the hitherto boisterous crowd at the Liberty Stadium seem a little less confident of Swansea's chances."

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A bit smug that one...

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This could be the phrase for today's game - pretty play, but a poor finish.

Swansea cut some neat triangles down their right but when the ball comes back to Angel Rangel he fires it high into the stands behind the goal.

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Ross Barkley is a joy to watch isn't he? I think so. He beats two men with a subtle shift of balance, just enough to wrongfoot a defender and he finds Arouna Kone on the right of the box, His shot is easily blocked though.

Put Romelu Lukaku and Wilfried Bony out there and we could have a real game on our hands. As it is, it's Kone and Marvin Emnes. Step it up!

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Bafetimbi Gomis had an effort on goal and felt his hamstring. It's a shame because it was a great effort, with lots of power, but he's obviously just tweaked his hamstring. Hopefully it is just a tweak and not a tear, because that's normally only two weeks."

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SUBSTITUTION

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That's it for Bafetimbi Gomis - off he comes and on comes Marvin Emnes. Emnes leading the line now - a real test for him.

Bafetimbi Gomis is in trouble here. He pulled a muscle having that cracking strike a minute ago and now he's sitting on the turf having treatment.

GREAT SAVE!

Brilliant! Out of nothing, Swansea go close to a sensational opener. Bafetimbi Gomis turns 25 yards out and unleashes an instant effort, curling and dipping, flying into the top corner until Tim Howard somehow gets a touch on it.

The bad news for Swansea is that Gomis has pulled a muscle doing it. From the corner, Ashley Williams heads just wide. The game has come alive.

Wayne Routledge is made of stern stuff, that whack to the head would have put many a man out of action but he's back with us. That stoppage has not helped the flow of the game though, it's a bitty start from both sides.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"Swansea are trying to get the ball into Gylfi Sigurdsson and Everton into Ross Barkley. Both players are playing in that hole behind the striker and have got important roles to play today. They are the ones who can do the damage by working the space. Arouna Kone looks a very willing runner for Everton."

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Arouna Kone is a man slowly rebuilding his career after a horrendous time of it with injuries. He's no Romelu Lukaku but he is a direct and pacey threat in behind- timing his run well again to beat the offside trap and sprint clear, but he can't get a cross in.

At the other end, Wayne Routledge takes a crack to the cheek as Phil Jagielka heads one away. Stop the game, that's a right shiner..

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Swansea have started very sloppily so far. This game had the air of an end of season dead rubber about it and there is a danger we could drift along on the breeze. Garry Monk will not be happy with that of course and is out encouraging his players to lift it.

And that's better! Bafetimbi Gomis gets behind the Everton defence, steps on to his left foot and Leighton Baines is able to cover. I mentioned pre-game the sprinklers on the pitch and the replays show standing water kicking up off the turf.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at the Liberty Stadium

"It's taken Bafetimbi Gomis a little bit of time to settle at Swansea but I've always liked him. I think he felt a bit overawed by Wilfried Bony at times but now he has that position for himself he can enjoy scoring goals, which he has been doing. Hopefully he can continue that.

"Everton have started well though, they look bright with Aaron Lennon down the wing."

Everton start at a smart pace, Ross Barkley pinging out a pass to Aaron Lennon and the Tottenham loanee wins a corner. Well claimed by Lukasz Fabianski though.

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Big goal in the early game in the second tier as Alex Pritchard puts Brentford in front at Derby.

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KICK-OFF

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Friends and former team-mates Roberto Martinez and Garry Monk are enemies for the day but they are very matey as we kick-off at a sun-drenched Liberty. Game on!

Hands shaken, anthem played, mascots paraded, Dario G on the sound system. Game time in the Premier League.

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LINE-UPS

Swansea: Fabianski, Rangel, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Ki, Cork, Routledge, Shelvey, Sigurdsson, Gomis. Subs: Amat, Britton, Emnes, Dyer, Grimes, Tremmel, Fulton.

Everton: Howard, Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Baines, McCarthy, Barry, Lennon, Barkley, Osman, Kone. Subs: Robles, Mirallas, Naismith, Besic, Pienaar, Garbutt, Alcaraz.

Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland)

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Everton all in black today as the sides line-up in the tunnel, captains Ashley Williams and Phil Jagielka exchange a friendly greeting. All set?

Fifteen minutes or so away from our first top-flight action of the day. And what a day it is in Wales too, full sprinklers up on the pitch, sun beating down, fairly full house. Magic stuff.

