Saturday football

1. Leicester make it two wins from two at West Ham
2. Stoke come back from 2-0 down to draw at Spurs
3. Sunderland lose 3-1 at home to Norwich
4. Swansea win 2-0 against 10-man Newcastle
5. Watford and West Brom end in stalemate

That's all folks

That is all from us for today's football, folks. We'll back for tomorrow's action. Thank you and goodnight.

Tomorrow's action

MOTD's Guy Mowbray:  "Last season's corresponding fixture came too soon to be a blockbuster, and this being even earlier feels something of a waste.

"On last weekend's displays, City are favourites. Their performance at West Brom was magnificent and Vincent Kompany's goal celebrationsand post-match words outlined a point to prove to those who've written them out of title contention. Some will have already changed their minds!

"Overshadowed by 'medicgate', Chelsea were a level down from their best against Swansea. They'll have to be better to get the point Jose Mourinho would gladly take here. If they don't, he might need a doctor."

Tomorrow's action

MOTD's Jonathan Pearce:  "Arsenal haven't lost their opening two league games since the first ever Premier League season 23 years ago. They bounced back to win the FA Cup and League Cup that season.

"But a defeat at Selhurst where they're unbeaten in 12 visits would rock the club to its core. They could almost kiss goodbye to any title dream.

"Palace have pace in wide areas to hurt an Arsenal side which was below par against West Ham, although they had no fortune.

"They always seem to have their share in this game though, and if the real Arsenal turn up they should have too much for Palace. If they go there half-baked, they could lose again."

Tomorrow's action

There are two Premier League games tomorrow and they promise to be pretty damn good. First up is Crystal Palace v Arsenal at 13:30 BST, followed by Manchester City v Chelsea at 16:00. See. I told you.

Lawro's predictions

So, how did Lawro do in his predictions this week? He went for wins for Sunderland, Tottenham and West Brom and Swansea to draw with Newcastle. OK, not so great then. But he did back Leicester to win at West Ham.

Championship latest

It is half-time at Loftus Road and QPR lead 1-0 against Cardiff. They have Clint Hill's header from a corner to thank for that. Good old Clint Hill, where would the Super Hoops be if they couldn't wheel him out every other season for a Championship campaign after all their big-money signings have left post-relegation?

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Premier League recap

So, to recap (so you know what you're getting on MOTD tonight), Norwich claimed their first Premier League win under Alex Neil with a 3-1 victory at Sunderland, whose fans will be worried. Very worried. Ditto their local rivals Newcastle, who were beaten 2-0 at Swansea after having a man sent off. 

Tottenham chucked away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with a spirited Stoke and West Brom nullified Watford to claim a goalless draw at Vicarage Road.

Everton thumped Southampton 3-0 and Leicester made it two wins out of two to beat West Ham and go top of the table. Yep, it is the second week of the Premier League and Leicester are top. All hail the Tinkerman!

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Championship transfer update

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Championship update

There is no late Premier League game this evening but there is one in the Championship, featuring two teams who have recently played in the top flight. At Loftus Road, QPR have just taken the lead against Cardiff through Clint Hill's header from a corner.

Manager reaction

Mark Hughes to BBC Sport: “After the break we understood what we needed to do better, talked about it in the break and came out with more resolve. Our hard yards were good and we started to affect the game. 

"The substitutions helped us, we just started to retain the ball in the final third and started to create chances. If the game had gone a little bit longer who knows we might have been greedy and claimed two more points.

" Stephen Ireland’s a very good player. I know the quality that he has. Since he’s come to Stoke he probably hasn’t had the opportunity he think he deserves but he knows the respect I have for him. We’re strong this year, we’ll be ok. 

"We just need to manage games better than we did in the first half and if we do that we’ll do well. The spirit has been great. The key is that we’re bringing good players in and good guys as well.”

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Manager reaction

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic speaking to BBC Sport: "It is a bad result of course after a good start. We didn't play good enough in the first half. We started well but after that we were second best. 

"We lost the game in the first half. Two-nil down is very difficult to come back from. We are very disappointed.

On substituting Reece Oxford at half-time:  "It was not that he played worse than the rest of the team. He played well but our passing was really slow in the first half and with Pedro we were much quicker in tempo.

"We scored a gaol early enough to play our normal game but with more aggression. We had a great chance for the equaliser through Diafra Sakho, I was expecting us to score a second, but we didn't.

On Adrian's sending off:  "Initially I thought it was not a red card but then I saw the replay and it is dangerous play. It was obvious Adrian didn't mean to cause harm. I am more than sure it was not deliberate. He was just following the ball and was unlucky."

Manager reaction

Watford manager Quique Flores to BBC Sport: "I am happy with the performance of the team. We planned for the match and it was difficult to play against West Brom. We tried to find space to attack and created chances. West Brom are solid at the back. We were close to getting a good result. 

"Most important is that the fans are happy. We are working like a club, like a family.

"The players feel good and are full of confidence. They are competitive in the matches."

Manager reaction

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren: "We didn't learn a lot apart from it is difficult to win with 10 men. 

"A little bit of naivety has cost us, 10 men and your backs are against the wall. We have to dust ourselves down and concentrate on the Manchester United game next week.

"I'm not too sure whether it was a second booking but we knew he would be a danger and unfortunately we fell into the trap."

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Player reaction

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen to BBC Sport: “We probably saw ourselves winning but in the end we didn’t. We showed a lot of confidence the first half. We played really well the first 30 minutes, but slowed down. Everyone was disappointed and don’t get how you can be 2-0 up and end up with a draw.”

Player reaction

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole on BBC Sport:  "We are conceding goals out of nothing and it is very disappointing. Things have to change quick and we have a lot of hard work ahead. It is up to the players, manager and staff to kick on and fight. We have to look to improve."

Garth Crooks

Final Score

There is something wrong at Sunderland football club. You go back to former managers Steve Bruce, Roy Keane, Martin O'Neill, Paolo Di Canio...

Player reaction

West Ham defender Carl Jenkinson, speaking to BBC Sport: "In the first 10 minutes we started well but after that it was an uphill battle. I didn't think they really took control of the game, they were decisive with their finishing but I would not say they outplayed us. It is frustrating, we got one back and I thought we would get another but it didn't land for us.

"I thought the red card was a bit harsh, it was a high foot but I am sure it was accidental. I ended up in goal but fortunately I didn't have too much to do."

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Player reaction

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson on Sky Sports: "Everyone who watched the game saw that there was not much in it. Both teams wanted a result. We were solid and stuck to our game plan and had a few chances in the second half. In the end, it is a good point for us."

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Final Score

Former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew had them playing the best they could play. Maybe we need to give new boss Steve McClaren more time. He wants to bring in English players, but it will cost him.

Manager reaction

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to BBC Sport: “In football it’s never closed until the final whistle. It’s disappointing. The team played very well for 70 minutes and the penalty changed the game a little bit. 

"We need to be optimistic, look forward and keep working. From my position it was difficult to see what happened, I don’t know if it was a penalty or not, but until this moment we played really well and created chances.”

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Manager reaction

Stoke boss Mark Hughes to Sky Sports: “First half it wasn’t what we were looking for, we allowed Spurs a little bit too much time, too much space, and played into their hands. I’m disappointed with both goals, really. 

"At 2-0 it was a big task for us but we understood what we needed to do, disrupt their rhythm, and do the hard yards. I think the substitutions helped, we got more craft on later in the game and that opened things up. We got our reward and we were by far the better team in the second half. 

"I’ve got a lot of good players who are disappointed when I don’t pick them. We were able to bring good quality on that affect the game. I’m delighted with the second-half performance, it wasn’t a complete 90-minute performance, but delighted to take the point.”    

Manager reaction

Norwich boss Alex Neill on BBC Sport: "I thought it was very good, similar to last week in that we dominated the game. 

"We had the cutting edge this time though. "The first goal is crucial and we got it and didn't look back. I have a great group, they work hard and work as a team."

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Garth Crooks

Final Score

They produce players all the time. Garry Monk's selection of players is spot on. If he continues like this then if Everton boss Roberto Martinez struggles then he's the perfect choice.

Manager reaction

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat on BBC Sport: "Two games two defeats we did not expect. With all respect to Norwich, we must get the result but they were the better side in everything. 

"We have to discuss with the players how we go on. It was the same in pre-season and you hoped it would change but it is not changing. Myself as well, I am responsible for that, no doubt. "

Together we have to find out if we can find the solution. Expectation we high, we have to find the reason otherwise we have no chance. There were many good players, Yann showed he is a good player. We have to find out the reason, they can talk and I can talk."

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Manager reaction

Swansea manager Garry Monk: "We dominated the whole game from start to finish. When the red card does come it impacts on the dynamic of the other team more and they sat back after that.

"We were very professional in the second half and made sure we won the game with a clean sheet. 

"We started well, got a fantastic goal. We were very professional after the sending off and we could have had more goals."

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Manager reaction

West Brom manager Tony Pulis:  "We talked about Watford starting at a high pace and we looked like it was surprise. But we restricted them to few chances. The changes made a bit of a difference. This is there cup final in a lot of respects. It was a wonderful atmosphere."

