24/09/2016 Match of the Day

How about that? Just brilliant. That is wonderful. An absolute belter.

What a turn. What a goal. Look at that.

After last week's goal-rush, the Premier League delivered

Eight games on the way, packed full of incident and goals.

Two footballing Einsteins in the studio, Ruud Gullit

and Martin Keown, just the four FA Cups, three English titles,

two European Cups and one Balon D'or between them.

After back-to-back league defeats, Manchester United played host

to champions Leicester, who've not won at Old Trafford

The commentator was Simon Brotherton.

It does not take Einstein to realise it has been a mixed start for

Manchester United's new manager but a visit for the Premier League

champions will focus minds fully at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho

continues to rotate his squad. He has left out Wayne Rooney who sits

on the bench. It is one of four changes to the side beaten at

Watford. Income Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Daley Blind and Jesse

Lingard. Marouane Fellaini joins Wayne Rooney on the bench. Leicester

City's line-up is unchanged from their last league game, the 3-1

league victory over Burnley. Kasper Schmeichel is injured so Ron-Robert

Zieler continues. Jamie Vardy has scored in three of four previous

game against today's opponents. His new strike partner Islam Slimani

started well with two goals on his debut last week. That was

intercepted before the ball could reach

It is very congested in the middle of the field. Pogba, working it

wide. The stooping header away from Wes Morgan. Blind with the cross,

deflected behind for a corner. Morgan trying to keep tabs on Zlatan

Ibrahimovic. In two words Chris Smalling, and the header. Manchester

United lead, 1-0. Smalling's first of the season, rising high. Daley

Blind with a corner kick and Smalling unopposed, virtually. He

has gone in behind Christian Fuchs to nod the ball down into the bottom

of the net. Danny Drinkwater, Leicester leaving

the big boys up top. Ibrahimovic isn't

so much space. Fuchs is the only man to get across. Into Marcus Rashford.

It was a good chance and the angle was closing. Ron-Robert Zieler was

rushing towards him. It well wide. For a moment, Leicester City were

wide open at the back. Look at the space for Ibrahimovic. Fuchs, the

fullback, rushing across. Rashford could not finish. This is a good

spell for the home side. Brilliant play from Pogba. It was nearly a

spectacular goal. Pogba licking up, seeing the opportunity. He had the

vision and the skill. It was nearly a stunning finish from Ibrahimovic.

This is a good spell in the match for the champions. -- this is a

difficult spell. Lovely short, sharp passing. Pogba

brings the same from Zieler. He is still looking for his first

Manchester United goal. He kept the Leicester City keeper on his toes

with this one. It is all Manchester United at the moment.

Mata is looking to find a way through. Jesse Lingard. Mata, it is

a superb goal. Patients in the build-up. Well worked, and put away

with some aplomb by Juan Mata. He was involved early on the move and

right at the end. The initial run, the lovely flick from Pogba, in from

Lingard, and inside at the far post. Manchester United with two goal

lead. A lovely touch from Rashford. He found Mata. Time to look up and

Rashford tries to take it in his stride. Wes Morgan got his feet

moving in time to put it away for a corner kick. Manchester United

threatening every time they come forward. Mixing it up. 3-0. It away

by Marcus Rashford. Leicester City caught off-guard. Leicester City's

players half asleep. The ball is played in there and Rashford is not

the sort of player who will miss from there. It is the easiest chance

he will have all season. Rashford is onside. Drink water gets

in touch. It disappears behind for another corner kick. They are trying

not to incur further damage. Blind with the delivery. It is four.

Manchester United suddenly scoring at will. Leicester City concede four

goals in the road in the Premier League for the second match in a

row. Much more conventional this corner. Nothing Leicester can do.

Look at Paul Pogba, getting his head on that one and celebrating his

first ever Manchester United goal. It has turned into a real first-half

pasting. Claudio Ranieri trying to do something. Andy King and Demarai

Gray are both coming on. It is a double change for Leicester. Jamie

Vardy and Riyad Mahrez IV two players going off. Leicester hardly

getting a sniff of the ball at the moment. Perhaps the chance to break

with Danny Drinkwater. Slimani racing forward into the penalty

area. He did not quite reach the striker. He has managed to hang onto

the ball. Cleared as far as Danny Simpson. Place ticks once it on the

first side. Andy King and Slimani are furthest forward in the penalty

area. An excellent shot from Place ticks. A superb goal from the

Leicester City substitute. Demarai Gray, his first goal for Leicester.

Leicester City are long way from being back in the match. This was a

cracker. With half an hour to play, Leicester or on the board. 4-1.

Demarai Gray, just out of the reach of De Gea. 25 minutes to go.

Lindegaard racing away down the far side, cutting inside Robert Huth.

This is Ibrahimovic. Once more, Manchester United dangerous on the

break. The fingertips of Ron-Robert Zieler pushing that wide. They are

enjoying a decent spell in the game in terms of the amount of time they

are seeing the ball. Good running by Jeffrey Schlupp. This is a chance

for Andy King. It is a straightforward save by De Gea.

Leicester creating a couple of opportunities in the second half. No

sign of Wayne Rooney coming on at the moment.

