Summary

  • Aston Villa thump champions Liverpool 7-2 just hours after Tottenham hammer Man Utd 6-1

  • Anger, laughter and shock were just some of the emotions on an incredible night

  1. CLOSE!published at 15:06 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Wolves 0-0 Fulham

    Much better from both sides.

    Daniel Podence tees up Ruben Neves 25 yards out but the Portugal international's low strike falls the wrong side of the post.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Hate saying it but starting the season before the transfer window closes could be the nail in the coffin which gets Albion relegated. It would make more sense and give clubs (especially smaller ones like us) more of a fighting chance if everyone started the season with all transfers done before kick off. The problem we have now is that as bad results continue the owners are less likely to spend, which leads to further bad results, which means less spending etc.

    Mike, West Brom fan

  3. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Sheffield United

    Mikel Arteta, or perhaps the San Sebastian Big Sam, is out in his technical area demanding more from his side. Chris Wilder is on 99 wins as Blades boss and this is his 200th game in charge. They've already earmakred the bronze for his statue.

  4. Postpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Wolves 0-0 Fulham

    A ray of light that a goal may be coming?

    Spin and shot from Aleksandar Mitrovic which sails harmlessly over the bar.

  5. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Off we go again.

  6. Firing blankspublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Wolves 0-0 Fulham

    Wolves have failed to score in the first half of 19 of their last 25 PL games.

    Wolves' Nelson Semedo has a shot saved against FulhamImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    A remarkable comparison...

    Here come the sides again at the Emirates.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Arteta is lucky there aren't crowds in at the moment. His football is absolute dross reminiscent of a prime Pulis/Allardyce. If you play football like this you have to get results or else it's unbearable to watch.

    James, north London

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

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    It may be boring for everyone else but Fulham fans will absolutely take a dull 0-0 draw today!!

    Jay in London

  10. 'We got what we deserved'published at 14:58 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Leicester 0-3 West Ham

    Leicester City

    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, to BT Sport: "We were nowhere near it today. West Ham were excellent. You need to be good at counter-press to stop them counter-attack and we weren't good enough. Technically we weren't at the level either. Too many passes going out of play. We got what we deserved.

    "We could never make the last pass or find the quality to give Jamie (Vardy) the service he needs. Our attacking structure wasn't very good. We missed Dannis Praet and James Maddison who give us that bit of quality."

    On transfers: "There might be some movements out, for players to go and get games. We wanted to bring in one or two players but the market is difficult for us this window. We are happy with what we have got."

  11. 'We are making steps forward'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Leicester 0-3 West Ham

    West Ham United

    West Ham assistant boss Alan Irvine to BBCSport: "From start to finish the players did a fantastic job in and our of possession. It was every thing we asked for. It is all well to do this on the training ground but they have to make it happen. Everyone did a fantastic job.

    "This club needs to be looking up rather than down. Too often we have been looking over our shoulder. I'm not saying we are there yet but we are making steps towards that. We should have got something at Arsenal and Wolves was great. It doesn't matter much if you don't follow it up."

    On debutant Vladimir Coufal: "We knew what to expect in terms of experience and that he was ready to play. But we were throwing him in to a team where he doesn't know the players. Today has shown the quality he has."

  12. 'We have to learn, but this is not a school'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Southampton 2-0 West Brom

    West Bromwich Albion

    West Brom boss Slaven Bilic, speaking to MOTD: "It was not good enough. They were better in everything. Everything starts with the aggression. They were always quicker to react to the second ball. It was not good enough from our side. I know the guys want it but there has to be so much more determination and desire.

    "You have to learn, but this is not a school. You have to be competitive and do your best. We have to do more and show more determination and show a better mentality than we have shown.

    "In the second half we had a couple of chances and looked much better. You have to give them credit for their great goal but you have to track that runner because it was an obvious run. The finish was world class."

  13. 'Didn't see the performance coming'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Leicester 0-3 West Ham

    Leicester City

    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, speaking to BBC Sport: "Everything was missing. It was poor. It is easy to tell the truth. We started the season well and scored goals but we lacked aggression in our defending and West Ham have shown they are a good side. We rushed the game and then gave away two poor goals. It gave us a mountain to climb. They deserved to win. They were good defensively and on the counter-attack. We didn't see the performance coming from us.