On Saido Berahino's late miss: "It was a good chance and he will be disappointed. But he is a good player."

On transfers: "We are hoping to do a lot of business in the next few weeks, with people coming in and going. It is a period of transition and hopefully it will gel properly and we can move forward."

Martin Keown

Final Score

Stoke were dead and buried at half-time, but when Mark Hughes is in charge of a team he never gives up. Stoke got what they deserved - they really battled.

Manager reaction

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri, speaking to BBC Sport: "All the match was good for us. We are playing well. All the players play like a team, they play with the ball on the ground and it is important to increase our stamina and fitness, and also our mentality.

"We are working very hard with the defensive line. I have very good players in front, very fast but it is important we all stay together.

"I didn't want to defend too deep but when you see your players go deep it is better to help them with their mentality."

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Football League round-up

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Brighton lead the Championship with six points tonight, after Tommer Hemed's late penalty gave them a 2-1 victory at Fulham. They replace Birmingham, who had gone top earlier in the day with a 2-2 draw at Burnley.

Middlesbrough join a host of clubs tucked in behind Brighton on four points, having thumped Bolton 3-0, with Kike scoring twice. Ipswich came from a goal behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1.

Brentford won 4-2 at Bristol City in a thriller, while Nottingham Forest beat Rotherham 2-1, and Preston won 1-0 at MK Dons. Charlton drew 1-1 at Derby, while Blackburn did the same at Huddersfield.

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Tottenham defender Eric Dier to Sky Sports:  "We started really well and played well for the majority of the first half, we looked to be comfortable but that’s what we need to work on, to not slow down and keep going. It was our fault last season and we’re disappointed we’ve done it again this season. I felt it was our fault more than theirs, we let them back into the game. It’s more of a mental thing than a physical thing with us. We’re a young team and we have to improve that."

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It's been a terrific day for Coventry, who thumped Millwall 4-0 at The Den this afternoon to go top of League One, with Adam Armstrong scoring twice.

Rochdale join them on maximum points after winning 2-0 at Blackpool thanks to goals from Donal McDermott and Ian Henderson.

Gillingham couldn't follow up last weekend's 4-0 win over Sheffield United, drawing 1-1 at Port Vale. Sheffield United did win, beating Chesterfield 2-0, and there were victories too for Barnsley, Oldham, Peterborough, Scunthorpe and Walsall. 

Anton Rodgers, son of Liverpool manager Brendan, scored a late goal for Swindon to earn them a 2-2 draw at Bury, while Bradford drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury.

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The game of the day in League Two, undoubtedly, has been at Brunton Park.Carlisletrailed three times toCambridge,but fought back to earn a 4-4 draw, with Jabo Ibehre scoring a hat-trick for Keith Curle's side.

Late drama in the match played in Wales between two former England favourites - Terry Butcher'sNewportsnatching a 2-2 draw at home to Teddy Sheringham'sStevenagethanks to a goal by Mark Hughes (no, not that one).

Hartlepool,whose manager Ronnie Moore is in Spain looking after his ill daughter, won 2-1 atYork.Elsewhere,Bristol Roversearned a late win atYeovil,while there were victories too forWycombe, AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, Morecambe, NorthamptonandPortsmouth.Oxfordgained a late draw atLuton.

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Jack Butland on Sky Sports: “We weren’t ourselves in the first half. We were looking to start the game fast today and we didn’t do that. We didn’t match them in that first half and switched off a couple of times but the second half we showed what we’re about, got on the ball and made things happen. 

"Stevie (Ireland) is an incredible player, he can make things happen and tear players apart. There’s a massive buzz around the club. Even after the loss last weekend, we’ve got great belief in ourselves, the ability we’ve got, the signings we’ve made, will have surprised many.”

On the run of play Tottenham probably deserve to win this game. It wasn't until Stoke made those substitutions and the impact of Stephen Ireland that the complexion of the game changed.

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

FULL-TIME

All over, but the sending off of Adrian will be a talking point. Kasper Schmeichel could have been sent off in the first half.

Six points from six for Leicester, what a start under Claudio Ranieri.

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Carl Jenkinson has gone in goal for West Ham after Adrian's sending off. Time is ticking...

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Tottenham will reflect back on two points lost after throwing away a 2-0 lead. They were fully in control at the break. Stoke will be delighted at the way they battled back, refused to lie down and earned a point. Great game.

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RED CARD for West Ham

Late drama as West Ham goalkeeper Adrian is sent off! He was up for a corner, and was watching the ball drop as he stuck his boot into an opponent's chest. Red card.

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Two points from two games for Watford, but it could have been more. They had the best of this game but were unable to find a cutting edge. West Brom had a couple of chances themselves and could have nicked the points, but it is their defensive display that is the most impressive facet of their game this afternoon.

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Sunderland don't look like a team today. It's all very well bringing players in, but you also have to work with what you've got. Norwich have been excellent, but Sunderland simply haven't been good enough.

Handbags at the Lane as Erik Pieters and Kyle Walker push and shove and grab each other's necks a bit. It's a very football type of scrap and ends with both walking away with grimaces but little dignity. We are into injury time.

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Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

Are Spurs going to close the game and go for the draw or be open and try for the win? They're playing roulette here, because Stoke could yet get all of the points.

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GOAL - Sunderland 1-3 Norwich

Ex-non-league striker  Duncan Watmore bags a debut goal for Sunderland, firing into the corner, but it is not going to trouble the outcome of this match. 

Tense times at Watford. It remains 0-0 with little time left. Watford have been hammering at the door all game but West Brom have held firm. Now, the fears for the home side are that the Baggies could nick one. 

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YELLOW CARD

For the second game running, Aleksandar Mitrovic is booked a minute after climbing off the bench. This time for squaring up to Neil Taylor. 

Steve McClaren said he wanted more aggression from the young striker. Maybe not this much.

This is why the Premier League is such a good one. It's now 2-2 and all to play for. The only thing you can guarantee in football is that you cannot dominate for 90 minutes.

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

How the goal was scored

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Stoke's well-worked equaliser at Tottenham, scored by Mame Diouf.

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What a day for Jabo Ibehre - he's completed a hat-trick for Carlisle, and yet still might not end up on the winning side. His goal has brought them level against Cambridge, where the score is 4-4. Incredible.

GREAT SAVE!

Almost for West Ham!

The ball comes to Diafra Sakho in the middle of the box, he swivels and powers a shot on goal, it is straight into the Kasper Schmeichel's chest. 

The Leicester keeper knew little about it, but he was in the right place at the right time.

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The drama continues at Ashton Gate, where Andre Gray has given Brentford a 3-2 lead at 10-man Bristol City.

It's looking tough for Sheffield Wednesday, who trail 2-1 at Ipswich and have lost goalkeeper Keiren Westwood to injury. Joe Wildsmith has come on for his league debut.

Michail Antonio has given Nottingham Forest a 2-1 lead at home to Rotherham - a good recovery from Dougie Freedman's side, who were behind.

Chris Martin has scored for Derby to cancel out Tony Watt's opener for Charlton at the iPro Stadium. It's 1-1 there - as it is in the matches between  Huddersfield and Blackburn, and between Fulham and Brighton.

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

It can only happen to Tottenham. They could lose this game now. Harry Kane goes off and there's no one who can play with their back to goal. No one can retain the ball. It's let Stoke back into the game.

GOAL - Tottenham 2-2 Stoke

Unbelievable! And like that, in a flash, Stoke are level. Stephen Ireland charges in to the box to receive a forward pass and crosses for Mame Diouf to glance a header past Hugo lloris and in. At least I think Diouf got a head to it. It might have just gone straight in from Ireland's cross. The Stoke fans don't care. They go absolutely wild. 

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West Brom's best chance goes to Saido Berahino, who has a large portion of the goal to pick from with a header but somehow steers his effort past the post.

We are now going to have a frenetic last 10 minutes. Tottenham can't get a foothold back in the game.

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

Nothing to see here. 

Norwich are cruising, Sunderland look woeful. Not been the Black Cats' day at all.

SUBSTITUTION

Newcastle defenders breathe a little easier as the excellent Jefferson Montero is taken off. The winger, like Andre Ayew, gets a belting standing ovation from the home fans. Wayne Routledge is on in his place for the closing stages. Ten minutes to go.

GOAL - Tottenham 2-1 Stoke

Told you there was time for a twist. Marko Arnautovic slams home the penalty and suddenly we have a game on our hands again. About eight minutes left. What have Stoke got left?

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PENALTY FOR STOKE

Could this be a lifeline for the Potters?! Joselu is dragged down in the box by Toby Alderweireld and the referee points to the spot.

Oh Danny Drinkwater. The midfielder should seal victory for Leicester as he is given space to shoot thanks to a fine cross-field pass, but Drinkwater is leaning back all the time and fires well over.

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There is a bit of bother brewing in the stands at White Hart Lane.. Tempers are clearly flaring at what has been a very frustrating and disappointing afternoon for the Potters so far.

