Kevin Kilbane
Former Republic of Ireland winger on Football Focus

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Kilbane speaking of Liam Miller on Football Focus: When we got word he was suffering with cancer a few months ago, it was devastating news, for anyone that played with him. And of course when the news filtered through last night it was terribly sad news, and especially when you think of his wife and three children.

Playing alongside him you saw his amazing ability as a player, but also he was a great, great lad. When he first came into the Republic of Ireland set up he was very unassuming, and very quiet, he just got on with it, there was no airs and graces about him. Today, our thoughts just go out to his wife and family.

If you're just joining us, you may have missed the dreadful news that former Leeds, Sunderland, Manchester United and Celtic midfielder Liam Miller has died at the age of 36.

Worth pointing out that while Toby Alderweireld played in midweek he is not in the squad today.Arsenal are missing Aaron Ramsey too.

Kevin Kilbane
Former Republic of Ireland winger on Football Focus

Mauricio Pochettino has instilled a great, great team spirit in that Tottenham team, and when you look at their first XI, they're right up there with the best in the Premier League - it's just they seem to lack a bit of squad depth. With Toby Alderweireld coming back from injury to partner Jan Vertonghen, they're only going to go from strength to strength.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Wembley

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Tottenham's PA announcer getting Spurs and Arsenal fans in the mood with a very loud blast of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Something from the soundtrack of "Frozen" might be appropriate given the temperatures here at Wembley.

This is a North London derby with all the ingredients - two teams committed to attacking football who both need the victory.

Craig: I agree with Lee Dixon. Arsenal can score great goals and win through offence. But defensively Arsenal are a mess with an awful mentality, especially when under pressure. Why I can't see anything but a Spurs win today.

Ali: I am a Spurs fan, but I really love to see Jack Wilshere play. Hoping for a cracking game and a Spurs win!

How long has that hotel been there on Wembley way?

Swansea City's Portuguese manager Carlos Carvalhal welcomed reporters to Thursday's news conference with homemade tarts.

The pastries, known as Pasteis de Nata, are a traditional Portuguese pastry similar to custard tarts.

The players are out warming up at a chilly-looking Wembley. Full snood from Ozil.

Kick-off is half an hour away.

Football Focus

Get the telly on at noon, or watch at the top of the page. Dan Walker is joined by Kevin Kilbane and Garry Monk, who discuss the north London derby, Chelsea, Kasper Schmeichel and more...

Paul Robinson
Birmingham City defender on BBC Radio 5 live

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Usually Sam Allardyce teams are well drilled in keeping clean sheets but Everton crumbled against Arsenal. It's worrying times. Normally he has his teams hard to play against.

He got them stable and got them winning, and then changed it again. When you have the quality they have, you've got to use them. But for some reason he doesn't want to.

Jermaine Jenas
Former Tottenham midfielder on 5 live

Everton are not the first club to get it wrong in terms of going and spending to bring in too much all at once. The Sam Allardyce situation was an odd one in terms of it felt like a panic to me - he wasn't their first choice. He was always up against it.

His career and the way he managed team does come with a stigma. I am just a bit worried that, is this one of the better teams he has managed? In terms of the type of players? Are they prepared to do what he wants in terms of get clean sheets first then create?

Carl: Ahhh! Amazing front three no question! But am I the only one who wants to see Aubameyang AND Lacazette start together???

David: Massive game today! Xhaka and Elneny must keep their discipline to allow the forward players to create #UptheArsenal

Duncan Watmore
Sunderland forward on BBC Radio 5 live

When Sam Allardyce came in at Sunderland he said the first step was to get a clean sheet. That was what he instilled in us. It is a surprise to see Everton like they are under him.

He was so successful with us, getting clean sheets. Everyone bought into it. I don't know what the solution is and I don't know why it isn't working.

He would change for the opposition - we knew what we were doing all week. I loved playing under him. He's a very adaptable manager and more forward-looking than people give him credit for.

BBC Radio 5 live

5 live sport is up and running from midday as Mark Chapman presents build up to the day's Six Nations action.

John Murray will bring you updates from this game while at 15:00 GMT the big live commentary is Everton v Crystal Palace...

JS:To Sid, I didn't say that trophies weren't important. What I was saying was that to win a cup with the likes of Manchester City etc. you'll need a lot of luck. FA Cups won't keep players - we saw that with Alexis Sanchez. You need CL football.

Anon: Give the FA Cup Winners a Champions League place and then we'll see how important silverware is!

Petr Cech is out in his warm-up area, windmilling his arms around. Wembley is still very empty, it is very early of course.

Should this game be played later in the day?

BBC Radio 5 live

Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon: "Arsenal can score goals but it is the defensive mentality of the whole team. I have looked at the team for years now and I don't know what their plan is - I don't see a high press or a mid press, I see a mishmash."