We'd like a cracker please. If you joined me for late night action from Brighton last night you'll know that it was, well, boring to be honest.

None of that from the Swans or the Toffees now, alright?

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'We can achieve our targets'

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Swansea manager Garry Monk: "I set targets at the start of the season and we can achieve some of those targets now. It's a good motivational tool for us [to beat our record points tally].

"Roberto Martinez and I were team-mates, he's a great guy and was a great captain and I'm following in his footsteps now. Hopefully I can go on to achieve what he has in management. We are two form teams and I'm looking forward to the game."

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Everton have had a stuttering sort of season under Roberto Martinez this time around, but they are in good nick at the moment.

In fact, Everton are looking to win four successive league games for the first time this season.

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KICK-OFF

We are under way in the day's first game as Derby host Brentford in a key game at the top of the Championship.

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Ross Barkley put in an impressive England cameo last week, can he shine in a starting role for Everton today? The midfielder looks 100% focussed as he goes though his pre-match routine.

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Swansea are on 46 points in eighth place in the Premier League - they have never amassed more than 47 in a Premier League season and can break the record this afternoon.

However, the Swans have never beaten Everton in 19 league meetings down the years. Is it a case of 20th time lucky?

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Match of the Day commentator

"Ten years ago this weekend Roberto Martinez and Garry Monk lined up together for Swansea in front of a crowd of 5,000 at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank.

"A last-minute own goal by Monk saw them lose 1-0 to jeopardise their chances of promotion from League Two. They recovered, held their nerve and weeks later achieved their goal. Martinez was club captain.

"Three years later, with Martinez as manager and Monk as his captain, Swansea won the League One title. The likeable Spaniard was worshipped by the Jack Army but that heroic status plummeted when he quit the club in 2009 to further his managerial career at Wigan.

"Now his Everton side arrive in South Wales nine points and four places below Swansea in the Premier League standings. The irony will not be lost on the home fans and Martinez can expect a feisty 'welcome' on his return to the Liberty Stadium."

Afternoon everyone.

Whatever way you look at it, we're firmly lodged in the 'business end' of the season now, with life at the top and bottom of the Premier League set to be crystallised soon.

And life smack bang in the middle too. First up today is a lunchtime trip to sunny Swansea - it looks like a lovely day at the Liberty but Tim Howard is still wearing a snood as he goes through his warm-up.

Can Swansea get one over on old boss Roberto Martinez?

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Hi Tom

Well, it's now time to hand over to Tom Rostance, who will guide you through the afternoon's action. Enjoy.

Coming up on BBC radio

BBC Radio 5 live

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra has full coverage of the 12:45 start between Swansea and Everton.

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Saturday's football programme with commentary from Pride Park, where Derby take on Brentford at 12:15 BST.

That will be followed by commentary of the 15:00 kick-off between Tottenham and Aston Villa, plus updates from around the grounds as the goals go in.

And later this evening you can have your say on the big football stories on 606 with Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher from 18:06.

Coming up on BBC TV

Football Focus

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Join Graeme Le Saux, Mark Lawrenson and Dan Walker as Football Focus brings you a preview of the weekend's action on BBC One from 12:10 BST.

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 Two from 16:30, except for viewers in Scotland.

And of course later there'll be Match of the Day - today it's on at 22:30 on BBC One, to be followed by The Football League Show at 23:55.

The 'emoticon' story of your season so far

Twitter

We're asking you to sum up your season so far in a picture made up of 'emoticons'. Get involved using #bbcfootball on Twitter and we'll publish the best ones here.

Team News

Swansea City

Just the one change for Swansea as they look to reach 47 points or more for the first time in the Premier League. Angel Rangel comes back at right-back in place of the injured Kyle Naughton.

Everton are again without top scorer Romelu Lukaku, who has a hamstring injury, so Arouna Kone leads the line.

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

Everton XI: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Stones, Barry, McCarthy, Lennon, Barkley, Osman, Kone

Coming up...

At 12:15 BST, fifth-placed Derby face seventh-placed Brentford in the Championship. The Bees will overtake the Rams in the table if they win.

And that is quite feasible, with the Rams losing form at this crucial stage of the season. Monday's 2-0 win over struggling Wigan was their first win in eight games. Brentford - who are parting company with manager Mark Warburton at the end of the season - are unbeaten in four games.

We are bringing you dedicated live text commentary, and BBC Radio 5 live commentary, on this website from 12:00 BST.