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Substitute Stephen Ireland has helped Stoke come into the game that little bit more.

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

There are around 15 minutes to go in the day's 15:00 BST Premier League kick-offs. Plenty of time for a twist or two. Troy Deeney twists and turns into a shooting opportunity on the edge of the West Brom box but fires his effort over.

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SUBSTITUTION

Relief for Newcastle as Andre Ayew, to a standing ovation, comes off, but now the visitors have the pace of Nathan Dyer to contend with.

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Gloom at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool, who have had very little to cheer about for quite some time, trail Rochdale 1-0. The scorer is Donal McDermott, who gave a fascinating interview to BBC Radio Manchester this week about the tattoo he says keeps him from slipping back into the bad ways that threatened to stall his career.

Bury, Scunthorpe, Sheffield United and Walsall all lead 2-0, Oldham are 1-0 up against Fleetwood, and Peterborough retain a 2-1 advantage over Colchester.

Shrewsbury are level at Bradford - it's 1-1 there, as it is between Port Vale and Gillingham.

SUBSTITUTION

The Tinkerman tinkers with his team as summer signing Yohan Benalouane - a defender - is brought on to strengthen Leicester's back line as West Ham crank up the pressure. He is on for Ritchie de Laet.

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Watford continue to press and continue to fail in front of goal. Almen Abdi crosses and Odion Ighalo glances a header wide.

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SUBSTITUTION

Tricky feet from the excellent Wes Hoolahan as he wriggles his way into the box, evading one challenge and then another, but a Sunderland defender gets a foot in just as he is about to pull the trigger.

The fourth official's board goes up and Hoolahan is called to make way for Bradley Johnson. Sunderland will be more than a bit relieved with his exit.

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From what I've seen both last week and this week, I don't think Sunderland are going to stay in the Premier League. Whoever does Match of the Day tonight is going to have a field day. Sunderland have been done there by a rudimentary one-two.

Stoke are pressing for a goal at Tottenham. They have no choice. They need two just to get level. Marko Arnautovic has a couple of shots from range, the first of which is saved the second flies over the bar. Between the two, Mame Diouf had a header saved.

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For me, this can only get worse for Newcastle. They simply cannot handle Jefferson Montero and Andre Ayew and the two combine again to almost give Swansea a third, but Ayew heads just over.

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It's some game at Brunton Park this afternoon between Carlisle and Cambridge. Five goals in the first half, and now two more in the second. Charlie Wyke brought the home side level, but Luke Berry has put Cambridge 4-3 up.

A leveller too at Broadfield Stadium, where Adebayo Akinfenwa had headed in for AFC Wimbledon against Crawley. It's 1-1 there, as it is between Newport and  Stevenage.

Garry Thompson, who missed a golden chance as Wycombe went out of the League Cup at home to Fulham in midweek, has atoned with the goal that has given his side a 1-0 lead at Barnet. Elsewhere,  York lead Hartlepool 1-0.

Salomon Rondon's first act in a West Brom shirt is to cut inside and blaze a shot way over the bar from an angle.

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West Brom are sending their £12m record signing Salomon Rondon into the action at Watford. Can the striker give them more of a threat up front? They have barely had a look-in in the Watford half so far.

Watford continue to press for the opening goal. Ikechi Anya's cross is deep and finds Troy Deeney whose header at goal is saved, prompting a scramble before West Brom clear. The Hornets are getting closer.

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GOAL - Sunderland 0-3 Norwich

Is the game in synch with the West Ham-Leicester one? Every time a goal goes in one game, one goes in the other!

Unlike the West Ham game this goal puts the result surely beyond a doubt as Nathan Redmond plays a one-two with Wes Hoolahan and scores.

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I think the third goal will see the game off. It looks like Stoke will make a substitution shortly and it looks like midfielder Stephen Ireland and Joselu.

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

GOAL - West Ham 1-2 Leicester

Game on! 

Dimitri Payet has the ball inside the area, turns a defender inside out before rifling the ball into the roof of the net. 

No real chances in the second half so far at the Stadium of Light. 

Danny Graham has been introduced in an effort to bolster Sunderland's attacking threat, and he forces a good save out of John Ruddy, but was offside anyway. 

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BBC Final Score

I never got to see Stanley Matthews play, but this guy Jefferson Montero has got full-backs on toast.

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GREAT SAVE!

Tottenham should be 3-0 up. Harry Kane has just Jack Butland to beat from eight yards out after being found by a cross into the box but his side-foot finish is superbly saved by the diving keeper. 

Soon after, Jonathan Walters is picked out in the box and has plenty of time to steer his header on goal, but instead puts it past the post. Poor.

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GOAL - Swansea 2-0 Newcastle

Swansea are flying as in-form duo Jefferson Montero and Andre Ayew combine to make it 2-0. The excellent Montero is away down the left and he lifts a inch-perfect cross into the area for Ayew, who rises to steer a fine header into the back of the net.

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Saido Berahino is down in the box after nipping the ball away from a sliding Heurelho Gomes, but the referee isn't buying that it was a penalty. To be fair to the striker he didn't protest.

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HITS THE WOODWORK

Ooof! The woodwork comes to Newcastle's rescue as Gyfli Sigurdsson strikes a superb left-footed effort towards goal, Tim Krul is beaten but relief for the visiting keeper as the ball bounces against the underside of the bar and stays in play.

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Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo link up well again as the former chests down for the latter to fire a shot from 20 yards that is saved by Boaz Myhill. Watford picking up where they left off in the first half.

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SUBSTITUTION

Reece Oxford's game is over as the 16-year-old is replaced by Pedro Obiang at the start of the second half. He struggled in the first half, but he is only young. 

Big 45 minutes ahead for the Hammers.

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Jefferson Montero touch map

Jefferson Montero is bossing it down that left side. Moussa Sissoko struggled to deal with him, especially after picking up a bit of an injury towards the end of the first half. Sissoko has failed to emerge for the second half, with Steven Taylor replacing him.

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"Bolton are all at sea," says BBC Final Score reporter Peter Slater, at the Riverside to witness a rampant Middlesbrough build a 3-0 half-time lead.

Extraordinary stuff too at Ashton Gate, where there have been four goals and one red card. It's 2-2 between Bristol City and Brentford  at the break, with Derrick Williams scoring the own goal equaliser to bring the visitors level, after the Robins' Luke Freeman was sent off for a bad challenge on Harlee Dean.

It's 1-1 in the matches between Fulham and Brighton, Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest and Rotherham. Preston and Huddersfield hold 1-0 leads. Derby's game with Charlton is goalless.

From the sublime to the ridiculous from Watford's Jurado, who leaves two West Brom defenders in his wake courtesy of some neat footwork on the left before curling a shot deep into the stand.

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KICK-OFF

We are back under way. 45 more packed Premier League minutes heading your way.

How the goal was scored

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Yes... yes... yes... yes... yeeeeees! That was a goal. For Tottenham. By Nacer Chadli.

Stoke keeper Jack Butland will feel the wrath of his manager Mark Hughes for his distribution. He will be encouraged to get the ball out from the back and get some football played.

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Scoreline of the day in League One so far is at The Den, where Coventry look home and dry as they lead Millwall 3-0. Stranger things have happened, though...

Bradford, Bury, Oldham, Scunthorpe, Sheffield United and Walsall hold 1-0 half-time leads, while Peterborough are 2-1 up on Colchester, having been behind.

Port Vale are drawing 1-1 with Gillingham, but there are no goals yet at Barnsley or at Blackpool.

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

Newcastle have doubled up on Jefferson Montero, and he’s roasting them. The last time I saw right-footed player on the left who hogs the line so well was John Robertson at Nottingham Forest. By the time you go for the ball, he’s pulled it round and he’s away from you.

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It sounds as if it's been a thriller in the first half at Brunton Park, where Cambridge lead Carlisle 3-2. Jabo Ibehre scored twice for Keith Curle's side to bring them back from two goals down, but Barry Corr's second of the match has given the visitors the advantage.

There are 1-0 leads elsewhere for Crawley, Luton, Morecambe, Portsmouth and Teddy Sheringham's  Stevenage (as they will no doubt be referred to repeatedly this season - sorry about that).

Northampton lead Exeter 2-0, while Leyton Orient are winning at Dagenham and Redbridge by the same score.

It's no less than Tottenham deserve. Stoke could not have done too much about it. The longer the half has gone on the more Harry Kane has got involved.

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Norwich have played really well so far. Russell Martin's goal was an excellent reaction from him. Steven Whittaker then broke from the right and scored with a super strike.

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HALF-TIME

Could that goal right on the cusp of half-time from Nacer Chadli prove decisive? On the basis of the first half, yes. Tottenham have been largely in control from the off. Stoke had a very good chance to level but Diouf failed to convert and they paid the price. It is a long way back from here.

HALF-TIME

The half-time whistle goes with Leicester holding a two-goal lead, but some late controversy as Diafra Sakho raced on to a ball into the box, knocked it past Kasper Schmeichel, who had come off his line, and the West Ham forward went tumbling to the ground. The home fans wanted a penalty, nothing given.

