Premier League reaction & Howard Kendall tributes

1. Sterling hat-trick as Man City beat Bournemouth 5-1
2. Man Utd win 3-0 at Everton
3. Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-0
4. Vardy scores twice as Leicester draw at Southampton
5. West Brom beat Sunderland in Allardyce's first game
6. Former Everton manager Howard Kendall dies

Goodnight!

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.

Thanks for your company today. Goodnight.

Remembering Howard Kendall

Remembering Howard Kendall

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."

Remembering Howard Kendall

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."

Remembering Howard Kendall

Remembering Howard Kendall

Remembering Howard Kendall

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."  

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'Howard would have made a really good England manager'

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."

Remembering Howard Kendall

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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Ian George: All you Ozil haters can eat your words again, and again, and again. He is a footballing genius.  

Len: Arsenal turned a poor first half into a commanding win, something title-winning teams are required to do

Abhishek: Move over Hazard, Ozil and Payet. Hector Bellerin continues to create goals.

Price of Football

There are only five clubs with a cheaper season ticket than Watford in the Premier League this season. How do I know that?

The BBC Price of Football calculator, of course. Have a play with it here.

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Gemma Blackman: What's with the lit phones thing at Watford? Can #BBCFootball shed any light?

Boom-tish, Gemma...

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'Watford were too open'

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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."  

GOAL

Arsenal are running riot at Vicarage Road now - Aaron Ramsey earning himself a goal bonus. A reminder that you can follow all of the action here.

'Arsenal are showing their class'

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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."

GOAL

Make that 2-0 to Arsenal. Olivier Giroud has bagged. Remember, you can follow all of the action here.

'What Arsenal are very good at - slick and quick'

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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."

Did you call the scores right?

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.

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GOAL

Meanwhile, over at Vicarage Road, Arsenal have taken the lead against Watford courtesy of that man Alexis Sanchez. Gary Rose is providing kick by kick coverage of that match over here.

Klopp watch

It seems like a long time ago now, but new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp began his Anfield rebuilding mission with a 0-0 draw at Tottenham.

Our man Phil McNulty was at White Hart Lane - and he's written an excellent column looking at how Liverpool already look energised by the former Dortmund manager.

Have a gander here.

Manager reaction

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic: "We knew it was going to be a hard game. I said that before the game – this was the game I was looking forward to the most.

“Palace are playing as a team, they have pace and a lot of front players who can make the pitch very short. They are what a manager wants his team to be.

“It was a big test for us, but the way we approached it from the beginning, with respect for them but with confidence passing the ball, I’m so proud.

“So far for me, it’s the proudest moment because of the way we did it.”

Manager reaction

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew: “I’m frustrated with the decision (Gayle’s red card). It was a cracking game. It was going end to end, they were great on the break and we were conjuring up chances.

“Our striker gets booked for a bad challenge, quite rightly. The second challenge, the referee (Mark Clattenburg) knows he’s booked, he’s missed it by a centimetre probably and he sends him off.

“I thought a man of his experience perhaps should have looked at that situation and given him his final warning. But to send him off really spoiled the occasion for everybody.

“In the second half, we’ve had to show our typical Crystal Palace resilience. We dug in and it looked like we’d get the point that perhaps we deserved for the effort that we put in, but fair play to West Ham. They kept knocking and found a way.

“I’m not excusing him from complete blame. The second challenge, he shouldn’t make. He’ll have to learn from that. Having said that, I still think it was very harsh to send him off.”

From the press box

Manager reaction

Everton manager Roberto Martinez, speaking to Sky Sports: "You can see that today was a bad day at the office. We allowed ourselves to be frustrated, it was a bad day. 

"In the first half we hadn't been at our best but the first goal killed us too much. Normally we react really well to conceding but we felt quite deflated. We became quite negative and lost a lot of tempo, our play became forceful and the way we ended the opening 45 minutes was very uncharacteristic. 

"For 20 minutes in the second half we had more control, and had we scored then it would have changed the game completely, but then we conceded on the break. Overall we weren’t anywhere near our best and Manchester United took advantage of that. There are things we need to learn from and clearly we need to react really well before our next game against Arsenal."

Manager reaction

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to BBC Sport: "I am a very happy coach and am also very proud. It’s a fantastic performance."

On his side's defending: "I think they played very well, Everton is a good team with good strikers but the main aspect is that they defend forward at the right time, that we have trained also but you have to perform it in matches."

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Hridaya Nahata: I am now 100% sure that Chris Smalling is the best British defender. What a rebuild he has had under Van Gaal.

Positives for Sherwood

Were there any positives for Tim Sherwood this afternoon? Well midfielder Idrissa Gana continues to impress. He played the most passes for Villa (of which 94% found their target), had the most touches for a Villa player, make the most tackles for a Villa player and produced the most interceptions.

You can't argue with that for a shift.

'I can’t worry about speculation concerning me'

More from Tim Sherwood, this time talking to Sky Sports: "The first goal in any match is so important, and Chelsea didn’t have to work too hard for that.

"I'll take the positives today - we took the game to them, we dominated them in the first period and we created a few chances of our own. But we gave ourselves an uphill task after the first goal.

"It's only a matter of time until Chelsea come good, and today we didn't get the rub of the green. We have to move on and learn from mistakes, because they are costing us at the moment.

"Goalscoring has not been our problem, but not winning matches is of course a concern. We will continue to work hard in training to put things right.

"I can’t worry about speculation concerning me - this is business as usual. I am on Aston Villa's side, no-one else's."

'I'll keep swinging, even if I’m backed into a corner'

Tim Sherwood, talking in the tunnel to Match of the Day: "We gifted goals away today - they were fluky, but when you're down the bottom that's what you get. Chelsea always score at the Bridge so we knew we had to score to get something out of today.

"We dominated in the opening period, and they had no chances until they scored, which was a gift from us.

"Unfortunately, we haven't got that cutting edge which you need to win matches. We are not blaming individuals - we are in this together. We have to bounce back and dust ourselves down. The result is disappointing but we'll crack on.

"Stats can mislead people at times - we played on the front foot here at the Bridge, we matched them initially. We believe we'll stay in this division, though it’s clear for everyone to see that we’re a side in transition.

"I am positive, I will not shrink. I didn’t hear my supporters shouting for me to leave. I'll keep swinging, even if I’m backed into a corner."

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'Arsene Wenger won't be happy'

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Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"Before this fixture a lot of people were predicting that Watford would find this hard. But both sides have been pretty even, and both have enjoyed clear chances. 

"Arsene Wenger won't be happy, because Arsenal haven't performed, and they let their tempo drop as the half went on. Maybe there is tiredness in their legs, as lots of them played during the international break."

HALF-TIME

It's been a decent game at Vicarage Road, where Watford are more than holding their own despite Arsenal having the better chances. Want to follow the second half of that one? Gary Rose is your man for that.

Player reaction

Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson: "The manager wanted us to be a bit more solid, which I think we were. That's what makes it more frustrating. 

"They did not really trouble us but we have come away with a defeat, which is hard to take. 

"We know it's time to start winning football matches. We can't go on this way. The manager believes he can turn it round and so do the players."

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I heard a very astute pundit on the radio this week, whose name escapes me, suggesting that Sunderland will rely heavily on set-pieces now Big Sam is in charge.

As such, he said Seb Larsson would be brought back in from the cold - and he was right. The man with a right foot which could open a tin of beans started for the first time in the Premier League since 15 August today.

He had a decent game too - playing two key passes in the Baggies half. 

Player reaction

Palace striker Gayle was sent off after picking up two yellow cards in the first half at Selhurst Park. 

How's stat?!

Here's a good stat for you, from today's match at Selhurst Park.

Eagles midfielder Yohan Cabaye became only the fourth player in Premier League history to score a penalty in four successive appearances. He follows Ian Wright in 1994, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Owen (both in 2003).

'Hopefully this is part of our learning curve'

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: “It was a difficult afternoon for us. We made a really bad start and gifted them goals which is a recipe for disaster against such a quality team.

“There was a spell in the first half when the score was 3-1 where I thought we were on top but we conceded a crucial goal before half-time. That was a real killer blow in terms of our hopes of getting back into the game in the second half.

“We spoke at half-time and said we wanted a real response because we wanted the score to be respectable and to leave with our heads held high.

"Hopefully this is part of our learning curve and we can grow from it.”

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My colleague, Chris Bevan, makes an interesting point based on my assertions about Wayne Rooney (17:36). Here's Wilfried Bony's touch map - he scored two today, but still had less touches in the area than Rooney.

Food for thought?

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Goonerama: Can't understand how the pretty simple 'Mahrez playing = better Leicester' equation seems to be eluding Ranieri.

Manager reaction

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri on BBC Sport: "We have fantastic spirit. We believe everything could be possible.

"We created a lot of chances. It is important to have good players on the bench and I have very good players who can change the match.

"Jamie Vardy is very important for us. I believe in this team. When we are desperate we make more, more and more."

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Feisty Foxes

Leicester did what Leicester do once again this afternoon - coming from 2-0 down at half-time to earn a point against Southampton.

They had 18 shots on goal in the second half, with Marc Albrighton putting in 16 crosses during the course of the match. Half-time substitutes Nathan Dyer and Riyad Mahrez both put in crosses which led to goals, while Daniel Drinkwater bossed play in midfield - playing more passes than anybody else on the pitch.

Manager reaction

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis: "The win was more important than anything else today - the win and the clean sheet. 

"The first half wasn't brilliant but in the second half we were much better. We have had some tough games at home. 

"We lost against Everton when we were 2-0 up which was a kick in the stomach so we needed that today. 

"It was probably a bonus for us that Sam has not had a lot of time with his players because of the international break. He will give it his best shot, as he always does."

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Player reaction

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, speaking to BBC Sport: “Training has been really good since we came back from the international games, and it’s a good reaction. Coming here to Goodison Park is never easy. It’s always nice to play striker and especially to score. Obviously I haven’t scored here for a few years, its been a difficult place for me but thankfully I scored today and we managed to get three points."

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'I will keep working on my finishing'

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Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling: “It is my first hat-trick and I am really delighted but the most important thing is that the team got the three points and I thought we played some good stuff at times."

On whether he has been working on his finishing: “Most definitely. I get quite a lot of chances and in training I have been working on one-on-one situations in a few sessions. It is something I will keep working on and hopefully I will get better at it.”

On being told City boss Manuel Pellegrini says he is not a striker: “My best position is anywhere the manager thinks it is – anywhere along the frontline is where I can do a job for the team.”

'Deeney is great'

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Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"Deeney is great at hassling defenders, unsettling them and winning the ball back for his team."  

It's still 0-0 at Vicarage Road, where Watford have started to claw their way back into it after Arsenal's bright start. Follow dedicated coverage here.

West Brom more adventurous?

Do we think Sunderland set up for a point today? Here are the average positions taken up by each player on the pitch.

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Manager reaction

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce: "We have had a point taken away from us today which wasn't our fault. 

"In our position that's a hugely precious point, even at this stage of the season. 

"It's a big mistake by the referee. It was a clear foul in two areas. One, he (Berahino) has jumped backwards into our goalkeeper when he is not even looking at the ball and two, he handled the ball in front of him to score."

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Matt Collingwood: Not sure what Rooney has to do to get recognition. The milestones continue to pass and some still find excuses to slate him.

Player reaction

'Today he improved his finishing'

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, speaking to BBC Sport about Raheem Sterling’s first career hat-trick: “I am happy because we changed his position and played him in the middle, with Wilfried Bony in front of him.

“We felt it was better for him to be near Bony and also near the box. We also had to do something different because we were without Sergio Aguero and David Silva.

“With his movement we thought Raheem could be dangerous there and fortunately he was - he scored three goals. He also missed three or four goals but he did very well.

“When we bought Raheem in the summer I said we are buying a 21-year-old who is very young and needs to improve. He is not a striker but he can improve his finishing and, today, he did.”

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Rooney's problems apparent?

I'm obviously no expert, but this touch map of Wayne Rooney's demonstrates what I believe to be his underlying problems in front of goal. How can he expect to score when he's consistently touching the ball in his own half? He touched the ball just six times in his own penalty area. Yes, he scored today... but should he be more disciplined in the positions he takes up? Is his strength also his weakness?

