Summary

  • FT: Man Utd 4-0 Palace - Mata, Fellaini (2) & Lukaku

  • FT: West Ham 1-0 Swansea - Sakho scores in last minute

  • FT: West Brom 2-2 Watford - Hornets grab late equaliser

  • FT: Stoke 2-1 up against Southampton - Diouf & Crouch for Potters

  • FT: Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester

  1. Bye for nowpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Chelsea against Manchester City is the tea-time blockbuster and I will detain you no longer.

    Keep up to date with the match via the live text over here and don't forget to catch all the action on Match of the Day tonight at 22:30 BST on BBC Two with regional variations.

    See you later.

  2. Table talespublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    With Chelsea and Manchester City still scoreless at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United are sitting pretty at the top of the as-it-stands Premier League table...

    Premier League tabl

    ...while West Ham are on the rise at the bottom. Crystal Palace remain stone-cold bottom.

    Premier League tableImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'It's early doors - we can build on our start'published at 17:52 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Brom 2-2 Watford

    West Bromwich Albion

    West Brom defender Jonny EvansImage source, Getty Images
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    West Brom defender Jonny Evans

    West Brom defender Jonny Evans: "We had a good start to the season and we've tailed off a bit maybe.

    "But it's still early days in the season. We have nine points which is something we can build on."

  4. 'Decisions didn't go our way - we're disappointed'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Brom 2-2 Watford

    West Bromwich Albion

    Tony PUlisImage source, Getty Images

    West Brom manager Tony Pulis: "We should have been more set up behind the ball (before Watford's late equaliser).

    "We had a free kick and then gave the ball away.

    "Then the ref played over the time. He did that in the first half as well. When you're playing into the 95th minute of four minutes added time and they score that's very hard to take.

    "The challenge was a good tackle. He plays the ball. A sliding challenge. Oliver was 10 yards away and sees it perfectly and then gives a free kick.

    "Watford are a good side, especially away from home. They get balls into the box and they're strong. Generally we defended really well but we're really disappointed.

    "One or two decisions that should have gone our way didn't. Confidence is massive at this level and we needed the win."

  5. 'Nobody could deny we deserved a point'published at 17:45 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Brom 2-2 Watford

    Watford

    Marco SilvaImage source, Getty Images

    Watford manager Marco Silva: "I believe nobody in the stadium or watching it would say we didn't deserve the point. We came here to play our game with our philosophy and we knew that would involve taking risks

    "They want that - to sit and wait for our mistakes.

    "But we don't change because that's our way. In some moments we were too slow in the first half. I told our players at half time if you continue the same way we'll achieve a good result.

    "The first 30 minutes of the second half we played really well. We had clear chances. They defended well, they're a strong team but we showed big character.

    "Richarlison is an amazing talent. I told my board I want this player because I believe in him. We never know how he'll react coming from Brazil. Brazilian players can have problems in another country but he's been really good."

  6. 'We have played better, where we got beaten'published at 17:41 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Stoke 2-1 Southampton

    Stoke City

    Mark HughesImage source, Reuters

    Stoke manager Mark Hughes: "We had to be vigilant, had to dig in and in terms of the performance, we have played better, like against Chelsea, where we got beaten. That is how football is.

    "Peter Crouch wants to play more games and wants more starts but as a sub coming on he gives the opposition something more to deal with. He has a huge role here and has come up trumps for us late in the day. We got over the line in the end.

    "You could see the guys at the back tiring at the end bu they have done well to get through it. Towards the end, we had all hands on the pump and saw it through.

    "It is a shame for Saido Berahino, I thought he did OK. he showed personality to grab the ball and unfortunately the keeper batted the penalty away. He will always be judged on goals. He is working hard, he is in good physical condition but his time will come."

  7. 'We have to play better and we can play better'published at 17:38 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Ham 1-0 Swansea

    Slaven BilicImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham manager Slaven Bilic: "It is a relief, a great three points for us. We did not play well in the first half after a good first 10 minutes, making basic mistakes and Swansea were much better on the ball. We have to play better and we can play better.

    The changes were crucial with Manuel Lanzini, Arthur Masuaku and Diafra Sakho coming on.

    We played a very offensive formation in the first half but lacked the link between the defence and attack and that was why Lanzini made a big impact.

    I know it is shallow when the manager says there is pressure, but that makes a difference.

    To keep the support of the crowd we need to keep producing minute after minute and we did not do that in the first half.

    The guys on the bench lifted the team and crowd.

  8. 'We are getting closer to getting the balance right'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Ham 1-0 Swansea

    Swansea City

    Paul ClementImage source, Getty

    Swansea manager Paul Clement: "We just did not defend that last attack very well. I thought we were the better team in the first half by a mile, without creating anything. I think the result was a little harsh in that I don't think that they weren't better than us as such.

    "They created a really good scoring chance which is what we didn't do.

    "We did not stop the cross coming in, did not defend it in the box and if you concede that late you do not give yourself much chance.

    "A combination of the delivery and the movement need to be better in the final third. We are closer to getting the balance right, but there is still work to be done.

    "We have a massive game against Huddersfield after the international break and we have to concentrate on that."

  9. 'We're like a boxer knocked down by superior fighters'published at 17:31 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Man Utd 4-0 Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace

    Roy HodsgonImage source, getty

    Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson: "The quality these teams have they don't miss chances.