HALF-TIME

And it's Norwich who end the first half on the front foot. 

Graham Dorrans flashes one wide after a lovely Nathan Redmond nutmeg in the box. 

There are boos from the home fans...

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GOAL - Tottenham 2-0 Stoke

Tottenham strike a crucial blow just before the break, just a few seconds after Hugo Lloris' save to keep them ahead. Ben Davies breaks down the left, nipping the ball past a man to swing over a cross that falls for Nacer Chadli, steaming in to the box from the opposite channel to hammer a shot that finds the net off a slight deflection from a Stoke defender.

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HALF-TIME

To say it's been Swansea's half would be an understatement. Bafetimbi Gomis put them ahead before Newcastle had Daryl Janmaat sent off for persistently fouling Jefferson Montero, who hit the post with a shot.  

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West Ham, after a terrific game last week, are playing a different game today. It's much more open, and Leicester have ripped them open with their pace. West Ham haven't got the balance right today.

GREAT SAVE!

Hugo Lloris has just rescued Tottenham after some shoddy defending allows Mame Diouf a header from the edge of the six-yard box. The striker steers his effort towards goal but not past the keeper.

What's happened to the West Ham side that was so impressive against Arsenal? They are about to go into half-time 2-0 down and without a shot on goal...

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HITS THE WOODWORK

You don't often see Branislav Ivanovic given the run around, but he was last week by Jefferson Montero. 

The Swansea man is once again impressive as he cuts inside from the left flank and shoots low towards the near post, but the ball smacks against the base of the upright.

Odion Ighalo comes close for Watford, picking up a lose ball in the box and then firing over from eight yards out. He should have done better.

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Coventry are having a terrific afternoon at Millwall, leading 3-0 thanks to two Adam Armstrong goals and one from Ruben Lameiras.

Marcus Maddison has scored twice for Peterborough, who have come from a goal down to lead Colchester 2-1, while Louis Dodds has scored for Port Vale to make it 1-1 against Gillingham.

Elsewhere, Danny Philliskirk's goal has given Oldham a 1-0 lead over Fleetwood.

RED CARD for Newcastle

Newcastle's task has just got harder as Daryl Janmaat is sent off after being shown a second yellow. The Newcastle full-back had pulled on the shirt of Jefferson Montero, and the referee decides he has to go.

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Stoke have offered little so far at White Hart Lane to suggest an equaliser is imminent. Mark Hughes is prowling his technical area with a very concerned look on his face. He certainly needs the half-time break more than Mauricio Pochettino.

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GOAL - West Ham 0-2 Leicester

The bubble has burst for West Ham? Leicester are cruising as Riyad Mahrez finishes from Marc Albrighton's cut-back.

Wonder which Kasabian track has inspired this display?

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GOAL - Sunderland 0-2 Norwich

Oh dear, oh dear Sunderland. Simply not good enough from the hosts as Steven Whittaker is allowed to drive through the defence before firing home. 

Big response needed now from Sunderland.

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Middlesbrough are running away with it against Bolton at the Riverside - Kike has scored twice and it's 3-0 after just 32 minutes.

Two quick goals at Portman Road, where Ross Wallace put Sheffield Wednesday in front, but Freddie Sears equalised for Ipswich. It's 1-1.

Bristol City lead Brentford 2-1, Brighton are 1-0 up at Fulham and Preston lead MK Dons by the same score.

Sunderland are struggling to mount a meaningful response to that freak Norwich goal as Jermain Defoe starts an attack that has promise, but Jeremain Lens goes for goal from 25 yards and can only watch as it drifts harmlessly wide. 

The Black Cats need more bite in the final third, no shots on target with half-an-hour gone.

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CLOSE!

Jonas Olsson takes a booking for the team by hacking down Odion Ighalo - who was on the charge - on the edge of the box. This is a dangerous free-kick for Watford... Jurado steps up and curls it a yard past the post. Myhill was at full stretch. He was worried.

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Swansea are on the hunt for a second now as Andre Ayew tees up Gylfi Sigurdsson, but his shot is deflected behind for a corner. Newcastle clear, but Jonjo Shelvey picks the ball up before sending it back into the area. He can't find a team-mate, though, and Newcastle survive.

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Now that is how you maraud as a full-back. Right-back Nyom charges out after a West Brom corner and carries the ball to the edge of the Baggies box before unleashing a shot that Boaz Myhill has to palm away.

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Cambridge are off to a flying start at Carlisle, leading 2-0 already thanks to early goals from Barry Corr and George Taft.

The rest of the division is struggling to keep up. Paul McCallum has put Leyton Orient 1-0 up at Dagenham and Redbridge, while Morecambe lead Accrington 1-0 thanks to Aaron Wildig. That's it so far.

Watford are turning the screw. Ikechi Anya digs out a cross from the left, which Troy Deeney heads back into the six-yard box towards Odion Ighalo, who is just beaten to the ball by Boaz Myhill. It is a testimony to Watford's dominance so far. But, as they say, you have to score when you are on top.

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GOAL - West Ham 0-1 Leicester

West Ham are punished for not doing enough with all that possession they had as Leicester snatch the lead. Shinji Okazaki's initial volley from a cross is saved, but he is on hand to head in the rebound.

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GOAL - Sunderland 0-1 Norwich

My oh my is that lucky but it's probably just about deserved.

Russell Martin won't score an easier one as Costel Pantilimon's parry hits him and goes in. 

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Better from Sunderland as Jermain Defoe gets free inside the area, looks up and tries to pick out Steven Fletcher but there is too much pace on the pass and his strike partner can't reach it.

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Gillingham got their League One season off to a great start by thumping Sheffield United 4-0 last Saturday, and they're 1-0 up at Port Vale - Bradley Dack the scorer.

Nigel Adkins' Sheffield United  side are having a rather better time of it so far this weekend, as Che Adams has put them 1-0 up against Chesterfield. Bury, Coventry, Walsall and Swindon also lead.

Perhaps the division's most intriguing fixture is at Blackpool - playing their first home match since a pitch invasion forced a game against Huddersfield last May to be abandoned. Extra security measures have been taken at Bloomfield Road today to avoid a repeat as Rochdale visit. No trouble so far, but no goal either.

How the goal was scored

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Not sure you need a diagram to illustrate how the Spurs goal was scored, but here you go... just in case you didn't you understand what a corner was.

How's Newcastle's response been to that early Swansea goal? Not bad, as they win a couple of corners in quick succession, Lukasz Fabianski pushing behind Gabriel Obertan's shot, before Federico Fernandez heads the next corner behind. Swansea are coping for the time being, but the pressure is building a little.

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Stoke will be disappointed with conceding that. Dier has got in front of his man and headed that in. It was good movement - he just spun away to the back post then made a dart to the near post.

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West Ham are bossing possession but not doing much with the ball at the moment. They are not getting into the final third often enough and Leicester will be relatively happy with keeping their opponents at bay.

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GOAL - Tottenham 1-0 Stoke

Tottenham's early pressure tells at White Hart Lane. Ryan Mason's long-range shot is deflected over by a Stoke leg and from the resulting Christian Eriksen corner, Eric Dier rises highest at the near post to head past Jack Butland.

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Most of the early Championship drama has been at Ashton Gate, where Bristol City took an early lead through Jonathan Kodjia, but Alan Judge equalised for Brentford, and it's 1-1.

Danny Collins has given Rotherham the lead at Nottingham Forest, who have had a very ropey start to the season, while Nahki Wells has put Huddersfield  1-0 in front against Blackburn.

One other goal to tell you about - a cracker from Diego Fabbrini for Middlesbrough, who lead Bolton 1-0.

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How the goal was scored

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Cracking goal by Swansea, which started from the goalkeeper and finished with the ball in the back of the net. I make it 21 passes in the move. 

Great start to the season so far for the Swans.

Troy Deeney has already flashed a header wide of goal for Watford. This time he goes even closer with a shot from the edge of the box that bounces in front of Boaz Myhill but is saved by the keeper. Watford are on top but have nothing to show for it so far.

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A couple of chances for either side as first Seb Larsson has a go at goal with a hopeful shot from range, deflected behind for a corner which is then cleared. 

Soon after, Robbie Brady tries his luck for the visitors, but his strike sails over the bar.

Stoke's first chance goes to Mame Diouf, who forces Hugo Lloris into his first save since returning to the side. He makes it comfortably. Like he's never been away.

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More good work from Christian Eriksen as the Spurs player forces another neat save from Jack Butland courtesy of a free-kick. Tottenham (and Eriksen in particular) have started with a spring in their step. Like an Aussie middle-order batsman on the first morning of a Test, Stoke are going to have to dig in.

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GOAL - Swansea 1-0 Newcastle

Well you can't say this had not been coming after a fantastic start by Swansea. 

Jonjo Shelvey springs the offside strap with a defence-splitting pass and Bafetimbi Gomis rounds the goalkeeper before finishing.

