Relive Arsenal's defeat by West Ham

1. Kouyate gives Hammers the lead as Cech misjudges
2. Zarate doubles visitors lead with low shot from 20 yards
3. 16-year-old Reece Oxford starts for West Ham
4. Stoke entertain Liverpool in late game

Right, that is all from us but head on over to our live text commentary on Barcelo...I mean Stoke versus Liverpool, which is under way now.

Cheerio!

Manager reaction

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "We were not convincing offensively or defensively. I knew it it could be a tricky game, if you can't win the game, make sure you don't lose it.

"We know fitness wise, West Ham were ahead of us, they had already played competitive games. You never get the same intensity. Well done West Ham. We will respond to that accident.

"We bought and still lost the game today. We listen to people but we have to focus on the quality of our performance.

"You are never surprised in the Premier League. It is better if we don't talk too much and continue to work hard. The players were maybe too nervous and put too much pressure on themselves.

"Today we have been hurt mentally and it is a good opportunity to respond."

'Messi would not faze Reece'

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More from Slaven Bilic, speaking about 16-year-old Reece Oxford: “People were asking 'are you sure he is 16?' It was going to be a risk but he has got something. I thought if we need someone to sit in front of the defence who is cool and can be a third defender, but who can also play on the ball, I am very proud of him. Only on paper he is 16, he is a part of this new generation. Put it this was, if Messi was in front of me I would be more fazed than Reece."

Manager reaction

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic: “We are all very pleased and it is great start for us. Not only for the three points but points against a team that are the title contenders. If you add to that a London derby, it makes it a even bigger win. This is very special. I am very proud of the second half performance.

“I know we have a good team and I know we have that in ourselves but I wasn’t sure how we were going to show it. Sam Allardyce left me a good team and left me some quality in the side. We are still short of a few players but we have a chance to do a good job in the Premier League."

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Upside down?

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I know, I know, you can't go talking about the table after one game, but what the heck. How often do you see Arsenal propping up the division?

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Abdul Said:  Well can Arsene Wenger listen this time? Buy buy or bye bye

Andrew Walker:  Not won an opener since 2009, clearly preparation is not right from the coaches.  

Olushola Popoola:  People should stop slating Arsenal and give credit to Westham.. Good performance from the lads..

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What's Reece doing tonight?

If Reece Oxford was this excited for last night's Match of the Day, imagine how he will be feeling about Match of the Day 2 tonight!

We knew we had it in us and we worked really hard. We can get a lot better but to come here and win, we are really happy. He is only 16 but he is bigger and better than me. He has the future ahead of him. Slaven has come and changed us, he has got us thinking positively so full credit to him.

Winston ReidWest Ham defender

Player reaction

It was a dream debut. I had Winston Reid and Angelo Ogbonna behind me encouraging me. It is an honour to be the youngest ever West Ham player. I found out last night I was playing, I was obviously happy.

Reece OxfordWest Ham's 16-year-old midfielder

No more blue Mou?

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Well, someone will certainly be sitting at home and smiling at that Arsenal result and performance...

"A near perfect away day"

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"The easy thing would be to criticise Arsenal but they were well below par, especially after seeing them win the FA Cup and the pre-season they had. I would use the word gutsy to describe West Ham today. What Slave Bilic did do was let his players do something with the ball, he didn't just set up defensively. West Ham had numerous chances and it was a near perfect away day performance.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

FULL-TIME

It is also full time in the North East as Newcastle and Southampton share a 2-2 draw, Shane Long grabbing a late equaliser for the visitors.

FULL-TIME

Well...who saw that result coming?

...and a great save by Adrian keeps Mesut Ozil at bay. Surely that is it?

James Tomkins smashes the ball away as another Arsenal attack breaks down...

A chance for Arsenal as Alexis Sanchez receives the ball just inside the area, opens up space for himself but he tries to place the ball into the bottom corner with a shot that lacks pace and Adrian collects.

Dimitri Payet springs the Arsenal defence and has the opportunity to add a third. He plays it safe, though, eating up valuable seconds by holding the ball on the right side of the Arsenal area.

SUBSTITUTION

Final change for West Ham as Modibo Maiga comes on for Diafra Sakho and is quickly into the thick of things as he shoots at Petr Cech - the first shot on target for West Ham that has not gone in.