How they stand - Championship

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The battle to stay in the Premier League is a thrilling one, but what about the race to get into the Premier League?

Three of these teams will be going up. Which ones? I haven't got a clue.

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Bournemouth are leading the charge after a 2-0 win at Brighton last night and the Cherries could be heading to the top flight of English football for the first time in their history. Norwich and Watford are on their travels today and face Bolton and Millwall respectively.

Middlesbrough entertain Rotherham, Derby take on Brentford and Ipswich play already-relegated Blackpool.

'Stoke have not hit the glass ceiling'

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes there is more to come from his side. They are 10th in the table, and will move into ninth if they beat West Ham at Upton Park.

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"People talk about a glass ceiling and I think we've still got head room in that regard," said Hughes.

"I think we can still push on. We're very hopeful of being in the top 10 again this year so that's two years consecutively in the top 10. We want to keep on being able to do that with a little bit more comfort so as we're not looking over our shoulders with teams that have the same aspirations as us.

"We all feel that there is more to come so that's the challenge and that's the excitement that everybody feels here."

'You have to manage the madness'

West Ham are ninth in the Premier League and boss Sam Allardyce believes he has done everything he can to stay at Upton Park.

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The 60-year-old is out of contract in the summer, leading to speculation over his long-term future at the east London club, who are set for a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-2017 campaign.

"I sit at this seat and do this job the best I can," he said. "Have I delivered what I have been asked to deliver? Yes. Would I do anything different? Yes, as we can all do something different.

"Have we grown the club and built expectation? Yes. Have we got as better team? Yes. And is it younger? Yes. Does it create more entertainment? Yes.

"You have to keep a cool head and my line, from a very young age, has always been that the manager's job is to manage the madness."

Palace aiming for a record

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Palace are on target to have the best ever second half of a Premier League season in comparison to the first 19 games (since the division went to 20 teams).

They picked up 16 points from the first 19 games (only Leicester had fewer). Since Alan Pardew took over on 3 January, they have 23 points from 12 games.

On current form, they will pick up 36 points in the second half of the season. That 20-point boost would be better than Leeds' record from 2000-01.

In fact, Palace would be fifth in the Premier League if the season started when Pardew was appointed.

'We have enough time to be successful'

Sunderland fans have certainly not forgotten about Jermain Defoe's sensational volley as they beat fierce rivals Newcastle 1-0 last week, but Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat has. Sort of.

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"We have to not think about Newcastle any more and I've told the players that," said Advocaat, whose side end the season with away matches at Arsenal and Chelsea in their last two games.

But the Dutchman wants Premier League safety secured quickly. He added: "We have in principle five games in which we have to do it.

"There are many, many good teams in this league. What I have seen is if everybody works hard then we can become successful. Hopefully we still have enough time to achieve that."

The 'emoticon' story of your season so far

Twitter

We're asking you to sum up your season so far in a picture made up of 'emoticons'. Get involved using #bbcfootball on Twitter, and we'll publish the best ones here.

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'I know them better than their dads'

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has revealed that he is still in touch with Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

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Kane has scored 19 Premier League goals this season and is joint top-scorer with Diego Costa, with Sherwood having given him his first Spurs top flight start while head coach last season.

"I have communicated with him since I've left, just to wish him well when he's played for England and congratulate him on his call-ups," Sherwood said. "The boys have come through from very young ages. I know them as footballers better than their dads know them."

'I was very successful at Tottenham'

So Roberto Martinez takes on his former side as Everton travel to Swansea. There is another reunion coming at White Hart Lane as Tim Sherwood, now in charge at Aston Villa, faces a match against Tottenham, his only other job in management.

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And Sherwood has been very keen to remind us all of the job he did at Spurs.

"I knew it would be a tough job at Tottenham and it proved that," he said. "But I was very successful, both as a development coach and as a manager.

"Mauricio Pochettino took over a really good situation there. We finished on par with where we should have finished. To be able to inherit a group of players of that quality and then have the benefit to strengthen - it was the dream job."

The story of your season so far

Twitter

They say a picture's worth a thousand words.

Well we want you to sum up your season so far in a picture made up of 'emoticons', just like Andy Murray's done here with the story of his wedding day.

He gets married to Kim Sears today if you've not been following these sorts of things.

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Get involved using #bbcfootball on Twitter, and we'll publish the best ones here.

We need some crazy results - Bruce

However, Hull are also without a win in five games but manager Steve Bruce has called on his side to start producing some "crazy results".