That was a nice idea. Danny Drinkwater gets the better of Pogba.

It is with Slimani. Jeffrey Schlupp is racing into the centre.

Place ticks tries to curl in another one. He brings the same from De Gea.

-- Tottenham tries. -- Place ticks tries. This time De Gea gets his

hand to the ball and key closet away.

Pogba, twinkle toes. Excellent play. Plenty of support. Ibrahimovic goes

for goal himself but he was never able to test the Leicester

goalkeeper. Today we started really well. I know that we scored three

goals from set pieces, but to create those chances, it was because we

were dominant. I do not have numbers in my hands, but for sure, we had

more possession, we had more of the game in the Leicester third. We had

more chances and shots. We dominated the game in every aspect. At the

first goal, we conceded a goal in the corner. We must concentrate. We

lost our composure. It was a pity. After the first half, it was very

difficult to get back. We tried to move the ball quickly, we try to

create options for forwards. Today we showed what we can do. It was a

difficult week last week for us but today we showed we are back. What

was your thinking with Wayne Rooney today? Did he need a mental or

physical break? No, I have 23 players. If I do not play Rashford,

you ask me why not? Do not ask about Wayne Rooney. He is happy as

everyone in the dressing room. Man United were winners. That is the

point. Do you not just love reality? No Wayne Rooney, was that the

difference? Certainly the change information, they played with

Herrera sitting in front of defence. Pogba and Mata were able to express

themselves in the final third. That is where they are at their best. You

need the security at the back. Mourinho likes to play back four.

That was not different, he had the triangle in front of him, the wings.

It was Pogba and Mata. Once they had the security of Herrera in front of

the defence, that changed things. Herrera has been sitting out lots of

the game. His attitude is outstanding, making blocks, starting

attacks. Pogba and Mata can roam forward. They did fantastically

well. Pogba loves to run with the ball. Mata will do things off the

ball. Fullbacks have the license to flood forward. Look at this first

kill. It was a great move and a fantastic turn and volley. It was

brilliant, the way they were playing today. Pogba, the confidence he

showed. Look at this from distance. He has been in bad form. It can

change in a moment. This is a great goal for them. Pogba is really high.

Mata can travel. The little flick around the corner. Lindegaard is

involved. Mata is in the final third for the quality of finish. You have

been known to drop the odd name to in your time, Ruud. Sometimes it is

necessary. What do you think? It defends on the player and how he

takes it. -- it depends. Sometimes you have to follow your instincts as

a coach and do what you think is best. The crowd and the press will

get on you but you have to stick to your plan. He did. He does not want

to talk about it. I can understand because otherwise it becomes a

bigger event than it should be. As for Leicester, Claudio Ranieri has

said they have got to be smarter, particularly at set pieces. Three

out of four goals. It is unlike Leicester. They were giving goals

away from set pieces. This is Huth. Last year he was outstanding. Chris

Smalling gets the run on him. He gets a buffering from his team-mate,

Fuchs. Wes Morgan does not help either and he just wants it more.

Look at this one, Herrera is talking to Juan Mata. He is showing no

interest. That is part of the game. I think this is practised. Blind is

brilliant. Very. He clever rolls along the byline. He is telling him,

do not forget the drill. Look at this, Albrighton. You have got to go

out there and block the ball. I don't know what Amartey is doing

in there. He switches off as well. Mata is brilliant. It is a tap in.

That is an unbelievable goal to concede. Drinkwater is in the space.

He should be dealing with this. If he stays there he will headed away.

Pogba is so strong. These two do nothing. What are they therefore?

Pogba comes in. He is a real animal in the air. A great header but it is

so simple. A bad day at the office for Leicester.

As speculation grows about his future, Swansea manager

Francesco Guidolin could probably have done without playing

City were back at the Liberty Stadium after their 2-1

victory in the EFL Cup. Jonathan Pearce was watching.

A club record opening nine wins in succession is not enough for pard --

Pep Guardiola. He wants the magic ten. Ryan Giggs is fancied by the

bookies to take over from Francesco -- Prochaska Greyling. He is

distancing himself from the job. Sergio Aguero rip -- returns from

his domestic ban fur City. John Stones is in for a Gael Clichy.

Good change by Fernandinho. Aguero! He is back with a bang. Back from

his suspension and carrying on where he left off. Double figures for

Sergio Aguero. A sensational start to the season. That was far too easy

for Manchester City. The defender was drawn across too late. Aguero

always likely to turn away from him. Too late to close. He had a yard off

the centre back. Made its two and lashed it in. 251 games for club and

country over the last few years. 189 goals. 145 for Manchester City.

Manchester City lopsided. Lovely save! Really good save. Old

adversaries from Spanish days. That is why Pep Guardiola has placed his

trusting Claudio Bravo. -- his trusting Claudio Bravo. The former

Barcelona man saves from the former Bilbao man.