Five added minutes for West Ham to hold on, or for Arsenal to stage an incredible fight back.

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Huzaifah Vali: This is classic Arsenal, beat Chelsea one week lose to West Ham the next...  

Chris Wright: Slaven's got the magic touch!

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Good play from Diafra Sakho, who runs the ball into the corner before smacking it against Laurent Koscielny, winning the Hammers a corner. 

Slaven Bilic knows this is not over yet, though, barking instructions from the edge of his technical area.

Now Santi Cazorla is denied as his powerful drive is pushed away by the diving Adrian.

Some Arsenal fans have had enough, making their way to the exits, looking back briefly in disgust. It has not been a good day for the hosts. 

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Tom, Kent: Having seen Reece Oxford in pre-season, I can see why he's started. Future England captain. You heard it here first!

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Theo Walcott sees a volley blocked, before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sends a fierce shot into the sidenetting. 

The Gunners are pressing, but time is against them.

West Ham have picked out a pass, they have taken care with the football and made use of it. Too often clubs have visited here and not done that. It has come from the manager Slaven Bilic saying, 'go out and express yourselves'.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

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It is all square in the other Premier League game as Southampton's Shane Long makes it 2-2 at Newcastle. Ten minutes to go in that one and you can keep an eye on events in our dedicated live text commentary page here.

Meanwhile, build up to Stoke v Liverpool is under way here.

SUBSTITUTION

Youth is exchanged for experience as Reece Oxford makes way for Kevin Nolan. A very good Premier League debut for Oxford.

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James Baker:  14 shots and 61% possession. West Ham are a very good side but Arsenal should be winning - but no one can put it in the net. 

Rhyno:  This is the beauty of he Premier League. Wake up call for top four candidates.

Paul Wade:  West Ham have been brilliant so far. Payet will be in everyone's dream teams now. Looks class.

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A break in play as Olivier Giroud and James Tomkins clash heads and both need treatment.

After a minute or two Giroud is back up on his feet. Tomkins takes a little longer, but a thumbs up from the physio to the West Ham bench suggests he is good to continue. 

West Ham are edging closer to a first league win at Arsenal in eight years and 16-year-old Reece Oxford has more than played his part. 

The teenager has been a busy presence in the Hammers half, helping to nullify Arsenal's infrequent attacks.

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Theo Walcott races forward and shoots, deflected wide for a corner.

Once again the set piece lacks bite as the ball is sent into the area and bounces off Alexis Sanchez. The attempted clearance then hits the Chilean before West Ham clear.

YELLOW CARD

Nacho Monreal goes in the book for Arsenal after a foul on Mark Noble. The West Ham skipper is down injured for a lengthy spell and Arsene Wenger is not happy. He wants things hurrying up.

SUBSTITUTION

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It is Sanchez time.

Unable to play the full 90 minutes just yet, Alexis Sanchez is introduced for the final 25, with Mathieu Debuchy making way. 

Big cheer from the Arsenal fans, can he make something happen?

For Arsenal, almost as bad as their defending has been their set-pieces - they have had a couple of free-kicks in promising positions but failed to make the most of them. 

That's the case when Santi Cazorla sends in a free-kick from the left and Olivier Giroud meets it, but his header is straight at Adrian. Poor.

This is now a challenge for Slaven Bilic. What does he do? Put nine defenders on if you have to, just make sure you keep it at 2-0. What this could do for the confidence of his players will be unbelievable.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

SUBSTITUTION

Scoring is Mauro Zarate's last action of the game as he makes way, somewhat reluctantly, for Matt Jarvis.

That change comes just after one for Arsenal as Theo Walcott was brought on for Francis Coquelin.

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How the goal was scored

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It was just far, far too easy for West Ham. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (15) caught out by Mauro Zarate and he fires in from outside the box.

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K Love: Man, Arsenal NEED defenders.

David Robinson: Two West Ham goals, two Petr Cech errors.

Mark Goddard: Arsenal football club, because there can be no true despair without hope.    

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This is the beauty of the Premier League, those coupon busting results. Arsenal didn't clear their lines and Mauro Zarate's early shot caught Petr Cech out. Did those West Ham supporters think they would be 2-0 after an hour? You are joking me. What a goal, what a performance.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

GOAL

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My word! West Ham double their lead after shocking defending by Arsenal. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain tries to move out of the defence with the ball but is too casual and allows Mauro Zarate to snatch possession. 