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That was a good strong wrist to the ball from keeper Jack Butland

Stuart Pearce on BBC Radio 5 liveFormer England international

No real chances as yet at the Stadium of Light, but a promising start by Norwich as they pass the ball around confidently. Mind you, they did the same against Crystal Palace last weekend before getting caught out a couple of times later in the match. They'll need to be more focused this time.

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First real action at White Hart Lane as Christian Eriksen has a crack from the edge of the box for Tottenham, but his low drive is pushed past the post by Jack Butland. The resulting corner comes to nothing as Stoke clear the danger.

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After their impressive display against Chelsea last-time out Swansea have started well in this match, Jonjo Shelvey seeing an early shot saved.

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First shot in anger at Vicarage Road comes from Odion Ighalo, who stings the palms of Boaz Myhill with a rasping 25-yarder.

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It's a wonderful atmosphere in the stadium today. Both teams were unfortunate to lose their opening day matches. Interesting to see Spurs play Eric Dier in central midfield.

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I hope that Salomon Rondon's arrival at West Brom doesn't mean Saido Berahino is leaving. I think Tony Pulis needs them both. Berahino looks a happy player. It would be a mistake to let him go.

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Reece Oxford starts again for West Ham after his impressive debut against Arsenal. The 16-year-old reckons he is more nervous about receiving his GCSE results later this month that he was about facing the Gunners. Nerves of steel that lad.

He's in the thick of things early on as he causes the Leicester defence to panic a bit when he moves in for a free-kick, resulting in Wes Morgan heading on to this own bar.

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Whether he succeeds or fails at Watford this season, Quique Flores is going to do it in style. He is from the Paulo Sousa school of dapper managers, going for the grey v-neck over shirt combo. None of that nonsense in the West Brom dug-out. Tony Pulis is a staunch tracksuit and cap man.

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KICK-OFF

We are under way in this afternoon's five Premier League matches. Goals to follow (hopefully plenty of them).

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A snapshot of Premier League life in two contrasting sets of supporters. The Watford fans are waving flags, bouncing on the spot, singing along and all smiles as they continue to bask in the optimism of life back in the top-flight. The West Brom supporters stand, arms folded, their faces a mix of apprehension and concern. That is what a few seasons of battling away in the Premier League can do to you.

Garth Crooks

BBC Final Score

Mark Hughes has good players in the team. Van Ginkel's a great get for me. Wollscheid did well when he came in last season. Can he mould them into a side who can finish seventh or eighth?

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Birmingham have temporarily taken top spot in the embryonic Championship table after drawing 2-2 at Burnley in the early kick-off – but a host of teams will look to depose them this afternoon.

Among them are MK Dons, who recorded the biggest win in the division on the opening weekend with a 4-1 victory at Rotherham. Today, Karl Robinson’s side host Preston, who came up with them from League One last May.

Charlton started their campaign with a 2-0 league win over QPR, and followed it up with a 4-1 League Cup thrashing of Dagenham and Redbridge in midweek. Guy Luzon’s side look to make it three wins out of three at Derby.

Elsewhere, Middlesbrough’s new striker David Nugent is on the bench for the visit of Bolton, but Bobby Zamora is not yet match-fit enough to make the Brighton squad as they visit his former club Fulham.

Everton midfielder and goalscorer Ross Barkley:  "The lads showed a lot of confidence from the off. It's a credit to the backroom for getting us all together. The clean sheet is good for all the team. Gives us a lot of confidence. You know how good Lukaku can be. When he's playing like that he is the best in the league."

Pick your game

We've got seperate live text commentary pages on all the games that kick-off at 15:00 BST, so if you want to follow one game in more detail, make your choice below:

Sunderland v Norwich

Swansea v Newcastle

Tottenham v Stoke

Watford v West Brom

West Ham v Leicester

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After the early Southampton fizz, Everton took over the midfield. It was a classic away performance. It will be a performance that will buoy the supporters.

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BBC Final Score

"I think the whole of the Everton team is playing with much more purpose this season. They're moving the ball around much more quickly - particularly on the counter."

FULL-TIME

A very, very happy afternoon for Everton brings them three points courtesy of a stellar display at St Mary's. They were the better side throughout, ruthlessly taking their chances and defending resolutely. Worrying for Southampton. They have conceded five in their first two games.

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"Time to go" rings out from the away end as Southampton supporters start to make their way to the exit. That Ross Barkley goal was like a fire drill for the home fans. The Everton fans are going nowhere, though. They're enjoying every second of this.

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There were many contributions in that fine move. It was a glorious shot curled into the far corner with pace. Reward for Barkley who's had a good game. Lukaku has led the line well.

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Barkley starts to bite

Everton's Ross Barkley has played two games this season and has already equalled his goal tally from 2014-15. I don't know if that is praise for the way he has started this campaign or condemnation of his last? Both, I guess.

GOAL - Southampton 0-3 Everton

What an afternoon this is turning out to be for Everton. Ross Barkley wraps up the three points with a superb finish in to the far corner of the net from 12 yards out. They carved Southampton open, with Romelu Lukaku holding the ball up before setting up Seamus Coleman to find Barkley for his composed finish. Roberto Martinez uppercuts the air with delight.

Team news

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino makes two changes from the side which lost 1-0 to Manchester United last weekend. 

France goalkeeeper Hugo Lloris, who fractured his wrist in pre-season, is fit enough to start and replaces Michel Vorm while Ryan Mason is preferred in midfield to Nabil Bentaleb who is dropped to the bench. 

Tottenham XI: Lloris; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Mason; Chadli, Dembele, Eriksen; Kane 

Stoke boss Mark Hughes makes one change from the side which were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium. 

Marko Arnautovic is preferred to Charlie Adam, who is named among the substitutes. New boy Xherdan Shaqiri is missing as he serves a one-match ban carried over from previous club Inter Milan. 

Stoke XI: Butland; Johnson, Cameron, Muniesa, Pieters; Whelan, van Ginkel; Walters, Afellay, Arnautovic; Diouf

Magpies go for Swansea stroll

Team news

Swansea make one enforced change as midfielder Jack Cork replaces Ki Sung-Yueng, who has a hamstring strain, following the 2-2 draw at Chelsea last Saturday. 

Newcastle drew 2-2 with Southampton last time out and manager Steve McClaren decides to stick with the same starting line-up.

Swansea XI:  Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Cork, Shelvey, Ayew, Sigurdsson, Montero, Gomis.  

Newcastle XI:  Krul, Janmaat, Mbemba, Coloccini, Haidara, Anita, Colback, Sissoko, Wijnaldum, Obertan, Cisse.

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No sign of Southampton getting back into the game at St Mary's. Everton are digging in deep, holding the home side at arm's length and taking every opportunity to halt play. The Toffees are managing the game very well.

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Team news

Watfordmake just one change from their opening day draw with Everton: Odion Ighalo, who came off the bench to score last weekend, gets a start, replacing Jose Holebas.

West Brommake three changes from their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City: James Chester and Joleon Lescott drop out of the defence, replaced by Jonas Olsson and Gareth McAuley, while Cluadio Yacob comes in for James McClean to stiffen the midfield. New signing Salomon Rondon is on the bench.

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End of an era

Today marks the first of the final 19 home Premier League games at Upton Park for West Ham. Needless to say the merchandisers are cashing in on such an historical season for the club.

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Team news

Carl Jenkinson returns at right-back for West Ham after being ineligible to play against his parent club Arsenal last weekend. He replaces James Tomkins in the Hammers' only change.

West Ham XI:  Adrian, Jenkinson, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Oxford, Kouyate, Noble, Payet, Sakho, Zarate

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri names the same team that beat Sunderland in their opening game. That means James Vardy starts despite being fined by the club this week for making an alleged racial slur.

Leicester XI:  Schmeichel, De Laet, Huth, Morgan, Schlupp, Albrighton, Drinkwater, King, Mahrez, Okazaki, Vardy

Championship update

It is 2-2 at Turf Moor. Matt Taylor has pulled Burnley level with nine minutes to go, firing in a free-kick off the underside of the bar.

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Norwich's survival chances

Dion Dublin: "I think Norwich can survive. Of the teams that have come up they are the strongest and the players are probably the most experienced."

Sunderlandmanager Dick Advocaat makes two changes to the side that lost 4-2 at Leicester last Saturday. There’s a debut to summer signing Yann M’Vila, who comes in for Jack Rodwell, while Steven Fletcher starts in place of injured winger Adam Johnson. There’s also a home debut for Netherlands international Jeremain Lens.

Sunderland XI: Pantilimon, Jones, Kaboul, Coates, Van Aanholt, Cattermole, Larsson, M’Vila, Defoe, Lens, Fletcher

Norwichmanager Alex Neil makes two changes from the side that lost 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace last Saturday. Nathan Redmond is in for Bradley Johnson, while Cameron Jerome replaces Lewis Grabban.

Norwich XI:Ruddy; Whittaker, Martin, Bassong, Brady; Redmond, Tettey, Dorrans, Howson; Hoolahan; Jerome

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Breaking team news

Team news is now starting to drop for the Premier League games. The big news from White Hart Lane is that Hugo Lloris is back in goal for Tottenham after missing last weekend's defeat at Old Trafford.

