Chris Waddle
Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Typical Leeds, they have come out of the blocks quickly. They have come out and are having a go at Newcastle from the start.

There's half a shout for a penalty for Leeds as Brenden Aaronson goes down just inside the box after a tussle with Joelinton. VAR has a quick look but nothing more than that.

Erling Haaland is back on his feet and looks OK to carry on. Relief for every Manchester City fan.

There are always teams across any division in dire need of a win. The Palace players will know they are firmly in that bracket after the loss to Fulham last time out.

First opportunity to attack for Southampton as Armel Bella-Kotchap has the ball in the box but his back to goal. He's pushed wide and panics, slicing it straight into the side-netting despite better options.

A strong start by Newcastle as they are on it from the off. Miguel Almiron just loses his footing as he tries to power past Pascal Struijk on the flank before Fabian Schar sends an effort from range wide.

Seconds after kick-off, Ben Godfrey clashes with Erling Haaland in an aerial duel and the Man City striker has felt it. He's down in a bit of pain and his boot has fallen off. A bit of concern for Pep Guardiola...

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Palace try to get Jordan Ayew in behind the Cherries defence but the ball has a bit too much on it and Mark Travers is out quickly to gather.

It's wet and windy here. Not a good day for keepers.

Chris Waddle
Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Everybody in the world knows who Pele is, all around the world, and Bruno Guimerares wearing a Pele shirt with number 10 on the back is a fitting tribute.

A nice touch before kick off at St James' Park as Bruno Guimaraes wears a Pele Brazil shirt during a minute's applause for the legendary player.

A bit later than the other games but we are now under way here.

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Palace haven't had a shot on target in either of their last two games. They play the team with the worst defence in the league today, so they won't get a better chance to end that unwanted run.

Martin Tooth: Rashford dropped for being late for a team meeting after oversleeping. “From dozy to destroyer.” There’s your headline.

Four more Premier League games and they are getting under way.

It's a big chance for Man City and Newcastle to turn the heat up on league-leaders Arsenal before they play this evening.

There is some scrapping to do at the bottom too.

Bournemouth's new first-team coach Tommy Elphick (right) says he has missed the buzz of a matchday and is excited to continue in his role on a full-time basis.

The former Cherries captain spent four years with the club, winning promotion from League One under former boss Eddie Howe through to the Premier League.

Since retiring last year he joined the club in the development squad before being elevated to the first-team coaching set-up.

"I wasn't expecting it to happen this quickly but I was fortunate to come in and work with some top people," Elphick said.

"I spent a lot of last year in with the lads watching how they prepare in a successful season. It was a quick rise, but one where when I was out of first-team football, I was itching to get back into it. What I have missed isn't the Monday to Friday but the buzz of a matchday."

Gary O'Neil finalised his backroom staff, which also included Shaun Cooper and Tim Jenkins, after being given an 18-month contract last month.

Elphick added: "Myself and Coops [Shaun Cooper] stepped up in the interim period to assist Gary as much as possible. Gary is a master tactician, he is so good on the grass and delivering his message, he really relates to the players.

"Day to day the role changes but between myself, Shaun and Tim it is just about supporting the manager in every shape and form and whatever is needed.

"When we do split the groups I am more comfortable with the back four than the front two, if you like.

"I am fresh out of the game so I can understand what it is like for the players at the moment, so that stands me in good stead."

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has just told BT Sport the reason he was dropped to the bench for the win at Wolves earlier - he was late for a team meeting having overslept. He says he was disappointed not to start at Molineux but understands the decision and hopes a line can now be drawn under the issue. We'll bring you more shortly.

Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag speaking to BT Sport: "It's good after the decision, Rashford came in. He was bright, he was lively and he scored a goal to give a good reaction. Everyone has to adhere to the rules and if you react like this, it is the right answer.

"We were not that good in the first half. In my opinion the second half was better. Fred was winning second balls and linking play when he came on.

"In the first half, you analyse the game but sometimes things do not work as expected. Wolves did not create many chances and we did but you have to be sharp.

"I was not happy at half time and I told them with this attitude they will not win this game and everyone had to give 10% more."

On Luke Shaw playing at centre-back: "With him being left footed, that helps him playing on the left side. Wolves have speed on the wings and Luke Shaw can cover that."

On being told it's Sir Alex Ferguson's 81st birthday: "Congratulations to Sir Alex."

Bournemouth are looking to win consecutive Premier League home games for the first time since February 2020, while their five goals scored in their last two home matches is more than they'd netted in their first six at the Vitality Stadium this season (4).

Crystal Palace have won just one of their last nine away league games (D4 L4), failing to score in four of their last five on the road. The Eagles haven't won outside of London in the Premier League since April, though that victory did come on the south coast (2-1 vs Southampton).

Manchester City's World Cup winner Julian Alvarez is being celebrated on the pitch before their match at the Etihad and is given a bit of a guard of honour by the subs.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui speaking to BT Sport: "Yes, always when you lose, it is difficult. We don't want to lose, we want to win the match. We showed that we are able to compete with any team but it was a pity.

On Wolves' lack of goals: "I think that the goals are coming after good work and we are working as a team in and out of possession. Maybe we didn't have the best decision making in the box. We had five or six good situations to damage them but we have good chances.

"The players have to believe in themselves. We have to have balanced thinking in the next match knowing that the only way is to keep working and to improve."

Mark Mitchener
BBC Sport at Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth's new owner Bill Foley and minority owner Michael B Jordan have just emerged from the tunnel to a big ovation, after American Foley's takeover was completed before Christmas. Not even the rain has prevented a warm welcome for the pair.

Today's match programme turns the spotlight on Foley and Hollywood actor Jordan - best known for the "Creed" boxing film series - while also introducing the Cherries' new "sister club", ice hockey's Vegas Golden Knights.