Summary

  • RESULT: Man Utd 2-1 Brentford

  • RESULT: Burnley 1-4 Chelsea

  • RESULT: Everton 3-0 Bournemouth

  • RESULT: Fulham 3-1 Sheffield United

  • RESULT: Luton 0-1 Spurs

  • RESULT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Nottingham Forest

  1. Postpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Fulham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    Fulham are meaning business from the outset of this one. Lots of possession and desire to get forward quickly, but no chances yet.

  2. Lindelof left-back, Maguire on the rightpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Man Utd 0-0 Brentford

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    Victor Lindelof has lined up at left-back and Harry Maguire is the right-sided central defender.

    A few 'wooaaaaahhs' from the Brentford support when the ball was rolled to Andre Onana just then in recognition of the Manchester United goalkeeper's recent problems.

  3. Postpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton 0-0 Bournemouth

    It's not been a good start to the season for Everton at Goodison Park. They need a result here today.

    Jordan Pickford gets a few early touches as Neto's clearances roll straight through to him on two occasions.

  4. 'I felt if we got the first goal we could have won the game'published at 15:01 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    FT: Luton 0-1 Tottenham

    Luton Town

    Luton boss Rob Edwards speaking to TNT Sports: "They started strongly, we rode our luck for the first ten minutes or so, then we found our way into the game. I think we then started to look a threat, out of possession we were solid and did really well.

    "The sending off before half time changed the game a little bit. We made a slight tweak, we felt we could put a three against their two in the middle, be man for man everywhere else, and then make that overload count.

    "We had a big, big chance to score and didn't take it. If you switch off for one moment, don't defend the corner well enough and go one nil down. Then even against ten men, they have so much quality, we can pressure these players but they were able to see the game out.

    "I'm proud of my players and how they played today, we gave absolutely everything against a top team. I feel disappointed because I felt if we had got that first goal we could have actually gone on and won the game.

    On if Luton are left ruing missed chances: "Yes. We have been saying that a lot recently, creating some good chances and not taking them. Unfortunately that has cost us today.

    "We are a strong unit in the dressing room and we will pull together and go again in the next few weeks. A little bit of a break now, but we will learn and get better."

    On his assessment of the season so far: " We are competing with anyone and everyone. We have come out on the wrong end of things quite a few times, so now we have to try and find that final piece. It comes down to both boxes in football, so we need to keep working hard and getting better."

  5. Postpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Burnley 0-0 Chelsea

    Chelsea love a visit here. They've won seven of their eight Premier League games at the ground.

    They force an early corner but it is headed away by a Burnley player.

  6. Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Fulham 0-0 Sheff Utd

    There's a Premier League debut in this game - for the referee. Sam Barrott is the man in the middle today.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    One game down, five to go in the Premier League.

    Four of them are getting under way now. There's some tasty games too. Lots of eyes on how Man Utd and Chelsea get on, with Everton v Bournemouth a real scrap.

    And can Sheffield United get a first win of the season?

  8. Applause for Lady Cathy Fergusonpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Man Utd v Brentford (15:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    There was a spontaneous round of applause for Lady Cathy Ferguson when a tribute was read out to her before the teams came out.

    Manchester United are wearing black armbands in her honour this afternoon.

  9. Sutton's predictionpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Fulham v Sheff Utd (15:00 BST)

    Chris SuttonImage source, BBC Sport
    Fulham and Sheff Utd badges side by side.Image source, BBC Sport

    Sheffield United are bottom of the table but will take some heart from the fact they did not lose heavily to West Ham after being taken apart by Newcastle.

    I still struggle to see how the Blades will get anything out of this game, though. Fulham have been up and down so far this season and don't score many, but I've got Raul Jimenez in my Fantasy team and I am backing him to deliver.

    Sutton's prediction:1-0

    KSI's prediction: I felt like Sheffield United were quite embarrassed after what happened to them against Newcastle so they will definitely tighten up their defence more. 1-1

    Tommy's prediction: My nutritionist, Greg, is from Sheffield so I am backing the Blades! 2-3

  10. Late change for Evertonpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at Goodison Park

    There looks like a late change for Everton.

    Amadou Onana, originally named on the bench, has emerged out of the tunnel for the starting line-up in place of Idrissa Gueye.

    The Senegal midfielder must have picked up an injury in the warm-up after heading off in the changing room early.

  11. 'Kompany has introduced a style of play to be proud of'published at 14:58 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Burnley v Chelsea (15:00 BST)

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on Football Focus

    Kompany whispers instructions into the ear of Rodriguez.Image source, Getty Images

    The Burnley fans absolutely love Vincent Kompany.

    As much as Sean Dyche was lauded by the fans, he has a pub and a street named after him for what he achieved here, Kompany has reignited the whole club. It has come back from the ashes.

    His style of play has reinvigorated the whole town. The brand of football that he implemented in the Championship last year was one to be proud of, exciting to go and watch, dynamic.

    They got the first win on Tuesday against Luton and it will be onwards and upwards from here on in.