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"The way it's gone all season I wouldn't be surprised if it goes right down to the wire," says Bruce. "Last week people were saying QPR and Leicester were gone but all of a sudden they've produced a result and they're back in it again.

"We have just witnessed over the last week all sorts of crazy results can happen and we need to make sure we get one or two of those, that's for sure.

"We've proved this year that we're capable but we're under no illusions how difficult it is going to be. It is all to play for and it is another big weekend but we have been saying that for the best part of four months."

Hull City are the side immediately above the relegation zone. They well be encouraged by these facts as they take on an out-of-form Southampton.

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The chat over coffee that led to a management career

Burnley could move out of the bottom three if they win at home against Arsenal today.

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Clarets manager Sean Dyche will be taking his place in the home dugout. But may not have been there if he hadn't had a chat with now Steve Bould (now the Arsenal assistant boss) eight years ago.

"When we were youth team coaches, I rang Steve and asked if I could have a coffee with him," said Dyche. "We met in a Starbucks and had a chat about players and careers - it was an insight.

"I had half an hour with him talking about football, and what he did. There were some things that he said that stuck with me to this day. And so I will look to use them wisely, maybe against him. Now that would be a twist in the tale."

Your unusual sporting souvenirs

This week we're teaming up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and asking you to send in stories and photos of your unusual sporting souvenirs.

Johnny Walker: I have a four-foot diameter sombrero with the word 'Chicarito' that I picked up in 2009 at the Champions League final at Wembley.

Don Robson: A treasured signed mug given to me by the late great Dave Mackay after sharing a few pints after Ayr Races a few years ago.

Giannina Caraceni: My godfather worked with the Italian Olympic organisation and used to give me (really) old gear as gifts. Got one running shoe once.

Get involved using #bbcfootball on Twitter, or post on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

We're capable of staying up - Pearson

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson remains confident his side can stay in the Premier League.

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"People tell me about other people's run-ins but you will survive or not due to your own results," said Pearson, whose side still has to play relegation rivals Burnley, Sunderland and QPR.

"We have to keep it in our hands for as long as possible and we need to win more games. That's the reality of the situation but we're capable of it.

"We have to play a lot of sides around us. It's nice to have games where we can directly affect their end to the season but the flip side is they will see it the same way."

Jeff Astle Day

The match will mark Jeff Astle Day at The Hawthorns as the club pay tribute to their former striker who scored the winning goal in the 1968 FA Cup final against Everton and died of the brain condition CTE in 2002. West Brom will play in a replica Wembley '68 kit.

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson, whose side are six points behind 17th-placed Hull, is worried that his side will be affected by the party atmosphere.

"It's great West Brom have decided to make an occasion to celebrate Jeff Astle's contribution and raise awareness of these types of head injury issues," said Pearson.

"But for us, unfortunately, we have to recognise we are part of the day but our own plight is the most important thing. What we can't do is get carried away in the occasion."

So Everton are close to safety, but for bottom-placed Leicester that looks a long, long way off. This stat might not raise spirits among those Foxes fans. Sorry.

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Your unusual sporting souvenirs

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This week we're teaming up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and asking you to send in stories and photos of your unusual sporting souvenirs.

James Walker: Waitressing in Sheffield in 1966, my grandma came across the Brazil squad. Still has the menu signed by Pele.

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Roberto's return

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So Everton boss Roberto Martinez returns to Swansea, his first managerial role in English football, and will go head-to-head with former team-mate Garry Monk.

Both men have played for and managed the Welsh side and Monk believes the club gambled twice in appointing them as managers.

"I think it was a huge risk when you think about it," said Monk. "What Roberto did was to pave the way for someone like myself to get that opportunity.

"The club has a philosophy itself in terms of they want to have a possession base and they want to see nice attacking football."

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Swansea have failed to ever beat Everton in a league game, a run stretching back to 1930 - when Dixie Dean scored twice in a 5-1 win for the Toffees.

The Swans' only ever competitive victory against Everton was in this season's League Cup third round when they won 3-0.

'We have learned our lessons'

So one more win and Everton fans can relax. They were getting a bit nervous before victories against Newcastle, QPR and Southampton have given them some breathing space.

And manager Roberto Martinez has been delighted with their recent run.

"The focus now is to get a real good momentum in the league - something we haven't been able to achieve this season," said Martinez.

"The maturity in our game and understanding how to win matches comes after a really tough season in which we have learned our lessons and I do feel the group is becoming a lot stronger."