Llorente! Manchester City claimed there was a foul. The referee

allowed play to go on. 1-1. Terrific start. Denied moments ago by the

save. Was there a foul? There was some contact, certainly. Was it

merely a slip? I think Sagna's right leg is going away from him. More of

a trip than a trip. More than 100 goals with Bilbao. A big occasion

player. Off the mark. No Manchester City manager has ever started with

nine wins in succession, never mind ten. Swansea making life very

difficult for Manchester City. Llorente looks as if he could cause

real problems. Leroy Fer is there as well. Leon Brittan could not get

beyond David Silva. Van der Hoorn has rushed to the referee to suggest

he was impeded. My first impressions, he ran into the

Manchester City player. Swansea had a big shout.

Brilliant work by Manchester City. De Bruyne stays it wide. Perfect

build-up, imperfect finish. Big chance has come and gone for

Manchester City. He won so much at Barcelona and Bayern Munich. But in

those leagues, he did not have the level of competitive -- competition

he will have here Whee in, week out, for 40 weeks of the year.

Sigurdsson! It would have been spectacular. Swansea City coming so

close to a second. Otamendi will bring it out. A lovely pass from the

back. Two men in the middle. Aguero! Goodness me! He is normally so

deadly. You would expect him to bury that. A fantastic challenge by Jordi

mat. Take away by van der Hoorn. De

Bruyne goes down. De Bruyne is holding his face. A penalty is

given. Swansea are protesting. Careless defending. Penalty kick to

Manchester City. The arm hit in there. He went to close on the ball.

Out comes the left arm. Aguero, who already has a couple of penalties to

his name this season, looks for his second in this match. A stuttering

run-up, the cheeky chip. 2-1. 25 minutes away from a tenth win out of

ten. Brilliant execution. The blues are from the Swansea fans. -- the

boos. They think the penalty decision was harsh.

David Silva's shot popped. That was splendid goalkeeping. A big

deflection. He covered it so well. Manchester City's seventh corner. A

free header from Fernandinho. Seven yards out. Goal gaping. Should have

been three. A couple of step overs. It nearly

came to Leroy Fer. De Bruyne. It away. Manchester City were a little

bit stretched and a bit sluggish getting back. Swansea with their

second corner. Manchester City break. Raheem Sterling goes

left-hand side. Aguero and a hat-trick. Will he play him in? He

doesn't. He goes for goal. He gets it! Manchester City home and holes.

Ten wins in ten. The perfect start. He must cut to score. His team-mate,

and another hat-trick, was waiting patiently. For a ball that never

came. He stepped outside the man and finished with consummate ease. While

Aguero has been scoring with such feverish joy, Raheem Sterling going

quite unnoticed. That is four already this season. I

think it was the best build-up we have played until now. We were

attacking with the ball. But we missed a lot of last passes. That

was our problem. I'm disappointed because we had the possibility to

score and to win the game. But after the penalty, more difficult for us.

But we fight to the end and I am proud of my players.

Everybody is behind him. We were just unlucky in some way. The

results are not as good as last year. But if we play like this, we

will get points. Aguero's first goal, he has made

three yards with one touch? So, so fast. It is so good. That is why he

is one of the best strikers in the world.

I want to help them to improve his game. He will take some stopping if

he improves any more! A record for a new manager. Astonishing start when

you consider he is changing the style. But today Swansea did cause

them problems? 3-1 does not reflect the game. Swansea played really

well. If there was a team that could beat them today, it would have been

Swansea. See the build-up. There was so much

room between the lines. If this would be Aguero, this would be a

goal. It is all about quality. Here again, nice composure. They played

really well. They had difficulty also with the game. Manchester City

did not have the same possession that you are used to. Therefore, I

admire Swansea, how they played. This, if it was a better ball, it

would be in. Then comes the goal of Llorente. I think it is a wonderful

goal. Sigurdsson gets the ball, a little flick outside. He smashes it

in. They're great goal. It was 1-1 after 65 minutes. The

turning point was the penalty. Your thoughts? I think it's a penalty. In

the beginning I thought it was harsh. I understand it. But if you

put your elbow that high in his face, you give an opportunity to the

referee to give a penalty. I understand his moment. He wants to

push him away. He is in front. But it is to high. It is a penalty. This

was unfortunate for Swansea. In that moment the gates were open and it

was easier for them. Another couple of goals for Aguero.

You have picked out Raheem Sterling. A cracking goal from him, one of

many this season? He left Liverpool, a big club, and

went to Manchester City. This was an area he needed to improve on,

scoring goals in the final third. We know about his tremendous running

ability. Now there is a confidence and a composure. You had it. You

press that button of calmness. He certainly did there. Trickery,

creates the space, wonderful. Guardiola has said all he has done

is told him how good he is, he has restored his confidence. Look how

well he is playing. He certainly is. If Manchester City

keep going like this... Yes, but if you don't play that well and you win

it is a pretty good sign. I would agree! Six games and plenty

of goals yet to, Krul. -- yet to come.

Arsene Wenger celebrates 20 years at Arsenal this week.

In that time he's faced 12 different Chelsea managers,

Today brought a first meeting with Antonio Conte.

Your commentator at the Emirates was Steve Wilson.