The Argentine then strides towards the area before shooting low and his shot somehow creeps past Petr Cech and in at the near post.

Better from Arsenal as Mesut Ozil squares a low ball into the middle of the area for Olivier Giroud. The striker controls with one touch before swinging a shot into the sidenetting. Giroud goes even closer soon after, shooting low towards the near post but good save from Adrian.

Theo Walcott is warming up and about to come on.

Bodies on the line

West Ham are willing to put themselves in the line of fire. Six shots blocked already by Bilic's men.

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Now Mesut Ozil whips in a cross from the left and Adrian sticks out a hand, pushing the ball into middle of the area but where's the Arsenal support!? West Ham defenders have time to clean up the lose ball with no-one putting pressure on them in the box.

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We need to remind ourselves that Reece Oxford is 16. He's been simple but very effective. He was disciplined in that number four role in midfield for West Ham. Very impressive.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

Mauro Zarate tries to wriggle his way through four Arsenal players, not happening, and the Gunners pick up the ball and break forward. 

Again a stifling West Ham defence frustrates as Reece Oxford gets in the way of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's shot.

Alexis Sanchez is warming up on the touchline. Meanwhile, it is a positive start to the second half from Arsenal as they push West Ham players back into their own area. The packed Hammers box is frustrating the Gunners, though, as Mathieu Debuchy crosses, only to find the head of a West Ham defender.

Arsene Wenger has the options to change it up. He's gone with Olivier Giroud and has Theo Walcott to come off the bench. Alexis Sanchez is there too. Wenger has two fine attacking options at his disposal.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

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KICK-OFF

What will Arsenal's response be? West Ham get the second half under way.

Out come the Arsenal players...but they are early and spend a good minute or two milling about on the pitch before West Ham's lot stroll out.

Don't panic!

Panicking Arsenal fans, here is a stat that should put your mind back at ease. 

Petr Cech had posted the best saves to shots ratio (min. 50 saves) of any goalkeeper in the Premier League over the last three seasons (78%).

He made an error, but the Gunners defence should also have done better in picking up Cheikhou Kouyate.

Championship full-time

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In the Championship, newly-promoted Preston held last season's beaten Championship play-off finalists Middlesbrough to an uneventful goalless draw at Deepdale.

Boro failed to test home keeper Jordan Pickford, with Grant Leadbitter lashing their best chance wide early on.

Will Keane went closest for North End, with his first-half effort cleared off the line by George Friend.

Fernando Caviedes:  There was never a goalkeeper problem - Ospina had that spot sorted, he saved Arsenal so much. They need a real striker instead.

Usama Zafar:  So, only Manchester United and Aston Villa kept clean sheet

Matthew Penistone:  Coquelin and Giroud doing nothing to keep naysayers quiet. Lacking pace without Bellerin, Walcott and Alexis. Getting bullied.

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How the goal was scored

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Straightforward stuff for the West Ham goal as the free-kick was sent into the area and Petr Cech's moment of madness allowed Cheikhou Kouyate to head in.

Not really been a great weekend for goalkeepers so far has it?

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Andy Perry:  Cech worth 12-16 points this season? Yes...to the opposition!    

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All the ball, no goals

The Gunners have had the majority of possession and the ball has barely been in their defensive third. There's one stat that matters though...

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HALF-TIME

The whistle goes and the Hammers fans are the only ones you can hear at the Emirates at the moment. Not often you can say that.

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Shohidur Rahman: So much for Cech solving the goalkeeping problems...  

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'Superman impression'

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It's a lovely delivery from Payet, and Kouyate was determined to get on the ball. Cech was nowhere near it - it was a Superman impression.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on London 94.9

GOAL

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Suckerpunch for Arsenal as West Ham snatch the lead, and it is not a proud moment for Petr Cech. 

The impressive Dimitri Payet sends a free-kick into the area and Cech gets it all wrong as he races off his line and into no man's land, leaving Cheikhou Kouyate to head in.

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Another shake of the head by Arsene Wenger as another promising attack ends in disappointment. 

This time, Aaron Ramsey makes the wrong choice as he drags a shot wide, ignoring the run from Mathieu Debuchy. An apologetic raise of the hand from Ramsey.

