Summary

  • Debutant Austin gives Southampton win at Man Utd

  • Leicester top as Vardy scores in 3-0 win over Stoke

  • Newcastle lose at Watford 2-1

  • Van Aanholt earns Sunderland point v Bournemouth

  • West Brom and Villa ends goalless

  • Alli scores a stunner as Tottenham beat Palace 3-1

  1. Listen to World Servicepublished at 10:13

    Sportsworld - Saturday, 15:00-18:00 GMT

    For all our World Service listeners out there, here are details of today's superb offering.

    Sportsworld - Saturday, 15:00-18:00 GMT.

    Presented by Lee James. Premier League commentary comes from Old Trafford as Manchester United take on Southampton, plus regular reports from the 15:00 GMT games. Among Lee's guests the 400m world champion and big Liverpool fan Wayde Van Niekerk from South Africa.

    And then from 17:00 GMT Sportsworld has the latest from the Abu Dhabi Golf Championships - including aninterview with golf's world number five Henrik Stenson - Australian Open Tennis and cricket as South Africa host England in their final Test.

  2. Can they stop him?published at 10:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2016

    Crystal Palace v Tottenham (15:00 GMT)

    Palace have lost their past three Premier League matches, and boss Alan Pardew says Harry Kane is the best finisher in the league.

    High praise indeed for the Spurs and England man. Will Palace be able to stop Kane?

    They face a tough task as the striker has netted 11 times in his past 13 matches.

    Harry KaneImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'I believe in Pards'published at 10:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2016

    Crystal Palace v Tottenham (15:00 GMT)

    Alan Green
    BBC MOTD commentator

    Alan PardewImage source, epa

    "Palace have had their scoring problems of late - though the scoreline at Manchester City last weekend did them scant justice - but I think their lofty position in the table is worth as much praise as Spurs are getting.

    "How many people believed Alan Pardew could maintain the improvement he brought to Selhurst Park last season? I did. And I think he'll prove the current malaise is a mere blip.

    "Of course, Tottenham are in great form and their defensive record is superb.

    "And, yes, they haven't lost away in the league since the opening day, an unlucky defeat at Old Trafford. Yet something tells me they'll find this a very tricky fixture."

  4. Postpublished at 10:04

    Right, onto the 15:00 kick offs, beginning with the London derby between Crystal Palace and Tottenham...

  5. Key to the title?published at 10:00

    Back pages

    Meanwhile, the Telegraph focuses on Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech.

    The paper boldly describes him as 'the man who can deliver the title'.

    Telegraph back pageImage source, Daily Telegraph
  6. Chelsea take it to the Max?published at 09:55

    Back pages

    Ooh, this is awkward. Sorry Ron, looks like you might not be Roman's first choice. 

    The Sun is reporting that Juve manager Massimiliano 'Max' Allegri is Chelsea's number one target to be their next manager.

    The Sun back pageImage source, The Sun
  7. Koeman to the Bridge?published at 09:50

    Back pages

    Before we move on to the 15:00 kick offs, let's have a squizz at today's back pages. 

    Interesting tidings on the back of the Mirror - they report that Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has thrown his hat into the ring to manage Chelsea.

    Mirror back pageImage source, Mirror
  8. get involved

    Your stadium PA mishapspublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2016

    Get Involved at #bbcfootball

  9. Good additionpublished at 12:02

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    John Hartson
    Former Wales striker on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Steven Naismith will bring quality to Norwich and he makes things happen. He is a flair player, bubbly, his enthusiasm will rub off on others too."

    Steven NaismithImage source, pa
  10. Postpublished at 09:39

    What about Norwich? Well they've already been busy in the transfer market and John Hartson believes the capture of Everton's Steven Naismith will be a big positive in their fight against relegation...

  11. 'Sturridge can do more damage'published at 09:36

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Ian Wright
    Football Analyst

    "People are pointing the finger at Daniel Sturridge's injury record in the same way they used to poke fun at former Tottenham and England midfielder Darren Anderton - and it does not help him to hear his manager Jurgen Klopp say he has to play through pain.

