Jamie Vardy looks like he's been playing the same football match for the last 12 months - but still Premier League defences can't deal with him.

He latches on to a pass 35 yards from goal, sprints into the area, twists and turns his marker but his shot hits the post - possibly because of Boaz Myhill's slight touch.

Chance for Arsenal. Unfortunately, it falls to Nacho Monreal, whose angled shot from inside the box following a Joel Campbell cross is dragged wide of the far post.

Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

This young lady is hoping to see the Eagles give LvG's boys a fright this afternoon.

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Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on Final Score

"Since Tony Pulis has been in there with Gerry Francis as one of his coaches, it's about being exactly where you need to be. You need to do it for the younger players in the squad and it can be the difference in getting a 0-0 or a 1-0 sometimes. If they keep a clean sheet and win the game, they'll be happy."

Stoke are livid at St James' Park. Bojan jinks to the edge of the area and appears to be clipped but the referee waves play on. Would have been a free-kick in a decent position that.

Manchester City have an early chance to create something but Jesus Navas' cross from the right is ahead of everyone and goes out of play on the opposite side of the pitch. Good position, rubbish ball.

An early chance for Palace, who pressure Manchester United and Matteo Darmian loses the ball inside the box but Dwight Gayle can't take advantage and his shot is saved.

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I'm sure we'll be hearing more about that Chelsea v Liverpool game throughout the afternoon. But focus now switches to the 3pm kick-offs, which have just got under way.

Trevor Sinclair
Former England winger on Final Score

"We played against the team in '90s and they were unbelievable. United are not anywhere near that. They are keeping the ball too much and no one wants to take a risk in case they lose it. It's a little bit boring for the fans I think."

On van Gaal responding to Paul Scholes' criticism:

"If he starts responding to every legend that's played for United he'll be there for a while. Paul Scholes pays to watch and for van Gaal to go into it in so much depth I was quite surprised."

Martin Keown
Former Arsenal defender on Football Focus

"If you want to stay up in the Premier League you've got to have players who believe in themselves. Troy Deeney believes in himself and he likes to bully defenders. He's got a quality and he'll see the other strikers, Jamie Vardy, coming up and it'll inspire him."

We'll be staying on Jose watch throughout the afternoon - especially if he has something to say - but in the meantime, let's concentrate on the six 3pm kick-offs which are upon us.

Geoffrey: If Chelsea are going to sack Mourinho (they shouldn't, but if they do), they should appoint David Moyes.

Michael: Get Brendan Rodgers in! (For Chelsea, that is).  

Drin: Ancelotti would bring Chelsea up to the top six.

We've had the seven-minute rant, but Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has just delivered the exact opposite. Repeatedly asked questions about the game on BT, he repeated one simple answer: "I have nothing to say."

He did add that he had not changed his mind about his own position, saying he remained unworried and also said that the Chelsea fans are "not stupid".

Kevin Kilbane
Former Everton defender on Football Focus

"Stoke's results have been similar to they were under Tony Pulis. Overall they'll have to spend significantly if they are going to move up to the next level. They don't have the funds to get to that next level. They're a good side to watch and they've got players in that side who are exciting, but it comes back to the tried and tested players like Walters."

Ben Smith
BBC Sport

"The big worry for Roman Abramovich will be that this crisis shows no signs of coming to an end. One setback after another." 

Jose Mourinho is now speaking to the media. What have you got to say, he is asked.

"Nothing," deadpans Jose.

We'll bring you the full quotes shortly.

It could be a memorable afternoon for Manchester City's number 76, Manu Garcia Alonso.