YELLOW CARD

A third yellow card for West Ham as James Tomkins is booked for a foul on Nacho Monreal. Feisty lot these Hammers players.

Dimitri Payet is looking a very useful player for West Ham, some nice touches and intelligent runs. One such foray forward ends with his shot deflecting off Laurent Koscielny and behind for a corner, from which Mauro Zarate shoots harmlessly wide.

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Gibbo: Oxlade-Chamberlain is going to be some player!

Peter Eakin: Coquelin will be looking to show he's more than just a destroyer this season, already evident in this first game.

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HITS THE WOODWORK

Arsenal are cranking it up as the woodwork keeps them at bay. 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is once again involved, flicking the ball back to Aaron Ramsey just outside the area. The midfielder shoots and his effort deflects off the back of Aaron Cresswell and over Adrian, but onto the bar.

Brilliant from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain! 

The winger picks up the ball just inside his own half and switches on the afterburners, charging forward and causing panicking West Ham players to almost trip over their own feet. 

Oxlade-Chamberlain gets down to the byeline and lifts a cross to Santi Cazorla, who attempts to cushion a volley over the goalkeeper, but the ball lands on the roof of the net.

Southampton take the lead

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A perfect start to the season for the Saints, even with manager Ronald Koeman absent due to injury, as Graziano Pelle heads them into the lead.

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Francis Coquelin charges past his marker as Arsenal attempt to fashion another attack, he crosses for Olivier Giroud but his volley is blocked.

Olivier Giroud is everywhere but inside the West Ham area. He finds himself wide left and under pressure from James Tomkins, who resorts to fouling the Arsenal striker. 

Santi Cazorla sends in the resulting free-kick, it is headed away by Diafra Sakho but only as far as Per Mertesacker. The defender outwits the West Ham defence with a cheeky bit of skill, flicking the ball behind his marker, but also surprises himself as the ball rolls out of play.

Arsene Wenger shakes his head in the dugout. Just flashes of the real Arsenal at the moment.

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Defensively, West Ham have looked relatively compact. They're just giving too many fouls away. Arsenal will not be fazed if they don't find a breakthrough, they will keep the ball and be patient.

Bradley AllenTottenham academy coach on BBC London 94.9

But this is better from West Ham as Dimitri Payet does superbly to keep Aaron Cresswell's raking pass in play. He then flicks a cross into the area for Diafra Sakho but his volley is no trouble for Petr Cech.

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After a tenacious start, a couple of yellows have seen West Ham adopt a more cautious approach now and Arsenal are seeing more of the ball, but not really doing a great deal with it in the final third.

Arsenal are just starting to take hold of this game now and win a free-kick wide left. Santi Cazorla pings it into the box and Per Mertesacker flicks a header on for Laurent Koscielny, who nods wide. 

It wouldn't have counted if he got it on target, though, with both players offside.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored a belter in the Community Shield and he is clearly in confident mood as he connects with Winston Reid's weak clearance, his volley is sweetly struck, but just over.

Laurent Koscielny directs a looping header goalwards but it is wide. First real chance of the game so far in a somewhat subdued opening.

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Matthew Penistone:  West Ham determined to avoid the Europa through fair play this season it seems!  

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'Outstanding potential'

"I think if Arsenal can keep Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fit he can be a contender. He's got outstanding potential. His injuries have affected him, but if he can get a run this season he will be one of their star performers."

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YELLOW CARD

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West Ham are getting stuck in, too much for Martin Atkinson's liking and he dishes out a couple of early yellows.

Mark Noble is the first in the book for a strong challenge on Francis Coquelin, Angelo Ogbonna then smacks into Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and is also shown a yellow.

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Debutant Dimitri Payet takes the West Ham corner but it is headed clear. 

If Reece Oxford is feeling nervous about his Premier League debut he is not showing it. Some composed touches in these early stages.

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Olivier Giroud lines up as the sole striker but has strong support in the shape of Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Arsenal have some defending to do, though, as the Hammers start brightly and win an early corner...

KICK-OFF

Can Arsenal follow up their win against Chelsea in the Community Shield with a commanding win today that would boost their credentials as title contenders? 

Time to find out as the Gunners get us under way.