How they stand - bottom of the Premier League

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If you support any of the teams pictured above then you have every reason to be nervous. It is a big day for those at the bottom. We have six of the bottom seven in action today. There are bound to be some twists and turns coming later on.

In the first game of the day, Everton can reach the 40-point mark that would surely be enough to stay up if they win at Swansea.

That sinking feeling

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So the men's and women's Boat Races are on later on. Some times things don't go to plan in that race, as this video shows where some crews ended up in the River Thames.

But which Premier League teams are going to have that sinking feeling at the end of the season? Let's turn our attention to the bottom of the league.

What a weekend of sport

It is one of those great weekends in the sporting calendar.

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Not only is the Grand National going on later on, but there is also the Masters, the Boat Races and the Chinese Grand Prix. We will have live text commentaries of all these events on the BBC Sport website. So there is no reason to go out then.

Your unusual sporting souvenirs

@edwardgraffham

This week we're teaming up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and asking you to send in photos of your unusual sporting souvenirs.

Edward Graffham: The original picture of my dad with the Ipswich Town team in the late 1970s. Signed by the guys, including Sir Bobby Robson.

Ken Gorry:I had a Bernie Slaven Italia 90 World Cup commemorative coin for years that Maxol gave out when you spent £10. #lostitmovinghouse.

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You can feel the rivalry - Mata

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been speaking to the BBC and given his thoughts on the derby and settling into the area after his move from Chelsea last season.

Asked about the rivalry with Manchester City, Mata said: "I can feel it in the city, when you go to restaurants or when you are in the streets there are Manchester City supporters and they are waiting for this game.

"We arrive in the game with little points difference, but they have a great team and it will be very tough.

"I've settled into the area very well and I really like it here. From the first moment the people, the club and the supporters have welcomed me. It's a relaxing lifestyle, more than in London and I really like it."

'City's players have not given up'

So, as mentioned it is the Manchester derby on Sunday and our analyst Robbie Savage has given his thoughts on what is going wrong at Manchester City at the moment.

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"Without the ball, United press with a much greater intensity than City," said Savage. "With it, they will cause them plenty of problems. Those are the two reasons I think United will win on Sunday.

"A lot was made of United's defensive uncertainty earlier in the season when Van Gaal was changing formations and personnel on a weekly basis. City's backline has seen plenty of chopping and changing too, however, and you could argue that United's looks the stronger unit going into the derby.

"A lot has gone wrong for City but I would not question their players' attitude. Of course they care. They have problems in defence, midfield and attack but they have not just given up."

Today's newspapers

The Daily Star's back page features Louis van Gaal, urging his Manchester United players to keep their cool in Sunday's derby clash with Manchester City.

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The Reds manager said: "Keeping control of your emotions is always a talent of a professional football player.

"When you have a yellow card you know you cannot make a second foul which gives the second yellow card. I am always warning them, especially in these types of games, that we have to control our emotion.

"All the red cards we have had, I think it's a record in my career so many red cards - and that's not good."

Today's newspapers

The back pages of today's newspapers focus on some of the teams that Tottenham will need to overtake to secure a Champions League place. First up is the Daily Mirror. And it's the story that keeps on going.

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Raheem Sterling's future at Liverpool continues to dominate the back pages, and the Mirror have led with the 20-year-old being heckled at the team's kit launch.

When Sterling was interviewed about the new shirt at Friday's event, one frustrated fan in the audience reportedly shouted: "Make sure we see you in it next year."

Last week, Sterling told the BBC that he had rejected a new £100,000-per-week contract and questioned his side's ability to win trophies.

'Kane can improve. A lot'

Harry Kane may be the breakthrough player of the Premier League season - but he's got a long way to go according to Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.

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Kane, 21, has nailed down a starting place for Tottenham this season, scored 19 Premier League goals and netted on his England debut recently.

"He's not the finished product - he can improve a lot," said the Spurs boss. "When you're 21 or 22, you believe you know it all and can't improve, but, with time and experience, you see that you can improve every day."

'It's not easy, but we need to still fight'

They are seven points off the top four. But Spurs still have seven games left. And that's enough time, says manager Mauricio Pochettino.

"We are ambitious," says Pochettino. "The gap is seven points. It's not easy, but we need to still fight and we need to try to get the most points possible to arrive or be close.