Arsene Wenger last is 501,000 Arsenal games to Chelsea. Keeping

this week's landmark Loki could be a good idea. A milestone for Alexis

Sanchez. His 100th Arsenal game today. 46 goals. The last time

Chelsea lost here was in 2010. Cesc Fabregas scored for Arsenal. He gets

his first Premier League start of the season.

Both teams through in the EFL cup. Arsenal rather more comfortably than

Chelsea, who required extra time to get past Leicester. Fabregas's goals

in that encounter perhaps earning him that starting berth.

That was a good hit by Cazorla! It will be running into trouble. That

required a pretty decent save from Courtois. The ball appeared to be

moving. Short from Gary Cahill. Alexis

Sanchez... He does the job! Not for the first time this season, Gary

Cahill turns away with his head in hands. He can count himself very

unlucky with the mistake that went against them at Swansea City. But

here he just had his pocket picked. Alexis Sanchez on his heels, took it

away from Cahill and placed it beautifully over table -- Thibaut

Courtois. Alexis Sanchez on the occasion of his 100th game for

Arsenal. He puts his team in front. And leaves Cahill cursing.

Iwobi, nicely done. Bellerin. And Theo Walcott. Sensational. Sometimes

accused of overplaying, of spurning the opportunity to shoot in favour

of passing, but when they get it right, it is worth watching. This is

fantastic. Less than 15 minutes played, and Arsenal are two goals to

the good. Unpicked, unzipped, Chelsea and done. Walcott with the

cabin. 2-0. Chelsea are rock to do bootlaces. Two dying. -- rocked to

their bootlaces. The pantomime villain finds Nemanja Matic. This is

Diego Costa. This could be a game changer. So close. So nearly, just

what Chelsea required. By far and away their best move of the game.

Look at the space for Willian. He will be disappointed he has not hit

the target with that. This is an absorbing encounter. For all that

Arsenal have been a resistible in the first 15 minutes or so, you get

the feeling that Chelsea are not done yet. There is still a threat

about them. Nice touch by Koscielny. It is a lovely town by Ozil. It is

Ozil Aaron Sanchez against Cahill and Luiz. It could go back to

Sanchez. It does. It is three. Sometimes it just takes two.

Sanchez, Ozil, good enough. 3-0 Arsenal. We have not got to have

time yet. It is a great turn by Mesut Ozil. Now it is just about

whether the brains of he and Sanchez can outdo those of Luiz and Cahill.

Yes, they could. It is a long way back for Chelsea. It is the stuff of

Arsenal dreams against the club that have dished out several nightmares

over recent years. But the boot is on the other foot today. If Arsenal

are cold, calculating, clinical and cruel, they could humiliate Chelsea

in the second half. It seldom works that way. It could open up, Granit

Xhaka, great awareness. Theo Walcott, all sorts of bodies in the

middle, but 2- Alexis Sanchez. Great vision from Xhaka.

Sanchez around the corner. He was blocked by Ivanovic. The referee

site, Michael Oliver, and said it was not a foul. Cahill is not happy

with Courtois. This is what can happen when humiliation is just

around the corner. Given away. A lovely backheel from

Willian. He finds Matic. Koscielny. It is an Arsenal free kick. For all

the exciting, attacking football Arsenal have played today, Koscielny

has had an outstanding game dealing with Diego Costa. This is Theo

Walcott. They have tried to foul him. Courtois made the save. Chelsea

are lucky it is only three. The defence was absent without leave.

Marcos Alonso, they were doing everything by fair means or foul to

try and stop him. That is a super tackle. One Spaniard completely

burning up the other. The mistake from Koscielny, his first of the

game, practically. Pedro is no slouch, but he is no Bellerin.

David Luiz. That is an excellent ball by Batshuayi. Batshuayi on

goal. Petr Cech denies Batshuayi and his former club. He was in and away.

That is a good save by Cech. You would think it was the last few

nervous seconds of a cup semifinal. In fact, it has been a stroll for

Arsenal. It was an outstanding team performance. We played with teams

bullet, collective pace, and quick movement. Always in a positive way.

Always in a committed way, in the 18 way. Our first half was outstanding.

This was a bad result and a bad performance? Yes. Yes, together,

that is right. A bad result and a bad performance. I think it is the

worst in our game that we have played until now. We must be a good

team, not only on paper, but during the game, in training sessions,

every day. We have to show we want to come back to fight for something.

Otherwise we will have another bad season. It is a big squad, with lots

of competition for places. Everyone has got to keep on their toes. I am

quietly confident. We cannot get ahead of ourselves. The Premier

League is difficult, you cannot call any game.

Who knows? We will see. He has a point but a terrific performance

from Arsenal. Alexis Sanchez up the middle and it seems to be paying

off. Definitely, it was a fantastic team performance, throughout the

team, but this fellow is the icing on the kick. The last time I saw

anyone with this sort of pace and quality, I cannot remember. He

creates panic. You look at this, Cahill, you cannot take risks with

him. He picks his pocket and he is away. Great pace and he is thinking

about his finish. It is a little touch, the presence of mind.

Quality. Can he linked the player like Giroud does? Of course.