The title battle will be tougher than ever I think as yesterday's results showed"

Arsene WengerArsenal boss

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Sportform:  After the Europa League exit, today could be the beginning of the end for Bilic if West Ham fail to show up.

Tony Cocozza: As a Hammer I'm already worried for the season ahead. If we start badly, it won't be long before the knives are out for Slaven.

John Brown:  Oxford has been performing well in pre-season. Huge call from Bilic though. Perhaps Oxford will repay the managers faith today?

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Five alive

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It is not on the same level as Chancel Mbemba, but Mesut Ozil was looking pretty smart on arrival at the Emirates Stadium earlier. He starts behind lone striker Olivier Giroud today.

Arsenal

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Reece Oxford was just eight when West Ham last won at Arsenal in the league. Can he end their long wait for victory today?

'Arsenal need Benzema'

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Petr Cech is a great signing for Arsenal. But they were 12 points short of Chelsea last season, and they need more.

Olivier Giroud got 14 league goals last season but does not compare to Wayne Rooney,Sergio Aguero or Diego Costa for me. And those are his main rivals.

If Arsenal signed a really top-class striker, say Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, I think they would be real contenders, not just for the Premier League, but to go far in the Champions League as well. 

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Stick or twist

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Right then people. Time to make your choice. We are very much focusing on Arsenal's game against West Ham on this page, while my colleague Matt Davis has just fired up a separate live text commentary page on Newcastle v Southampton. 

Make your move or, even better, why not get a bit of split-screen action going on.

Newcastle

I just can't get enough of Chancel Mbemba's tux, and neither can the photographer in the bottom left corner of this photo.

My new favourite player already.

'McClaren needs authority'

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If he is allowed to coach, manage and deal with the squad ins and outs without interference, then I think that Steve McClaren will be a success. He is a very good coach.

But all the managers on Tyneside have had the same issue - being unable to bring in the players that they want and being able to pick the team that they want in the cup competitions.

I think that Newcastle's owners got a shock last season. They saw that if the did not invest in the squad, people would stop turning up and buying season tickets.

They have rectified that and brought in some promising players.

'Newcastle's players will feel loved'

Jermaine Jenas

Former England midfielder, BBC Sport

I played under Steve McClaren when he was England manager and I worked under him at QPR last season. What I can say is that those Newcastle players are going to feel loved and they are going to be prepared. As a manager, there may be certain other aspects Steve needs to work on."

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Championship latest

The half-time whistle's been and gone at Deepdale, where Preston and Middlesbrough are still level at 0-0. 

Stewart Downing's looked relatively quiet on his Boro return, and the home side have had the better of the chances and a decent penalty shout.

You can follow that onein a separate live text commentary.

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Mark Lawrenson

Football Analyst on MOTD2 Extra

"I think Newcastle will be in the top 10, I really do."

Tux does the trick for Mbemba

Good choice going with that tuxedo Chancel Mbemba as Newcastle boss Steve McClaren gives his new signing a start along with Georginio Wijnaldum. Aleksandar Mitrovic on the bench.

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

Rodriguez starts after 491 days

England striker Jay Rodriguez makes his first Premier League start in 491 days, since he ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligament in April 2014.

Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg and Portugal full-back Cedric also makes their Premier league debut for the Saints.

Southampton XI: Stekelenburg, Cedric, Fonte, Yoshida, Targett, Wanyama, S. Davis, Tadić, Mané, Rodriguez, Pelle.

Southampton

Oxford, 16, to start for Hammers

Conor Turbet:  Why play him against Arsenal? Why not wait for Sunderland at home!

Rian Hoskins:  This is the problem. When a youngster is put in, people say they aren't ready. Barcelona are where they are as they took risks.

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Mark Lawrenson

Football Analyst

"I don't think this is the fixture Reece Oxford should be making his debut. Is there a better midfield in the Premier League than Arsenal's?"

Oxford, 16, to start for Hammers

Jermaine Jenas

Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Reece Oxford must have had a fantastic pre-season. It’ll be one hell of an experience playing against that midfield at the Emirates. It is quick.Take as few touches as you can."

Breaking team news

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Big call from Slaven Bilic as 16-year-old Reece Oxford starts in midfield for West Ham against Arsenal. 

For the Gunners, Petr Cech makes his Premier League debut for the club while Alexis Sanchez is on the bench.

Arsenal XI: Cech; Debuchy, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Coquelin, Ramsey; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Cazorla; Giroud.