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Just at the moment Southampton are building up a head of steam. Is it because Everton are sitting a little on the two-goal cushion?

What is going on at St Mary's? Over to you, David Pleat...

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Championship update

Birmingham are back in front at Turf Moor, 13 minutes after Burnley had levelled the match. Paul Caddis has scored from the penalty spot, after Clayton Donaldson was tripped in the box.

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KICK-OFF

Southampton have made a half-time substitution as they look to overturn Everton's 2-0 lead at St Mary's. Oriol Romeu - a £5m mid-week signing from Chelsea and the owner of a very neatly cropped mohican - has come on for Dusan Tadic.

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Championship update

Burnley are level against Birmingham.  Michael Keane has scored it, heading home after Jelle Vossen's flick on from a Michael Kightly free-kick. Just over 30 minutes to go at Turf Moor.

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Team news coming up

We will start to bring you team news for the Tottenham v Stoke game and all the other 15:00 BST Premier League matches in about 15 minutes. As well as the aforementioned game at White Hart Lane, Sunderland host Norwich, Newcastle travel to Swansea, Watford face West Brom and Leicester are at West Ham.

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Stoke aiming to raid the Lane

Returning to the match at White Hart Lane, Stoke are in need of a win themselves. Last weekend, they were beaten 1-0 at home by Liverpool, who got some revenge for the 6-1 hammering they suffered at the end of the previous season. Mark Hughes has responded to that opening defeat with intent, bringing in winger Xherdan Shaqiri for a club-record fee of £12m (although he is banned today).

If Stoke want to draw on recent history, it makes pleasant reading - Stoke won both games against Tottenham last season - the first time they had done the double over them in their history.

David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live

Everton are a more enterprising side. The midfield of Southampton are slightly second best to that of Everton's with Tom Cleverley, Gareth Barry and Ross Barkley.

HALF-TIME

What a superb half for the visitors. Under pressure and unfancied but they've ruthlessly picked the Saints apart. This is the first time Romelu Lukaku has scored a brace in the Premier League since November 2013 (against Liverpool). He has had two shots so far today and scored with both and is now the top-scoring Belgian in Premier League history with 44 goals (two ahead of Christian Benteke).

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GOAL - Southampton 0-2 Everton

This goal is all about Romelu Lukaku. It is a showcase for his power, pace, drive and goal-scoring ability. He picks up the ball in the middle of the pitch and finds Ross Barkley in a more advanced position before charging past him to receive the return pass and fire in to the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Utter class from the big Belgian.

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Kane looks to spur Spurs

There are few Premier League players who have established themselves as a key figure for their current side and one the top sides would happily part with massive amounts of money for than Harry Kane. However, he is currently at the start of that difficult second season - the one that proves he is no flash in the pan. After last week's disappointment at Old Trafford, he (and his team) could do with a win over Stoke today.

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Kane more than able

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Daniel Woodley:  That is an outstanding goal by #EFC and @RomeluLukaku9. One of the best counter attacking goals you will see this season 

Phil Bayley:  Compare Man United's attacking play with that Everton goal: pace, desire and quality is lacking for LvG.

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Championship update

The early game in the Championship has also brought us a first-half goal, with Birmingham leading at Burnley, courtesy of  Jon-Miquel Toral's 10th minute goal.

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Vote results

We asked who you thought would finish highest of the teams mentioned below and Tottenham were the winners with 44%.

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Southampton were caught short on their left-hand side. Everton supported and overloaded in the box. It was a great ball from Kone. Lukaku rose and carefully steered the ball. It was a picture goal but one Southampton will regret.

Lukaku goal

And here is that goal, through the medium of graphic.

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GOAL - Southampton 0-1 Everton

Salt in the wound for Southampton. Mane misses a superb chance to put them ahead and seconds later they are behind. A superb counter-attack from the visitors ends with a pin-point cross from Arouna Kone that finds Romelu Lukaku , at the back of a posse of home defenders, to steer a header into the net. Superb stuff (especially if you are an Everton fan).

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Southampton should be ahead at St Mary's. Sadio Mane had a clear sight of goal from an angle in the box. His shot is on target but Tim Howard does superbly to save with his feet.

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Mourinho's first big challenge

Chelsea do not play today, with them having to brave the Etihad for an away game at Manchester City, in what is the first really big game of the season. If Mourinho's side play like they did last week, and Manchester City do the same, it is likely that Jose will need more than these doctor shenanigans to gloss over it.

Mourinho analysis

Mark Lawrenson:  "We are used to him winning but we are also used to him whinging. If someone at the club like owner Roman Abramovich had told manager Jose to apologise we would forget about it but I think sometimes he is bigger than the football club."

Dion Dublin: "Jose Mourinho is probably cleverly glossing over the fact that his side played badly."

Leaky Toffees

Ross Barkley fires the free-kick at goal but it catches the wall and goes for a corner, which is initially cleared before Everton come again and Arouna Kone forces another corner... which comes to nothing. That was a good little period of pressure from Everton.

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YELLOW CARD

Is that a penalty? No. At least according to referee Michael Oliver. Romelu Lukaku drives down the left, beating a couple of men for pace before he is felled by Matt Targett, right on the edge of the box. The ref has it right, though, it was just outside. Targett gets a yellow for the foul.

Southampton have started well. A cross from the right drops for Dusan Tadic to have a pop, but he can't connect properly with his attempted volley.

John Stones to the rescue. Graziano Pelle nods down a ball into the box, but the Everton defender is first to the ball to clear, just ahead of an attacking Saints player,

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Monk began this season with a point at Chelsea

James Beattie, Swansea forwards coach: "There are very good players here. Last week's 2-2 draw at Chelsea was a culmination of a lot of things - hard work in training Stamford Bridge and a good strategy. As manager Garry Monk was growing up and progressing as a player he was always a student of the game. The way he's taken the management opportunity is second to none."

KICK-OFF

Game on.

Bad kit

Everton are about to add another monstrosity to the horror rack of bad Premier League kits. Green is a keeper shirt colour, not for outfield players. Still, it's how you play, not what you play in. And we're about to find out what Everton (and Southampton) have got to offer.The teams are out. Kick-off imminent.

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Mark Lawrenson on Man Utd:  "It's a different Man Utd. They are slighlty pedestrian but two 1-0 wins and it is happy days. I still think they are lacking one or two players."

Dion Dublin on Man Utd: "I don't think fans will be complaining about Man Utd's results. You have to give this team a bit of time."

Dion Dublin on Aston Villa: "It's a very fresh team with a manager with fresh ideas. They are exciting to watch and given a bit of time they will be good to watch. I'm not sure about them at the back but going forward they will be good."

Thank You Markus

Southampton players are wearing "Thank You Markus" shirts whilst warming up today. It's 5 years since their former owner Markus Liebherr died. 

Liebherr bought the club in 2009 and sadly died a year later as the club started to move upwards from League One to the Premier League

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Banner time

Nothing hits home quite like a fleeting fly-by from a plane pulling a protest banner that people in the ground can barely read. "Kenwright & Co #timetogo" is dragged through the air above St Mary's, clearly by some Everton fans disgruntled at the way their club is being run. Meanwhile, on the pitch, one poor ball boy is getting an absolute soaking as he braves a sprinkler blast to the back to hold up a banner in honour of ex-Saints owner Markus Liebherr.

A cut above

I tell you what, the groundsman has gone experimental with his cutting of the St Mary's pitch. There are diamonds and strips all over the shop. I wouldn't know whether to play football on it or wait for the fans to start and try to collect as many gold tokens as I can. Crystal Maze reference there for you.

West Ham analysis

Mark Lawrenson

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic was under massive pressure going to Arsenal after his side's Europa League exit but they got one of the results of the opening weekend by winning.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic

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On giving 16 year-old Reece Oxford his West Ham first league start last week: "It was a risk throwing him in. I took the risk because the boy is mature, cool and confident. His best position is centre-half or holding midfielder. He reminds me of Rio Ferdinand."

On former manager Sam Allardyce: "I dont think he didn't believe in the 'West Ham way'. He made the club stable in the last few years."

Dion Dublin on Bilic: "I played against this Bilic many times. Loads of battles. He's taken the way he played to his management."

Everton's miserable venue

Martin Fisher

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"Both teams began with 2-2 draws but the reaction in the respective camps was different.

"Everton twice came from behind to snatch a draw at home to Watford,strengthening fears of another season of under achievement. Little summer transfer activity has left their squad looking light.

"In contrast, Southampton created enough chances to have won at Newcastle and left in optimistic mood.

"Morgan Schneiderlin and Nathaniel Clyne have gone but Saints reinforced brilliantly after losing their big-hitters a year ago and seem to have invested wisely again, while the return of fit-again Jay Rodriguez is a massive boost.

"St Mary's has been a miserable venue for Everton in recent years and I cannot see that changing this weekend."

