Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator

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"Just three games into the new season and already there's a cautious optimism sweeping around Anfield and an anxious pessimism enveloping the east-end.

"Yet to concede, Liverpool look hard to beat with a solid defence providing the platform for their flair players to prosper. Significantly, all the new signings have settled in quickly this time.

"West Ham's opening weekend win at Arsenal already resembles a false dawn. Home defeats by Leicester and Bournemouth have brought them crashing back to earth.

"There's not much depth to the squad and already there are signs of unrest. It could be a long season."

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Good effort by the West Ham fans making the long trip to Liverpool today, considering the Hammers' record at Anfield.

They have not won at Liverpool in the league since 1963, three years before England won the World Cup and a time when the Beatles were topping the charts.

"That is long but it doesn't mean a lot to me," said West Ham boss Slaven Bilic. "This is a new game and new players. That has happened over the last 52 years but this is a completely new game."

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator

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"Leicester are on their longest unbeaten run in the top flight (seven games) since the start of the 2000-01 season, when the club were competing in the Uefa Cup.

"But it's a cautionary tale; they lost nine of their last 10 games and finished 13th. Exactly a year after taking them to the top of the league, manager Peter Taylor was sacked.

"Eddie Howe will be feeling a lot happier after Bournemouth secured their first ever top-flight win. Good performances are all very well, but points are what keep the wolf from the door. He'll be keen to add more in the coming weeks."

James in London:  My mum met Paul Merson and his wife while Christmas tree-shopping last year. She says he complimented the tree she picked.             

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Favourite quote of the week (yes, I have those) belongs to Claudio Ranieri.

"I love a clean sheet. Maybe I will pay a tenner to all my players when they get a clean sheet," he said.

What an incentive.

Mark Lawrenson
BBC Radio 5 live

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I saw Watford at Everton and they played really well but just lacked a bit of concentration for the last 20 minutes. They are a counter attacking team. I think they will struggle a bit against Manchester City. I just think City and their attitude is completely different to last season. Dare I say they were a little bit embarrassed and have come back strongly.

BBC One

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What do strikers young and old talk about when they get together?

Find out when former England forward Alan Shearer sits down with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane for a chat for Football Focus.

There's also an interview with the god son of five-time Real Madrid European Cup winner Alfredo Di Stefano - Watford boss Quique Flores.

It all starts at 11:30 BST on BBC One with former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson and ex-England winger Trevor Sinclair in the studio.

Danny Murphy
Former England midfielder

"Raheem Sterling is yet to find the net and has assisted only one of Manchester City's eight goals in their first three games.

"Ultimately City have signed one heck of an exciting prospect but at the moment, like Jesus Navas, his biggest threat actually lies with what he allows his team-mates to do.

"They both keep defenders occupied and also offer a threat in behind defences with their pace.

"That creates panic, which you did not see when David Silva or Samir Nasri played wide last season."

Read more of Danny Murphy on Manchester City here.

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Alistair Mann

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"There seems no logical reason why this match should be anything other than a routine home win - doubtless the word "complacency" will be uttered around the Etihad Stadium in order to guarantee the home side's focus is unwavering.

"However, it was this time last season when Manchester City first came unstuck in the defence of their title, losing unexpectedly at home to Stoke.

"Home draws against Burnley and Hull demonstrated last term that their glittering array of talent can be susceptible to a drop in intensity against so called "lesser" opposition.

"Like City, Watford are unbeaten and, having secured an excellent draw at Everton on the opening day, they appear to have sufficient stoicism to be competitive."

There might be a few sore necks at Etihad Stadium this afternoon then if fans crane to see if they can spot Kevin De Bruyne in the directors' box.

Good signing, City fans?

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

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"Kevin De Bruyne is travelling to England today to have his medical with Manchester City.

"The outstanding issues involving the 24-year-old’s proposed move from Wolfsburg have now been resolved.

"City are expected to pay a club record fee for the former Chelsea man, exceeding the £49m they paid Liverpool for Raheem Sterling earlier in the summer.

"De Bruyne was not included in the Wolfsburg squad for last night’s game against Schalke."