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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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

Chris Gould: Alas, Bournemouth have played nearly all of the easier teams already, and have at least five fewer points than they should.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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