20 minutes and counting

It is getting very busy on the pitch at St Mary's with both sets of teams going through their warm-ups. Both doing a bit of one-touch to sharpen up their passing. Victor Wanyama is pounding round after the ball for Southampton. Jay Rodriguez doesn't stand a chance.

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What song/band/singer would be fitting for your team to run out to - and why?   

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Tejas:  Don't let me down by The Beatles - sounds perfect for Everton fans for now

bettingman:  Why do you build me up buttercup, for Arsenal

Turf Moor is ready

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Tune into BBC One right now as Dan Walker presents this week's Football Focus. He is joined by Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin.

Thank you Markus

The Southampton players are all wearing t-shirts stating "Thank you Markus" on the back during the warm-up. This is in reference to former owner Markus Liebherr, who bought the club in 2009, took them out of administration and subsequently and played a major role in their resurgence. He died of a heart attack on 10 August 2010.

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Happy birthday Ian Snodin

Happy birthday Ian Snodin

With Everton due to play (at Southampton) soon, I'm going to take the opportunity to wish many happy returns to one of their former players, the legend that is Ian Snodin. I'll be honest, one of the reasons for this is to post the following picture. What a haircut. And what a moustache...

Not long now

Cheers Amy. Afternoon all. After the last three hours of build-up I'm sure you'll all be delighted to know that we're only 45 minutes away from an actual game of Premier League football (and the Championship will chuck a match our way even sooner). As far as run-out music is concerned I'd go Eye of the Tiger. Well, that or Lady Humps by the Black Eyed Peas. It's evocative.

Well, that's my time done. I must now pass you over to Phil Dawkes, who is hovering menacingly over my computer (we've only got the one) so eager is he to chat about football and the Beatles, and such stuff. Stand by...

Deulofeu on the bench

Team News

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman makes one change from the side that drew 2-2 at Newcastle on Sunday – Jay Rodriguez drops to the bench, with Shane Long, who scored at St James’ Park, coming in. New signing Oriol Romeu will make a debut if comes off the bench.

Southampton XI: Stekelenburg, Cedric, Yoshida, Fonte, Targett, S. Davis, Wanyama, Tadic, Mane, Long, Pelle.

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Team News

Roberto Martinez makes one change from last week's 2-2 draw at home to Watford - Arouna Kone comes in for Kevin Mirallas, who is fit enough to make the bench. 

Brendan Galloway continues to deputise for injured left-back Leighton Baines, and winger Gerard Deulofeu will make his second debut for the club if he comes off the bench. Teenage defender Mason Holgate, signed from Barnsley on Thursday, is not in the squad.

Everton XI:  Howard, Coleman, Stones, Jagielka, Galloway, Barry, Cleverley, McCarthy, Barkley, Kone, Lukaku.

Perez ready for Swans test

'Plenty to admire about Swansea'

Steve Wilson

BBC Match of the Day commentator

"There was plenty to admire about Swansea last weekend. Andre Ayew was composed, Jefferson Montero was exciting and Jonjo Shelvey looks to be developing into the kind of player who could add to his solitary England cap.

"For Newcastle, Wijnaldum should be a very good singing but it's Aleksandar Mitrovic who's got people talking. He scored 23 goals in 44 games for Anderlecht last season.

"Roma and Porto wanted him, Newcastle got him and he could be just the kind of striker Newcastle fans have always loved: a modern Supermac. That's Malcolm MacDonald for those who are flummoxed - ask your parents."

Swans not scared of Magpies

What other match to mention? Let's focus on Newcastle and Swansea for a bit. Swansea were impressive in their 2-2 draw against champions Chelsea, while Newcastle battled well in their draw against Southampton

Fact: Swansea have collected 17 points against Newcastle since being promoted to the Premier League, more than any other side over the same period.

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Shearer's Shanghai journey

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From Wallsend Boys Club to hero status at St James' Park, via Southampton, Blackburn and...China? 

A statue commemorating former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer's success on Tyneside is finally on its way to the North East. 

Local newspaper the Evening Chronicle is reporting the 9ft structure, made in Hangzhou, will arrive via boat in Liverpool at the end of the month. 

But if you can't wait that long they've even included a function to track the ship's journey - it's just left Shanghai, apparently - although good luck picking it out of one of the hundreds in the South China Sea...

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R Kelly believed he could fly - can he make Arsenal fly?

Last week Claudio Ranieri said he used rock band Kasabian to inspire his team to an opening-day 4-2 win over Sunderland.

What song/band/singer would be fitting for your team to run out to - and why?   

BBC Radio 5 live will be discussing the topic about 12:15 BST and we will share your best suggestions.

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Gavin Brooks: Anything by Doctor and the Medics for Chelsea

Emmanuel Ayodele: Only song that can inspire Arsenal to win against Crystal Palace is I believe I can fly by R. Kelly hopefully they will fly

No place for Shaqiri

There's no place in the Stoke team for club-record signing Xherdan Shaqiri as he serves a one-game ban from his time with Inter Milan, so we will have to wait a wee bit longer to find out if the Swiss will sprinkle Stoke with stardust. 

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is happy with Shaqiri's arrival, saying: "At the top level, you have to have players with the ability to change games and Xherdan [Shaqiri] has the ability to create something out of nothing.

"There is a financial angle, which you accept, but it is about playing. He is a young man and he wants to get back on track."

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A point to prove

We've mentioned West Ham and Leicester but other matches are available today, of course. 

Tottenham's tussle with Stoke should be an interesting one. Both beaten in their opening fixtures. Both, arguably, should have drawn their games. And much is expected of both following their summer of recruiting. 

Will they do more business? Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says:"I think one more [forward is needed]... but I think we don't need to bring in too many players."

BBC Football video picks

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How about watching some video before today's games kick-off? Here is a pick of BBC Football videos:

Januzaj must do more than score - Van Gaal

Man City v Chelsea: A new rivalry

Chelsea's Carneiro & Fearn won't be on bench - Mourinho

Lawro's predictions

What has Mark 'Lawro' Lawrenson have to say about West Ham's match against Leicester? 

"These two teams both got great results over the opening weekend but it is Leicester I fancy to pick up another one on Saturday," he says. 

"The Foxes have a lot of pace and energy in wide areas and, if they keep on playing this attacking style they used against Sunderland, they will win a lot more games than they lose.

"West Ham were brilliant when they beat Arsenal but I am going for a shock result against them here."

Lawro v BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe

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History not on Ranieri's side

Leicester will not be in charge of the playlist this afternoon, however, as they travel to Upton Park to play West Ham. What are the chances of another magnificent Foxes victory? Well, let's just say history does not favour Ranieri's men. 

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Last week Claudio Ranieri said he used rock band Kasabian to inspire his team to an opening-day 4-2 win over Sunderland.

Perhaps inevitably, our next question of the day is: what song/band/crooner/songstress would be fitting for your team to run out to - and why? 

BBC Radio 5 live will be discussing the topic about 12:15 BST and might, just might, share your best suggestions. 

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Former snooker player Willie Thorne (left) is a regular commentator on BBC's snooker coverage

John Wright: Willie Thorne sat behind us at an #lcfcfalse reserves match in the early 80s. He used to watch his friend @GaryLineker rain or shine

Matthew Thornley: Alastair Campbell is always at Burnley matches. Told me we'd beat Man United away last season and instead got battered 3-1.

Smalling delighted with 100% United

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Pedro not the answer - Nevin

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

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"Manchester United need a one-in-two man up front. Pedro's a very good player but he's a one-in-four man for Barcelona. He'd be a great addition to the squad, but is he the answer to their striking problems? I don't think so."

Cillessen will stay - De Boer

BBC Radio 5 live

So Pat Nevin thinks David De Gea will leave, but who could replace him? One name that has been mentioned is Ajax keeper Jasper Cillessen, but Ajax youth team manager Ronald De Boer told BBC Radio 5 live he believes Cillessen will stay at the Dutch club.

"At the moment we are not worried," he said. "Cillessen is still very much with Ajax and I don't think there is any indication that Manchester United are pulling on him.

"But I think Van Gaal rates Cillessen very highly, he's Van Gaal's type of goalkeeper - he has great reflexes."

De Gea will go - Nevin

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin

BBC Radio 5 live

Where were we before Tottenham made their grand announcement? I think we were about to chat about David De Gea. Again. Earlier we asked whether the goalkeeper should leave Manchester United.

Here's what Pat Nevin had to say on the subject: "I think De Gea will go. It makes too much sense for it not to happen. You get the feeling he fancies the move. It strikes me that there's a row of dominoes lined up and if one topples the move will happen."

Spurs sign striker Njie

Breaking News: Spurs sign Njie

And we have a signing to tell you about. The club? Tottenham. The player? A 22-year-old striker called Clinton Njie. 

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Chuckle Brothers sometimes show up at Rotherham games

Alex Anderson: Cyrille Regis sat behind us in Club Wembley seats at the Albion play off final. Pity we lost but good to be in the close ish company of a Baggies legend!

N Andrew Bourke: Elvis Costello at the Liverpool v Alaves UEFA cup final!