Bellerin getting onto that one. He occupies defenders. Cahill looking

over his shoulders, Luiz too deep. He creates space for others to run

into and then it is easy. They are like speed kings on the break. This

is better quality and he would put it away as well. You cannot get

tight to him. Luiz and Cahill did not know how to cope. It gives

Arsenal that extra bit of something to attack the opposition. Look at

his pace. The Arsenal faithful are out of their seats. They have

finally got the player that they want, who can make the difference.

You have to have a player at the top of the team that everyone can

believe and to be champions. They have that at the moment. It is more

likely Chelsea side we saw last season. Food for thought for Antonio

Conte. You were talking about pace, and Chelsea was driving Miss Daisy.

It was unbelievable, so slow. No composure. They missed everything in

this game. It is an important game for Chelsea against Arsenal. You

know that as well. Cahill, he is slow. It is great from Sanchez, holy

finishes. But there was a warning in the beginning. Fabregas is hitting

bad balls to players. Again, Diego Costa, no one is close to him, no

one goes forward to say, give it to me. This was Chelsea. I think it

also had to do with Arsenal. Arsenal were trying to press. This is Matic.

Just a simple ball deep and Diego Costa can run. Even that is

difficult. They made it easy. Diego Costa is so angry. I can understand.

There was a moment, 3-0 down, why not put another striker up with him?

He did eventually, but very late. Liverpool's early season form has

seen them installed as second favourites for the title behind

Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp's team faced a Hull

side who've never won at Anfield. That aberration at Burnley side,

Liverpool's form has been excellent. There are football is exciting. Some

doubt their ability to dispose of so-called lesser opposition. Jurgen

Klopp has gone with Karius in goal. The 23-year-old German is preferred

to Simon Mignolet. Klavan keeps his place after scoring in the League

Cup. Hull have David Marshall Ingle. He was outstanding at Stoke. Ryan

Mason, but from Tottenham, he starts in the league. He starts ahead of

David Meyler. The shot from Coutinho. He did not

get enough on it. He should have scored, Coutinho. The straight ball

from six yards out and he did not convert. Good pass by Coutinho. Adam

Lallana. 1-0 Liverpool. Brilliant work by James Milner and Coutinho.

Coutinho might have shot but he was only the provider. I say only.

Lallana's finish was simple but true. Liverpool have a deserved lead

in the 17th minute. Liverpool have got everyone apart from the

goalkeeper inside the Hull half of the pitch. James Milner, wide. The

passing Toulalan by Firmino. Well defended in the end by Snodgrass.

The manager demands intensity from his team.

Henderson wins it back. Lovely work by Firmino. They are trying to get

into the penalty area. That has been given by the referee. It is a red

card for deliberate handball. Perhaps the Hull defender had no

choice. Play seven Mac makes his way to the dugout. -- Elmohamady makes

his way. It goes from bad to worse for Hull City. James Milner to take

the penalty. Anfield erupts. Liverpool league Hull City 2-0. We

have only played 30 minutes. The second goal of the season from James

Milner. If Liverpool keep playing like this, who knows what the final

score will be. Mane thinks about shooting. It hit the crossbar. David

Marshall was beaten. He had good fortune, Sadio Mane. It came off the

defender. That could have beaten David Marshall. Liverpool's corner.

Coutinho. It is pulled back. Sadio Mane, just over the bar, his second

opportunity to score within seconds. The sun is out at Anfield. It is a

lovely afternoon. Certainly for Liverpool.

Milner... Good ball. Lallana... Mane! 3-0. Ten minutes to have time.

Liverpool out of sight. That is an excellent finish by Mane. Liverpool

are striking fear in the hearts of the other Premier League clubs, the

way they are playing at the moment. This is great work by Lallana. What

a finish by Mane. Chance after chance of a Liverpool. -- for

Liverpool. Excuse that from Milner. In swinging

corner. Goal for Hull! Dip -- driven in by David Meyler. It may not

revive Hull's chances, but it should waken Liverpool. 51 minutes and Hull

are on the scoresheet. That was their first shot on target, Hull.

And field's capacity upto 50 4000. The crowd just over 53,000 today.

Magnificent strike! What a goal by Philip Coutinho. My goodness. How

often you tell opponents faced with Coutinho, do not let him get it onto

his right foot within 25 yards? That is what Hull allowed him to do. You

just knew that if he was on target, he would score. Thoughtful? How many

should it be, however? Good tackle by Firmino on Snodgrass.

Here is Firmino again. Penalty! Robinson thinks it was wrong. I

thought it was a bit soft at first sight. It is the second penalty of

the game for Liverpool. He did catch him. Milner scored with the first

effort. Here is his second. This to make it 5-1 in front of the Kop.

James Milner. Another emphatic finish. Again, like the first

penalty, Marshall went the right way but it was struck so firmly by James

Milner, there was no stopping it. 5-1.

