Alistair Mann
MOTD commentator

"The final season at Upton Park was always likely to create strong emotions, with a sense that perhaps it could lead to a very special campaign.

"Two wins away from an FA Cup final, West Ham's excellent recent league form has now even propelled them into genuine Champions League contention.

"That said, the next two league games - away at Everton and Chelsea - will ably demonstrate how realistic their top-four challenge will be.

"Weekend hosts Everton were many experts' pre-season tip for a top-four challenge themselves but, unusually, it has been their poor home record that has let them down.

"Traditionally, West Ham have been Everton's favourite opponents; if the visitors can remain unscathed from this trip it will be a significant statement."

John Roder
Match of the Day commentator

"Both Chelsea and Stoke come into this match in good form, having won their last three top-flight matches, and with the Blues still unbeaten in the Premier League under Guus Hiddink.

"It is 32 years since the Potters last won a league match at Stamford Bridge but they will travel to the capital hoping to complete the double over Chelsea, having won the reverse fixture 1-0 in November.

"The home side's priorities now are the Champions League and FA Cup, with the second leg of their tie against Paris St-Germain up next."

Plenty of Premier League action today. We'll continue to preview the north London derby - but what do we have to look forward to in the 3pm games?

Watch six great goals from the north London derby ahead of Tottenham v Arsenal on Saturday.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will be out for three to four weeks with a calf injury, says manager Arsene Wenger. It never rains but pours eh?

The 33-year-old is likely to miss at least four league games, plus the Champions League trip to Barcelona and FA Cup replay against Hull.

He was injured when he ran back to his area after going up for a corner in Wednesday's 2-1 home defeat by Swansea.

Let this be a reminder to sort out your fantasy football teams too. Cech's out for Joe Hart for me, with Sergio Aguero my captain (Man City are playing Villa, see...)

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Respect the glasses....

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Jermaine Jenas
MOTD pundit & former Tottenham midfielder

If we did beat Arsenal, it was always seen as a shock but it is not the same anymore.

I think that is part of the reason Arsenal fans are so frustrated, because they do not feel they have moved on and they know Tottenham have. That is what worries them the most.

When I speak to Arsenal fans now - and I mean the proper football purists, not the ones who speak a little bit too much with their hearts rather than their heads - they will say there is no longer a big gap between the two teams.

Spurs are no longer living in Arsenal's shadow and I would put that down to a mentality shift at both clubs over the past decade.

Read Jenas' full MOTD preview here.

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Final Score

Jason Mohammad is in the studio for FInal Score this afternoon, where he will be joined by Garth Crooks and Danny Mills.

Tune in from 14:30 GMT on the BBC Red Button & online, while it's a 16:30 start on BBC One (not Scotland, 16:30-17:00, BBC One NI) 

Football Focus

Dan Walker has been putting in a shift on the Sport Relief 5-a-side pitch over the last day or two but he's still found time to anchor Football Focus this lunchtime.

Joining Dan are Preston's two greatest Irishmen - Mark Lawrenson and Kevin Kilbane, while we have interviews with Bournemouth forward Benik Afobe, Javier Hernandez and Alan Sugar.  

Big names...

BBC Radio 5 Live

Mark Pougatch presents build-up to all of today's football on BBC Radio 5 live from 11:00 GMT, before full commentary on one of the biggest north London derbies ever - Tottenham v Arsenal at 12:45.

At 15:00 our full commentary comes from the Etihad as Manchester City look to get their title challenge back on track against relegation bankers Aston Villa, before Sports Report at 17:00 brings you all the news and reaction.

Listen online, on your radio, in your car or through this page.

Just press live coverage at the top of the screen. 

Right out my window an epic 57-hour five-a-side game is still going on. It was going on when my colleagues left at midnight last night - and still rolling at 6am this morning when the Saturday morning crew turned up.

You can watch the whole thing - with dedicated live text here.

The latest score? Shearer 5s 496-427 Savage 5s

As well as the back pages, here's the best football rumours from overnight.

Italy coach Antonio Conte will meet with Chelsea owener Roman Abramovich in Monte Carlo within the next week to thrash out the final details of his appointment as the club's next manager. (Daily Telegraph), external

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 23, who is also wanted by Manchester United. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

United are also thought to be keen on Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, 21, but have competition for his signature from Arsenal. (AS - in Spanish), external

Check out our gossip column here.

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Sometimes you've got to let things go and move on, Martin...

Have you been involved in a Sunday League controversy that still rankles? 

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The Times have an interview with Spurs striker Harry Kane and also chat about Steve McClaren's angry row with a journalist.

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The Sun also lead on Arsene Wenger's clash with Thierry Henry, with a little mention of Steve McClaren - and Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri unhappy at Super League reports.

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The Star also go big on Arsene Wenger and Steve McClaren's woes, and claim Manchester United want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos for £40m.

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Let's have a look at some of Saturday's back pages now (I wonder if this will still be a thing in 10 years' time).

The Mirror have a trident of managerial stories. Things not looking good for struggling duo Steve McClaren or Remi Garde, while Arsene Wenger never goes more than a few days without getting some grief.

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Amazingly, at 18:15 GMT tonight, 57 hours of live continuous football comes to an end. The Battle of the 5-a-sides between Robbie Savage and Alan Shearer finishes during 6-0-6 this evening. It's been close all throughout, you can follow it all here. 

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As ever we are teaming up with the Danny Baker show on Radio 5 live this morning.

Danny's conversation topic this morning is bound to get you all talking...

Fire away please on: "Controversial goals and bizarre decisions you've been involved with in Sunday league.”

I can already think of loads. Home team manager as linesman?! Shocker. 

And you can listen to the show right now using the play button at the top of this page.

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