Hector Bellerin shows off his fabled pace as he wins a foot race with the none-too-sluggish Younes Kaboul and then twists the Watford defender back inside with a drop of the shoulder.

He fizzes a cross-cum-shot across goal, but it is wide off the far post and too far in front of his attacking Arsenal team-mates.

There's no denying that Everton deserve their lead but Stoke can point to that penalty award as soft, and then count themselves unlucky that it went in too.

Can they react?

James Downes: Apart from Hull, I wouldn't be surprised if the Premier League table finished like it currently stands!  

Palace's Damien Delaney does everything right, meeting a corner with a muscular downward header, but he is denied by Harry Arter who is stationed on the post and gets his shin in the way.

Stoke concede another penalty from a corner as Ashley Williams goes down in the middle - doesn't seem to be much contact...

Southampton are another team who can't find a way through as a free-kick to the near post causes chaos but Sunderland scramble it clear. 

Antonio Conte looks like he wants to give some of his substitutes a chance to show what they can do against a Burnley side that are already dead and buried.

Cesc Fabregas and Michy Batshuayi are off and flexing down the touchline already.

Ross Barkley is the latest Evertonian to fire a shot just wide. Stoke are bound to end up winning this 1-0...

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A slightly shell-shocked Roberto Pereyra - fresh off the plane from Juventus -  is on for Watford, replacing Adlene Guedioura.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has taken to social media after his side's draw at White Hart Lane.

"High intensity football from both sides today!" the Belgian said. 

"Shame we didn't get all deserved three points. Great support from our travelling fans 👏🔝 International duty now."

Chris Palmer: You know those clubs that look good then they get rid of a decent manager and you just know they are in trouble? WATFORD

We are back under way now - or very shortly - at our six Premier League games. 

Christian Benteke has not been able to get many touches close to goal so far on his Palace debut. But he is making a nuisance of himself.

He was fouled for the penalty that Yohan Cabaye missed. He has won four fouls for his side - more than any other player. And has won 77% of his 'duels' as Opta call them. For the ball, not pistols at dawn.

Danny Drinkwater's pass for Jamie Vardy's opener was superb - well worth a watch on MOTD later on. 

It's half-time around the grounds in the Championship and there's only been five goals so far. Here's the headlines:

• Leaders Huddersfield are in front against Wolves through Rajiv van La Parra, although the visitors have had a goal ruled out for offside.
• Jack Grealish's early goal at Ashton Gate has Aston Villa 1-0 up at Bristol City.
• Birmingham City lead Norwich thanks to David Davis' strike.
• Grant Ward has Ipswich in front against Preston.
• Pajtim Kasami's goal has Nottingham Forest in front against Leeds United.

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Alistair Wiseman: #Xhaka is looking a serious signing. Some of the balls he's pinging around are excellent. Give Giroud 45 now and he'll score.

BtheG: The understanding between Ozil and Alexis is amazing.

Paul lummis: I'm far from an Arsenal fan, but this first half has been an attacking masterclass...

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A few more crickles in this rough-cut Italian face after that first half.

Walter Mazzarri has seen his Watford defence dissected by Arsenal.