I'm not having a pop... just throwing it out there.

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Manager reaction

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, speaking to Sky Sports: Fantastic. I am very proud of them. The defeat against Arsenal, two weeks and I cannot approach them, then this performance? Fantastic. How Everton is playing we analyse and then you choose the best solution, but all the credit goes to the players. You need also a little bit of luck and the goals were fantastic but they were at good moments.

"It is only one match. Also Arsenal is only one match. We don’t have to exaggerate. We have to be more consistent so next week when we win against Manchester City then we can say OK, now we think maybe about title aspirations. But of course we are always having the target of champions. That is of course important in our ambition but it also has to be real. It’s too early to talk about that."

On Wayne Rooney scoring: "I said a lot in a press conference last Friday, we have to score like a team. Because of the attention on Wayne I am happy he scored, I believe his last goal here was in 2007. That is crazy but now I think he shall score more."

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'The Hornets might be able to stop the service to Walcott'

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Former Watford midfielder Derek Payne at Vicarage Road

"The midfield battle is so important. If Watford can stifle Arsenal in the middle of the pitch then the Hornets might be able to stop the service to Theo Walcott."  

Here's another reminder that they are just about to get under way at Vicarage Road. Join Gary Rose for that one. We will, of course, provide regular updates here.

'We are not afraid of being relegated'

More from Jose in the tunnel, this time to Sky Sports: "We are not afraid of being relegated - we know come the end of the season we will be in the top five or six at least. But at the moment we are not there and we need points, so today we won at home and they are thee points that were deserved and the players fought for."

'We are trying to reach a normal level'

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho talking to Match of the Day: "We are not the best team in the country, but we are a team with a very good manager and very good players, trying to reach a normal level.

"This was a performance to compensate for a lack of confidence and self-esteem. When confidence is not high you lose quality. We discussed that, and tactically we were very disciplined today, especially defensively. It was a great effort, and a really solid performance. 

"Confidence comes with results, and results bring all the good quality that the player have to the fore. At the moment, some of my players have lost confidence but this was a great team performance with some fantastic individual performances.

"My players showed their desire, that they are together and that there were ready to fight for a crucial result. These three points were crucial for us."

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Chelsea sloppy in possession

Chelsea certainly weren't vintage this afternoon. For starters, their passing accuracy ratio was 74%, compared to Manchester City's 83%. Even Sunderland's, under Big Sam, was 78%.

Willian was the exception to the rule for Chelsea - completing 91% of his passes compared to Diego Costa's 63%.

'You'd have said we were Chelsea'

Aston Villa captain Micah Richards in the Stamford Bridge tunnel: "In the second half we didn’t come out as well as the first. The first goal killed us, because before then we were on top. But you have to respect Chelsea - they are a top team for a reason.

"We won’t dwell on this - we have a tough game next week, but it's at home and it's one we'll look to win.

"Throughout this season there haven’t been many games we've deserved to lose. But we'll roll on. The confidence is not low, no matter the results at the moment. The manager has been great and we are only looking forward. 

"If you’d wondered who was Villa and who was Chelsea in the first 30 minutes, you'd have said we were Chelsea."

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'Their fourth goal was deflating'

Bournemouth defender Simon Francis: "We gave away some sloppy goals in the first half which is not like us. City are a top class team and they were excellent but they did not completely outplay us and effectively we gave them two or three goals which was extremely disappointing. 

"If we had gone in at the break 3-1 down there was still a chance of getting back in the game. At 2-1 we were creating chances but we conceded again and then when the fourth goal went in before half-time it was deflating."

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As you were at the top

Leaders Plymouth and second-placed Portsmouth both won but third-placed Oxford let things slip at Leyton Orient to pass up two points.

The Us were 2-0 up at half-time but had on-loan Wolves winger Jordan Graham sent off as the Os hit back to level.

There were three red cards at Mansfield, who finished the game with nine men and lost to a Matty Taylor goal eight minutes into injury time for Bristol Rovers, who earlier had Jermaine Easter sent off after he had scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win.

On-loan Fulham goalkeeper Jesse Joronen scored as Stevenage beat Wycombe 2-1, while Billy Paynter's goal stopped Hartlepool's slide down down the table with a 1-0 win at struggling Dagenham and Redbridge.

Arsenal can go level on points with second-placed Manchester United if they see off Watford this evening. Gary Rose is in the chair for a dedicated live text on this one. Stay here for all the reaction from today's 3pm kick-offs - plus more tributes to the late Howard Kendall.

"If I jump, you have to run"

Man City striker Wilfried Bony, who scored two goals against Bournemouth, on his link-up with team-mate Raheem Sterling, who played behind him and grabbed three: "We talked a lot in training this week. I know he is very quick and I told him if I jump you have to run, there is no need to think about if I win the ball or not. 

"When we have the ball I look to show myself, it worked today. I am happy about the result and happy he scored three goals.”

On City's form, scoring 11 goals in their last two games: "We are on fire, now we just need to continue. It is a very important week for us – Sevilla on Wednesday in the Champions League and then the Manchester derby at the weekend."

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Henry Ellison: Rooney will take the headlines but Herrera was class, as always.

Paul: I don't like having the same old Manchester teams as the top two, but seeing Leicester and West Ham in the top five is refreshing.

Chris Johnson: Sherwood wasn't necessarily lying when he said there'd be no more relegation fights under him. Villa are not even fighting.

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Player reaction

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney: “It was a very good performance. We were disappointed about the Arsenal game, and we know coming here is difficult, but it’s a well-deserved victory and we're delighted. 

"We’ve been working on a lot of things and they’re paying off for us. The Arsenal game was hopefully a one-off."

Is the scoring drought over? "Itdepends on what the press think. They call it what they like, I'll always keep trying to score, what matters to me is what my team-mates and manager think.

"I'm a strong-minded person, I’ve had that through my career, I just have to keep working hard and keep trying to help the team be successful.

"My lack of goals here at Goodison have disappointed me but thankfully I've scored today and that helped us get the victory."

On the news of Howard Kendall's death: "It was very sad news. I spoke to Duncan [Ferguson] this morning about it. It’s a sad day for Everton. I’m sure everyone at the club feels it, and I'd like to pass on my condolences to Howard’s family."

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Gills hit the top

Gillingham go top of the table thanks to a 1-0 win at bottom club Crewe secured by a sixth goal in four games from Northern Ireland international Rory Donnelly.

The Gills took advantage of defeats for Walsall - at home to Chesterfield - and Burton at Fleetwood, who won for the first time under new boss Steven Pressley.

Bury failed to score for the first time this season in a 0-0 draw with local rivals Rochdale as they missed out on a top-two place.

Wigan thrashed Colchester 5-0, while Darren Ferguson made a losing start as Doncaster manager as an early goal from Devante Cole gave visitors Bradford a 1-0 win.

'He incenses the supporters'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"James McClean makes his way to Baggies fans at the final whistle, before turning to the Sunderland fans and gesturing to them, which incenses the supporters. 

"It's unnecessary - West Brom have won and taken the three points, and this is something the Football Association are going to have to look at."

Player reaction

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, who scored the last-minute equaliser: "The spirit the boys have shown to fight back and be on top for the whole of the second half, it's what we deserved. We might even have won it.

"We created tons of chances and could have scored more but we'll take a point after being 2-0 down at half-time."

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Zamora stretches Brighton's lead

Bobby Zamora's first Brighton goal since 2003 has given the leaders a 2-1 win at Leeds.

Zamora struck late with his goal extending Leeds' winless home run to 11 league games - an unwanted club record.

Reading have gone second in the table thanks to in-form striker Nick Blackman, who scores for the fifth game in a row to earn a 1-0 win over Charlton.

The Royals go above Middlesbrough, who were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham.

Birmingham and Burnley both firm up their places in the top six with home wins.

The in-form Blues came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 with a Paul Caddis winner from the penalty spot, while Andre Gray struck twice to give Burnley a 2-0 derby success over struggling Bolton, who go bottom.

Preston got off the bottom but have still just won once after drawing 0-0 with Cardiff, while Brentford's 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Rotherham eases their concerns.

As it stands

Here's what the top of the Premier League looks like with Arsenal due to visit Watford at 17:30 BST.

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'A little of the old spark'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"All around the team there was a little of the old spark of Manchester United today. Everton, after the first 20 minutes, were just not in it."

FULL-TIME

The comeback kings do it again. This Leicester lot never know when they are beaten.

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'This has been an education'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Manchester City have stretched Bournemouth, made the pitch really big, and have played around and through them. The Cherries have been chasing shadows, and Bony and Sterling have been the major beneficiaries.

"This has been an education, as City have an embarrassment of riches."

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"Bournemouth have not been able to handle Wilfried Bony's strength today. And that fifth goal typifies the way he has played. He rolled the defender and curled the ball into the corner. All done at his pace." 

'Vardy starts firing!'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Mahrez comes on, changes the game and Vardy starts firing!"

FULL-TIME - Man City 5-1 Bournemouth

Another five goals and three points for the leaders. Before heading down the tunnel, hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling hands his shirt to a young supporter watching nearby. Superb.

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GOAL - Crystal Palace 1-3 West Ham

Dimitri Payet rubs salt in Crystal Palace's wounds with a late third. The points are going to the Hammers.

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GOAL - Southampton 2-2 Leicester

Leicester City have only gone and done it again! Riyad Mahrez slides the ball through and that man Jamie Vardy makes no mistakes with a rasping shot inside the near post.

DISALLOWED GOAL

What a shame for Kelechi Iheanacho, who scores a superb goal but it is wrongly chalked off for offside.

FULL-TIME

A losing start for Sam Allardyce at Sunderland.

Sunderland's Billy Jones wants to be a hero late on as he decides to go at it alone, he almost pulls it off but for a last-ditch challenge by Claudio Yacob. 

Three minutes of added time...

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"I think Dwight Gayle was unfortunate to be sent off and that left Crystal Palace up against it. Andy Carroll has looked lively since coming on for West Ham, and it was his nod-down that set up Manuel Lanzini."

GOAL - Man City 5-1 Bournemouth

Five for Manchester City now, and two for Wilfried Bony who spins his marker and scores from 10 yards out after being teed up by Jesus Navas. The right winger has sprinted the length of the pitch without being challenged.

The Cherries' goose is clearly cooked.

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Bournemouth with a chance to score a late consolation, but some superb last-ditch defending by Eliaquim Mangala denies substitute Josh King.

Team news

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores names the same team that drew with Bournemouth before the international break. Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami is back from suspension and is on the bench.

Starting XI: Gomes, Nyom, Prodl, Cathcart, Ake; Capoue, Watson, Abdi, Deeney, Anya, Ighalo

Subs: Gilmartin, Britos, Paredes, Holebas, Behrami, Ibarbo, Berghuis

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Theo Walcott continues up front for Arsenal, with Olivier Giroud on the bench. Alexis Sanchez has shrugged off a hip problem and defender Laurent Koscielny also starts after recovering from a hamstring injury. He replaces Gabriel in the only change from the Gunners' win over Manchester United last time out.

Starting XI: Cech, Bellerin, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Coquelin, Cazorla, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez, Walcott 

Subs: Macey, Gibbs, Chambers, Debuchy, Arteta, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Giroud

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Andy Rudd: Put Mirallas on and try and give the Everton fans something to cheer, on what has been a dreadfully sombre day for the Blues.

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The attendance at the Etihad today is 54,502, which is a record for Manchester City at the ground.

GOAL - Crystal Palace 1-2 West Ham

Late drama indeed as West Ham finally knock the door down and snatch what looks to be a late winner.

Manuel Lanzini gets it as a cross is nodded back into the dangerzone by Andy Carroll and Lanzini sweeps home from close range.

Plenty of people making for the exits as this game descends into a bit of a training session, Manchester United passing the ball around without any urgency, or desire to press particularly high up the field.

Palace keeper Wayne Hennessey expertly plucks a cross out of the air as West Ham press. Still level with five minutes to go...

With Leicester piling forward, Southampton try and hit the visitors on the break. Sadio Mane picks up the ball just inside the Leicester half and tries to lob the keeper but the ball lands on top of the net. More style than substance.

