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."

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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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.

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.

Mark Lawrenson
Football Focus

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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."

Martin Fisher
Match of the Day

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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."

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.

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

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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.

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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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...

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...

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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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.