Summary

  • Newcastle and Aston Villa both lose

  • Sunderland grab vital point at Southampton

  • Swansea beat Norwich 1-0

  • West Ham beat 10-man Everton 3-2

  • Watford v Leicester (Kick-off 17:30 GMT)

  1. Postpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Chelsea 0-0 Stoke

    Chelsea are on a belting run. They haven't lost in the league since 14 December and are straight on the attack against Stoke.

    A good run from Cesar Azpilicueta down the right, he crosses behind the defence but Bertrand Traore fluffs his shot.

    Bertrand TraoreImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Everton 0-0 West Ham

    First chance at Goodison goes to the home side as James McCarthy fires a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box following a corner that forces a neat save from Hammers keeper Adrian.

    James McCarthyImage source, Reuters
  3. Postpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Newcastle 0-0 Bournemouth

    Newcastle are inches away from the perfect start against Bournemouth as Moussa Sissoko's cross from the right whizzes just over the head of  Emmanuel Riviere.

    Soon after, Jonjo Shelvey fires a shot wide.

    United are back up for this. And their under-fire boss Steve McClaren hasn't even made it to the bench yet.

  4. Why are Norwich sticking with Alex Neil?published at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Swansea City 0-0 Norwich City

    Danny Mills
    Former England defender on Final Score

    "I think (it's because of) expectation of where they're going to be. Realistically it's a Championship squad so I think if they get above 17th, they would be happy so why change the manager?"

    Alex NeilImage source, Getty Images
  5. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    One game down, seven to go in the Premier League, including six 3pm kick-offs that have all just got under way. 

  6. 'Sunderland have the man for the situation'published at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Danny Mills
    Former England defender on Final Score

    "Villa have given up the fight, I think. The three teams above them, Newcastle have the best squad but are not playing to best of their ability. 

    "Norwich concede too many goals, but Sunderland have a manager with dogged determination and spirit. 

    "Sam Allardyce is the manager you want in that situation. That is what maybe sets them apart from the rest."

  7. Time to go, Massimopublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Leeds v Bolton (15:00 GMT)

    The protests against Leeds owner Massimo Cellino continue at Elland Road. A coffin has been delivered to the ground, numerous banners are draped around the stadium declaring 'We want our club back' and a plane is currently circling the ground with a banner reading 'Time to go Massimo'.

    Amidst all this, Leeds face Bolton in a big game at the bottom of the Championship.

  8. 'City can win the next "eight out of 11 games"'published at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Man City v Aston Villa (15:00 GMT)

    Garth Crooks
    Former Spurs striker on Final Score

    "I think their focus is on the Champions League and they're the fourth best team in the Champions League so it's a big ask but the Premier League is the easiest tournament for them to win that they're involved in. They've got the best squad, they can win (eight out of the next 11 Premier League games)."

  9. League Two previewpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Huge games at both ends of League Two today. Bottom club Dagenham & Redbridge are at home to York, their nearest rivals in the table- five points above them. Could the Daggers survive a defeat?

    It's third v second as Plymouth host Oxford - only goal difference separates them. Leaders Northampton go to Carlisle.

    Accrington, still in the hunt for automatic promotion, are at play-off hopefuls AFC Wimbledon.

    Portsmouth go to Stevenage, and Bristol Rovers are at Notts County. Leyton Orient are at home to Luton.

    Hartlepool, the team directly outside the drop zone, are at Barnet.

  10. 'The greatest ever'published at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Watford v Leicester (17:30 GMT)

    Kevin Kilbane
    Ex-Everton and Republic of Ireland winger on Football Focus

    "I'd have to suggest that if Leicester win the league, it is the greatest achievement ever. It gets better and better every week. It's the biggest thing since I have been glued to the game as a small boy."

  11. 'The unthinkable'published at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Watford v Leicester (17:30 GMT)

    David Pleat
    Former Tottenham boss on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Leicester have unbelievable spirit which comes from integrating players from lesser backgrounds. It is a remarkable story with shade of Nottingham Forest from 1979, they have bought players from clubs who have something to prove and they have all come into their own. 

    "It is quite amazing that on that wonderful run last season they built an amazing spirit of 'we can't be beaten'. The King Power is a fortress. It is amazing what they have done and it is wonderful for Ranieri and his coaching staff. Not one pundit two years ago would have agreed that any club outside of the big six in the modern game could win the tittle. No-one ever thought that." 

  12. Postpublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Newcastle v Bournemouth (15:00 GMT)

    Alan Shearer
    Sport Relief Five-A-Side captain

    "If Newcastle lose on Saturday they would have to think about Steve McClaren's position. They have given him a lot of money to spend, and time. It would be a devastating blow to not win, they need three points. To get a draw is not good enough. They have scored seven goals away from home which is embarrassing. It is a hopeless record."

  13. Postpublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Man CIty v Aston Vila (15:00 GMT)

    Kevin Kilbane
    Ex-Everton and Republic of Ireland winger on Football Focus

    "I don't recall a manager ever questioning a player's commitment in training before. There's only one way that is going to go. Remi Garde has tried to address this and said there is no split in the camp but I can't see a player taking that kindly.

    "He's got to dig them out in training. That should not be made public. Villa could be primed for going straight into League One too. Look at the negativity around the place. It has happened to clubs before." 

  14. 'Not ruthless enough'published at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

    Garth Crooks
    Former Spurs striker on Final Score

    "Tottenham have had a chance to crush their nearest rivals there and they let it go!

    "If you are going to win the title you have got to be ruthless but Spurs weren't ruthless enough. Looking at some of the players walking off they don't look like they've let a lead go.

    "It looks like Spurs are happy settling for a top-four finish."

  15. Final Score livepublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

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    Join Garth Crooks, Danny Mills and Jason Mohammad for all the goals as they go in this afternoon.

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

    All over and the two sides have to settle for a point each.

    The result means Leicester are two points clear, but can increase that advantage to five points if they beat Watford this evening.

    Over to you, Claudio Ranieri...

  17. Postpublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    BBC Radio 5 Live

  18. League One previewpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Wigan are on a real march in League One. 

    The Latics have not lost since 12 December, an unbeaten run that has seen them climb into the top two and they will look to consolidate that position when they host Peterborough today.

    Elsewhere, Blackpool will be trying to avoid being cut adrift from safety when they take on fifth-place Millwall. The Tangerines are 21st, two points from safety.

    Elsewhere, Sheffield United travel to Fleetwood while sixth-place Coventry host Rochdale.

  19. Championship previewpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 5 March 2016

    Steve EvansImage source, Getty Images

    The pressure could be mounting on Leeds boss Steve Evans after a 4-0 thumping at Brighton last time out.

    Evans has been told his job is safe by club owner Massimo Cellino but a defeat to struggling Bolton today would extend their run without a win to six games and perhaps leave Evans feeling a little nervous.

    Elsewhere, Derby have a big chance to make up ground on the automatic promotion places as they host Huddersfield this afternoon.

    One other key game in the Championship sees play-off chasing Sheffield Wednesday host relegation threatened Rotherham in a Yorkshire derby.