Martin Fisher
Match of the Day commentator

"The prospect of a rare FA Cup final appearance excites West Ham and Crystal Palace but such thoughts need to be put on hold with important Premier League matters still pressing.

"A top-four finish is still tantalisingly within reach for the Hammers, which would ensure the Olympic Stadium opens its doors to Champions League football next season., external

"Meanwhile, Palace still need to secure their top-flight status. Winless since Christmas, the Eagles now find themselves just above the relegation zone."

Alistair Mann
MOTD commentator at the Britannia Stadium

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"Four points ahead of their tally at this stage of last season, Stoke are well placed to record their best-ever Premier League campaign.

"Under Mark Hughes they've had their first ever top-10 finish, notched up their highest points haul and are now set for another landmark.

"Five points off fourth-placed Manchester City, who they still have to play, Champions League is perhaps stretching their potential too far. Europa League qualification via the league is certainly not.

"Meanwhile, three wins in four has almost certainly secured Swansea's status among the game's elite. Their task this weekend is to attempt to secure a first Premier League win at the Britannia Stadium."

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender

"The Swans are not mathematically safe yet, but they are no longer in any serious danger of the drop after winning three of their last four games."

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Three wins from their last four games has relieved the pressure on Swansea. 10 points is now the gap between themselves and the bottom three, with bang-out-of-form Crystal Palace and Norwich there as a shield should one of the bottom three show signs of life.

Today, Swansea face a tough trip to Stoke, who are eyeing their best Premier League finish. The Potters have won four of their last six games and won 1-0 in Wales earlier this season.

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Tell us who you think has been the biggest underachiever this campaign...  

James Buckley: Anyone that doesn't see Chelsea as the biggest flops of the season needs their head checking!

Kieran Fifield: Season's biggest flops? Got to be Arsenal hasn't it? Never going to get a better chance to win the Premier League. Same old...

The Life of a Blue: No doubt, Steve McClaren. £80m spent, left Newcastle United in 19th place.

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The Championship is certainly delivering today. I've got two more goals to bring you.

Over at Ewood Park, Preston have made their numerical advantage count as Joe Garner cuts the ball back for Jordan Hugill to give them a 2-1 lead.

And soon after, at the Amex, Anthony Knockaert has put Brighton back ahead with a deflected shot.

Andrew Aloia will put the meat on these bones for you in our Championship live text.

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The goals are flying in. We've had two in nearly as many minutes at the Amex. Dale Stephens gives Brighton the lead, bundling a corner from Anthony Knockaert into the net with his knee. But the leaders hit back straight away as Andre Gray buries from close range.

Head on over here to watch what is already shaping up to be a belter.

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Many people thought he was just a myth, but I can confirm that Alexandre Pato does indeed exist. He has just come on for Loic Remy to make his Chelsea debut, just the nine weeks after joining the club on loan.

It is also his first European club game since 2012.

Head on over to our dedicated live text commentary to see how he gets on.

Dion Dublin
Former Leicester and Aston Villa forward on Football Focus

"A lot of big clubs this season are underachieving, like Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United. Look at Spurs and Leicester, packed with players all doing their jobs." 

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A potentially pivotal minute at Ewood Park which has all those travelling Preston fans making a right old racket. 

Rovers defender Shane Duffy is sent off for handling Joe Garner's shot on the line before the striker tucks away the resulting penalty to bring his side level.

If we had a World T20-style win predictor for this game, it would have just swung dramatically in North End's favour.

BBC cricket commentator Charles Dagnall has put the World Twenty20 on hold to take in today's Championship football action from the Amex...

It remains 0-0 between third-placed Brighton and leaders Burnley.

There has been a goal in one of the Championship's early kick-offs. Blackburn have taken the lead against Preston courtesy of Elliott Ward's close-range finish following a corner.

Not exactly the start the 7,000 travelling North End fans would have wanted at Ewood Park.

You can follow that game here.

The game is under way at Villa Park. 

To follow the action in more detail than I'll be doing, click on over to our dedicated live text commentary.

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

"Selecting all these youngsters may have been forced on Chelsea because of their injuries. But I think Gus Hiddink will have seen this game as an opportunity to do this, as Villa have won only two games at home all season. 

"It has been a disastrous campaign for the Villains - a great shame for a wonderful club, and they will have to pay the price. 

"But I actually think Villa have a chance here, considering Chelsea's league position and team selection."

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Tell us which club you think has been the biggest underachievers this campaign...

Yusuf: The biggest flop is Arsene Wenger! This was the season for them to win the title and they've bottled it with a very strong squad.

James Wall: Biggest flop has to be Eden Hazard. Gone from top five player in the world to someone who wouldn't get into a League Two team.

Marc Brosowski: Biggest flop has to be new love of half-and-half scarves...

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Dion Dublin
Former Leicester and Aston Villa forward on Football Focus

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"I feel for the Villa fans. The players haven't done it for them and nobody is playing for the badge and the club. It shows in their league position. As a professional footballer the bread and water is blood, sweat and tears. Earn the right to play for the football club.

"I'd love to help out Aston Villa. I'd like to be in the dressing room to speak to the players, tell them they are playing for the Villa, one of the biggest clubs in the country. 

"It wouldn't be easy work, but I'd love to tell the players to work hard and earn the right to be a professional."