    "We are a team that is developing. We have nine points from 12 and we will take. But today is what can happen in football.

    "Dennis (Praet) and James Maddison give us extra quality. We lacked precision in our passing. We couldn't get our front players involved and didn't give the back line chance to get up the pitch.

    "We will reflect over the four games, not just today. We will fix it when we get back from the international break. It was a lesson today."

    On the injury suffered by Daniel Amartey: "Looks like a hamstring, which is unfortunate. We will get confirmation of that."

  14. 'Good game management'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Southampton 2-0 West Brom

    Southampton

    Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, speaking to MOTD: "I think what I liked was the game management. The second half was a very good game from my side. A not so easy win.

    "We invested a lot in the first half. We had a lot of chances. It was nearly a perfect first half, had chances and didn't give any away. The goal was an important goal and happy we could have players other than Danny Ings to score.

    "Hopefully we can continue this successful run. We need to work as a team together, whether you are a good team you have a good chance to win games. The opponent changed shape but we were well organised and stuck to the gameplan.

    "We have six points now, it makes everything not easier but a little bit more comfortable. We have a tough fixture after the international break, let's go."

  15. 'We were basically not there'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Southampton 2-0 West Brom

    West Bromwich Albion

    West Brom boss Slaven Bilic, speaking to BT Sport: "They were better than us in every aspect of the game.

    "They were more aggressive, they were better to second balls, they were stronger, they were everything we weren't today. I am very disappointed with our poor, poor performance.

    "We were basically not there. Without the ball we were not close to them. We gave them enough time and space and with the ball also they were better than us.

    "It all starts with the aggression and the desire, which should be our strength."

    On hoping to sign Huddersfield striker Karlan Grant on deadline day: "I am very hopeful."

  16. 'Moyes deserves the credit'published at 14:51 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Leicester 0-3 West Ham

    West Ham United

    West Ham assistant boss Alan Irvine, speaking to BT Sport: "Our shape in and out of possession was fantastic. The work-rate and ability to fill in for each other, everything we have been working on and asking for. We could have scored more against a very good team. I am delighted."

    On debutant Vladimir Coufal: "I have to be honest, it was a big decision for David (Moyes) to make. He has only had two sessions with us. We know his quality and experience but we didn't know how he would fit in the team. He picked up the messages we gave him really well. It was a great performance. What a debut."

    On Moyes: "He is doing very well from the living room. He has been involved in everything. He picks the team, we talk about training and substitutions in games. He deserves the credit."

    On transfers: "I don't know. One thing that this has given David time to do is work on recruitment. Other than getting the odd call to look at the odd player I have not been involved."

  17. 'Absolutely important for other guys to score'published at 14:50 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Southampton 2-0 West Brom

    Southampton

    Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, speaking to BT Sport: "We have been very clinical today. Good game management in the game. The pressing was nearly perfect today, we never had the feeling of having little bit problems. I felt we were well organised.

    "It is absolutely important to have other guys scoring. If Ingsy one time is not scoring the other guys need to do so. It was good we had subs to put in like Longy, who helped us in the end with his quality on the pitch.

    "Hopefully we can get another player in and then it would look OK."

  18. 'Perfect away performance'published at 14:50 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Leicester 0-3 West Ham

    West Ham United

    West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen: "Clean sheet and three goals. We were solid without the ball and had chances and looked dangerous on the break. A perfect away performances.

    "I think everyone is buzzing. To score four last week and three this week against very good teams shows where we want to be this season.

    "You can see the work-rate Michail shows. He pulled off to the back stick and what a header it was. He is a great lad and unplayable on his day."

  19. 'I'm not used to hitting it so well!'published at 14:49 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Southampton 2-0 West Brom

    Southampton

    Southampton goalscorer Oriol Romeu, speaking to BT Sport: "I am not used to hitting the ball that well!

    "I had space when the ball came to me and it ended up in the back of the net. Happy, happy for the team and on we go. Feeling good.

    "The team is doing well, we are doing a good job. Winning two games in a row after a not as good as expected start as we had is crucial going into the international break.

    "The performance was good, very solid. We still have to improve to create more chances but that will come."

  20. Postpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 4 October 2020

    Shall we get some reaction from the early games?