Summary

  • FT: Arsenal 4-0 Watford, Norwich 3-2 Newcastle

  • Agonising see-saw match at Carrow Road

  • FT: Bournemouth 0-4 Man City, Stoke 2-2 Swansea

  • FT: West Ham 2-2 Palace, Sunderland 0-0 West Brom

  • FT: Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea

  1. TEAM NEWSpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Bournemouth v Man City (15:00 BST)

    Bournemouth make two changes from the team that lost to Tottenham before the international break. 

    Benik Afobe has a hamstring injury so Lewis Grabban comes in up front for his first start since rejoining the club in January.

    Grabban partners Joshua King, who has shaken off a calf problem. In midfield, Eunan O'Kane comes in for Harry Arter.

    Bournemouth team

    Kevin de Bruyne returns to the Manchester City team for the first time since 27 January after recovering from his knee injury. 

    Another long-term injury absentee, Samir Nasri, is on the bench, and could feature for the first time since October.

    With Joe Hart, Yaya Toure and Raheem Sterling all injured, City make five changes in all from the side that lost the Manchester derby last time out, with Willy Caballero, Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolas Otamendi and Fernando also coming in.

    Man City team
  2. 'You think this is bad?'published at 14:23 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea

    Pat Murphy
    BBC Midlands football reporter at Britannia Stadium for 5 live Sport

    "You think this is bad? Did you see Aston Villa 0-6 Liverpool? Villa were lucky to score nil. 

    "There are players out on the pitch that cost several million quid, and they're just wandering around. The club feels like a punctured balloon."

  3. Team newspublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Norwich v Newcastle (15:00 BST)

    Norwich make three changes from the win at West Brom with Andre Wisdom, Ryan Bennett and Steven Naismith all starting.

    Norwich XIImage source, .

    Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez makes five changes. Papiss Cisse starts in attack, with Aleksandar Mitrovic on the bench.

    Midfielders Cheick Tiote and Vurnon Anita also come in as does defender Steven Taylor. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow comes in for the injured Rob Elliot.

    Newcastle XiImage source, .
  4. Postpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Brighton 2-1 Burnley

    Controversy at the Amex. Burnley think they have scored as Michael Keane powers a header from a corner goalward before it is hacked clear. No goal is given but replays show that the ball crossed the line.

    Sean Dyche is going to fuming.

  5. Team newspublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    West Ham v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Just the one change for West Ham from their 2-2 draw at Chelsea on 19 March as Emmanuel Emenike replaces Enner Valencia, who drops down to a bench that also includes Alex Song and Andy Carroll.

    West HamImage source, .

    Two big absences for a Crystal Palace side that have not won a league match in 2016. Yohan Cabaye and Emmanuel Adebayor both picked up knocks on international duty and they are replaced by Jason Puncheon and Bakary Sako.   

    Crystal PalaceImage source, .
  6. Go like the clapperspublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Norwich v Newcastle (15:00 BST)

    Looks like it is going to be a noisy afternoon at Carrow Road...

  7. Get involvedpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    #bbcfootball

    Dean Samways: David Pleat comparing Villa's defence to cones is the nicest thing anyone has said about them this season!

    Francis Edwards: Why is it that chairmen and managers are the first people targeted by fans? The players Villa have got are not even Championship level.

    Rachel Armitage: Part of me admires the loyalty of the Villa fans who turn up to watch such tripe... the other part thinks what a waste of money!

    Join in via #bbcfootball,, external texting 81111 (UK only) or posting on the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

  8. 'It's a sort of punishment'published at 14:13 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea

    David Pleat
    Former Tottenham boss at Villa Park for 5 live Sport

    Carles Gil, Aston VillaImage source, Reuters

    "If I was the Villa manager I would leave these 10 players out on the pitch. I wouldn't put substitutes on. It's impossible for Eric Black to make much of a difference now. 

    "I'd make this Villa XI see out the 90 minutes as a sort of punishment."

  9. Team newspublished at 14:35

    Sunderland v West Brom (15:00 BST)

    Sunderland make one change from the side that drew with Newcastle, with Lee Cattermole coming for Jack Rodwell in midfield.

    Sunderland XIImage source, BBC Sport

    Two changes for West Brom - James Chester comes in for Jonas Olsson, and Sandro replaces Stephane Sessegnon.

