Some superb tributes to Howard Kendall there. Gary Lineker, of course, is hosting Match of the Day this evening. That begins at 22:30 BST - while MOTD social will be going live on this website a short time before.

You can continue to get your football fix here, where there is plenty of news and reaction to today's games up and down the country.

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Gary Lineker
MOTD presenter & ex-Everton striker

"Howard signed me form Leicester, and we had to go to an arbitration hearing to determine the price of the transfer. I remember him giving evidence saying they were taking a bit of a punt on me, that I wasn’t going to play, while Leicester were saying the opposite.

"In the end I think the fee decided was a bit higher than Everton had said they wanted to pay, and I remember sitting there thinking I’m signing for this fella? This is the end of the world!

"Of course as soon as we got out he put his arm round me and said of course you’re going to be playing every week, and he popped into a supermarket and came out with three bottles of wine. We drunk them on the train back to Liverpool.

"He deserves legendary status at Everton, that’s certain. For his achievements, his likeability, his personality and his charisma. He was a wonderful leader."

Gary Lineker
MOTD presenter & ex-Everton striker

"It’s a sad day for football people, not just Evertonians. I played for him for a year and you could see he was a great manager, there’s no question about that - the most successful in Everton’s history.

"His attacking side of the 1980s took some stopping and it was a privilege for me to be involved in that, albeit for only one year. You could see the real strengths Howard had.

"He was tactically very astute but he knew his players. The really good managers get the best out of people, and that was his biggest strength. He made you want to play for him.

"He liked to get the players out together, quite typically for a Chinese. He’d take them out, everyone would have loads to drink as they did in those days, including of course Howard. He evoked a real team spirit and a bonding among the players."

Everton manager Roberto Martinez, on the news of Howard Kendall's death: “Straight away it was a shock and really sad news, clearly it is an emotional moment when you find that out. I think we reacted in the right way to do it, which is a real celebration of his career and what he gave to Everton, his success in becoming an iconic figure here. He will always be a great inspiration for any manager at this club."  

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans on BBC Word Service: "I always thought Howard would have made a really good England manager, but maybe he wasn't an FA man. 

"From my point of view, even if he was a Blue, we were great friends over many years. 

"It's a sad, sad loss to lots of people, certainly all the Everton fans who adored Howard and realised what a great guy he was."

It's been a fantastic day's football, but I think we should end the live text with some more tributes to Everton legend Howard Kendall, who sadly passed away today.

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BBC Three Counties Radio
Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"Great play by Arsenal, you must say that. It's what we know they can do, but Watford were too open there. Much too easy for the Gunners, who have been very, very clinical with excellent movement off the ball. They are a top side."  

BBC Three Counties Radio
Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"Ozil at the heart of this again - what an intelligent player. 

"Arsenal are showing their class, and they are such a different animal when they're winning. They are so much more confident."

BBC Three Counties Radio
Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"The ball travelled from one end of the pitch to the other, just what Arsenal are very good at. Slick and quick, and the ball in from Ozil was disguised and was sheer quality. 

"Did Watford switch off for a moment? Well, now they're one behind."

So, how did you get on with the Premier League Predictor this afternoon? I'll be honest, I thought Everton would beat Manchester United this afternoon so that scuppered me. Have a look at how you fared here.