There's nothing to see here. Let's move on.

PENALTY APPEAL

The momentum is back with Sunderland as this game enters the closing stages and there is late drama as the visitors want a penalty, Stephane Sessegnon appearing to take down Fabio Borini inside the area. Nothing given...

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Leicester are close to playing another of their 'Get out of Jail' cards - this time Jamie Vardy firing over after more good work down the left by Riyad Mahrez.

Ross Barkley skims the top of the bar with a free-kick from just outside the area. 

The visitors introduce a former Everton player for the final few minutes, Marouane Fellaini getting a run out with Ander Herrera making way.

'Elvis' ready to rock

Bobby Grant has made it 3-0 to Fleetwood, who are about to enjoy their first win under Steven Pressley and consign second-placed Burton to a second successive defeat.

With Walsall now trailing 2-0 to Chesterfield - Ian Evatt getting the visitors' second goal - Gillingham could be heading to the top of the table.

That's despite being held 0-0 at bottom club Crewe as Bury can't find a goal either in their Lancashire derby with Rochdale.

Southend are continuing their fine run thanks to a 2-1 lead over Barnsley.

SUBSTITUTION

Raheem Sterling's work today is done, and he is replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.

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Manchester United are not quite happy with just the 3-0 lead as substitute Jesse Lingard gets the chance to stretch his legs, racing away down the right before delivering a teasing cross that has to be nodded behind for a corner by an Everton defender, with Ander Herrara lurking.

'Everton have been caught out today'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"Everton can't string much together, no matter how hard they try. They have played better in this second half but in midfield they have been caught out today."

It's petering out at the Etihad, where the Manchester City fans are pulling the legs of the Bournemouth travelling support. Something along the lines of asking them where were they when the Cherries were not as good as they are now.

Despite playing this second half with 10 men, Crystal Palace are keeping West Ham at bay and look to be on course for a well-earned point. 

Andy Carroll sums up the Hammers' frustrations at being unable to regain the lead as he smashes a shot over from outside the area.

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Mr Lamide: This is the first time LvG has been brave with his line up and subs. This is our best away performance under him.

Andrew Wilson: Rooney's goal papers over another poor personal performance. Gives the ball away too much.

KN: Give Rooney a break. He's played in so many positions since LvG took over.

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Leicester, by the way, have got six points from losing positions this season. They have scored in every league game of the campaign, with Jamie Vardy scoring in each of his last six. And that's your ha-trick of stats.

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Play up Pompey

Matt Tubbs has scored his sixth goal of the season to give second-placed Portsmouth a 1-0 lead at bottom club Newport.

Accrington dominated the first half at Plymouth but the leaders now lead 1-0 thanks to a cracker from Ruben Reid.  

Barry Corr is another in-form striker with a seventh goal in seven games for Cambridge helping the U's lead 2-1 against Northampton.

Barnet lead 1-0 against fellow strugglers York thanks to John Akinde, while Oxford are down to 10 men following the dismissal of Jordan Graham and now lead Leyton Orient only 2-1.

Notts County look set to end their poor run as they lead struggling Yeovil 2-0.

SUBSTITUTION

Time is running out for Sunderland, and for Sam Allardyce if he is to kick off his reign with a win. Twenty minutes left and Sunderland are not creating enough, so on comes Jermain Defoe for Jordi Gomez.

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Chikarito: Sherwood is obviously not the man. It's like Villa are cursed.

Will Moores: Villa need to get relegated, get some new owners and just start again...

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Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"That is some header. Leicester seem to be so dangerous in the second half of games, Nathan Dyer turned Virgil van Dijk inside out on the wing, and Jamie Vardy reached the cross at its highest point and really powered home."  

City trying to play through the Cherries defence

A glance at the graphic below showing how Manchester City have used the flanks when they have attacked so far in this game might make you think that crossing has been a big part of their gameplan today. 

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But in fact, City have only played five crosses in open play, all from the left, and none of them have found their target (see red arrows in graphic below). City even played their one corner of the game short (see green arrow) and when they get near the Cherries area they try to pass through the visitors' defence instead.    

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Bournemouth, in contrast, have fired cross after cross into the City box - usually unsuccessfully (see red arrows below). They have had only three shots in total, and Glenn Murray's goal was their only effort on target.

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I think we can safely say this one is in the bag for Chelsea now. There's no attacking threat from Aston Villa, who look like they're a Pakistan bowler trying to get Alastair Cook out. It's just not going to happen any time soon.

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Wayne Rooney is a man on a mission now. He embarks on a lung-busting run to race from the left and into the area, he tries to clip the ball over Tim Howard, but the Everton keeper does enough to prevent the ball from rolling into the net. 

GOAL - Southampton 2-1 Leicester

Nice from Leicester. Very nice.

Nathan Dyer gets the ball on the right and takes on the Southampton full-backs before standing up the perfect cross for Jamie Vardy to nod home at the end of a well-timed run. Sometimes football can be beautifully simple.

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It's interesting that Raheem Sterling is now playing as a conventional number nine - ready to get on the end of anything City's 'number 10' (Wilfried Bony) can flick on/play in.

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Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

 "Wayne Rooney is the captain of England and Manchester United. He's used to the pressure. He's a player you can rely on, in the hot and the cold."  

'Give United credit'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"Everton were caught on the break, but give United credit. They played the ball through, Rooney ran onto it and we were right behind his shot. Howard came out quickly but Rooney got enough on the ball to put it in. 

"After a bright start, Everton are out of this now. They have been punished by United."

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Another chance for Raheem Sterling, who pokes wide after good work from Wilfried Bony - the striker attracting the attention of five players before playing the ball into the box.

HITS THE WOODWORK

Crystal Palace are living a bit of a charmed life as the post prevents West Ham from retaking the lead, Diafra Sakho's header striking the base of the upright.

No Gray day at Turf Moor

Andre Gray continues to pay back his record transfer fee with another goal for Burnley as they lead Bolton 1-0.

It's a third goal in six games for the former Brentford striker, who follows up a Scott Arfield shot to slot home.

Joe Mattock's long-range strike has levelled for Rotherham at Brentford as Neil Redfearn looks to lift the Millers out of the bottom three in his first game in charge.

CLOSE!

Raheem Sterling is in on goal, but can't get his fourth of the afternoon because Sylvain Distin gets a crucial touch.

City then make a change - Kevin de Bruyne coming off and Samir Nasri his replacement.

GOAL - Everton 0-3 Man Utd

Brilliant finish fromWayne Rooney!The forward's 11-month wait for an away goal in the Premier League is over as he latches on to Ander Herrera's smart pass and finishes clinically at the near post.

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GREAT SAVE!

Another great save from David De Gea as a free-kick into the box from Ross Barkley evades everyone except the Manchester United goalkeeper, who reacts quickly to the awkward bounce to push the ball away.

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"I don't know why Costel Pantilimon is complaining because he lost control of the ball. He was trying to catch it over the head of Saido Berahino, who's about a foot shorter than him - you just want your goalkeeper to take everybody out there. 

"Berahino did the right thing; put the ball in the back of the net and ask questions later."

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'The most successful Everton manager'

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Former Everton winger Peter Reid

"Howard Kendall's legacy is that he is the most successful Everton manager in the history of a massive, massive football club."

It has not exactly been an action-packed start to the second half but there is a good moment from Palace skipper Scott Dann as he produces a fine block to deny Cheikhou Kouyate from distance.

CLOSE!

Wilfried Bony has the perfect chance to make it five for Manchester City, but his low shot from 12 yards is straight at Adam Federici.

'It has all fallen apart'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Aston Villa have been very clumsy and careless, and Guzan has done them no favours. Frankly, from a good first half hour it has all fallen apart."  

That is far from mint by Glenn Murray who drags a shot wide after space had opened up for him in front of goal.

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Christopher Nash: Dear Eddie Howe, fancy suggesting someone actually marks De Bruyne?

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GREAT SAVE!

Everton have come out firing in the second half and are denied halving the deficit by an excellent David De Gea save. 

Aaron Lennon squares a pass for Romelu Lukaku from the right and the striker's low shot looks set to sneak in goal, but De Gea sticks out a boot to poke it wide.

GOAL - West Brom 1-0 Sunderland

Sunderland count the cost of missed opportunities in the first half as West Brom take the lead, Costel Pantilimon drops the ball from Chris Brunt's shot and Saido Berahinois on hand to pounce.

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GOAL - Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa

Game over? Chelsea are 2-0 up here without really impressing. Cesc Fabregas plays a dreamy ball to the back stick and picks out Diego Costa. The striker looks like he's stuck down a cul-de-sac but manages to get a shot away which deflects off Alan Hutton and balloons past Brad Guzan in the Villa goal.

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Jamie Vardy picks up the ball just outside the area but his shot is straight at Kelvin Davis, who is making his 301st appearance for the Saints today.

Manchester City are hungry for more here - Raheem Sterling standing up a cross to the back stick but there's nobody there to head into an empty net.

BBC to broadcast next two Euros

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There's more on the news that the BBC and ITV have agreed a deal to show the next two European Championships here.

SUBSTITUTION

Crystal Palace made a change for the start of the second half, with Bakary Sako replacing Wilfried Zaha. The midfielder is going to have plenty of running to do, with Palace down to 10 men.

SUBSTITUTION

More sub news - Yaya Toure has been replaced by Fernando at Man City, while Chelsea have replaced Reuben Loftus-Cheek with Nemanja Matic. That change is tactical, I believe.

Jolly Jesse

Goalkeeper Jesse Joronen is still hogging the headlines thanks to his goal for Stevenage which has given Teddy Sheringham's side a 1-0 lead over Wycombe.

Jermaine Easter has scored and been sent off for Bristol Rovers, who lead 1-0 at Mansfield.

Oxford, beaten just once in the league this season, are continuing their fine run with a 2-0 lead at Leyton Orient.

Billy Paynter's goal could stop the rot for Hartlepool, who lead 1-0 at lowly Dagenham and Redbridge, while Morecambe's work is done.

They will enjoy their long trip home as they won 5-2 at AFC Wimbledon to make it five wins in six away games.

SUBSTITUTION

The Tinkerman has had a half-time, er, tinker - bringing on Nathan Dyer and Riyad Mahrez for the second half.

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KICK-OFF

Right then, off we go with the second halves of our 15:00 BST kick-offs.

All we are saying is 'give us a goal'

Goals are thin on the ground in the Championship with five matches stuck at 0-0.

There have been a couple, though, at Elland Road where Leeds are drawing 1-1 with leaders Brighton.

Eleven games without a home league win would be an unwanted record for Leeds but Liam Cooper's goal has pulled them level.

The only sides leading are Brentford - at home to Rotherham - and MK Dons against 10-man Blackburn after Adam Henley was dismissed in conceding a spot-kick.

Has somebody left the heating on at the Etihad? My apologies... this is actually Raheem Sterling's heat map.

He's been unbelievable at picking up the ball inside the left channel and driving at the Bournemouth defence. And he has three goals for his troubles.

A colleague, who shall remain nameless, tells me he dropped Sterling from his Fantasy Football team this week. He's had a shocker.

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SUBSTITUTION

A change for Manchester United for the start of the second half, midfielder Jesse Lingard on for Juan Mata.

Arouna Kone is on for Everton, with Steven Naismith making way.

'People will continue to conjure up his memory'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"Howard Kendall will always be held in the highest regard, and people will continue to conjure up his memory for years to come."

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Agubata Odinaka: This Chelsea game is a game of two woeful sides. The less-woeful side will probably nick it

Raymond: A very solid first half showing from United. Comfortable at the break. Good goals as well.

Niall McDermott: Nine goals in two halves from City. And that's with Navas on the pitch!

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Oh brother!

In the battle of the brothers at Port Vale, Jak is getting the better of Ben Alnwick.

Both are goalkeepers but Peterborough's Ben has conceded to Ebo Andoh as the Valiants lead 1-0.

Fleetwood are halfway to a first win under Steven Pressley as they lead high-flying Burton 1-0 thanks to Jamie Proctor's goal.

Leaders Walsall still trail 1-0 at home to Chesterfield, while Millwall are eyeing only a second league win as they lead Swindon 2-0.