Chris Proctor: Howard Webb. Often comes to Rotherham matches. Occasionally you'll see the Chuckle Brothers too.

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BBC Final Score

A final public announcement - don't forget to watch Final Score from 16:00 BST, on BBC One and online. Martin Keown and Garth Crooks will be on the couch, discussing the latest scores and talking points. A great line-up. I've already forgotten Tom Jones will no longer be a judge on The Voice. Keown and Crooks acting like a panacea for all such woes.

Football on 5 Live this weekend

BBC Radio 5 live

What else is on the television and radio today? What I do know is that there's plenty of cracking football action for you on BBC Radio 5 Live, including live commentary on Southampton versus Everton at 12:45 BST, from John Murray and David Pleat, followed by Tottenham's clash with Stoke at 15:00, with Ian Dennis and Stuart Pearce. See, cracking.

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Football Focus

Ah, Saturday morning and a bit of pre-Football Focus Twitter 'banter' between Dion Dublin and Dan Walker. Life doesn't get much better.

As Mr Walker says, Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin join Dan Walker from 12:15 BST and will look ahead to the weekend's fixtures.

The boys will also discuss West Ham's teenage star Reece Oxford and the controversy involving Jose Mourinho and the Chelsea medical staff.

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Keiran Hutchins: Ade Edmonson at an Exeter game. Also Noel Edmonds. I obviously win at life, so what's my prize?

Luke Thorpe: [Newcastle full-back] Paul Dummett was standing with us fans last season while injured, never met him though.  

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Comedian Ade Edmondson (right) with his former comedy partner Rik Mayall

Vote

It's time for today's vote. A great moment in the day, isn't it, as joyous as skipping merrily, hand-in-hand, through a meadow with the love of your life. 

So, with plenty of teams harbouring European aspirations, we want to know which of the teams mentioned below do you think will finish highest in the league.

The vote will close at 12:30 and the results will be published soon after.  

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Hitting the right notes?

Happy birthday

Cake baked? Candles lit? Right, we're ready to wish a happy birthday to Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain. The Arsenal winger turns 22 today.The first match after he was born was a 1-0 win for the Gunners at north London rivals Tottenham. 

How do I know that? Well, I'll tell you - you can find out quirky facts and interesting snippets about your Premier League life here.

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Terminators and Armageddon

Anyway. Back to the Premier League. Is that the sound of the four horsemen of the apocalypse? Or is it Armageddon? Or are those Terminators I see in the distance? I get easily confused. One man who knows about such things is Ian Wright. 

In one of the great opening lines to a column, the Match of the Day pundit says: "If, in years to come, Terminators take over the world and people ask me 'where did it all start?' I will say it was when Cameron Jerome's goal for Norwich was disallowed on the opening day of the 2015-16 season.

"That decision was ridiculous and it really was the beginning of the end for me - it is an Armageddon moment if it sets the tone for decisions for the rest of this campaign."

It really is worth continuing reading the former Arsenal man's thoughts on the opening weekend. You can do so by clicking here. 

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Championship action

It is not only Premier League football we'll be discussing today. You can follow a live text on Burnley v Birmingham in the Championship this lunchtime plus QPR v Cardiff from 17:00 BST.

There will also be Football League updates throughout the afternoon here.

Surprises and omissions

David De Gea. Remember him? He's another one who's been making headlines this week. 

The Manchester United goalkeeper wasn't in the squad for Friday night's trip to Villa Park and apparently the Real Madrid target is surprised to have been left out of the opening two league games. 

Contrary to Louis van Gaal's comments,sources close to De Gea say he never expressed a desire not to play. Oh, to really know what is going on behind the scenes. Should the Spaniard stay or should he go? 

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes "likes his tea in a china teapot"

Christopher Stanley: Accidentally sat in Frank Skinner's seat for a @WBAFCofficial match vs @SunderlandAFC. He signed my programme anyway!

Mason: Working @FulhamFC Mark Hughes once asked me if his tea could come in a china teapot rather than a metal one... Its on my CV

Jordan Curl-Roper: Sat next to the Mayor of King's Lynn at King's Lynn vs Norwich in a preseason friendly. What an honour 

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Today's Premier League fixtures

As someone has pointed out, today's Premier League home teams are low down in the alphabet. (Nope, our 'chat' doesn't get much better than that.)

Southampton v Everton (12:45)  5 live commentary game

Sunderland v Norwich (15:00)

Swansea v Newcastle (15:00)

Tottenham v Stoke (15:00)  5 live commentary game

Watford v West Brom (15:00)

West Ham v Leicester (15:00)

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Rob, Lichfield, via text: Sat next to John Gregory in the Villa directors box for a game against Coventry when Gregory had a touchline ban and was phoning instructions down to the dugout. It can't have worked because Coventry spanked us 4-1.

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Spurs target Berahino

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A final bit of gossip for the moment before we talk about other things. West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Telegraph.

The paper reports Spurs are ready to pay £15m for the 22-year-old after offloading Roberto Soldado to Villarreal.

Mourinho on the spot

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If you like big close ups of Jose Mourinho's face, then today's Guardian is the newspaper for you.

The newspaper described how yesterday's news conference with the Chelsea boss played out, with David Hytner writing: "It was the latest of those moments that shine an unforgiving light on the controlling and sometimes petulant nature of Jose Mourinho’s character."

Pedro problems?

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What other football gossip has captured our attention? Well, the Daily Mail are reporting that Manchester United are in dispute with Barcelona over the £21.3m buyout clause in 28-year-old forward Pedro's contract at the Nou Camp.

United are thought to have offered a tidy £17.7m, plus £3.6m in add-ons, in an attempt to sign the Spain star. 

Read more football chit-chat in our gossip page. But it isn't compulsory. 

Januzaj future in doubt?

Daily Star

Much like the rest of today's newspapers, the back page of the Daily Star is dominated by Manchester United's win over Aston Villa, and Jose Mourinho's news conference.

Inside, though, the paper says Louis van Gaal has cast doubt on whether Adnan Januzaj will be staying at Manchester United, despite scoring on Friday. Will United let a match winner go? 

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Tom: Didn't sit next to him but I saw Mark Charnock, aka Marlon from Emmerdale at Old Trafford once. 10 times more famous than Hugh!  

Marlon Sebastian Dingle has just been described as a "legend" by my colleague. The Cambridge Dictionary describes a legend as "someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area" so, yeah, I suppose Marlon is a legend... Discussion closed. 

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Fancy yourself as a bit of a mystic? Spend your spare time gazing into crystal balls? We've got the interactive game for you. 

Map out the road to glory for your team by predicting the scores for all the games this season with our Premier League Predictor. 

See how your guesses fare against other supporters and pundit Mark Lawrenson, plus get feedback from BBC Sport's team including Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. Give it a go. It's fun. 

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Mark McGuire:  Billy Bragg at Wembley England v Germany Euro 96 semi-final.   

Martin Ed Chatterton: Sat next to Derek 'Degsy' Hatton at the 1995 Everton v Man U cup final. My fireman mate got into an argument with him. Tense.  

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If you're listening to BBC Radio 5 live, you should be hearing Danny Baker's irreverent chat. Bliss. There'll the usual Sausage Sandwich segment, with England's Women's football coach Mark Sampson taking part, while former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson is also on the show. 

Today Mr Baker is asking for your tales of notable people you've sat next to at football matches. Tweet your stories to #bbcfootball 

Watched Bristol City next to Tony Robinson aka Baldrick, or Fulham besides Hugh Grant? Let us hear all about it. 

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"Jan's the man"

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After our first taste of Friday night football this season, Manchester United's win at Aston Villa dominates the back pages of most of today's newspapers.

"Jan's The Man" screams (not literally) the Daily Express' back page, but there's also an exclusive story about Chelsea club doctor Eva Carneiro missing a key meeting.

Carneiro angered Jose Mourinho by going on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard against his wishes in last weekend's draw against Swansea.The row rumbles on...

'Villa will get better'

Top of the league but for how long?

Yep, last night we were treated to a bit of Friday Night Lights and, for what it's worth, Manchester United are now top of the Premier League after their 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. 

Were Louis van Gaal's men impressive? They've been better. Aston Villa? They're a work in progress, apparently. 

You can read the match report by clicking here

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Hello! Welcome to live text commentary of what promises to be a wonderful footballing weekend. Last week's unlikely headline maker was Dr Eva Carneiro as she felt the wrath of Jose Mourinho. (More on that later.) But who will set the tone for this week? 

Adnan Januzaj stole the show last night, netting the winner for Manchester United against Aston Villa, but there's plenty of minutes left in the weekend for another player, another manager, heck, even another backroom staff member, to steal the show. 

Seven days ago we were all a little younger, full of anticipation and hope of what might be. There'd been no spits, no spats, no defeats or injuries. The pulse was steady. 

But a week on, many are starting to feel hot under the collar, the blood pressure's already rising and touchline tantrums are once again part of the weekend's routine. 

It could be the case of early-season football fever, just a seven-day flush. But I'm no medic. Anyone know the name of a good doctor for an official diagnosis? 

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