Is this another statement from Liverpool after last week? I'm not

interested in statements, actually. I'm interested in collecting points,

really. Pretty much. Before the game it was a real talents. Of all the

things that were spoken about in the past few days, Hull play for the

ball. -- football. They had the good counterattacks. It was a job to do

today. That is what we did. It is down to us to keep working hard,

keep improving. Look where we can improve. It is still a relatively

young team and people will be learning and getting better all the

time. I think the more we play together, the better we get. When

you go down to ten men so early end you have to restructure, it is

always going to be difficult. Yes, you can probably be a bit more solid

and restrict it to as many goals against as you possibly can. But

credit to them, it is hard work. They put in a shift. We are open

against an extremely talented football team.

It is the whole city caretaker manager's birthday today. You ruined

it. It is not my problem. Who makes the fixtures? The FA. Blame them. I

think you find it might be the Premier League but we will forgive

him that. Very impressive again, Liverpool. Especially the counter

pressing. Absolutely fantastic. The manager's enthusiasm is infectious.

The way the teamwork and press for one another, he really stitches in

what he wants from his team. He wants them to press quickly. They

did it together today. Every one of them is prepared to get in there and

get the ball back. Milner is the left back, apparently. His job is to

close down in central areas. They create such drama for Hull that they

just panic and give the ball away. Put it anywhere. We are under

pressure. Hunting in packs. Outstanding the way they do this. It

is this area. The movement of this ball. Mane has brought something

extra with his pace. Lallana playing out of his skin for me. And

Coutinho, he really is some player. When you look at him here, his

movement off the ball. He lets it run across his body. A little pass.

That is a great finish. Look at it from this angle. This reminds me of

being back at on the pitch again and trying to face this. Running of

pace, coming at you, the weight of pass. The movement is outstanding.

This Klopp fellow is good, isn't he? I like him very much. He's very

clever. I love his energy. I think he transforms energy -- the energy

to the players. It is a great thing he is in the Premier League.

His team plays well as well. He has transformed his team as well. He

needed some time from the first year. Now he has got Mane, a very

good buy. It is getting complete. With the new stand and everything,

everyone is enthusiastic. Just the one game tomorrow

on Match Of The Day 2. We are in east London on Sunday to

meet West Ham at their new home. It was kitted out with all the latest

gadgets and new furniture. But for Slaven Bilic it hasn't moved any

sale. The NFL show is back and there is

plenty to enjoy. We have the best of week two. A first look at Thursday

night football. And Jan Vrba Tongan gets the OC treatment. This is not a

football. Sunderland, who, along with Stoke,

were the only side yet to win a game this season,

faced a Crystal Palace team who've enjoyed back-to-back victories

for the first time in 2016. Alistair Mann was at

the Stadium Of Light. Withdrawn during the warm up last

weekend against Spurs following the result of a heart scan, Patrick van

Aanholt is fit and well. Club and player are playing down the

significance of the cardiology report. He is the only change to the

11 beaten at White Hart Lane. An injury to skipper and top scorer

Scott Dann allows Damien Delaney a swift return. He was displaced by

James Tomkins last weekend against Stoke. Yohan Cabaye comes in from --

for the injured Wilfried Zaha. Benteke climbed! It was on target. A

simple enough gathering for the goalkeeper. There does seem to be an

air of confidence about Allan Pardew's side. Aiming to win three

Premier League games in succession for the first time in more than a

year. That took a little touch on the way

through, I thought. It has gone for a goal kick. Defoe thinks that

should be a corner. It just seemed to catch Tompkins on the way through

after Defoe connected with the ball. Not solely because of him, but

Sunderland have not won a game in either August or September since

2012. That is a strange ball by Joe Ledley. Defoe gets to it! He scores!

Horrible goal for Crystal Palace to concede. But an absolute delight for

Defoe. Joe Ledley, I think, was trying to play it back towards

McArthur. All he succeeded in doing was playing it to arguably the most

predatory player out on the park. And once Defoe had held off the

challenge, there was only one destiny for the ball. And that was

in the back of the palace net. Mandanda could not keep it out. What

a bonus for Sunderland. Jermain Defoe with his third of the season.

He is always going to prosper from mistakes of that magnitude. I can't

say that Sunderland have played particularly well but that does not

matter a jot. They are 1-0 ahead. The ball to Duncan Watmore was

inviting. A challenge by Delaney. The referee does not like it. A free

kick to Sunderland. A good position for Sunderland to take this free

kick. A second Sunderland goal and they may be thinking in terms of

their first victory in the Premier League this season. The delivery was

good. Away by Delaney. Januzaj under pressure. He loses out to McArthur

will stop it is three on two for Crystal Palace. Jason Puncheon!

Pickford saves. Januzaj was caught. And suddenly Crystal Palace had

three against Sunderland's two. It looked as if they might have lost

the impetus. Jason Puncheon did get a shot away in the end. Pickford

made the gather. Sunderland trying to launch a

counterattack. Defoe! Good block by Mandanda. Not sure that man Keogh

tried to play it to Defoe. It is still alive. Turned in by Defoe! And

Sunderland have a clear advantage at last! As long as Sunderland have

Defoe fit and healthy, they will gather at the point necessary to

have another season in the Premier League. Jermain Defoe takes is

Premier League tally to 147. And he may well have given David Moyes his

first victory as Sunderland boss. Crystal Palace have just had a

really good spell in this game. Joe Ledley! Deflection and in! Now they

are right back in it. Within seconds of delight, there is once again

anxiety. The man who inadvertently helped Sunderland to their opening

goal via a deflection has put Crystal Palace back in the hunt. I

think it might have cross van Aanholt on the way through. It may

even be an own goal. It was on target. Van Aanholt trailed a leg.