Wigan's win bonus is in the bank as they lead Colchester 4-0, while Scunthorpe's revival is under threat as as they trail 1-0 at home to Shrewsbury.

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'I am disappointed not to win'

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochetinno: "Both teams played with a very high tempo and it was an exciting game. 

"I am a little bit disappointed not to win because we created four good chances to score and the only clear one Liverpool had came when we were down to 10 men because Nacer Chadli was off the field getting treatment. 

"In football you need to be clinical. We weren't but I am still very happy with the performance."

'The pulse was a little too high'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on his first game in charge: "0-0 is not my dream result but it is okay.

"I am happy with this result because I saw many good things, in the first 20 minutes we were pressing and were very aggressive.

"We will get stronger. We were a little bit nervous when we got the ball because the pulse was a little too high at this moment.

"There were many full throttle moments in the game, which is absolutely okay. We need to improve but, after three days working with the players, I am completely satisfied."

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Let's briefly break away from all the excitement of the 3pm show to get some reaction from White Hart Lane...

HALF-TIME - Southampton 2-0 Leicester

Southampton are quietly putting in a decent performance here.

HALF-TIME - Man City 4-1 Bournemouth

Man City - wow! Just wow!

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Manchester United looked good in that half, but it was a quiet 45 minutes for Wayne Rooney. He had 27 touches of the ball - only defender Chris Smalling and goalkeeper David De Gea had fewer and, as the above graphic shows, he was rarely getting into dangerous positions, despite United's dominance.

HALF-TIME

All square at the break, but Palace have a task on their hands now after Dwight Gayle's sending off just before half time.

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

""It's soft, the red card for Dwight Gayle. He caught him but I actually think he is trying to stop before he gets to the player and slips. I don't think there is any malice in there at all, it's unfortunate. He knows he's not going to reach the ball. I don't think it's a red."

GOAL - Man City 4-1 Bournemouth

Raheem Sterling is heading into half-time with the match ball already in his possession. Another mistake by Adam Federici allows Jesus Navas a chance to score but the Spain winger dillies and dallies and fires into the keeper. Raheem Sterling picks up the rebound and fires it low and between the keeper's legs. Hat-trick hero.

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'Herrera must think this is his birthday'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"The midfield players of Everton are getting caught out by the pace of Manchester United. That is a huge problem for Roberto Martinez. 

"Herrera must think this is his birthday - he was involved in one goal, scored the other and could have had another. He's enjoying so much freedom. 

"Everton need to change things at half-time."

HALF-TIME - Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa

Chelsea in front, but not very convincing.

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GREAT SAVE!

Manchester City are playing some irresistible stuff now. Raheem Sterling defies cries of 'shoot' and passes on the chance of a hat-trick (for now!) to lay the ball off to Kevin de Bruyne. The Belgian takes a couple of touches then curls in a wonderful effort which is tipped onto the bar by Adam Federici.

Wayne Rooney is played onside and he is through on goal on the right. Everton players get back to close down the angle and Rooney instead pulls the ball back to Anthony Martial, whose low shot is stopped just in front of goal by a combination of the Toffees' defence, and goalkeeper Tim Howard.

RED CARD (Dwight Gayle)

Crystal Palace's task just got a lot tougher as Dwight Gayle is sent off after receiving his second yellow card.

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GREAT SAVE!

A stinging shot from Leicester's Danny Drinkwater, but Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is up to the test with a superb save.

Just look at the average position of the Manchester City players and it tells a story.

Wilfried Bony (14) is holding up the ball well and together with Kevin de Bruyne (17) is time and again putting Raheem Sterling (7) through on goal. That little triumvirate is running the show and the Bournemouth right-back doesn't know which positions to take up as the two-goal former Liverpool man runs in behind.

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Slightly better from Everton as they press the Manchester United defence back to the edge of the area. Phil Jagielka has the ball, and tries to bend a shot over the wall of United players, but curls it well wide of the far post.

Over at West Brom, Big Sam has given the Sunderland fans a wave but not much to report from on the pitch. 

Craig Dawson tries again after sending a shot into row Z earlier, this time the ball ends up in row J.

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Brighton's March halted by Leeds

Leaders Brighton took an early lead at Leeds through Solly March's first goal of the season but the home side, without a win at Elland Road this season, have eased some of the pressure thanks to a headed equaliser from Liam Cooper.

Neil Redfearn's first game in charge of Rotherham hasn't got off to the best start as the Millers trail 1-0 at Brentford thanks to Alan Judge's volley.

Blackburn are down to 10 men and trail 1-0 at MK Dons after Adam Henley conceded a penalty  - converted by Ben Reeves - and was sent off.

Paul Robinson's first league goal in eight years - a diving header - has drawn Birmingham level at 1-1 with QPR, who led through Matty Phillips.

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"I don't know what Brad Guzan was doing. You have to clear your lines. Any mistake and Chelsea will pounce on it, even with the poor run of form they're on at the moment.

"Villa had a chance five minutes before where Rudy Gestede should have scored. They didn't and now they've been punished."

'What does conceding that goal do to morale?'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"This is a great test of Tim Sherwood's managerial ability. At half-time will he rant and rave? Before conceding, his team was doing very well and was unlucky not to be in front. What does conceding that goal do to morale?"  

What's going on at Palace? Nothing much is the answer. West Ham are seeing plenty of the ball, but are not getting through the home side's defence.

GOAL - Southampton 2-0 Leicester

This was just destined to be a goal. James Ward-Prowse put in a Beckham-like cross from the left and Graziano Pelle's header came back off the post. Virgil van Dijk, on the follow-up, also hit the post before converting at the second attempt. The Saints march on.

GOAL - Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa

What are Aston Villa doing here?

They were well in this contest - Rudy Gestede going close moments ago - and then goalkeeper Brad Guzan plays a wayward pass out which Joleon Lescott makes a complete hash of.

Willian, who can't believe his luck, picks up the ball and carries it into the area where he squares to find Diego Costa ready to convert a simple tap-in. 

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This will be much more pleasing on the eye for Manchester United fans after the horror show at Arsenal. 

The visitors are passing the ball about neatly, patiently looking for opportunities while all the time limiting Everton to very few ventures into their half. 

So far so good for Louis van Gaal's men. Mike the cook will be happy.

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"It's Raheem Sterling's goal but Kevin De Bruyne's pass was incredible, the weight on a ball like that, to get it just right it's such a difficult skill to pull off. 

"Sterling had the composure to finish it off though, one-on-one with the 'keeper." 

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'De Bruyne is going to be King of Assists'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"I think De Bruyne is going to be King of Assists this season. 

"But what we are seeing from Sterling at Man City is what he was missing at Liverpool last season - when he carries the ball into the box he's now got the confidence to finish."

How the goal was scored

Here's how Raheem Sterling's second goal looked. Cool as.

And what a ball from Kevin de Bruyne (17).

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Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"For the retaken penalty Dwight Gayle was two yards in the box the first time and only a little bit inside on the second. The pressure was on Yohan Cabaye but he stepped up again. Great bottle.

"Carl Jenkinson controlled the ball so quickly for his goal that the goalkeeper had no chance to set himself, it was such a good finish too."   

Sunderland fans know all about their former player Stephane Sessegnon and he sets off on a dangerous run before feeding a pass to Craig Dawson, but the defender shows exactly why he is a defender, and not a striker, by firing his shot high into the sky.

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GOAL - Man City 3-1 Bournemouth

This is a finish cooler than the other side of your pillow.

Raheem Sterling is played in down the left by Kevin de Bruyne and he cuts inside, takes four or five touches to ghost past the challenge of two groping Bournemouth defenders and then slots home with aplomb from close to the penalty spot.

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Stevenage keeper scores

Stevenage's on-loan Fulham goalkeeper Jesse Joronen has scored to put his side 1-0 up at home to Wycombe.

The Finn's long clearance bounced over Wycombe keeper Matt Ingram as Teddy Sheringham's side looks for a first win in eight games.

Bristol Rovers are leading 1-0 at in-form Mansfield thanks to much-travelled striker Jermaine Easter, while third-placed Oxford lead 1-0 at Leyton Orient.

It's a really flat affair at Stamford Bridge, where the home supporters are waiting for something to happen. There's no spark from Jose's men just yet with Kurt Zouma firing a low cross straight into the arms of the Villa keeper.

GOAL - Crystal Palace 1-1 West Ham

It is a twice taken spot-kick, but Yohan Cabaye doesn't miss on either occasion, his second attempt from the spot drawing the hosts level.

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PENALTY to Crystal Palace

A chance for Palace to hit back as they win a penalty. Yohan Cabaye to take...

Raining goals at Wigan

Colchester have the worst defence in League One and have conceded three already at Wigan. 

Donervon Daniels put the Latics ahead and also bagged the third either side of an effort from Max Power for a Wigan side unbeaten at home this season. 

Darren Ferguson has seen his new Doncaster side go 1-0 down at home to Bradford with Devante Cole - son of Andy - notching his ffith of the season. 

Leaders Walsall are 1-0 down at home to Chesterfield thanks to a Sylvain Ebanks-Blake header, while ex-Sheffield United striker Danny Philliskirk has put Oldham 1-0 up against his former club.

'What a good goal that was!'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"Everton were caught cold again. There was nobody marking Herrera running in from the right. Rojo's first-time ball was pinpoint and the header was down, giving Howard no chance of saving it. What a good goal that was!"  

GOAL - Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham

Finally, the breakthrough for West Ham after knocking on the door for a while, Carl Jenkinson slotting home from Victor Moses' ball.

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GOAL - Everton 0-2 Man Utd

Big task for Everton now as Manchester United double their lead. Marcos Rojo crosses from the left and Ander Herrera nods in.

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Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"An easy finish for Morgan Schneiderlin, and really it was the only finish that would have come off from that angle - he slid it in low past the goalkeeper."

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GOAL - Man City 2-1 Bournemouth

Glenn Murray gets the ball 25 yards from goal, looks up and bang! His low shot is deflected past Joe Hart by Eliaquim Mangala and Bournemouth are back in this.

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GOAL - Southampton 1-0 Leicester

Easy as you like for the Saints - a corner being whipped into the box and Jose Fonte nips in front of N'Golo Kante to head the ball into the bottom corner for his first goal in 18 months.

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GREAT SAVE!

Manchester City are rampant now - Kevin de Bruyne firing in a shot at the near post which Adam Federici acrobatically tips wide.

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RLC pulling the strings

It's great to see Reuben Loftus-Cheek being given the chance to express himself today. Here's the young midfielder's touch map from the early stages. It shows how he has been given licence to roam in the final third as he attempts to influence play.

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GOAL - Everton 0-1 Man Utd

Manchester United fans celebrate something that has occurred for the first time in four seasons as the visitors take the lead at Goodison.

Everton fail to deal with a corner and the ball eventually falls to Morgan Schneiderlin, who sidefoots home to give United the lead.

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Crystal Palace once again have some defending to do as Victor Moses charges forward. He tries to drive past Scott Dann but the Palace skipper holds his ground and snuffs out the chance.

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This will be pleasing for Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce as the Black Cats go close, former Baggies defender Billy Jones' powering a header towards goal, but straight at Boaz Myhill.

Dion Dublin

Former Aston Villa striker on Final Score

"I wouldn't mind 20 of those a season! Adam Federici got to the cross first but he dropped the ball and it's a tap in for Wilfried Bony. Chocolate wrists. 

"That's exactly what Bony needed to get back in among the goals.City will score at least four today."

'How many will Man City score today? Six?'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"We're 12 minutes into the first half and Bournemouth are two goals down, away from home. At half-time players will look at their keeper and will wonder how many more of those are going to happen. It was going to tough enough today at City - you don't need a two goal deficit. 

"How many will Man City score today now? Six, I reckon."

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CLOSE!

It's a lively start at Stamford Bridge, where both sides have had chances. Reuben Loftus-Cheek went close with a shot from 12 yards out and Alan Hutton had a shot saved by Asmir Begovic before smashing the follow-up across the face of goal.

RLC, by the way, is getting on the ball and impressing in the hole behind Diego Costa.

