Summary

  • FT: Newcastle 3-1 Everton - Lascelles own goal & Holgate own goal, Fraser gives Newcastle lead & Trippier adds 25-yard free-kick

  • Magpies out of relegation zone

  • FT: Burnley 1-1 Man Utd - Pogba strike from Shaw cutback, Rodriguez leveller from Weghorst pass

  • FT: West Ham 1-0 Watford - Bowen shot takes deflection before going in

  • Hammers replace United in top four, Watford drop to 19th

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

  1. 'Man Utd have to improve'published at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    Burnley v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Mark Lawrenson
    BBC Football expert

    I thought we'd see a different Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick, and I thought they would press more - but it has not really happened.

    He has had some decent results but they have not strung together a good performance under him for 90 minutes so far - with Friday's FA Cup defeat by Middlesbrough the latest example - so you are left thinking what on earth is the problem for them.

    United are still fourth, despite all their problems this season, but they will have to improve if they are going to stay there.

    If they are going to find some consistency, their players have to play their part too. At the moment, it seems as if there is no-one in the dressing room to rally them when they need it.

    Having said all that, United should still beat Burnley - who are bottom of the table with only one win all season. If they don't, it will probably be for the reasons we have seen already.

    Prediction: 0-2

  2. Postpublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

    John Southall
    BBC Radio 5 Live at the London Stadium

    It's very rare you see a player get a hostile reaction from their home supporters, but it could well happen tonight [with Kurt Zouma at the London Stadium].

  3. Team news - Cavani replaces Ronaldo for Unitedpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    Burnley v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Burnley have made two changes from the draw with Watford for the visit of Manchester United.

    Josh Brownhill and Jay Rodriguez come in for Dale Stephens and Aaron Lennon.

    Burnley XI: Pope; Pieters, Tarkowski, Mee, Roberts; Brownhill, Westwood; McNeil, Rodriguez, Cornet, Weghorst

    Subs: Hennessey, Lowton, Cork, Barnes, Stephens, Lennon, Collins, Bardsley, Long

    Burnley XIImage source, BBC Sport

    Two changes for the visitors from their FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough. Jesse Lingard returns to the bench.

    Dean Henderson and Cristiano Ronaldo make way for David de Gea and Edinson Cavani.

    Man Utd XI: De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Varane, Dalot; Pogba, McTominay; Fernandes, Rashford, Sancho; Cavani

    Subs: Henderson, Lindelof, Jones, Mata, Ronaldo, Lingard, Wan-Bissaka, Matic, Elanga

    Man Utd XIImage source, BBC Sport
  4. Can't keep awaypublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

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    Where I'll be at 74, not stood in the rain at Turf Moor

    You've got to respect Roy Hodgson's love for the game. When I'm 74 I just want to potter in my allotment and nap at least two times a day. Three times ideally.

  5. Hodgson to join the club?published at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

    .Image source, Getty Images

    Watford's last five Premier League away wins were under five different managers: Javi Gracia, Quique Sanchez Flores, Nigel Pearson, Xisco Munoz and Claudio Ranieri.

  6. Get involvedpublished at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - texts charged at your standard rate)

    Do you agree with Bruno Guimaraes assessment that Newcastle United will be a big force in football contesting for the Champions League trophy? If so, how long do you expect it to take for them to get there?

    Got any thoughts on the above or want to say anything about the teams in action tonight? Then get involved via #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - texts charged at your standard rate).

  7. 'Watford need wins - and quickly'published at 18:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

    Mark Lawrenson
    BBC Football expert

    Watford got a point and a clean sheet against Burnley in Roy Hodgson's first game in charge but, with only one victory in their first 19 games, it is wins they need - and quickly.

    It's going to be hard for them to get anything out of West Ham, though.

    The Hammers got away with one against Kidderminster in the FA Cup on Saturday, but they still won despite playing badly. I'd expect a big improvement from them here.

    Prediction: 2-0

  8. Listen to the game of your choicepublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    There's live commentary on every game tonight, so you won't miss a thing.

    Here's where to point your dial/internet browser:

    Newcastle vs Everton (5 Live and BBC Sport website).

    Burnley vs Manchester United (5 live extra and BBC Sport website).

    West Ham vs Watford (BBC Sport website)

  9. Team newspublished at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

    Here's the full team news for West Ham versus Watford tonight and as mentioned Kurt Zouma starts for the hosts.

    David Moyes makes eight changes to the side that edged past Kidderminster in the FA Cup on Saturday with Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma are the only other players to keep their place in the team.

    Michail Antonio returns after missing the Kidderminster victory due to a late arrival back from international duty.