He was hit. It is 2-1. The delivery by Zeki Fryers. Nerves

all over. McArthur has pounced! Palace, who trailed 2-0, have

brought it back to 2-2. They might fancy all three points. That is the

first time that Zeki Fryers has been on the ball since he came on. He did

that outstandingly well. The delivery is exquisite. McArthur

driving the header beyond the helpless Pickford. And it is 2-2.

And the level of anxiety around the Stadium of Light was palpable before

that equaliser. Imagine what it will be like now. Crystal Palace are

going to make another change. Jason Puncheon is going off. Lee is coming

on. He has got about 90 seconds of added time to try and make a

contribution. There is still work for Sunderland to do to ensure that

they don't concede a point. They have conceded a free kick. Manquillo

is penalised. Palace are going to end this game with the opportunity

to grab all three points. A misguided challenge. Could this be

the ultimate heartbreaker for Sunderland? The delivery isn't bad.

It is the ultimate heartbreaker! Christian Benteke has turned this

game completely around. And as the Sunderland fans head for the exit,

Crystal Palace are heading for three successive victories. Manquillo with

a very silly concession of a free kick by the corner flag. The marking

was poor. And having led 2-0, Sunderland have been beaten in the

final moments of the game. And Christian Benteke, relatively

unchallenged, gets his second goal. Both of them have come in the

north-east and both of them have contributed to Crystal Palace away

victories. They are on the up. Sunderland are staying in the bottom

two. I saw the free kick on the site. I said to put it into the

penalty spot. As soon as I saw the ball I knew I would score. You can

imagine what it is like in the dressing room. We have worked so

hard and created some in opportunities. Week by week we are

improving. The energy levels are good. To go to a head, you have to

win. Founder sells behind to a mistake. The second goal was

offside. You are thinking, this could be difficult. But the goal

that comes straightaway, of course, changed the momentum again and

really instilled in us the belief that we could get the goals. We

allowed Benteke to run and get the jump on us. We need to take

responsibility. The first goal, it is a bollard the pitch, we can head

it. The second one, we need to tuck in as a fullback. We cannot always

be led by the manager. The players need to take the responsibility.

Today they had a great chance to win when they went 2-0 up. They needed

to stand up and do it. We were not capable of doing that.

Strong words from David Moyes. It was a really gutsy effort from

Crystal Palace. Without a doubt, three wins on the trot for them.

David Moyes was right. I had not seen that package before. He was

red. Delaney should be put under more pressure. Van Aanholt has to

win this. Look at him, dangling of it at this. It is an own goal. This

is bad defending. Put your head on this, get across. The fullback

waives his foot at it. This one, I cannot believe Benteke. He has nine

yards, 05. He is one of the best headers of the ball in the Premier

League. They give him that can end of runner-up in the 94th minute.

Unbelievable. I do insist on this amount of distance between you and

I. It was the same when we played against each other. You have a

different view of that particular winning goal? The thing is, I do not

like the zonal marking. You cannot tell me that they have practised

this on the training ground. Otherwise you're not going to stand

like this. It is not only the players. I think they were supposed

to do this. In the last minute, you need to have certain players to be

in the zone, but the most important players of the opposition, you have

to mark them. You can see them standing there. I am thinking, this

is what they are supposed to do. Kirchhoff is six. Take the

responsibility to go and park yourself on Benteke. It did not

happen. Middlesbrough's 250th Premier League

game at the Riverside Stadium came against an unbeaten Spurs side

who've conceded just This is Spurs' first trip to

Teesside in just over eight years. They lost the last time. It was 2-1.

That was August 2008 and only Stewart Downing remains. He scored

against them at White Hart Lane that same year. With Harry Kane out of

the next few weeks, this is the transfer Vincent Janssen to find his

Premier League feet, lifted by his first goal for the club in midweek,

a penalty for Spurs against Gillingham in the EFL cup.

Christian Eriksen has got round to the right. Gibson has got back to

him now. Calum Chambers with a useful challenge. That was swirling.

Dele Alli lets rip. Well saved by Valdes. The opening to the game is

as bright as the Teesside sunshine today. Away by Negredo. Ben Davies.

Son-mac takes it on. He beats Victor Valdes. Really well finished by Sun

and humane. He starts wait to begin with and he starts his run. He steps

inside Calum Chambers and gives himself a more presentable

opportunity. The opportunity has been taken. The Korean has his third

goal of the season. The other two came in a 4-0 victory at Stoke. He

is swerving and dipping right shoulder again. He will shoot and

score again. What a performance from him so far. Two in the Boro bag.