Romelu Lukaku is causing the Manchester United defence a few early problems with his strength and pace. He holds off several players to squeeze a pass to Ross Barkley, who turns and breaks towards goal, but his shot, or pass, is weak  - very weak - and cleared.

GOAL - Man City 2-0 Bournemouth

Make that two for Manchester City. It is all down to a clanger from Adam Federici, who is only in goal for Bournemouth because Artur Boruc was injured in the warm-up. The cross came in from Bacary Sagna and it was palmed out by Federici straight to Wilfried Bony who tapped home.

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There's that familiar sight of Sam Allardyce, sat in his dugout and vigorously chewing a piece of gum. 

He was nearly given the perfect start to his life as Sunderland manager when Fabio Borini got into the box from the left inside the first minute, but his cross was headed away.

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'A tremendous figure'

Jimmy Armfield

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

"Howard Kendall really was a Goodison Park hero. People talk about football legends, but Howard was. A tremendous figure, a terrific player and I was never surprised he was a successful manager."  

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'A very, very sad day'

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at Goodison Park

On Howard Kendall, who has died aged 69: "A true legend and a very, very sad day for everyone connected to football."

GOAL - Man City 1-0 Bournemouth

Bournemouth can't believe it - Manchester City score with their first attack of the match. Overlapping full-back Pablo Zabaleta gets in front of his marker and heads into the six-yard area. The ball is helped on by Wilfried Bony and Raheem Sterling taps home from four yards out. There's a hint of offside, but City won't mind. They're in front.

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PENALTY APPEAL

Bournemouth are looking good and it takes a good tackle from Nicolas Otamendi to stop Dan Gosling in his tracks. However, on closer inspection, the defender got very little of the ball. Penalty shout? City survive.

Wayne Rooney has not scored an away Premier League goal since November last year. He hasn't scored at Goodison Park since April 2007. It is probably fair to say he will be desperate for a goal against his former club today.

He's not had a chance yet in the early stages, with Juan Mata forging the only chance of note with a free-kick that was headed away.

Jamie Vardy pokes the ball over following a great delivery from Marc Albrighton. Some good early play from Leicester.

Bournemouth are playing keep-ball early on at the Etihad. They aren't fazed by their moneybags opponents, that's for sure.

West Ham get straight on the attack at Crystal Palace as Manuel Lanzini gets away down the left. He crosses low into the middle of the area and finds the unmarked Dimitri Payet, but his touch is all wrong and the ball squirms wide.

'Goodison rocks once again'

Ian Brown

BBC football commentator at Goodison Park on 5 live sports extra

"A ground that rocked in the 1980s under Howard Kendall rocks once again as players and both sets of fans pay great appreciation."  

Some good early pressing from Leicester against Southampton in a fixture which ended 2-0 to the home team both times last season. And in both matches, a player scored a brace (Shane Long & Riyad Mahrez).

You know what to expect...

'Mourinho's toddler tantrums'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"I am a real fan of Jose Mourinho but when things don’t go his way he is almost like a child stamping his feet. It exasperates me. 

"Does any of Chelsea's bad start to the season actually have anything to do with you, Jose? Is it possible that you started pre-season so late and finished last season so early that actually, you weren't properly prepared for this campaign at all?

"Because if you get your pre-season wrong then your whole season is in trouble. And Chelsea’s season is in trouble."

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KICK-OFF

Right then... the six 3pm kick-offs are slowly whirring into life up and down the country. The international break is over - now let's crack on with the Premier League.

Manchester City are having a minute's applause for former manager Howard Kendall ahead of their game at Bournemouth.

A big win for Big Sam?

It is a sell-out in the away end at West Brom as Sunderland fans welcome in the Sam Allardyce era. Will it begin with a win? Big Sam has won his first Premier League match in charge of his last four clubs. A good omen...

Long way from Home

Accrington Stanley have made the 313-mile trip to Plymouth to face the leaders at Home Park. 

After five wins in their last six games, the Lancastrians will hope it's not a wasted trip. 

Former Plymouth manager John Sheridan is now trying to lift Newport off the bottom of the League but they face a tough test at home to second-placed Portsmouth as they look for only a second win of the season. 

Fourth-placed Mansfield are looking for a fourth successive home win at home to Bristol Rovers, who have been beaten away from home only once since last November.

Back at the bottom end, free-falling Hartlepool are hoping to avoid a fourth successive defeat at Dagenham and Redbridge, who haven't won in the league in six games.

In the early kick-off, Morecambe lead 2-1 at AFC Wimbledon thanks to two goals from Shaun Miller.

Bournemouth suffer injury

Bad news for Bournemouth fans... goalkeeper Artur Boruc has injured himself in the warm-up and is replaced by league debutant Adam Federici. As a result, the Cherries do not have a goalkeeper on the bench.

There is an emotional video being played on the big screen at Goodison Park remembering Howard Kendall's time at the club as both a player and a manager. A round of applause from both sets of fans at its conclusion. 

Chelsea feeling blue

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Heading into today's games, Chelsea have eight points from as many games and no side has finished above fifth in the Premier League after such a start.

They face Aston Villa today, who have started even worse (four points worse to be precise) and are winless in seven.

Ominously, Villa have not kept a Premier League clean sheet at Stamford Bridge since March 1998, conceding 30 times in eight subsequent visits.

Back in 1999...

Manchester City anoraks, or indeed fans of Bournemouth, may recall a meeting between these two sides at Dean Court in 1999.

And one peculiar incident, in particular.

"I must have missed a rule change because we had one player booked for aggressive walking," said then City manager Joe Royle of Kevin Horlock.

Royle confirmed that Horlock was booked for "walking towards the referee in an aggressive manner while asking a question." The referee admitted that the player never swore...

Walsall aim to topple Spireites

Leaders Walsall will look to hang onto stop spot by beating struggling Chesterfield at the Bescot Stadium. 

Dean Saunders' Spireites have won just once in the league since August but will take encouragement from the fact that of their four wins this season, three have come away from home. 

Second-placed Burton go to Fleetwood, who are looking for their first win under new manager Steven Pressley. 

Blackpool are seeking a fourth win in a row for the first time in five years as they go to Coventry, while new Doncaster manager Darren Ferguson starts his reign at home to Bradford City. 

Oldham boss David Dunn is hoping for his first win in charge at home to Sheffield United, while in the Lancashire derby at Gigg Lane, a win for Bury against Rochdale could take the in-form Shakers to the top of the table.

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Dennis: Decent start from Klopp - clean sheet and a point away. Great foundation from which to start building.

Sam Payne: Great to see Mourinho giving Ruben Loftus-Cheek a game. The team needs a lift and he might give us that, like Kane did at Spurs.

I Am Stan: Hazard, Kompany, Depay all dropped. Very brave decisions.

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A minute's silence for Howard Kendall

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Everton are paying their respects to Howard Kendall - the club's former manager who has died aged 69 - this afternoon with a minute's silence before kick-off, while the players will be wearing black armbands.

Kendall led the Toffees to two First Division titles, as well as an FA Cup triumph and European Cup Winners' Cup win.

'Klopp's approach today has been spot on'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Klopp's approach today has been spot on. He is charismatic, effervescent and an innovator, but today he displayed calm and caution. Nothing flash, just getting the job done. Liverpool are going home and can build on this."

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"Tottenham probably edged it. Liverpool were excellent in the first 20 minutes but since then Spurs have been the better the side and they would have deserved a win - just about. 

"I'm sure Jurgen Klopp will be more than delighted with a clean sheet away to Tottenham in his first game."

'Klopp has been brought in to break dominance'

Garth Crooks

Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"Klopp has been brought in by Liverpool to try and break dominance at the top of the league. There are actually very few managers who can do that, but of course Howard Kendall was one of them."  

FULL-TIME

It's all over at White Hart Lane, where Jurgen Klopp's reign as Liverpool manager begins with a 0-0 draw against Tottenham.

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Man City v Bournemouth - Alistair Magowan is in the seat for this one

Southampton v Leicester - join Andy Cryer here

West Brom v Sunderland - Phil Cartwright is casting his eye over this one

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Record to go at Elland Road?

The Championship also swings back into action today, with leaders Brighton going to Elland Road to face Leeds. 

And something looks likely to give with Brighton yet to lose away and Leeds winless at home.

If Brighton's record does go, Middlesbrough could take over at the top as they look for a fourth successive home win against Fulham. 

In-form Reading are seeking a fourth successive victory of their own at home to Charlton, while at the botttom end there's a big first game in charge for new Rotherham manager Neil Redfearn. 

The ex-Leeds boss takes his side to Brentford - yet to win under  Lee Carsley - with the sides level on points and goal difference either side of the drop line.

Sheffield Wednesday and Hull drew 1-1 in the early kick-off.

Team news

Crystal Palace name an unchanged XI from the one that started in the 2-0 win over West Brom. Damien Delaney and Mile Jedinak return to the bench.

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Enner Valencia is on the bench for West Ham having been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in a Europa League qualifying tie in July, while fellow forward Carroll is also a substitute after shaking off a knock.

Diafra Sakho starts up front for the Hammers.

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Hugs and kisses at work?

Right, be honest... what would you think if your manager came over and gave you hugs and kisses when you did something good at work. I'm not so sure, to be honest (I hope he's not reading this).

Anyway, that's what Louis van Gaal does on Manchester United's training ground.

Juan Mata said earlier this week: "I really value his honesty. When someone does something in training that he really likes, he goes over to hug and kiss them – he really does it.

"Or he says in front of everyone, ‘You are the best in training, I’m really proud of how you played,’ to set a a good example to others.”

Team news

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini shuffles his pack after a string of injuries with Wilfried Bony in for Sergio Aguero and Jesus Navas in for David Silva. Yaya Toure is also back in the team, but captain Vincent Kompany is on the bench, despite playing for Belgium on Tuesday.

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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe makes two changes as Adam Smith and Euan O'Kane come in for Marc Pugh and Joshua King. The game comes too soon for midfielder Harry Arter, who is returning from injury and not in the squad.  

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Price of Football

So, which game are you watching this afternoon?

I'm sure you know how much you paid for your ticket - but how does it stack up against other clubs in your team's division?

In fact, what is the price of watching football these days?

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It's good. Have a play with our calculator and find out for yourself.

Team news

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Plenty of changes for Chelsea, who have Diego Costa back up front in place of Radamel Falcao. Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is handed his first league start of the season. Eden Hazard drops to the bench, as does Oscar, allowing Pedro to come in. Baba is at full-back due to an injury to Branislav Ivanovic.

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Four changes for Aston Villa, Kieran Richardson is in for Jose Angel Crespo in defence, Jack Grealish, Jordan Ayew and Carlos Gil come in to midfield, with Jordan Veretout, Jordan Amavi and Scott Sinclair dropping out.  

Pardew wary of Hammers

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew thinks he knows where the threat lies from his former club West Ham this afternoon.

Speaking to the media, he said: "They're very good on the counter.

"I expect us to get a grasp of the game like we did against West Brom and dictate proceedings but that's not going to stop West Ham from winning the game. We need to be organised in our possession otherwise they will counter us really quickly and we'll find ourselves in the game

"West Ham have a bigger and stronger squad than us. But if we can stay clear of injuries and keep this group together, we can compete with them and that's what we've got to hope to do."

'Hazard obviously just needs a rest'

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Don't look into the benching of Hazard too much. He is Chelsea's best player and he obviously just needs a rest. The Blues should still have more than enough to beat Villa."  

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West Bromwich Albion make one change to the team that lost at Crystal Palace last time out.

Former Sunderland man Stephane Sessegnon comes into the starting line-up in place of James Morrison, who is out with an ankle problem, and comes up against his former club.

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Sam Allardyce's first selection as Sunderland boss shows three changes from the 2-2 draw against West Ham two weeks ago.

Two of those changes are enforced, as midfielder Jeremain Lens and defender Sebastian Coates are both suspended.

Ola Toivonen also drops out, with Younes Kaboul, Jordi Gomez and Sebastian Larsson coming in.

Big names left out

The main talking point from today's team news is about players who are not starting. 

Memphis Depay is dropped to the bench for the first time this season for Manchester United, while Vincent Kompany and Eden Hazard are also sitting with the substitutes for Manchester City and Chelsea respectively.