  12. 'No magic wand, no quick fixes'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)

    Shamoon Hafez
    BBC Sport at Goodison Park

    A general shot of the main stand at Goodison with seats in the foreground.Image source, Getty Images

    777 Partners agreed a deal to buy current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's 94% stake in the club last month and that process is currently undergoing regulatory checks.

    If everything goes to plan, the takeover should be completed by the end of the year and BBC Sport understands the firm are "confident" it will get done.

    Now the Miami-based company are on the charm offensive with the disgruntled Toffees faithful, though have urged caution saying "there will be no magic wand, nor quick fixes".

    In a letter to supporters before today's game against Bournemouth, 777 co-founder Josh Wander writes: "After productive meetings with Kevin Thelwell, Sean Dyche and club officials in the last few weeks, we understand the current position of the club better, and how we can be most helpful to fix some of the underlying issues.

    "Today, football clubs are much more complicated businesses than ever before, while remaining vital community assets. But there is one eternal truth - we need to win matches. We can’t promise you that will happen immediately. We can promise you that we will instil a culture that demands and inspires two things: effort and accountability.

    As Alan Ball famously said, “Once Everton has touched you, nothing will be the same”. Though our time on Merseyside has been brief, we feel that to be true. We also know that more of the same is not enough. Nothing but the best will do for Everton. On behalf of 777, Steve and I commit to work relentlessly to that end."

  13. 'Evertonians will be hoping for mid table security'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on Football Focus

    Everton fans raise their arms to clap and cheer their side.Image source, Getty Images

    Everton fans will be hoping that the season is more than just a scrap for survival to the very end.

    They are in and around it again at the moment, but this Everton team have character. With the few players that they have brought in, Beto up top, they have options there now.

    You can't hang your hat on Calvert-Lewin staying fit because he will probably only get 15-20 games maximum this season, but they have those reinforcements that can step in.

    Fans will be hoping for mid table security this year.

  14. 'Things seem very one dimensional at United'published at 14:55 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Man Utd v Brentford (15:00 BST)

    Ellen White
    Former England striker on Radio 5 Live

    Casemiro is given instructions by Erik ten Hag.Image source, Getty Images

    As a player, if things aren't going well at the club you currently play for, and you had options to go elsewhere previously, you do wonder what would have happened.

    You think about if you had a different manager, a different philosophy perhaps, would I have been developed better?

    Is Ten Hag handpicking these players to come in and fit his philosophy? We don't know, there does not seem to be a wider plan.

    It all seems very one dimensional at the moment. You can't seem to put your finger on what they are trying to do. It must be so, so frustrating for United fans.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

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    Evans and Maguire at centre back for Man Utd, against all odds I bet that they get a clean sheet today

    Dan, Essex

    Judith: Considering MU have their top five defenders injured, their fans don't seem to have a lot of sympathy. You can maybe account for 2 or 3 but not 5.

  16. 'Glazers out'published at 14:54 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Man Utd v Brentford (15:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    The protest has been held outside and the first 'Glazer's out' chant has been heard inside Old Trafford this afternoon.

    The fans have now switched though, singing their support for Sir Alex Ferguson, whose wife Lady Cathy, has sadly died.

  17. 'I had a great teacher, it was a great start'published at 14:53 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Burnley v Chelsea (15:00 BST)

    Guardiola and Kompany share a laugh on the City bench.Image source, Getty Images

    Burnley boss Vincent Kompany speaking to Nedum Onuoha on Football Focus: "I had a great teacher, I can't say that any differently. He answered so many questions that I had for years and years as a player in just that first pre-season.

    "Then once I found that way of learning, it was about continuing in that way. It was a great start for me.

  18. Ten Hag - We are far below expectationspublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Man Utd v Brentford (15:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    Ten Hag gestures with his right hand while explaining a point to the press.Image source, Getty Images

    Erik ten Hag is not glossing over the situation Manchester United find themselves in.

    Four defeats from seven Premier League games, two on the trot in the Champions League and bottom of the group.

    "This has been a very difficult period for us all, without question," said Ten Hag in his programme notes.

    "We are currently far from the levels and expectations we set for ourselves. None of us will attempt to hide from that fact.

    "There is nobody in our club who doesn't believe we are capable of improving."

  19. 'Everton fans really are the 12th man at Goodison'published at 14:52 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on Football Focus

    Everton fans stands to applaud their side as a sub is made.Image source, Getty Images

    Goodison Park is a very hard place to play at. When Everton get it right, the fans really are the 12th man.

    An old stadium that holds the atmosphere, the fans are very, very noisy.

    I do believe that they will turn things around, the players have the backbone and the character to do so.

  20. Getting the best from the wide menpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 7 October 2023

    Everton v Bournemouth (15:00 BST)

    Mark Mitchener
    BBC Sport reporter

    .Image source, BBC Sport

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola did not pull his punches after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Arsenal, describing it as their worst performance of the season.

    Thankfully for Iraola and the Cherries, the punishing early fixture schedule, which has involved playing five of the top seven teams, now eases somewhat with Everton, Wolves and Burnley coming up this month.

    While injuries mean Iraola has few options in some areas, he has a surfeit of options in the wide attacking areas.

    What might be the key to unlocking that first league win could be finding the right combination in that part of the team, where Iraola has more than half-a-dozen contenders.