West Ham XI: Adrian; Tomkins, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Oxford, Noble, Kouyate; Payet, Zarate, Sakho.

Chancel turns on the style

My word Chancel Mbemba! 

Newcastle's new signing is looking very dapper indeed as he turns up at St James Park this afternoon. Rocking a tux and bow tie. Legend.

Keen to make a big impression and be handed a start this afternoon? We'll find out if he makes the cut shortly...

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Jermaine Jenas

Former England midfielder on MOTD2 Extra

"As a footballer you look at Swansea and you want to play for them. They have an attractive style of play.

"Kyle Naughton is an example of a good players who had been, you could argue, discarded by his previous club, but he did really well against Eden Hazard yesterday. He’s slotted in at right-back and has rediscovered his career again."

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What do Chelsea need to build their squad. Who do they need to sign? 

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Mark Lawrenson

Football Analyst

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made his desire to add defensive strength to his squad clear, having already had a bid rejected for Everton defender John Stones.

"With Mourinho's way of thinking about defensive players, he wants players who have made their mistakes somewhere else. There lies his problems because the price goes up. Look at Stones and he is thinking Stones and Zouma down the line. Unless you break the bank it is a real struggle."

Mark Lawrenson

Football Analyst

"What I don't understand is why didn't Jose Mourinho stop the doctor going on? You can understand his anger it in a way but Jose is brilliant at this. We are talking about it now and and by Monday, everybody will have forgotten they dropped two points."

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'Jose will regret his rage'

Jermaine Jenas

Former England midfielder on MOTD2 Extra

How will Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho be feeling today, having criticised his "naive" medical staff following the 2-2 draw at home to Swansea on Saturday?

"Jose Mourinho was probably a bit raging at the time and it’s definitely something he would be regretting saying now. The medical staff have been very loyal to Chelsea over the years."

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Exasperation? Frustration? Resignation? It has not taken long for this familiar look on Jose Mourinho's face.

The Chelsea boss was pressed for his opinion on Thibaut Courtois' sending off on Saturday, but was keeping his feelings to himself.

He did, however, have a pop at his medical staff...

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Right then, your footballing day is properly under way now with Match of the Day 2 Extra hitting your television screens right now on BBC Two and at the top of this page.

It is a beautiful day in London as Arsenal prepare to kick off their season against West Ham.

We should be getting team news in the next 20 minutes or so.

Best managerial debuts

Can you remember any better managerial debuts than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday? That'll be one of the topics for MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 BST on BBC Two.

John Carver masterminded a 3-0 win for Newcastle over Blackburn in September 2004 as caretaker. As good as it got.

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Scottish Premiership

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We have live coverage of Celtic's visit to Partick Thistle here.

Koeman to miss Newcastle trip?

He was on the touchline as Southampton beat Vitesse Arnhem 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday, but has Ronaldo Koeman been able to make it up to Newcastle today?

Not judging by this tweet... 

The Dutchman ruptured his achilles tendon taking charge of pre-season training, and will be replaced in the dugout by brother and assistant manager, Edwin. 

Best managerial debuts

Can you remember any better managerial debuts than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday? That'll be one of the topics for MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 BST on BBC Two.

Aaron Jonathan Wood: On David Moyes's Everton debut David Unsworth scored after only 30 seconds dream start... I wonder what was said in the team talk?

Let us know via #bbcfootball, text in on 81111 (UK only) or have your say on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

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Championship

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We now have live coverage of the Championship match between Preston v Middlesbrough (12:00 BST) here.

Coming up on BBC radio

BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Sunday’s football programme with full match commentary from St James’ Park, where Newcastle host Southampton in a 13:30 BST kick-off.

Of course there will also be updates from the other 13:30 start – Arsenal v West Ham.

Later there’ll be full commentary of Stoke v Liverpool from 16:00, and from 18:06 you can revisit all the big talking points with phone-in show 606.

West Ham to start 16-year-old - reports

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic will start 16-year-old Reece Oxford at the Emirates this afternoon, reports the Daily Mail.

You can find our later if Oxford gets the nod right here.

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Stoke defender Marc Muniesa is clearly in the mood today...

Preston v Middlesbrough (12:00 BST)

Preston host Middlesbrough at Deepdale at 12:00 BST and there will be live coverage on the BBC Sport website.

