Summary

  • Everton take two-goal lead after 31 mins

  • Sunderland hit back to level after half-time

  • Everton score three in seven mins to take control

  • Kone completes hat-trick with close-range header

Live Reporting

Marc Higginson

  1. Everton v Sunderland (13:30 GMT)

    So, what has Big Sam been saying this week about the game against Everton?

    Not one to bask too long in the success of a derby win, he's already looking forward.

    "It's a huge task for us all and we have got to meet it head-on, but we have also got to enjoy ourselves," said Allardyce. "It's depressing that a football club of this size with these facilities has only won its first game in 10.

    "It cannot be all doom and gloom, it cannot be all depression because we will never get out of the problems we are in."

    So how can Big Sam bring a smile back to the players? Post-match pizza? Karaoke after training? Let us know your ideas.

    Sam AllardycePA

  2. 'Albrighton an unsung hero'

    John Hartson
    Former Arsenal striker on MOTD 2 Extra

    Eight goals in eight games, it's Jamie Vardy's energy but he has the ability to finish. There are a couple of unsung heroes in the Leicester team too. Marc Albrighton, he switches sides and makes goals for the like of Riyad Mahrez.

    I wouldn't have minded playing under Claudio Ranieri if he takes them out for pizza every week! 

    Marc AlbrightonGetty Images

  3. 'Leicester set up to get best out of Vardy'

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender on MOTD2 Extra

    It is not just pace but width, which Leicester have right and left. Vardy is the key to it. They have set up to get the best out of him. That goes back to Manchester United. Why don't they do the same for Martial? Mahrez has been almost as good as Vardy. But it is not just them. Schmeichel is a great keeper. They are not afraid of anyone.

  4. Match of the Day 2 Extra has now finished, but those who have stayed tuned to BBC Two can watch a special programme looking at last season's Road to Wembley in the FA Cup.

    In the meantime, here's the final bit of analysis from John Hartson and Lawro. The subject? Leicester and Jamie Vardy.

  5. Remembering Howard Kendall

    Everton v Sunderland (13:30 GMT)

    It will be another emotional occasion at Goodison Park today, with the Toffees playing their first home game since the funeral of club legend Howard Kendall. To pay tribute, supporters will applaud throughout the fourth minute.

    Kendall wore the number four shirt with distinction while a player at Everton. He would later become their greatest ever manager.

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    Rian Hoskins: Van Gaal is tactically astute with the way he has organised that defence but is not utilising the attacking options.

  7. 'Wayne still has the brain but not the legs'

    John Hartson
    Former Arsenal striker on MOTD 2 Extra

    Wayne Rooney started at number nine against Crystal Palace, but for me he can't play there any more because he's not dynamic any more. For me, Wayne has still got the brain to play in behind the striker and the ability to play players through. He can still score too but he can't play up top, he hasn't got the legs. 

  8. 'Martial has to play through the middle'

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender on MOTD2 Extra

    If you are a Man United supporter what do you want? Would you accept winning the league playing this way or with excitement and wingers like they used to have? Anthony Martial has to play through the middle with Wayne Rooney behind him. At the moment it is so slow. They go sideways and it allows the opposition to get into shape.

  9. And now we touch on the subject of Anthony Martial. Why is he not being played down the middle?

    Having him shoved out on the wing is like asking James Anderson to bowl spin. You're never going to get the best out of him.

  10. 'Garde is a gamble'

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender on MOTD2 Extra

    Aston Villa going for Remi Garde is a gamble with the future. It reminds me of Pepe Mel at West Brom. If it was me, I'd go for David Moyes. Why take a chance on someone who has never managed in the Premier League?

  11. Aston Villa's next manager

    John Hartson
    Former Arsenal striker on MOTD 2 Extra

    I was with Villa's potential manager Remi Garde at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger brought him in as a young player, it wasn't a great fit to be honest. What a manager would have to do at Villa is cope without the money. It would be the current crop of players that he has to deal with.  

  12. On the subject of Arsenal, I think their success was summed up perfectly by BBC Radio 5 live's John Murray yesterday.

    Basically, John said that Arsenal are now seeing the benefit of having a world-class keeper in Petr Cech between the sticks.

    How Chelsea would like to have the Czech back now, in the absence of the injured Thibaut Courtois?

  13. Arsenal's title challenge

    Times journalist Oliver Kay on MOTD 2 Extra: "I look at Arsenal and they are a team which might get 80-plus points but I think Manchester City can get more but it's just a case of whether City can perform to the level that they expect." 

  14. Arsenal's title challenge

    John Hartson
    Former Arsenal striker on MOTD 2 Extra

    Arsenal are two players from really challenging from the title. A striker is one. What would they do without Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud? The other one is at centre-back. Per Meresacker is a weak link.

  15. 'This is Arsenal's best chance'

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender on MOTD2 Extra

    This is Arsenal's best opportunity to win the league. They have so many attacking options and the league is so open. The thing about Arsenal is that they will always let you down. We are all waiting for the result where they lose at a West Brom or Stoke.

  16. The general consensus on MOTD2 Extra is that Manchester City expect to win the league this season and Arsenal, Manchester United et al don't...

  17. 'Easiest year to win the league'

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender on MOTD2 Extra

    For Manchester City, victories like yesterday - not playing well and winning - is massive if you are going to win the league.This year is going to be the easiest year to win the league.

  18. Are Manchester City challengers?

    John Hartson
    Former Arsenal striker on MOTD 2 Extra

    Manchester City expect to win it, which is not the same for Arsenal. 

    Wilfried Bony is a player, he is a brilliant player for the likes of Raheem Sterling and David Silva, he can hold the ball up and is unselfish but when he gets on a run and feels confident, you will see the best of him. I'll stick with him on that one. 

  19. LINE-UPS

    Everton v Sunderland (13:30 GMT)

    Another attacking line-up from Roberto Martinez, who has Romelu Lukaku as the Toffees' focal point.

    There's starts for Ramiro Funes Mori, Bryan Oviedo and Arouna Kone as Everton make three changes. Seamus Coleman, who was a doubt, is fit to start at right-back.

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    Sunderland, meanwhile, make four changes to the team which beat Newcastle. Three of those changes are at the back with Patrick van Aanholt, Seb Coates and Wes Brown all coming into the team.

    A defensive reshuffle - can Everton take advantage?

    SunderlandOpta

  20. Vote result - Chelsea should keep Mourinho

    We've been asking you to vote on whether you think Chelsea should stick with Jose Mourinho as manager.

    The answer, according to you, is a resounding yes, with 68% saying he should stay, and only 32% saying his time is up.

    Thanks for voting.

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