Summary

  • Rooney scores as Man Utd go top of table

  • Sturridge scores twice in Liverpool win

  • Sanchez hits hat-trick for Arsenal v Leicester

  • Stoke and Saints also win, West Ham-Norwich draw

  • Newcastle v Chelsea (17:30 BST)

  • FT: Spurs 4-1 Man City

  1. get involved

    Get Involved - injuries watching footballpublished at 09:40

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    Have you ever picked up an injury watching football, on the terraces, in the pub or at home?

    Lee Walker: Skinned a knee sliding on the carpet when Ben Osborne scored last min Nottingham Forest winner at Derby. My cheer also made my daughter cry.

    Steve in Chingford: I got injured just by watching Darren Anderton!

    Paul: a broken heart watching Liverpool recently.

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  2. get involved

    Get Involved - injuries watching footballpublished at 09:35

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    In conjunction with the Danny Baker show on Radio 5 live, we're asking for your stories and pictures of injuries you've picked up watching football...

    Sam Woodcock: I was in agony after pulling my hamstring celebrating one of Paddy McCourt's goals for NI v Faroe Islands a few years ago!

    Alex Hays: Barnet away FA Cup third round. Swindon went one up. Broke my ankle celebrating. Stood on one leg 'til the end. We lost on pens missing all four.

    Ouch - sounds painful. Hope the ankle healed ok Alex.

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  3. Today's newpaperspublished at 09:30

    Mourinho v Wenger part...?

    And in amongst the Guardian's Rugby Union coverage, apparently there's a World Cup on, there is also plenty of mention of Jose Mourinho's latest attack on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, following the fall-out of last weekend's tempestuous match. Time to move on, I reckon....

    GuardianImage source, Guardian
  4. Today's newspaperspublished at 09:25

    Tottenham v Man City (12:45 BST)

    Will Tottenham striker Harry Kane start in the early game against Premier League leaders Manchester City? In the Times newspaper, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is blaming the 22-year-old's exertions at the Under-21 European Championship as a reason why his man is yet to score for Spurs this season.

    Harry KaneImage source, The Times
  5. Today's newspaperspublished at 09:18

    Liverpool v Aston Villa (15:00 BST)

    Before we get stuck into each of today's games in more depth, let's take a scan around today's newspapers. Apart from the latest developments withSepp Blatter, the number one football story surrounds Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, who says he is not scared of the Anfield sack as pressure mounts on his team after a poor start to the season.

    Brendan RodgersImage source, Daily Mirror
  6. Get involvedpublished at 09:14

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    Here's a very good example from Ross, from earlier this year, to get you in the mood. Let's be clear, though, we don't need any new injuries. Stay safe out there folks! 

    The silver lining for Ross, who got a little over-excited when Ipswich scored in their play-off match against rivals Norwich, was that goalscorer Paul Anderson heard about the incident and offered to pay for the damage.

    If you can beat that story, I'll be very impressed.

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  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:10

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    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Danny Baker

    And don't forget that as normal, we're teaming up with the Danny Baker Show to plumb the depths of your footballing anecdotes. 

    Today's topic for conversation is: Injuries sustained while following football matches. 

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  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:07

    In addition to all the matches themselves, we'll be discussing the big issues facing those involved. So whether it's the apparent pressure facing Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, the latest round of Mourinho v Wenger or Tottenham striker Harry Kane's alleged tiredness, stick right here and we'll kick a few ideas around until we've got it sorted, yeah?

    You can let us know your thoughts in the usual way via #bbcfootball, external the Match of the Day Facebook, external page or on text via 81111

    Brendan RodgersImage source, Getty Images
  9. Today's gamespublished at 09:03

    So what's in store? Well. It's a frantic day in the Premier League, with six games at the traditional time of 15:00 BST, sandwiched by a couple of potential belters. 

    Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - 12:45 BST

    Leicester City v Arsenal - 15:00

    Liverpool v Aston Villa - 15:00

    Manchester United v Sunderland - 15:00

    Southampton v Swansea City - 15:00

    Stoke City v Bournemouth - 15:00

    West Ham United v Norwich City - 15:00

    Newcastle United v Chelsea - 17:30

  10. Good morning and welcomepublished at 09:00

    Morning all. The sun is out, the sky is clear and there was a slight nip in the air on the way into the BBC Sport Centre in Salford this morning. Summer is almost gone and with some very tasty games this afternoon and a few intriguing plot lines developing, it feels like we are about to delve into the meat of the football season.

    Join me over the next few hours and, just like an early tackle, we'll get stuck in.

    Tottenham v Man CityImage source, Getty Images