Loud cheers across five stadiums stretching from Tyneside to the Dorset coast mean one thing - the teams about to start the 3pm kick-offs are making their way out of the changing rooms. We're moments away from the action...

England isn't the only major European nation getting ready to host some top-flight football. Down in Spain, Real Madrid are hosting Granada with Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of creating more history.

The World's Best Player* is a hat-trick away from overtaking former Spain striker Raul as Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer.

Ronaldo has scored 321 goals in a frankly frightening 304 matches. Raul? He needed 741 matches to net 323 times...

Head here to see if he can do it.

* Calm down Lionel, Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo is officially the world's best player

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Championship leadersBrightontake their unbeaten record toWolvesthis afternoon. Regardless of the result, they will remain top of the division, with joint second place Middlesbrough, Burnley and Ipswich (who drew 1-1 with Birmingham last night) five points behind.Borotravel toNottingham Forestin the day's lunchtime kick-off, while Burnley don't play until Monday. Meanwhile,HullhostQPRin a clash of former Premier League sides andBlackburnandRotherhamgo in search of their first league win of the campaign againstCharltonandCardiffrespectively.

Danny Mills
Final Score

"I have seen Newcastle live two or three times this season. They don't have a cutting edge". 

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Gillingham take League One's only unbeaten record to Colchester this afternoon, with second-placed Walsall and third-placed Burton hoping they slip up. The Saddlers travel to Peterborough, while Albion are at Swindon. Coventry could move into the top two with a win over Chesterfield, who are eyeing a shift into the play-off spots. Winless Crewe are at New Meadow to take on Shrewsbury, struggling Blackpool host Barnsley and Wigan take on Fleetwood. 

The big clash in League Two comes at Brisbane Road where top teamLeyton Orienttake on fourth-placedWycombe, who are only two points behind. Any one of six teams could lead the division by the end of today. Second-placed PlymouthandPortsmouth, in third, take onBristol RoversandOxfordrespectively, whileMorecambehostNorthamptonandExeterare atAccrington. Bottom club Newportgo hunting for their first win atDagenham and Redbridge.

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Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"It was a great game in the first half, but it all changed in that moment between Gabriel and Costa. Have a good look at every camera angle, and the most important angle is the one where you can see how the referee saw a kick out from Gabriel. If he did do it, Gabriel had to go - full stop."  

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The late summer sun is blazing down on each of the pitches hosting Premier League football at 3pm. The sort of weather that allows kids to wear their team's full kit - with shinpads. 

However, the sunshine still doesn't bring a smile to the eternally-miserable Roy Keane's face. We've just spotted the Republic of Ireland assistant manager - and former Villa number two - sat in the Villa Park stands.

Garth Crooks
Final Score

"Every so often I think you need a referee in a situation who is sensible, and treats the players like men.

"If no-one had been sent off in that clash between Costa and Gabriel, no-one would have screamed. 

"The only man who was interested in sending someone off was the official. Don't look for excuses to send players off. Just do you job and try and keep it 11 v 11. 

"Mike Dean is a really good referee but he has one fault - he wants to be the star too often. It's not about you, Mike. People pay good money to see good football. It's not about you behaving like a schoolteacher."

Jose Mourinho is happy. He high-fives his support staff and substitutes. Arsene Wenger is not and storms down the tunnel. No post-match handshake to match the half-hearted pre-match effort.

It is a controversial win but a win nonetheless for Chelsea, who now have seven points and move up to 10th. Arsenal will be left with plenty of grievances but no points from the encounter.

Follow the reaction here.

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Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live

"There are so many positives for Chelsea. They haven't played brilliantly today but they have managed to beat their great rivals Arsenal. And Hazard finally gets a goal, and he has played with quality. 

"It's been a great game for Chelsea and now they can build from here. And you suspect that they will.

"Do you think there will be a handshake between the managers at the end?"

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Martin Fisher
Match of the Day commentator

"Out of the blocks quickly this season, Swansea tripped over their laces last week at Watford.

"Their passing was poor, the tempo too slow and they got what they deserved. Nothing.

"Garry Monk won't tolerate a repeat of that performance and I expect a big improvement for the return of Roberto Martinez to his former club.

"The Spaniard has got Everton purring again. Terrific against Chelsea, they produced the perfect away display when I saw them win at Southampton last month.

"Both teams love to dominate possession. Which one manages to translate that in to goals will determine the winner of this game."

Steve Bower
BBC football commentator

"Who would have thought that after five games this fixture would be third-bottom against second-top? It's a reflection of the two clubs' early contrasting fortunes.

"Leicester have been a breath of fresh air so far. Claudio Ranieri has cleverly used the foundations and momentum from last season to huge effect. He has a team full of confidence and, in Riyad Mahrez, one of the in-form players in the league.

"Stoke will hope to halt their progress though and record their first win to kickstart their season. They have back-to-back home games and will be desperate to rediscover their usual form at the Britannia Stadium."

John Roder
Match of the Day commentator

"Even at this early stage of the season, it is tempting to describe this as a must-win match for Newcastle.

"Bottom of the table, with just two points and two goals so far, Monday's defeat at West Ham leaves Steve McClaren still searching for his first Premier League win as Newcastle boss.

"Watford gained their first victory at the expense of Swansea last weekend, but the Hornets have only managed three goals on their return to the top division. It may not be a high scoring match at St James' Park but it will certainly be a tense one."

Jonathan Pearce
BBC football commentator

"Bournemouth need to get their first home victory quickly, and must win games like this if they're to stay up.

"It's Dick Advocaat's 900th managerial game. He won't make it to 950 with Sunderland unless they improve rapidly. This is a gritty day for both sides.

"Injuries to Max Gradel and Tyrone Mings have hit the Cherries hard. They were exposed at Norwich. But the astute signing of Glenn Murray will help Callum Wilson. Both will score regularly.

"If Yann M'Vila gets to grips with midfield and Jermain Defoe scores, Sunderland can grab a point. It's a big if - they're shocking away and it'll be an historic home win for me."

Simon Brotherton
MOTD commentator

"I hope for Tim Sherwood's sake he doesn't come in for the post-match interview looking like he did last week, when Villa's defeat at Leicester almost left him speechless.

"The wheels came off in a big way in the last 20 minutes as a 2-0 lead turned into a 3-2 collapse. It's a big week for them, with this derby followed by another as Birmingham City visit in the League Cup on Tuesday.

"West Brom's passing was decidedly off key in the goalless draw with Southampton last week and they struggled to create much at all. They'll be up for this one though as they try to win at Villa Park for the first time in four years."

Right we've got about half an hour until kick off in the 3pm matches. How about some expert chit-chat from our Match of the Day commentators? You've got it...

Stoke make four changes with Spanish midfielder Bojan set for his first start since January after recovering from his serious knee injury. Striker Jon Walters is back up front as top scorer Mame Diouf is unfit with a hamstring strain. 

Defenders Glen Johnson and Marc Wilson are also added to the starting XI. Dropping out are Phil Bardsley, Marc Muniesa and Mato Joselu.

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Claudio Ranieri - the man formerly known as the Tinkerman - makes just the one change for Leicester. French midfielder N'golo Kante comes in for Marc Albrighton.    

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