    West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio

    Subs: Areola, Yarmolenko, Lanzini, Vlasic, Noble, Diop, Fredericks, Johnson, Kral

    West Ham XI v Watford in the Premier LeagueImage source, BBC Sport

    Roy Hodgson makes two changes to the Watford team that earned a point at Burnley in his first game in charge of the Hornets.

    Emmanuel Dennis returns from a one-match suspension, while Tom Cleverley also starts in midfield.

    Joao Pedro and Ken Sema drop to the bench.

    Watford XI: Foster, Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara, Kucka, Sissoko, Kayembe, Cleverley, Dennis, King

    Subs: Bachmann, Ngakia, Louza, Joao Pedro, Masina, Sema, Kabasele, Kalu, Cucho Hernandez

    Watford XI v West Ham in the Premier LeagueImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Team newspublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    Newcastle v Everton (19:45 GMT)

    Alistair Magowan
    BBC Sport at St James' Park

    Matt Targett is Newcastle's only new signing to start tonight as Eddie Howe replaces the injured Paul Dummett at left-back.

    Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and former Brighton defender Dan Burn, who's had a toe problem, are on the bench.

    Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Targett, Willock, Shelvey, Joelinton, Fraser, Wood, Saint-Maximin

    Subs: Darlow, Krafth, Manquillo, Murphy, Burn, Guimarães, Almirón, Longstaff, Gayle

    NewcImage source, BBC Sport

    It's a strong looking bench for Everton too, as Frank Lampard makes two changes to the side which beat Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

    New signings Dele Alli, Donny van de Beek and Anwar El Ghazi are all substitutes, as is the returning Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

    Yerry Mina replaces the injured Ben Godfrey, while Andros Townsend starts instead of Vitaliy Mykolenko.

    Everton XI: Pickford, Holgate, Keane, Mina, Coleman, Allan, Gomes, Townsend, Gordon, Richarlison, Gray

    Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Patterson, Branthwaite, Iwobi, Van de Beek, El Ghazi, Alli, Calvert-Lewin

    evertonImage source, BBC Sport
  11. Zouma starts for West Hampublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022
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  12. 'Newcastle need three points, I don't think they'll get them'published at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    Newcastle v Everton (19:45 GMT)

    Mark Lawrenson
    BBC Football expert

    Everton got a good win over Brentford at the weekend in Frank Lampard's first game in charge, and he could give debuts to deadline-day signings Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli at St James' Park.

    Lampard really needs striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to be fit for this one, though. He makes such a difference for them, especially away from home.

    Newcastle have got some new faces too, of course, and it will be interesting to see how they line up in their first game for more than a fortnight.

    Overall they did pretty good business in the transfer window, but it might take a bit of time for this Newcastle team to bed in. They need the three points more than Everton do, but I don't think they will get them.

    Prediction: 1-1

  13. Postpublished at 18:40 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

    As mentioned, West Ham are in action tonight and it is not yet clear whether Kurt Zouma will be involved given the below story but team news will be out in the next five minutes.

  14. West Ham condemn Zouma for hitting pet catpublished at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

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    Kurt Zouma signed for West Ham from Chelsea in the summer

    West Ham United have "unreservedly condemned" Kurt Zouma for hitting his cat after a video emerged of the France defender kicking and slapping his pet.

    The video shows the 27-year-old kicking the cat across the floor and slapping it in the face.

    Essex Police are liaising with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and say "urgent enquiries are ongoing".

    Zouma has apologised and the club will deal with the incident internally.

  15. Postpublished at 18:35 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

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    And here's how it looks at the top of the table where Manchester United and West Ham will both be looking for wins and hoping the other slips up to boost their top four aspirations.

  16. Plenty going onpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

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    Hello!

    Welcome along to a massive evening of Premier League football that features more subplots than a season of Game of Thrones.

    All three sides currently in the relegation zone are in action while there's also added intrigue in Frank Lampard taking charge of his first Everton game in the Premier League while Manchester United are looking to respond to their shock FA Cup exit last Friday.

    West Ham, meanwhile, will be hoping for the Red Devils to slip up so they can pounce to climb back into the top four.

    Plenty to keep an eye on, here's the fixture line-up in full:

    Newcastle v Everton (19:45 GMT)

    West Ham v Watford (19:45 GMT)

    Burnley v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

  17. Soon to be a global superpower?published at 18:29 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2022

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    Newcastle United - Champions League winners.

    That's what the club's £35m signing, Bruno Guimaraes, predicts will happen in the future, when the Magpies have established themselves as a world force.

    Ambitious? Yes. Far fetched? Probably not with the financial clout the club now has.

    First, though, there's the little matter of Premier League survival and tonight they have a huge clash with Everton as they look to climb out of the relegation zone.