Until then here are the teams...

Preston:  Pickford, Vermijl, Clarke, Huntington, Wright, Cunningham, Welsh, Johnson, Gallagher, Keane and Garner.   

Middlesbrough:  Dimi, Kalas, Ayala, Fry, Friend, Adomah, Clayton, Leadbitter, Reach, Downing, Kike.  

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Test your expertise by playing our Premier League prediction game and seeing how many results you can predict correctly.

You'll even have your performance analysed by one of the Match of the Day pundits at the end of the round. What are you waiting for?

De Bruyne 'has matured'

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Briefly back to those rumours about Kevn De Bruyne, former Bayern Munich and Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger was a guest on Sportsworld on BBC World Service earlier, and he had some interesting things to say about the potential move for the Wolfsburg man. 

"While he was at Chelsea, maybe he didn't have a good mentality, but he's become more mature, and he's taken on a bigger role in the team," says Hitzlsperger.

"He's the best player at Wolfsburg. It takes some quality to be the best player in the entire league that he was last season in the Bundesliga. That's why I think he's matured and is ready to make to next step and go to Manchester City.”

Looking ahead

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Right then, with just over two hours until today's Premier League action gets under way time to start looking ahead to the three games we have coming up. 

Which manager will still be smiling by this evening?

De Bruyne to Man City?

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Chelsea is also on the back page of today's Daily Star Sunday. The newspaper also carries an exclusive claiming ex-Chelsea winger Kevin De Bruyne could complete a £45m move to Manchester City this week, meaning he could face his old side next Sunday.

Best managerial debuts

Can you remember any better managerial debuts than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday? That'll be one of the topics for MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 BST on BBC Two.

Lee Webster:   As a Cardiff fan, it pains me to say, but Garry Monk for Swansea. Beat us 3-0 in his first game.

Danny Colford:  Joe Royle at Everton. Bottom of league beat Liverpool 2-0.

Alistair Elias:  Alan Curbishley beating Man Utd only three days after joining West Ham that was sliding towards inevitable relegation

Let us know via #bbcfootball, text in on  81111 (UK only)  or have your say on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Cherries bitten on Premier League debut

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Finally, Bournemouth were left to rue missed chances on their Premier League debut as substitute Rudy Gestede scored on his Aston Villa debut in a 1-0 win.

Gestede, signed for £6m from Blackburn, powered in a header 13 minutes after replacing fellow new boy Jordan Ayew.

Peerless Pardew

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Speaking of impressive debuts, Yohan Cabaye got himself up and running at Crystal Palace with a goal as Alan Pardew's side beat newly-promoted Norwich 3-1.

Pardew has reinvigorated the Selhurst Park club since his arrival in January. The former Eagles winger led the club to a 10th-place finish last term, their highest in the Premier League.

And despite managing them for only 19 games, he has now matched the most number of wins by a Palace boss in the Premier League, levelling the 11 victories of Tony Pulis, Alan Smith and Steve Coppell.

"Chelsea would be a fantastic move"

Alan Shearer

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I've heard it said by Rio Ferdinand that it would be a bad move to go to Chelsea [for John Stones]. I think it would be a fantastic move. He would be playing under the best manager in the Premier League. And he'd be watching and learning from the best centre-half there has been in the Premier League in John Terry."

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Best managerial debuts

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Can you remember any better managerial debuts than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday? That'll be one of the topics for MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 BST on BBC Two.

Chris Powell: Better debut than Ranieri? ... well it seems a million years ago now, but David Moyes started his United career with a 4-1 win away at a tough Swansea side!  

Let us know via #bbcfootball, text in on 81111 (UK only) or have your say on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

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Stones rolled over

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If Chelsea do make a move for John Stones, they might want to ignore his performance on Saturday.

The Everton defender was sent tumbling by the tricky footwork of Odion Ighalo, who scored Watford's opener in a 2-2 draw.

It wasn't the best of displays for Everton, with Ross Barkley's thunderbolt one of the few highlights.

Same old Chelsea?

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Were Chelsea a bit stale yesterday? They started the game with no new faces in the side - a contrast to Aston Villa who had six new players in their 1-0 win at Bournemouth.

The Blues defence was a bit shaky. Time to get out the chequebook and snap up John Stones from Everton?