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Southampton maketwo changes from their last time out as goalkeeper Kelvin Davis and midfielder James Ward-Prowse start.

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Nathan Dyer has overcome a knee problem forLeicester and is named on the bench, while winger Riyad Mahrez remains on the substitutes bench, despite an impressive start to the season.  

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Swansea are top, Newcastle are bottom, while Liverpool and Spurs make up the rest of the bottom three.

Our Predictor game pits fans of Premier League clubs against each other and ranks them in a table. Have a go at predicting the results of this weekend's matches now and help your club move up the league. You can do it right here.

PENALTY APPEAL

Liverpool think they should have a penalty against Tottenham when Adam Lallana goes sprawling in the box under Dele Alli's challenge. Not given. Remember, kick by kick live text commentary is available here.

Team news

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry becomes only the second player to make 550 Premier League starts, while youngster Brendan Galloway makes plays just his 10th top flight game at left-back. Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku starts up front.

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal shuffles his team after defeat against Arsenal last time out.

Daley Blind, Michael Carrick, Memphis Depay - who had started every Premier League game this season - and Ashley Young all miss out, while Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Morgan Schneiderlin and Ander Herrera come in. Fit-again Wayne Rooney also starts.

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Nick UTA: Liverpool utterly toothless up front and wobbly at the back. Klopp has a lot of work to do.

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Huge smile from Jurgen Klopp as Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris is chased down and forced into a hurried clearance. He likes that. And then another grin as he has a chat with Mauricio Pochettino after the Spurs boss had furiously disputed a decision."

Pellegrini backs Bony

Up front for Manchester City today is Wilfried Bony, and the Ivory Coast striker is likely to see a fair bit of action as the injured Sergio Aguero's understudy.

Bony is yet to truly shine at City - but manager Manuel Pellegrini is not concerned.

"We bought him because we had a lot of information about him," said the Chilean. "He is a very professional player, who always works 100%.

"He was very unlucky with the malaria he had at the start of the season and he has had three or four important (serious) things that didn't allow him to demonstrate why he is here.

"But now with Kun (Aguero) out for one month I think it's the moment, although we can't put all the responsibility to score goals on Bony."

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Vincent Kompany is on the bench for Manchester City, while Wilfried Bony starts in attack. Yaya Toure returns to the side.

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It has just gone 14:00 BST, which means team news for the 15:00 BST is dripping in. Time to find out who makes it and who misses out...

Howe pragmatic

Bournemouth are at Manchester City today and, rather than being envious of the millions at Manuel Pellegrini's disposal, Cherries boss Eddie Howe is pragmatic. 

"You can look at transfer fees in isolation and think it's an obscene amount of money, but the reality is whatever fee is paid that is what the player is worth and the players deserve to earn the money that they get," Howe said.

"We know we are not going to be in a position to compete (financially) with them but we've never been in a position where we can compete, even in the Championship with some teams.

"I have no problem with the guys who spend money at the top end of the league. They're more than welcome to do as they see is right for their football club but we are in a different market.

"Would I like to spend £50m? Yeah, if we had it I'd probably spend it but then attracting a player for £50m is another matter."

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'We need three wins on the trot'

So, Sunderland have a new manager this afternoon in the shape of Sam Allardyce. That's the Black Cats staying up this season then?

So goes the theory - but what does Big Sam think about it all?

"Every game is enormous for us," he said. "We will have to be consistent, we will have to be resilient, we will have to be mentally tough in terms of believing in ourselves to try to get ourselves out of this position because in all honesty, winning three games on the trot is going to be very difficult for us.

"But it would be three games winning on the trot before we would even consider ourselves being able to start to feel a little bit safe."

They're back under way in the entertaining encounter between Spurs and Liverpool at White Hart Lane. Both sides are going at it hammer and tong - Simon Mignolet easily saving a Christian Eriksen free-kick just now. A dedicated live text on that game is here.

LvG looking for Rooney impact

Manchester United are the visitors to Goodison Park this afternoon, and Reds boss Louis van Gaal wants an Evertonian of his own, Wayne Rooney, to be the star of the show.

Speaking to the media earlier this week, Van Gaal said: "Maybe against Everton his average is not so good, so it's getting time that he changed that pattern.

"I don't know why he has struggled, that you have to ask Wayne, but I'm a manager who analyses opponents and gives him advice as to how we can disorganise Everton's defence and then maybe he can score."

'He always told us to attack'

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Former Everton striker Graeme Sharp

"It was enjoyable to come into training every single day. The first day of pre-season, he'd get players on side. He was a players' manager, realising you have to be a team both on and off the field. We always mixed socially. 

"He always told us to attack and the Gwladys Street End would suck the ball into the goal for us. And it did."

'Howard Kendall made it a joy'

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Former Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe

"As a manager Howard was so forward-thinking in his day. What he achieved typified what he was about. He was at Everton to win things and he did it. 

"His training methods were absolutely fantastic, and pre-season meant we never got injuries in training. 

"He made it a joy to attend training every day - you loved going in.

"If Howard had stayed at Everton then I think the club would have dominated in the 1980 and 90s."

Over on BBC Radio 5 live, they are paying tribute to Howard Kendall who died this morning at the age of 69.

'I can't wait for the second half to start'

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"A thoroughly enjoyable first half - there wasn't a moment to breathe. There was commitment and tenacity, and both managers will be reasonably happy because both sides enjoyed good spells. 

"I can't wait for the second half to start."

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Good first half. Jurgen Klopp will be pleased at how Liverpool have clearly tried to implement his 'gegenpressing' (high pressing basically) style but might be a little less satisfied at a lack of high quality. He has also been unimpressed with how Liverpool have been setting up to defend corners - a few of the coaching staff left over from the Brendan Rodgers era have been getting it in the ear over that."

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Sam Fribbins: Watching Klopp is fascinating... just need an Attenborough commentary on top of it!

Bright Eugene: Spurs seem to have finally got control of the game.

What the Really: Would love to know how much farther this Liverpool team have run in the first 20 mins of this game compared to previous matches...

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HALF-TIME

It's half-time at the Lane, where Liverpool and Tottenham head into the tunnel on level terms. Chris Bevan is doing a dedicated live text here.

Sutton backing Sherwood

Chris Sutton was Tim Sherwood's team-mate at Blackburn Rovers, and the Match of the Day pundit has been telling Chris Bevan why Aston Villa should stick by their young manager.

"For Tim to be Blackburn skipper ahead of, say, Alan Shearer shows you what the boss Kenny Dalglish thought of him too.

"He always had the leadership qualities you need as a manager and, on top of that, I always thought he was extremely knowledgeable about the game.

"He comes across as confident or even cocky in some respects, but in the dressing room it doesn't matter whether you are an introvert or an extrovert as long as what you are saying makes sense. Tim always did.

"So it does not surprise me that, as a manager, he has got the best out of players who had been under-performing - like Emmanuel Adebayor at Spurs or Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph at Villa last season - because he has always had the ability to get people playing for him."

Sherwood also under the microscope

Tim Sherwood is under pressure to start picking up results, too. The Villans start the day in the bottom three and haven't won since they beat Bournemouth on the opening day of the season.

Sherwood, who was appointed in February, has however dismissed suggestions he has been given two games to save his job.

"I have no understanding of this, no one has spoken to me about two games," said the ex-Spurs boss. "I am realistic enough to know that I'm a football manager who needs to win football matches and we haven't done that

"So if you don't win games as a manager, you get sacked, that's what happens.

"I'm not hiding in the background. I'm standing up there in that rectangle at the front of the pitch, taking the brunt of it, that's what I get paid for."

Big day for Jose

Aston Villa are the visitors to Stamford Bridge today, with Chelsea starting the day two places above the relegation zone and 10 points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

Mid-table is an improvement on their current predicament - but would it be enough for Jose Mourinho's bosses?

Asked if he would still be in charge if the Blues finish mid-table, the Portuguese said: "Yes. I was not told that because we don't expect to finish mid-table."

More on that here.

Championship latest

We're approaching half-time in the Championship, where Sheffield Wednesday are leading 1-0 against visitors Hull City. Fernando Forestieri has put the Owls in front. Want to follow that game kick by kick? You can, over here.

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool & Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"Liverpool's narrowness means Tottenham's get-out when under pressure is at full-back. The home side haven't managed to get the ball there yet but they should work it out sooner rather than later. Spurs are easing into the game now." 

CLOSE!

Tottenham have gone close against Liverpool - Clinton N'Jie having a low shot saved. Remember, you can follow that game with Chris Bevan here.

We'll continue to pay tribute to Howard Kendall during the afternoon, but now we'll build-up to today's Premier League fixtures. Everton, of course, are at home to Manchester United.

Black armbands at Goodison

Remembering Howard Kendall

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"One of the greatest memories is of Howard Kendall's almost blind love for Everton. It brought him back to the club three times as manager with diminishing returns - but he simply could not say no.

"I recall speaking to him when then Everton manager Joe Royle was trying to sign Andrei Kanchelskis from Manchester United. I told him Kanchelskis had a choice between Everton and Middlesbrough and was thinking it over. The line fell silent before he said: 'Sorry. What did you say? He's thinking it over? Seriously?'

"Kendall, one of the game's gentlemen, meant not the slightest disrespect to Middlesbrough - he genuinely found it hard to believe anyone needed to think over a move to Everton."

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Richard McIlwain: Terrible news about Howard Kendall - privileged to have watched his Everton side of the 80s. Thanks for the memories.

Stephen Jenkins: RIP Howard Kendall. Manager of the best team never to win The European Cup.

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Remembering Howard Kendall

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"One of Howard Kendall's greatest, and perhaps under-rated, qualities was his willingness to gamble in the transfer market and how it played a part in his success.

"He gambled on Peter Reid at £60,000 from Bolton Wanderers and Andy Gray at £250,000 from Wolves when both were regarded as washed up and injury-prone in some quarters - and they were central figures as Everton first won that FA Cup in 1984 then followed it up with the title and European Cup Winners' Cup.

"Kendall did it again after losing the double to Liverpool in 1986. In preparation for the next season he stunned most observers by paying £65,000 for Manchester City veteran Paul Power. Power went on to win a title medal, performing brilliantly at left-back and in midfield."

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MJC: My condolences to Howard Kendall & family. As a Red his 84-85 team played some of finest football I've seen.

Remembering Howard Kendall

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Howard Kendall survived tough times before the success came - and one of the great memories was the look of pride on his face as he looked up to Wembley's Royal Box as captain Kevin Ratcliffe held the FA Cup aloft in 1984, his first trophy as a manager and Everton's first success for 14 years."

Remembering Howard Kendall

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty knew Howard Kendall well from his time working at the Liverpool Echo.

We've asked Phil for three of his personal favourite Howard Kendall memories...

HITS THE WOODWORK

Liverpool have hit the bar early on - Divock Origi coming within a coat of paint of putting the Reds in front. For a kick by kick live text, Chris Bevan's your man over here.

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"If we did not already know, it is clear early on that Jurgen Klopp kicks every ball from his technical area. Tackles are applauded, corners met with a clenched fist - and he has a whistle that puts him up there with the great Premier League managerial whistlers of the past such as Andre Villas-Boas and his Anfield predecessor Brendan Rodgers."

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Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"This is a good start from Liverpool, they're passing confidently, it'll be very pleasing for Jurgen Klopp. They've been the better side so far.

"It's been a good confident start from Adam Lallana especially. He's getting plenty of the ball and has seemingly been given the flexibility to swap sides of the pitch."

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Remembering Howard Kendall

Everton legend Graeme Sharp has been speaking to the club's official website: "I saw Howard at the last game against Liverpool and he was in good fettle as always. It's devsastating news this monring. 

"Howard was a fun guy, a character, and a very good manager. His record speaks for itself. The most successful time in Everton's history was when Howard was at the helm.

"He believed in team spirit and all the players worked hard for him. It's going to be a hard afternoon. He'll forever be in the thoughts of all Evertonians."

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Your tributes to Howard Kendall continue to flood in.

Rob Drake: I was 13 when I went by train to my first ever Everton game on my own at Derby. Howard scored from 20 yards. Part of a wonderful midfield and team, then a great manager. And finally confident enough to go to Spain to manage. What a sad day.

