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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson scored a spectacular goal to help the Reds beat Chelsea last night. But was it that great?

Former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane: "These types of goals are big bugbear for coaches. You try to condense the play. It's a superb goal. We've seen a lot of them fly into the Kop from Henderson over the seasons. But Conte will be thinking they shouldn't be allowing that shot so easily. He will be annoyed.

Ex-West Brom striker Jason Roberts: "The clearance could have been better but Henderson's first touch is brilliant. The execution was superb."

Jordan Henderson might have to make room on his mantelpiece. The Liverpool midfielder might be taking the goal of the month prize home. You can't do anything about a worldie like that. Can you?

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Former West Brom striker Jason Roberts: "For me they are not top four based on their defensive capabilities. Eight goals conceded already. They are capable of beating the likes of Chelsea but capable of losing to the likes Burnley. Liverpool have invested in their attacking players but have questions defensively."

Ex-Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane: "I disagree. I think they will be in the mix for the top four. My concern is whether they can maintain that level of intensity in their play for the whole season."

We also have an early kick-off over in Spain where Barcelona's blond bombshell has put the La Liga champions ahead against minnows Leganes. No, not Neymar. The other one. Lionel Messi.

Want to know how the peroxided Ballon d'Or winner did it? That's what our live coverage is there for.

Tom Bason: Got to be when Jose Mourinho ran on the pitch to tackle Olly Murs at soccer aid

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Former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane: "The tone was set with how Liverpool started. They pressed early and were immediately putting Chelsea under pressure.

"If Liverpool gave the ball away five or six players pressed to get ball back.

Former West Brom striker Jason Roberts: "It was a very Italian attitude to game from Chelsea. The Chelsea players were thinking about easing in and not conceding but Liverpool had already set the tempo that Chelsea couldn't rise to."

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Our Focus pundits Kevin Kilbane and Jason Roberts are enjoying playing with their new toy - touchscreen analysis. So far so good. No-one has clicked on to a screen they shouldn't have yet. First they're looking back at last night's match at Stamford Bridge...

You don't have to twiddle your thumbs for another three hours waiting for live football though. Oh no.

The Championship can offer you some relief from the tedium of your Saturday luchtime chores.

Leeds United have made the long trip to Cardiff for a lunchtime kick-off. I bet the travelling away fans were happy when the alarm buzzed at 4am this morning…

We’re about 20 minutes from kick-off – follow every kick in our dedicated live page.

So that’s our equivalent of a gentle warm-up jog done, now let’s really start stretching those muscles before the 3pm kick-offs.

Plenty of pre-match chat to keep us going until the team news starts dropping in about 2pm. 

Will Sgt Pep continue to get his Manchester City band to play? Are Leicester going to be hungover from their European jaunt? Will Jack Wilshere ever complete 90 minutes in the Premier League?

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Cheers Ian. Back in 1998 I was sure that Leeds United’s young guns – Harry Kewell, Jonathan Woodgate, Alan Smith, etc – would win the Premier League within the next five years… Youthful optimism eh.

That's it from me in here.

Thanks very much for your company this morning and keep all your 1998 memories coming on #bbcfootball.

I'll pass you on to my colleague Jonathan Jurejko, who will see you through the afternoon.

Ben Almond: Chelsea fan, will most likely spend the rest of the weekend wondering how Oscar starts over Cesc Fabregas in midfield - 

Lee Fitzjohn: As a Liverpool fan I shall spend this weekend learning the klopp "boom, boom" celebration from last night.

Adam, in London: Yesterday's result put me in the best mood to start Freshers' next week.

I'm sure you'll find a week to get over it during Freshers', Adam.

Chelsea and Liverpool fans - how are you spending your weekend now your team's match is over?

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What were you doing back in 1998 when Barry play his first game? Let us know...

Nwo619gamer: I was busy working, and crying about England's Tournament Exit... Nothing changes

Scott Tweed: I was begging my parents for a pair of Ronaldo R9 boots.

Dave Horner: 1998 I worked on fast planes and backed slow horses

In Ronaldo related news, the former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid striker is 40 tomorrow.

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BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty was at Stamford Bridge on Friday as Liverpool recorded an impressive 2-1 win over Chelsea.

You can read his thoughts on the game here.

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Mike Watson: I was 8 and crying as Argentina beat us in the World Cup.

Kit: Watching Barry make his debut and having no idea he would go on to make 600 appearances

Mark Sparkes: I watched his debut and said he'll play for England

Fair play to Kit and Mark for making it to Hillsborough on 2 May, 1998 as Aston Villa recorded a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Barry came on in the 49th minute for Ian Taylor.

Let us know what you were doing when Barry made his first appearance back in 1998.

BBC Radio 5 live

BBC Radio 5 live will keep you right up to date with today's football.

From 12:00 (BST) Mark Chapman will be presenting live from the Etihad Stadium building up to all of today's games.

From 12:30 you can listen to live Championship commentary as Cardiff host Leeds before Ian Dennis and John Hartson bring you Manchester City against Bournemouth from the Premier League plus updates from around the grounds.

You will also be able to listen to the show right at the top of this page.

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Tune in to Football Focus on BBC One from midday as Dan Walker gets your Saturday football underway.

Dan is joined by Jason Roberts and Kevin Kilbane to preview this weekend's games and look back on Liverpool's win at Stamford Bridge last night.

The show also features interviews with Manchester City and England defender John Stones and Everton's Gareth Barry, who makes his 600th Premier League appearance today.

Andy White: In 1998 I moved to Costa Rica to take up a teaching job. A very memorable year. Still teaching but now in beautiful Shropshire.

IG SOCCER ACADEMY: 1998 - I was just finishing high school and knowing exactly what I wanted 2 do next... I was also suffering from an extreme bout of sarcasm.

Chris Fernandes: Learning my ABC and running into walls as toddlers do

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry is making his 600th Premier League appearance today.

The first came back in 1998, let us know what you were doing 18 years ago.

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Moving home is not always straightforward. Just ask West Ham. Distractions on and off the pitch have hampered the start to their first season in London Stadium - and former Hammer Trevor Sinclair says Slaven Bilic's men need to settle in. Quick.

"Things have to improve soon because the last thing they need in their first season at their new ground is a situation where they are stuck near the bottom of the table," the former England winger says in his BBC Sport column.

"The longer this bad start continues, the more it will play on the minds of the players and the fans that their first season after leaving Upton Park is going to be spent battling relegation, rather than pushing for the top six again."

Read more of Trev's thoughts here