    West Brom XIImage source, BBC Sport
  10. 'Villa have capitulated'published at 14:08 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea

    David Pleat
    Former Tottenham boss at Villa Park for 5 live Sport

    "Under an hour gone and quite a few spectators are leaving early. But what did they come for in the first place? What did they expect today? They must be season ticket holders who paid it all at the start of the season. 

    "Villa have capitulated in the second half."

    Aston Villa fanImage source, Reuters
  11. Team newspublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Arsenal v Watford (15:00 BST)

    Arsenal name the same starting line-up which beat Everton last time out. That means goalkeeper Petr Cech is not quite ready to return to the eleven, and finds himself on the bench.

    Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Koscielny, Gabriel, Monreal, Coquelin, Elneny, Iwobi, Ozil, Alexis, Welbeck

    Arsenal

    Watford make three changes to the side that lost at home to Stoke before the international break. Sebastian Prodl, Ben Watson and Almen Abdi come in for Miguel Britos, Valon Behrami and Jose Jurado.  

    Watford XI: Gomes, Nyom, Prödl, Cathcart, Ake, Capoue, Watson, Suarez, Abdi, Deeney, Ighalo

    Watford 11
  12. Postpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Bournemouth v Man City (15:00 BST)

  13. Return of De Bruynepublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Bournemouth v Man City (15:00 BST)

    Kevn de Bruyne is back for Manchester City, starting his first game since 27 January. Samir Nasri is also back, but on the bench.

  14. goal

    GOAL - Aston Villa 0-4 Chelseapublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Pedro

    This is getting messy now. Alexandre Pato's shot from the left corner of the box is saved by Brad Guzan, but palmed straight to Pedro, who finishes from an angle.

    You can follow the remainder of the game here.

  15. Don't shoot on sight!published at 13:59 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Sunderland v West Brom (15:00 BST)

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  16. 'Black Cats don't win when Rodwell plays'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Sunderland v West Brom (15:00 BST)

    Guy Mowbray
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    .Image source, Getty Images

    "They're not intending to, but mid-table, safe as houses West Brom are playing a big part in the scrap to stay up.

    "The Baggies' only two defeats in their last eight league games have been 1-0 to Norwich and Newcastle, and with it looking like two from three joining Aston Villa down the ladder (notwithstanding Crystal Palace making it look more like a greasy pole!), it is imperative that Sunderland beat them too.

    "I wince when I hear those involved say 'must-win' in case it doesn't happen, but Jack Rodwell went there this week, external - incredibly having never been on a winning side in the 25 league games he's started for Sunderland."

  17. 'Get a new boss quickly'published at 13:55 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Aston Villa v Chelsea (12:45 BST)

    Former Newcastle boss John Carver: "Villa have a fantastic fan base and if you look at candidate that are being put forward, there are some good one.s Have I applied, I think I have via my agent. Have I heard anything back? Not yet.

    "They almost know they are certainly down so the sooner they get somebody in, they can prepare for next season. Draw up the list and get the players you want." 

  18. Crowds turn out for Noblepublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    West Ham v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    A testimonial at the age of 28?

    That's what happened to Mark Noble on Monday, a 35,000-plus crowd turning out at Upton Park to help celebrate the midfielder's long service to the club, with all proceeds going to charity.

    Noble has been a key figure as the Hammers challenge for a Champions League spot, starting all but one of their 30 league games this season.

    .Image source, @KARREN_BRADY
  19. goal

    GOAL - Aston Villa 0-3 Chelseapublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    Pedro

    That is game over. Just a minute or two into the second half, Chelsea carve Villa apart down the left as Oscar plays a one-two that enables him to dart to the byline, collect the ball and find Pedro for a neat, first-time finish.

    Follow the game here (although, if you're a Villa fan, I'd probably go out somewhere nice, get some sun, take your mind of it).

  20. Shadow of relegation over Palacepublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 2 April 2016

    West Ham v Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)

    Mark Lawrenson
    Former Liverpool defender

    "Crystal Palace's long wait for a league win this year continues and, while it does, they are getting dragged closer to the relegation scrap that is happening below them.

    "They will win somewhere - even Aston Villa have won away from home once this season - but I don't see it happening this weekend, because West Ham have been so good at Upton Park."