Steve B, Liverpool fan: If my memory serves me right Everton would have more than likely gone on to more European Cup glory if it wasn't for the ban on English clubs in Europe. Great manager, great team. Very sad day. RIP Howard Kendall.

Spud: Howard Kendall is in every good memory I have as an Everton fan as player, manager and bloke. Captain 1970, manager 1985, and watching companion 1995. He will be missed by every football person in the UK.

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This morning, we asked if Liverpool will win the title under Jurgen Klopp. You voted and we now have the results: 49% think the Reds will win the league, with 51% not so sure and hitting the 'no' button. Close one, that.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"No big entrance from new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp - although he was greeted by a huge number of photographers. He gave the travelling fans a long lingering look and returned to his seat. Was out of it inside a minute, though, and is now standing in his technical area."

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Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live at White Hart Lane

"Can Liverpool get enough of the ball high up the pitch to cause Liverpool problems? I'm not so sure, looking at the Spurs line-up. There is so much energy, legs, and enthusiasm in Mauricio Pochettino's side.

"Can Liverpool match that?"

KICK-OFF

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"No big entrance from Jurgen Klopp  - but a long look towards Liverpool's fans before kick-off."

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Quite the media scrum awaiting Jurgen Klopp's arrival at White Hart Lane...

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Remembering Howard Kendall

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Howard Kendall's first spell as Everton manager ended with him as the most successful manager in the club's history - but he survived turbulent times before getting there.

"Attendances were down to 13,000 and leaflets were distributed at Goodison Park calling for his dismissal. 

"The tide turned quickly when Oxford United's Kevin Brock sent a backpass straight to Adrian Heath to enable Everton to escape with a draw in a League Cup quarter-final at the old Manor Ground - and Everton went on to reach Wembley.

"One of the greatest examples of his sure touch came before a third round FA Cup tie at Stoke City in 1984. As he went to start his team talk, Kendall heard thousands of Everton's fans chanting outside. He opened the dressing room window and simply said: "You can't let those people down can you?"

"Everton, struggling at the time, won 2-0 and ultimately won the FA Cup against Watford at Wembley, Kendall's first trophy and the club's first in 14 years."

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Klopp needs time

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder at White Hart Lane for 5 live Sport

"Let's not get carried away - Klopp cannot turn Sakho into Kompany or Ings into Aguero. It'll take time for him to put his stamp on this team."  

Down to the bare bones

Mark Lawrenson

Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

"It's the first time an appointment of a manager in the Premier League has been praised universally, but it's a tough start for Jurgen Klopp today. 

"He's down to bare bones, with kids who've never played in the Premier League on the bench. Joe Gomez and Danny Ings have already suffered bad injures, and Daniel Sturridge is out today too. The revolution, if you want to call it that, is going to take a while to start happening."

Excitement, pressure, opportunity

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to BT Sport: "I feel excitement, I feel the pressure, I feel the opportunity.I feel it’s a bit colder here than in Liverpool, but everything is prepared and of course we are waiting for the first whistle." 

On his first week in charge: "It was a little bit of a strange situation; normally you won’t change a manager with 12 points. But yeah, there is enough confidence, it is not a very easy situation, but when we are together we only work. We only had three exercises together, but for the moment it’s enough.We want to be active, to show we are ready to change a little bit. We still have to work a little longer together but we have to take the shape we are in today, it’s not a problem."

On Daniel Sturridge’s injury: "It was only a little contact with Jordon Ibe in training and there is a little bit of swelling so we don’t want to risk it. There is no problem, we have a striker, and we can change it."

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They are almost ready to get under way at White Hart Lane. We'll bring you regular updates from there - while Chris Bevan is steering the dedicated live text.

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Howard Kendall was interviewed by Everton fans' site, bluekipper.com, in 2013. He was asked about his favourite Everton game and goal...

"I think the first one which was in a ' Derby'  game in the Gwladys Street," said Kendall. "It was a bit of a trickle into the far post, Jimmy Husband crossed it and we went on to win 1-0.

"I think that's when you are really accepted at a club when you scored in a ' Derby' game."

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'Liverpool's problems are at the back'

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder at White Hart Lane for 5 live Sport

"Liverpool's creative players could thrive under Klopp. His Dortmund side were attacking, had flair and scored goals. 

"What is fascinating for me is what formation he will use - he could leave the team as it has been, playing three at the back with two wide midfielders.

"This Liverpool squad is full of flair, but the problems are at the back. The keeper is not good enough and the defenders are too erratic. It's a crucial area he will need to address, not the Reds' quality in the final third."

Klopp's toilet tactics

And did you know that Jurgen Klopp likes to talk tactics on the toilet? Michael Thurk,a former team-mate who then played under Klopp, told BBC World Service: "In the shower room or in the toilet directly after the game he had a lighter with him, smoked on the toilet and told us about the game and yeah it was special."

'I loved working with Klopp'

On the subject of Jurgen Klopp, BBC World Service Sport have been speaking to some of the people who know him best this week. 

Mohamed Zidan, theEgyptian striker who followed Klopp from Mainz to Borussia Dortmund, said: "After 5 minutes I told my agent I want to play for this guy, you love to work with him.

"In the dressing room, he's standing and screaming and yelling and then you see him smiling"

"The communication with all the players is very good, even those players who are not playing."

Klopp watch

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Having watched his Liverpool players warm up, Jurgen Klopp has now turned his back on them and is studying the Spurs warm-up just as intently."

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Mark Lawrenson

Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

"If you ask Evertonians from the the 1960s they will tell you Howard Kendall was part of the best Everton midfield of all time, with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey. 

"He used to play for Preston too, and he was my idol growing up, but that Everton team of the mid 1980s - his team - were outstanding. If English clubs hadn't been banned from playing in Europe because of the Heysel disaster, they could have won the European Cup. 

"He was a good man, a social man, a real football man. And he will be very sorely missed. It's come as a real shock."

'A true great of Goodison'

John Murray

BBC Radio 5 live's chief football correspondent

"Tributes are cascading in from Evertonians past and present - Kendall was a true great of Goodison Park."

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Here's a statement released by Liverpool FC: "Liverpool Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Everton manager Howard Kendall at the age of 69.

"Kendall is widely considered the greatest manager in Everton’s history having led the club to two league titles, one FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup over the course of three spells in charge.

"He had also represented the Toffees with some distinction as a player, helping them claim the First Division title in 1969-70.

"The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Howard's family and friends."

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Howard Kendall dies

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Goodison Park will be awash with emotion ahead of Everton's meeting with Manchester United today following the death of Howard Kendall. It was only in 2007 that Kendall and his great Everton friend and colleague Colin Harvey laid flowers before the first game after the death of their partner in the magnificent title-winning 'Holy Trinity' midfield Alan Ball. Also prior to a game with Manchester United at Goodison Park."

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Howard Kendall's presence is apparent all around Goodison Park.

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The stadium plays host to a big match this afternoon, with the visit of Manchester United. Expect plenty more tributes to follow from Goodison on what is sure to be an emotional afternoon.  

"Liverpool haven't got the right type of players"

Danny Murphy

Ex-Liverpool midfielder at White Hart Lane for 5 live Sport

"I have seen three or four Tottenham players joking about how tough their pre-season was. That's because Pochettino likes to play high-tempo football, and so does Klopp. But the difference is Liverpool haven't got the right type of players. Give it a year and they might do."  

Tottenham team news

Eric Dier is suspended so Dele Alli and Mousa Dembele pair up at the heart of the Tottenham midfield. Danny Rose returns from a hand injury at left-back.

Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Alli, Dembele; Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela, Kane. Subs: Vorm, Davies, Trippier, Wimmer, Clinton, Townsend, Winks.

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The tributes to Howard Kendall continue to arrive. More of them shortly, but first let me bring you the Tottenham team for today's game against Liverpool.

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Your tributes to Howard Kendall have been flooding in. 

Glyn, Woolton: Absolutely devastated to hear sad news of Howard's passing. Not only our greatest ever manager but a great player who could tackle, pass, score great goals and inspire those around him. Met him a few times in recent years and he was a true gent as well as being a true blue. God bless.

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Howard Kendall’s greatness stretched across Everton’s generations – as part of the midfield 'Holy Trinity' with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey in the 1969-70 title-winning side to his status as the club’s most successful manager.

"Kendall presided over a remarkable transformation in Everton’s fortunes, taking a club on its knees at the end of 1983 to the finest in Europe only 18 months later after winning the FA Cup in 1984 to the title and European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1985.

"He was admired by both Everton and Liverpool fans alike as a man who lived life to the full and the emotions on show at Goodison Park today will be testimony to his stature."

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Everton appointed Howard Kendall after finishing 15th in the First Division in the 1980-81 season. Kendall had started his coaching career with Blackburn, and in his first season with the Toffees he led the side to eighth in the table. His impact was instant - and his eye for a player keen.

One of his first signings was goalkeeper Neville Southall from Bury for £150,000. The Welshman went on to become arguably the greatest stopper in the club's history.

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Your tributes to Howard Kendall have been flooding in. 

Mike Lucas, Liverpool: Howard Kendall, greatest Everton manager ever. So many great memories. RIP Howard.

Trevor Hambridge: RIP Howard Kendall, class midfielder and creator of one of the best football teams of all time -  Everton '84-88.

David Bott: Football has just lost a gentleman and a legend RIP Howard.

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Time for a live text changeover. Marc Higginson here.

Terribly sad news about Howard Kendall. We'll continue to bring more tributes as the afternoon goes on.

Liverpool team news

Here it is then, Jurgen Klopp's much-anticipated first line-up as Liverpool boss, and it contains one big surprise.

We knew Danny Ings and Christian Benteke were injured, but fellow striker Daniel Sturridge also fails to make the Reds squad after pulling up in training yesterday, which is why Divock Origi leads their attack at White Hart Lane.

Adam Lallana also comes into the team for his first league start since mid-August.

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Team news

Tottenham starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Alli, Dembele, Chadli, Eriksen, Lamela, Kane.

Liverpool starting XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno, Can, Lucas, Milner, Lallana, Coutinho, Origi.

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Kendall managed Manchester City between 1989 and 1990, and made 104 league appearances for Preston North End between 1963 and 1967.  

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More Peter Reid: "His dressing room was lively when you were winning and even more when you were losing.

"I am going to Goodison Park today, and I tell you what - I am going to have a glass for him. And that says it all."

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To fans of a certain age, Everton are a good Premier League side who more often than not finish in the upper half of the table. However, there was a period in the 1980s when they dominated English football. Howard Kendall was central to that. 

Having represented the club as a player, he returned to Goodison Park in 1981 and within three years he had won the First Division title, repeating the feat in 1987, while also winning the FA Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup in the club's most successful era.

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Howard Kendall dies

Former Everton midfielder Peter Reid: "Everton won't be the same without Howard. A great person. Very astute and a great man-manager, and just a fantastic man. I’m devastated - he was a friend as well as my boss. I'll just miss him immensely."

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Howard Kendall dies

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Howard Kendall was an amazing story at Everton, really. This week there was a lot of conversation about players winning easy England caps. The general consensus is that Kendall may well be the finest English player never to win a cap. His chance never came, but he was a wonderful player and a wonderful man for Everton."

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Howard Kendall dies

John Murray

BBC Radio 5 live commentator

"It'll been keenly felt this, at Goodison Park and by all Evertonians. He was so fondly thought of. This year, 2015, is the anniversary of them winning the Cup Winners' Cup against Rapid Vienna back in 1985. He's such a central figure to the history of Everton Football Club."

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BreakingHoward Kendall dies

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Sad news reaching us this morning that Everton legend Howard Kendall has died, at the age of 69.

The County Durham-born midfielder won the league as both a player and manager with the Toffees - making more than 200 appearances and managing the club in three separate spells.

The most successful of those managerial spells was in the eighties, when he led the blue half of Merseyside to two league titles, an FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup.

Liverpool striker Danny Ings suffered a ligament injury in training on Wednesday but still hopes to be back playing this season...

Reasons you've left/missed a match

Simon: Not football but hockey. We one had to cancel a whole match because geese had defecated on the pitch the night before. It had to be disinfected before we could use it again...   