    "Professional players do that all the time anyway - I hardly ever played at 100% - but it depends on the level of pain you have to deal with.

    "Everybody has got a different pain threshold and a different way of dealing with it. Without knowing what Sturridge is going through, it is unfair to comment on it like that.

    "I understand why Klopp and the Liverpool fans want him back, because they are not doing as well without him but, if Sturridge does play when he is injured, then he is just going to cause himself more damage."

    Read more from Ian Wright

  12. Postpublished at 09:35

    In Suarez's absence, some have pointed the finger at Reds striker Daniel Sturridge, suggesting he needs to shake off his injury troubles and step up to the plate, but BBC pundit Ian Wright thinks that's unfair...

  13. Missing marksmanpublished at 09:32

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

  14. Postpublished at 09:28

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Steve Wilson
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

     "Norwich have done some good business this week, buying Swiss international defender Timm Klose from Wolfsburg and that ultimate pro Steven Naismith from Everton.

    "Alex Neil's side are decent at home, taking 11 points from their last five games at Carrow Road; just as well, as they have earned only three points from their last eight away."

  15. Postpublished at 09:24

    Right, while you lot get thinking of your funniest PA moments, let's turn our attention to today's matches, beginning with the lunchtime kick-off between Norwich and Liverpool.

  16. Get Involvedpublished at 09:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2016

    Stadium PA mishaps

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    As ever on a Saturday morning we have joined forces with Danny Baker's 5 live show to discuss a topic of Danny's choice.

    And this week he has come up with a particularly excellent call. So tales please -and you will surely have plenty- of: "The strangest or funniest thing you have heard read out over a football club's PA system."    

    pa systemImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    'Mr Jones. Mr. Jones! Your wife has gone into labour...'

    Fires over your stories to #bbcfootball, or text us on 81111, with your name and location please.

    Thank you.

  17. Life as “The Duck” in Serie Apublished at 09:16

    World Football phone-in

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    This week's World Football Phone-In is now available for you to enjoy as a podcast, and it's an absolute belter.

    Tim Vickery and Mina Rzouki discuss South American and European Football and the players from there playing here, including the origins of the baby-rocking celebration, the soap opera of Alexandre "the duck" Pato, and asking the question: pound for pound who is the better player in their pomp - Batistuta or Suarez?

    You can have a listen by clicking this link.

  18. Tune inpublished at 12:27

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    On another busy day of Premier League football the ladies and gentlemen of BBC Radio 5 live are perfectly placed to guide you through the action.

    Here's what's coming your way on the wireless, or indeed through your digital radio and online here.  

    Saturday 5 live Sport – 1200-1806 GMT Mark Pougatch presents from Vicarage Road, Watford.

    At 1245 there is full commentary of Norwich v Liverpool with John Murray joined by Pat Nevin.

    At 1500 our commentary game sees Manchester Utd host Southampton with Ian Dennis and Jimmy Armfield, plus all the goals as they go in across the English & Scottish leagues.

  19. Play the predictorpublished at 09:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 January 2016

    PredictorImage source, BBC Sport

    A quick reminder about our predictor game - your chance to see into the Premier League future.

    Can you do better than Ice Cube? This week's guest on Lawro's predictions may know his way around the mean streets of Compton but he doesn't know his Arsenal from his elbow.

    You can have a guess at the scores of all 10 top-flight fixtures this weekend by playing over here.

  20. Today's actionpublished at 09:05

    The bottom three are all in action this afternoon, while Leicester and Manchester City can go back to the top of the table too.

    Here's a full run down.

    Norwich v Liverpool (12:45 GMT)

    Crystal Palace v Tottenham (15:00 GMT)

    Leicester v Stoke (15:00 GMT)

    Man Utd v Southampton (15:00 GMT)

    Sunderland v Bournemouth (15:00 GMT)

    Watford v Newcastle (15:00 GMT)

    West Brom v Aston Villa (15:00 GMT)

    West Ham v Man City (17:30 GMT)