    "Coming into the game this week we thought if things go out way we could have got something out of the game.

    "The messages being put across are being grapsed by the players. We now have Chelsea and it doesn't get any easier.

    "The past three weeks' work has been good but this break will be good to get more work done. The fans are brilliant and that support will help us through.

    "I hope my enjoyment and passion for the game will spread over to the players.

    "At the moment we're like a boxer knocked down by superior fighters. We try to stay in there and not surrender.

    "We can't call on Pape Souare, Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke - hopefully they'll be back before too long."

  10. Postpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Stoke 2-1 Southampton

    Southampton

    Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino: "We deserved a little bit more. We controlled the ball and put them under pressure. We were unlucky at the end and have to congratulate the opponent. We played with character, played on the floor and gave everything.

    "Scoring goals is the most difficult thing in modern football. I would like to score more. Sometime we have to have more accuracy but we have to keep believing.

    "To organise the players is a long process but this game is another step."

  11. England recall for Crouch?published at 17:21 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Stoke 2-1 Southampton

    Final Score

    Peter CrouchImage source, Getty Images

    Stoke striker Peter Crouch on Final Score: "I am very pleased to get the goal and it was backs to the wall at the end. Very nice to come off the bench and get the winner.

    "I am still knocking on the door, I still feel fit and I want to start games but I am realistic.

    "Saido Berahino is good player and will come good I am sure, it is just not falling for him at the moment.

    "Training grounds are a dark place when you lose before an international break. There is so much time to think and reflect.

    "I have not actually retired from international football so hopefully I have made an impact [for a call-up]."

  12. 'I trusted Marouane since day one'published at 17:17 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Man Utd 4-0 Crystal Palace

    Manchester United

    Jose MourinhoImage source, Getty

    Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaking to BBC's MOTD:

    The most pleasing thing about the display?

    "Three points and a good performance.

    "We started strong and we finished strong. We rotated. We won and that's the most important thing."

    Thoughts on playing in Russia and then preparing for a Premier League match?

    "I had concerns. Palace had one week to prepare. They lost players during the week. We had to play In Russia. I had to make changes. The mentality allowed me to do that. Everybody wants to play.

    "I could see the difference between Mkhitaryan and Fellaini. Mkhitarayan played and Fellaini didn't in Russia

    "The momentum is good and the players are happy and confident."

    On Marouane Fellaini this season:

    "I always trusted Marouane since day one and try to give him cofidence and show him how useful he is for the team."

  13. 'A well-earned point'published at 17:14 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester

    Leicester City

    Craig ShakespeareImage source, Getty Images

    Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare: "It's a hard-earned point, I felt we started the game very slowly and gave the momentum to Bournemouth.

    "To come away with a point on reflection is a hard-earned point, We had to defend with resilience in numbers.

    "We didn't quite have that quality on the ball. On Monday I'll sit down and think a point well earned.

    "We have to move on now."

  14. 'Totally disappointed'published at 17:13 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Stoke 2-1 Southampton

    Southampton

    Maya YoshidaImage source, Reuters

    Southampton defender Maya Yoshida: "We have dropped so many points already this season and it is so disappointing. We conceded a very cheap goal late on and totally disappointed.

    "Virgil van Dijk is one of the ebst defenders in the Premier League and he did not play for eight months. He needed time to get his fitness back but we have good competition between the players. I can only focus on myself.

    "My goal means very little to me because we lost the points. Hopefully another goal is coming for me in the next game."

  15. 'You can't give it if you didn't see it'published at 17:10 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester City

    Bournemouth

    Eddie HoweImage source, Reuters

    Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: “A very good performance, we created enough to win three or four games in that one. It wasn't our day but we started fast

    “It was difficult for me to see the handball but having seen Marc Pugh's reaction, I banked on his reaction and I know that was right having seen it now.

    “The referee's view may have been limited and if the linesman didn't have a view either, well then you can't give it if you didn't see it - so I have sympathy in that respect. “

  16. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Ham 1-0 Swansea

    Some of the West Ham fans were audibly complaining about their team's performance at various points throughout the match.

    Their team managed four shots on target in total in the match.

  17. 'I'm never going to criticise the fans'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Ham 1-0 Swansea

    Joe HartImage source, PA

    West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart: "We are relieved of course. It was a difficult strange game that understandably won't get much airplay. It was a difficult atmosphere in some ways. I'm never going to criticise the fans, they come here and pay their money and have a right to their opinion. It was not a high-quality performance, I was not high quality today.

    "We have to focus on the win. We have had seven points since the international break

    "It is on all of us to take the pressure off. We don't get sucked into the speculation, we just stuck together and fight hard."

  18. 'We kept believing'published at 17:05 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    West Brom 2-2 Watford

    Watford

    Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré: "You could see with Jose Holebas he was tackling five minutes before and then got the assist. We kept believing until the end and that's what you get.

    "We have to be thankful for the fans because they're always behind us."

  19. Lethal Lukakupublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Man Utd 4-0 Crystal Palace

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'A great performance'published at 17:01 British Summer Time 30 September 2017

    Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester City

    Bournemouth

    Leiws CookImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook: "We did incredibly well. It was a great team performance and something to build on.

    "We came out strong and set the tone with one-touch passes and fast play. It was a great performance. I thought our whole back four was great today."