Jeff, Norwich: Lads in front of us left Carrow Road when we were 4-1 down to Middlesbrough with 10 mins to go. Final score 4-4. That was 2005 and they still get grief when they leave early now!  

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Price of football

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To greet the return of the Premier League and Championship after the international break, the BBC published the annual Price of Football survey this week (headline: prices have generally stayed the same or dropped). As part of this, we have also provided a handy online tool to calculate how the cost of following your club compares with the rest of the league. Have a go here.

Coming up on BBC TV

Football Focus

Join Football Focus for a preview of the weekend’s action on BBC One from 12:10 BST. Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson are on the sofa today.

You can watch reaction as all the goals go withFinal Score, live on the Red Button from 14:30 and on BBC One from 16:00 -except for viewers in Scotland, who can watch Sportscene from the same time. 

And of course later there’ll be Match of the Day – today it’s on at 22:30 on BBC One.

Life's a beach

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As we've been discussing Liverpool and Sunderland for much of this morning, it seems apt that it is six years ago to the day that the Black Cats beat the Reds courtesy of that Darren Bent 'beachball' goal (although it was a Liverpool beachball so it should probably go down as an own goal).

Such is their desperation for a win, you'd understand it if the Sunderland fans decided to flood the West Brom goalmouth with beachballs this afternoon.

Reasons you've left/missed a match

What are the most ludicrous reasons you've missed or had to leave a match?

Simon, Exeter: I went to the Abbey Stadium to see Exeter v Cambridge. Did not check fixtures and did not realise it was FA Cup third round weekend and the fixture had been moved. Cambridge were actually away at Wolves and the Grecians had a week off. My friend Ian and I were the only ones there. The embarrassment...  

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Coming up on BBC radio

BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Saturday’s football programme with commentary from White Hart Lane, where Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Liverpool for the first time in a 12:45 BST meeting with Tottenham.

That will be followed by full match commentary of the 15:00 kick-off between Everton and Manchester United on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, plus updates from around the grounds as the goals go in.

And later this evening you can have your say on the big football stories on 606 with Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher. That’s on at the later time of 18:30.

Challenging times

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Allardyce had his doubts about Sunderland, but the lure of the challenge attracted him to the job. Well, if it's challenges Big Sam likes they don't come much bigger in the Premier League right now.

Things are looking ominous for the Black Cats, who are winless after eight, have just three points to their name, are only kept off bottom by local rivals Newcastle's own issues and, last time out, chucked away a 2-0 half-time lead to draw with West Ham.

"Waking up and coming in here, it's not work really," said Allardyce in his first press conference. Let's see how he feels in a month!

Big Sam returns

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In contrast to Klopp, Sunderland's new boss is a known quantity in this country. He is the man who got Bolton into Europe, who saved Blackburn once, who was axed in quick time at Newcastle and who was taken but never loved by the West Ham fans. 

He is also synonymous with a certain type of football. But does that make him the anti-Klopp? Ben Smith tries to answer that very question in this piece.

Reasons you've left/missed a match

What are the most ludicrous reasons you've missed or had to leave a match?

Henry Walmsley: Lady next to me who's a die-hard Fulham fan once left after 50 minutes to get back for Strictly. We were beating Manchester United 2-0!  

Daniel Leach: I missed the Manchester City 10-1 Huddersfield game as we had to go to some show my sister was involved in at Brownies. Even now, nearly 30 years later, I can remember my dad justifying it by saying that it'd be a rubbish game anyway...

Walshybfc: Had to leave a Blackpool game as the burglar alarm at work went off and I was key holder. Name called over tannoy 1-2 down, 3-2 win.  

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More on Klopp

To complete the hat-trick of insight into Liverpool's new manager, why not have a listen to these Sportsworld clips, from the likes of Mohamed Zidan (former Borussia Dortmund striker), Colin Bell (one of Jurgen Klopp's coaches at Mainz) and Jurgen Kurtz (German journalist). 

He's not the messiah, he's a very normal boy

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"Normal was not the word that came to mind after half an hour in the presence of Jurgen Klopp."

For some insight into why Kloppmania (is that what we're calling it?) is spreading through the Premier League (and Liverpool in particular), have a read of this piece by Ben Smith, who was in the room when the German was introduced.

'Talking tactics on the toilet'

Anyway, back to Jurgen Klopp.

German footballer Michael Thurk knows the new Liverpool boss better than most players. He was a team mate of Klopp's at Mainz and then was managed by the former Borussia Dortmund boss. He has spoken to BBC World Service about his friend and told some cracking stories, including the time he talked tactics with him while sat on the toilet smoking.

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Predict today's results

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Swansea are top, Newcastle are bottom, while Liverpool and Spurs make up the rest of the bottom three.

Our Predictor game pits fans of Premier League clubs against each other and ranks them in a table. Have a go at predicting the results of this weekend's matches now and help your club move up the league. You can do it right here.

Reasons you've missed/left a match

What are the most ludicrous reasons you've missed or had to leave a match?

Sam: Spurs fan living in Oxfordshire. Car broke down on M40. Walked across fields to Gerrards Cross while Dad stayed with car. Got train into London, got tube that broke down just short of Seven Sisters. Got to WHL ten minutes before end, went to office and asked for tannoy announcement asking brother for lift home, while friend went into ground. Friend saw sixth goal of a 3-3 draw. I saw no goals, brother didn't hear tannoy. Got tube back to Marylebone and train to Banbury, which terminated early in Bicester. Dad had been home eight hours by the time I got back.  

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Jose's fine history

Jose Mourinho’s £50,000 sanction was the seventh time (totalling £181,000) he has been fined by the FA in 10 years. Here is a little rundown...

• 9 June, 2005 - £5,000: For comments made after the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 12 January.
• 10 August, 2005 – £75,000 (reduced from £200,000): For role in the ‘tapping-up’ of Arsenal defender Ashley Cole.
• 24 October, 2013 - £8,000: "Improper conduct" during his side's Premier League match against Cardiff.
• 10 April, 2014 - £8,000 (and warned about his future conduct): After being sent off in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
• 8 May, 2014 - £10,000: For comments he made after his side's Premier League game against Sunderland.
• 28 January, 2015 - £25,000: For comments claiming there is a "campaign" to influence referees' decisions against his Chelsea side.
• 15 October, 2015 - £50,000 (plus one game suspended ban): Claimed officials were afraid to award his team penalties.

That is some rap sheet. And it is also available on this website in video form.

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Jose's fine

Speaking of Jose Mourinho, the Chelsea boss has got himself in more hot water with the Football Association over his comments after his side's loss to Southampton, which have resulted in a £50k fine.

This didn't go down to well with Jose, who branded the fine a "disgrace" before adding: "I'm happy I don't have an electronic tag. The latest is that he is going to appeal. When it rains, it pours at Chelsea at the moment.

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Unsackable?

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Imagine if Chelsea finished 10th (It is not that much of a stretch at the moment). If that were to happen, would you expect Jose Mourinho to keep his job as manager? No, me neither. He does, though. In fact, he's adamant, as the Sun reports.

The paper also goes with a manager blame game double whammy of Van Gaal's chef-slamming along with Tim Sherwood making villains of the Aston Villa board.

Reasons you've missed/left a match

What are the most ludicrous reasons you've missed or had to leave a match?

Paul: James Hayter's parents had to leave early to get a ferry, and missed their son scoring the fastest hat-trick.

Dave Covell: Curried egg sandwiches between games at a junior carnival... You know the score.  

FK: Brazil v Nigeria, Atlanta 96 Semi. Brazil leading 3-1, thought a massacre was on, went to bed. Next morning, heard we won 4-3.  

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'Pull your finger out'

Daily Star

It would appear that Louis van Gaal is focusing special attention on striker and captain Wayne Rooney over his contribution this season. Or should that be lack of contribution? Rooney has five goals for United this season, although three did come in one Champions League game in Brugge. According to the Star, Van Gaal doesn't think this is enough.

What's cooking at Man Utd?

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Excuses are a key part of a manager's arsenal. Remember when then-Newcastle boss Kenny Dalglish blamed his side drawing with League Two Stevenage in the 1998 FA Cup on the balls being too bouncy?

Anyway, after a good start to the season, Manchester United are having a bit of a blip, culminating in that 3-0 loss at Arsenal last time out. And who is boss Louis van Gaal blaming for all this? Well, everyone... including the chef, say the Daily Mirror.

Germany denies World Cup vote bribes

That Daily Mail back page also mentions the story that emerged yesterday regarding the 2006 World Cup and allegations that Germany had a secret fund to secure votes to host the tournament. 

German news weekly Der Spiegel  says a 6.7m euro (£4.9m) fund was set up using private money from the late former Adidas boss Robert Louis-Dreyfus.

However, as the BBC reported this morning, the German Football Association (DFB) has"categorically rejected"  these allegations.

You can read more about that here.

'Tache back

Look at that. Just look at it. That man was born to manage Liverpool. Lawrenson, Souness and Rush would be proud.

Daily Mail

OK, get ready for a belting photo of a young moustache-sporting Jurgen Klopp, courtesy of the back page of today's Daily Mail. Ready? Here it comes...

Vote

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"If I am sitting here in four years, we will win one title [piece of silverware] in this time."

That was Jurgen Klopp's pronouncement when he spoke to the media for the first time after being named Liverpool manager.

So this morning, as he prepares for his first game in charge, we're asking: will Liverpool will win the league during Klopp's time in charge?

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Reasons you've missed/left a match

Every Saturday morning we team up with the Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live to ask for your unusual footballing anecdotes.

As ever, Danny chooses the topic and this week he has gone for:

Most ludicrous reason you've missed or had to leave a match.

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That brings to mind an anecdote I heard on the radio this week. Singer Tom Jones confessed he left 15 minutes early from the England v Wales Rugby World Cup match at Twickenham because Wales were losing and the game looked up. 

What did he miss? Only the Welsh overturning a 10-point deficit to win it right at the death and record one of the great victories in their history. Still, at least he beat the traffic.

So what are your horror stories when it comes to missing or leaving a match? Let us know using #bbcfootball,81111 on text (include your name) or head over to the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Fixture list

Jurgen Klopp's debut as Liverpool boss is the first of an eight-game Premier League bonanza today, with Big Sam's bow one of six 3pm kick-offs. Here is the full list of top-flight fixtures for Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off unless stated)...

Tottenham v Liverpool (12:45 BST)

Chelsea v Aston Villa

Crystal Palace v West Ham

Everton v Man Utd

Man City v Bournemouth

Southampton v Leicester

West Brom v Sunderland

Watford v Arsenal (17:30 BST)

Big Sam is back

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Big Sam. Chances are, if you are up at this time and reading this, those two words have already conjured up a number of pre-conceived notions. 

You'll probably be thinking of a certain style of, shall we say, agricultural football. If you are a Bolton fan you're probably having a quiet, poignant moment remembering better times. If you are a Newcastle fan, you're probably not. One image that is likely to be lodged in your brain, though, is of a granite-forged jaw furiously chewing.

Chances are, Sam Allardyce is going to need that tough chin as he absorbs the blows that inevitably seem to come with his new job as boss of winless Sunderland. Survival expert? Big Sam better be.

'Don't act like you're not impressed'

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Jurgen Klopp. Not since Jose Mourinho rocked up at Stamford Bridge with his Champions League winners medal and declared himself to be a 'Special One' has such enthusiasm and curiosity greeted a managerial appointment.

There was no such self-aggrandising from the new Liverpool boss. He's got his own collection of winners' medals, of course, but claims he remains just some average fella from the Black Forest. He probably doesn't own many leather-bound books and his apartment, in all likelihood, doesn't smell of rich mahogany.

Well, he might consider himself the 'Normal One' but youtry telling Liverpool fans he's not a big deal.

What the dickens?

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Today is something of a tale of two managers. Two newly-appointed managers to be precise, thrust into differing situations. One is an in-vogue, stylish German, rocking up on Merseyside with his foot firmly on the throttle. The other; a gruff, well-travelled and much-maligned West Midlander, parachuted into Wearside to perform a desperate salvage job.

Today, this football odd couple take the first step on their new respective paths. Only time will tell if it is to be a season of light, or a season of darkness for the two of them.