"We have seven games, 21 points to play for. It's important for supporters, at White Hart Lane, and it's important to increase our performance after the Burnley game. We need to show we want to fight to go higher on the table and it's a great opportunity."

So Arsenal may be looking at the Champions League and maybe, just maybe, the Premier League title, but yet again there are envious glances from across north London from Tottenham.

Yet again Spurs have looked like making the top four. Yet again they may just miss out. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is not giving up just yet.

Your unusual sporting souvenirs

@anthonyhufton

This week we're teaming up with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and asking you to send in photos of your unusual sporting souvenirs.

Anthony Hufton: How about over 100 West Ham match-worn shirts?

What's that one on the far right though? Looks like West Brom... How did you get 100 shirts? And why?

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'We all have dreams'

Even Arsene Wenger is dreaming of glory. But he's desperately trying not to.

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"The dreams are for everybody - we all have dreams at night," said Gunners boss Wenger. "But when I wake up in the morning I have to come here and make sure we give everything to win the next game.

"I have enough experience to know that I have to live with reality and reality is points and the next game.

"Chelsea have a difficult schedule, we have a difficult schedule, but what we can only do is master our own schedule. What we want is to go as high as we can until the end of the season."

From no-hopers to title contenders?

Some of you may have betting slips in your hands as you hope that 100-1 shot comes in at Aintree later. Well, earlier in the season talk of Arsenal winning the title may have seemed as unlikely.

Yet with just over a month of the season, and following a run of 15 wins in 17 games, some Gunners fans are dreaming. Not only of the Premier League title. But of a league and FA Cup double.

Chelsea play at the Emirates Stadium on April 26 and Arsenal also have a league game against Manchester United. It couldn't happen. Could it?

How they stand - top of the Premier League

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So this is the situation at the top of the table. Arsenal are the only team in the top five playing today and they will move to within four points of leaders Chelsea if they beat Burnley in the later game, although Jose Mourinho's side will have played two matches less than the Gunners.

Tottenham and Southampton both need to win if they are to keep their Champions League hopes alive, while Swansea still have a chance of securing European football next season.

'Everybody loses points'

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"Mathematically it's still open, every team who has less than 21 points than us is still in the race," said Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. "Those teams seven, eight, nine points behind are still there.

"This is the Premier League. In other countries it's difficult to believe that the top teams will lose six or seven matches in a season but here it's possible. Everybody loses matches, everybody loses points."

The little horse that turned into a thoroughbred

It is Grand National day, the day when you pick a completely random horse and scream at the television hoping your luck is in and you win a fortune.

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Well, this season the Premier League is looking like a one-horse race. Last year Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said his side were 'the little horse' in the battle for the title, which was won by Manchester City.

How that 'little horse' has grown. Now, boosted by Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas, the London side have transformed into thoroughbreds and have few hurdles remaining in their pursuit for English football's biggest prize.

Will Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City be also-rans or can they pip Chelsea at the post? Mourinho says the race is not over just yet.

Danny Baker's football topic

BBC Radio 5 live

Sporting souvenirs, we've all got one or two knocking around in the loft or even pride of place in the lounge. This week on the Danny Baker show we're asking you to send in the sporting souvenirs you've acquired.

Anything you've picked up from matches? Given to you by a player? Extra marks for photos of those prized possessions.

Get involved on Twitter at #bbcfootball and the MOTD Facebook page.

But we don't want any old rubbish. Any mugs saying they have a picture of England defender Chris Smalling on, when it is in fact USA president Barack Obama might not make the grade.

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Today's fixtures

So what is on the menu for today? We have seven matches for you as the battle to stay in the Premier League continues. Arsenal will be hoping to stay in the hunt for the title in the later game.

Swansea City v Everton - 12:45

Southampton v Hull City - 15:00

Sunderland v Crystal Palace - 15:00

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa - 15:00

West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City - 15:00

West Ham United v Stoke City - 15:00

Burnley v Arsenal - 17:30

Welcome back

Morning. How are you today? Hope you're all well. It is another Saturday and it is another busy day of Premier League football.

Thank you for joining us for our live text commentary and we will be guiding you through all the action, news and reaction before, during and after the matches. So get comfortable, it's going to be a busy one.

Magical moments

Last weekend was a little bit special. It was one of those weekends when you felt a bit spoiled as a football fan. The goals were flying in. From everywhere. From any distance.

We had a strike from 65 yards out.

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There were wonderful volleys from outside the area.

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And sensational pieces of skill.

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Will we have more of the same today? Let's hope so. Players, it's over to you.