Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe describes his side's 4-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium as a "difficult watch".

Watford

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Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores, speaking to BBC Sport: "It's the first time we’ve conceded four goals and we're not happy with that. 

"It was a difficult day for us and Arsenal played really well. But we need to learn because the players, the staff are not happy with that performance. 

"We looked light and soft, and that is not our style. We need to finish the season in the best way possible, because the players have worked very hard all season. 

"When I am not happy with some players' performances then I have to change something tactically or technically, and it doesn’t matter when in the game I do it. I can’t be angry with the team because I am the team, and I cannot be angry with myself."

Robbie Savage
6-0-6 on BBC Radio 5 live

"What a result for Norwich. Newcastle, defensively, were so poor. They are now six points behind Norwich - they have a game in hand but that is against Manchester City. Aston Villa are doomed, and so I think are Newcastle."

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Norwich manager Alex Neil: "It was a strange game but we were the better team throughout. It looked as if we were going to fail to capitalise but that's the best way to win a game. We went through the other side against Liverpool, conceding in the last minute of stoppage time, so huge credit to the players. We have great spirit here and we showed that in abundance.

"Football is an entertainment sport and everyone has gone home with their money's worth. We have started to turn it around, that's seven points in three games. 

"Lots to do yet. We have Crystal Palace and Sunderland to come which are as big as today was - if not bigger. But it's a good start."

Dion Dublin
Former Leicester and Aston Villa forward on Final Score

"That win was just down to Norwich's concentration and perseverance. I just believe that on the day, over the course of 95 minutes, Norwich did enough to deserve to win the game."

Garth Crooks
Former Spurs striker on Final Score

"We saw the Arsenal that we know we are capable of. If the Gunners beat West Ham and Man City away they can win the title."

Watford

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores, speking to Sky Sports: "That was a hard day, conceding four goals. There's not much more to say. Arsenal played really well, very quick, and we conceded in the fourth minute and then it's difficult. 

"We looked a little soft, a little light, and playing like that made it impossible. We hadn't enough energy and impetus to play against these Arsenal players. 

"It's hard coming back after an international break, but it’s different for everyone. We need to play in the present, not about what is happening in three weeks. Our focus needs to be on the Premier League. 

"I always work with the players in order for them to give their best, but it can be difficult to manage the mentality of the group. Maybe we think we are safe and everything is done, and we have to fight against that. We have to stay positive. I'd rather lose one match 4-0 than lose four matches 1-0."

West Ham United

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says: "I want to commend the players it was a good game of football, open, and we deserved to win.

"When it was 11 v 11 the scoreline was correct. They caused us a threat, but only at set pieces, then we turned it around."

On the decision to send off Cheikhou Kouyate, Bilic adds: "I would love to say a lot of things, I asked the legal people what can I say and what I can't. It is never a red card and it's the fourth game in a row we are getting decisions that are costing us.

"We're fighting to finish high. If the opponent is better than you Ok, but it is frustrating. We aren't going to sink or moan, we will come back and continue play good football."

The day's late game is under way - and we are averaging about four goals a game so far...

Follow the goings on at Anfield here. 

Luke: Lawrenson getting excited that Ali is a Liverpool fan. So what? Kane is an Arsenal fan and he loves scoring against them!  

Arsenal

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, talking to Sky Sports: "We played well. We focused on the performance today, which is all you can do in fact. 

"Iwobi is a creative player and he scores goals. He's both a midfielder and a striker, so he can be creative in his passing and he's mobile. 

"It doesn't matter how realistic our title challenge is - we can only believe in our own game. We just continue. 

"I am happy that today we scored and didn't concede, and that brings a lot of belief back. We kept the game serious, we kept a clean sheet and we continued to play."

West Bromwich Albion

West Brom manager Tony Pulis: "I was concerned today, I think the players thought we were safe - but we showed that wherever we go, we're West Bromwich Albion and we give a performance. We must never lose that doggedness that I love as a coach.

"Hopefully [in the summer] we'll be able to bring a few players that will give us a little bit more going forward."

Newcastle United

Newcastle forward Aleksandar Mitrovic: "We didn't deserve to lose, a draw would have been a fair result. We have seven more gaems and we have to keep the fight. It was a big game but we have seven finals left. We have to try and win our games.

"We need more time with Rafa but you can see on the pitch that we are playing better football and creating more chances. But every mistake we make is punished."

In the early Championship kick-offs Brighton draw 2-2 with fellow promotion-chasers Burnley in a controversial game on the south coast, while Preston defeated Blackburn 2-1 in the Lancashire derby. Fulham's 2-1 victory over MK Dons is huge in terms of the relegation battle with the Cottagers now four points from the drop zone. Hull thrash Bristol City 4-0 at home to boost their promotion chances, while Rotherham prevail 2-1 over Leeds to give Neil Warnock a win over his former club. 

Dropping down, League One Burton's promotion push is blunted by a 1-1 draw with Bury, while Peterborough arrest recent poor form with a comprehensve 3-0 win over Crewe. Wigan now top the table after putting five past sorry hosts Shrewsbury. 

And in League Two, Northampton's promotion party remains on hold after salvaging a 2-2 draw at home to Notts County. York failed to hold onto a lead and the 1-1 result at home to Leyton Orient keeps them in the relegation zone. And six goals on the Lancashire seaside, as Morecambe thrash Barnet 4-2.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 live

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"It would be ironic if Dele Alli scores the winning goal. He's a Liverpool fan and he was about to join them when Liverpool changed their minds at the last minute.

"Tottenham will believe they can still win the Premier League but it will need Leicester to slip up. A five point gap at this stage of the season is massive."

Newcastle United

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez on Sky: "The reaction of the team in the second half is a positive we can take. But it is not enough if we want to stay up.

"Every week you will see something a little bit better but we have to start winning."

Yep. You really do Rafa...

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender

"Would a draw be enough for Tottenham's title hopes? With Leicester playing on Sunday, I think they would take a point and see what happens.

"Mauricio Pochettino is not going to go all out for a win because that would play into Liverpool's hands, and I think avoiding defeat will be his priority. If they don't win, then they are still in contention."

Arsenal

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, talking to BBC Sport: "I am very happy because it was a good performance. We scored goals and didn’t concede, and kept the game having a good flow even at 3-0 up.

"I am pleased with Alex Iwobi's talent but even more with his attitude and his willingness to learn and to contribute with his teamwork. 

"Our target is to play well in the next game. We have to be very pragmatic and realistic. This is a start, but we have to keep it going and focusing on the process, the quality of the game. But today’s result gives us a chance."

Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Anfield

"It's hard to think that Tottenham have faced a more crucial game at Anfield in the 43 years since playing there in the first leg of a Uefa Cup semi-final. , external

"Keeping every ounce of pressure on Leicester is crucial now - and this is the only occasion in the next month that Spurs will play their match BEFORE their title rivals.

"Of course, Tottenham have other significant goals - finishing above Arsenal and qualifying for the Champions League are two - but to settle for mere local superiority now would be a real disappointment when the prospect of only a third title win has seldom seemed so tantalising since their 1961 success."

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez on Match of the Day: "Today was a pity. We conceded in the last minute of the first half and then we reacted well but we are disappointed. We worked hard but it is not enough to win games. We have seven games to go and we have to keep pushing.

"When we scored the second goal we were on top but we make a mistake and concede. It can happen when you don't have too much confidence but we have to change it for the next game.

"Now it is more difficult but we have to keep confident that we can still do it. What upsets you more is the way that we concede in the last minute of each half.

"If we start winning games we still have time."