Jose sees Red

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho criticised his "naive" medical staff for treating Eden Hazard in their draw with Swansea, and his angry rant made the back page of the Mail on Sunday.

The Blues were down to nine men for a period after staff ran on to treat Hazard following a trip, despite him not appearing to be badly injured. If a player receives treatment, they must leave the field.

"I was unhappy with my medical staff. They were impulsive and naive," Mourinho told Sky Sports.

Feisty start for Chelsea

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Chelsea began their title defence against Swansea on Saturday, and they certainly endured a bumpy opening day.

The Blues had Thibaut Courtois sent off as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Unsurprisingly, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was not happy...

Best managerial debuts

Can you remember any better managerial debuts than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday - that'll be one of the topics for MOTD2 Extra at 12:15 BST on BBC Two.

Ashley:  Michael Laudrup? QPR 0-5 Swans.  

Stephen Wilcox:  Sir Bobby Robson for Newcastle. An 8-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

JC: Slaven Bilic vs Arsenal...  

Let us know via #bbcfootball, text in on  81111 (UK only)  or have your say on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Get Involved

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One of the things the chaps at Match of the Day 2 Extra will be discussing is whether there has been a better managerial debut than Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri’s yesterday, and they want your views.

Can you think of any? Send in your suggestions to #bbcfootball, text in on 81111 or have your say on the BBC Match of the Day Facebook page.

Coming up on BBC TV

Match of the Day 2 Extra  will be having a look back to Saturday’s action plus a preview of today’s games on BBC Two, BBC Radio 5 live and online from 12:15 BST. 

Host Mark Chapman is joined by former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas, Mark Lawrenson and Sam Wallace from The Independent. 

And of course later there’ll be Match of the Day 2 itself – today it’s on BBC One from 22:30, except for viewers in Scotland, who can watch from 23:25. 

'When Van Gaal's 64'

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Louis van Gaal went one step further than Claudio Ranieri when it came to musical references yesterday and actually sang in his post-match news conference.

After Manchester United beat Tottenham 1-0 thanks to Kyle Walker's own goal, Van Gaal - who turned 64 yesterday - treat the assembled media to a rendition of The Beatles' When I'm Sixty-Four. 

Yep, that really happened...

Kasabian gave players fire - Ranieri

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Right, to kick things off in our look back at yesterday - one of the more bizarre moments from Saturday.

Leicester started life under Claudio Ranieri with a dominant 4-2 win against Sunderland, but what inspired such an impressive display? A stirring team talk? Smart tactics? Nope, Ranieri asking his players to channel their inner Kasabian beforehand....

"I told my players, 'when you go on the pitch and you hear the song Fire from Kasabian, that means they want warriors'," said Ranieri.

"Kasabian are a fantastic rock band from Leicester and I think the guitar man, Serge, is Italian. It’s good and I think the fans love fighters. We are fighters."

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Manchester United flew to the USA, Liverpool had a jaunt around Asia and Australia while League Two Barnet...took the tube to play table tennis in West London.

There was quite a wide variety in the way clubs throughout the Premier League and Football League spent their pre-season, but we want to know how your pre-season has gone so far?

Have you had gruelling training regimes? Played and done well in friendlies? Or has your pre-season been all about R&R and 'team bonding' (otherwise known as going to the pub).

Let us know via #getinspired text in on 81111 (UK only) or have your say on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Coming up

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Here is what is on the Premier League menu today: 

Arsenal v West Ham (13:30 BST)

Newcastle v Southampton (13:30)

Stoke v Liverpool (16:00)

We'll crack on with building up to today's game later this morning, but first we'll take a look back at yesterday's action, and what the papers had to say about it.

Hello! And welcome to Premier League opening weekend part two.

In case you didn't figure it out from my opening entry, Saturday was a belting day of football.

Six games, 20 goals, sending offs and surprise results. 

It was a great way to usher in the start of a new season,but you know what? I think today's action could just about top it...

Back with a bang

Ever found yourself thinking why do you even bother following football? The cost, the commitment, the inevitability of optimism giving way to crushing disappointment.

But then, days like yesterday remind you why you do.

Stunning strikes...

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...dramatic moments...

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...and Claudio Ranieri being, well, Claudio Ranieri...

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Welcome back football. Oh how we've missed you.