Both have come from the boot of the South Korean. He caught Christian

Stuani napping. The shot is on. Before Valdes can react, the ball is

in. He will need a fresh pad at half-time. We have played 26 minutes

at the Riverside. The Middlesbrough supporters are paying tribute to the

memory of the Middlesbrough fan who tragically died in the hours leading

up to the game at Everton. He was a keen and talented footballer from

the Isle of Man, Boro daft. Some of the arm waving from the fans suggest

that they want more urgency moving forward. Too often they have the

ball and they are forced back straightaway. It is happening again.

Dele Alli. It ought to have been 3-0 Spurs. There are some boos ringing

around the ground. Middlesbrough are in a mess of their own making. Calum

Chambers will be massively relieved that Alli did not put that one in.

Vertonghen, through the hole. Alli. With Ben Gibson closing, the instant

shot was going to be the best option. Gibson closing was good

enough. The Middlesbrough supporters deserve credit. Their team has taken

a battering so far. Brilliant from Traore until the

final ball. It has lifted the crowd. How about this for getting into a

game when you have to leave the -- when you have left the bench. He has

yet to see his side scored a second-half Premier League goal this

season. He will hope it can change. He has got the decision. He asked

for handballed twice before the referee's was sounded. Gibson. Much

better from Boro. They really do believe they can get something from

the game now. It is a great ball in from Stewart Downing. Ben Gibson had

a lot to do with it. He had to make sure he got over the top. There was

a little bit of discussion between referee and assistant. They decided

there was no problem with the challenge and Beagle can stand. --

and the goal. Downing is looking for Rhodes.

Rhodes gets the header on target but not with the necessary power. It is

a great cross from Stewart Downing. It came over the head of Vertonghen.

Rhodes did as well as he could. Aitor Karanka is disappointed that

his side look like they are getting beaten. It is still better than one

hour ago. If we decide we are the first half team, we are going to

have problems. If we decide to be the second half team, we will win

games. This is the best start to a league season for Spurs 4-5-1 years.

Can you keep going? For us, it is true it is important to start well

in the season. We have ambitions. We have ambitious people. We want to

win every game. We want to set this mentality for the club. We played

well in the first half and scored two goals. I think we should score

more. In the second half, it was a difficult game. We had to defend.

Actually, we are happy to get three points. The rising Son. Another two

goals. No Harry Kane, but players are filling in and doing a job.

Spurs are going very well. There are going very well. Vincent Janssen did

well with the national team. He comes in places where he cannot

score goals. He wants to be a target man. He works hard to help the team

but he forgets that he needs to score. He is in a position, as a

target man. He does well and holds the ball for Son. Son finishes

really well. It is a little too easy to work through there. Nevertheless,

he did well. He comes again, Janssen on the outside. What is he doing

there. You cannot score from that position. Son does it on his own.

You think, where is he going. There is nothing to do. Somehow he gets

the ball back. An unbelievable goal. You see it again. He goes into this

area, what can he do? Three people around you. Janssen in a bad spot to

score a goal. This is what Janssen has to focus on. You know as I do,

that you need to be in areas that are different from just playing

around with the team. You need to focus on scoring. The best start for

Tottenham 4-5-1 years. The radar. Some of us did take Tottenham to do

well this season. Back into second place. They just missed out last

season. Seven players have signed new contracts. It is happy days at

Tottenham. As for Boro, that is three losses in a row. Cause for

concern? Yes, they have Watford away, West Ham at home, Bournemouth

at home. It will have to get points. Bournemouth have never beaten

Everton in any competition, but did take a first league point

from them last season with a 97th minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw

at the Vitality Stadium. John Motson was there

for the rematch. It was Ross Barkley who put Everton

3-2 up last season only for the celebrations to prolonged stoppage

time in which Bournemouth equalised. The form of Bournemouth has stalled

recently, as has the form of Jack Wilshere. He starts for the second

week running. These are running -- there is an injury to Josh King.

Callum Wilson returns upfront. Everton are without Leighton Baines.

Oviedo fills in at left back. Two teams that both went out of the cup

in midweek. Both two Championship teams at home, Bournemouth losing to

Preston and Everton to Norwich City. Wilson came across the last

defender. It was a good delivery by Charlie Daniels for Bournemouth.

Callum Wilson knew what was going to come about. Ronald Koeman swapped

Southampton for Everton in the summer. He has made a good start.

This is Gareth Barry. Free kick Everton. Bournemouth have to be very

careful. It was a free kick like this that troubled Bournemouth in

the game last season. This is Ross Barkley. Lukaku. He nearly troubled

again. It comes back out to Ross Barkley. Ross Barkley, perfect for

Lukaku. The Bournemouth defenders are bumping into each other. The

ball was brilliantly turned to one side by Artur Boruc. Away goes

Callum Wilson. He has shaken off Williams. This is Wilson. Against

the woodwork. Finally it was Arter. Look at the ground that Wilson makes

up in the centre. You cannot be more unlikely than that. It has come off

Seamus Coleman onto the bar. Jordon Ibe twisting and turning.

Having a go at Seamus Coleman. He concedes the corner. Jordan Ibe is

causing Seamus Coleman a bit of concern.

In goes Cook. Back out to Jordan Ibe. Harry Arter saw a gap. Did that

clip the post?! It was very close from Harry Arter, who has made a

great start. Went into a gap outside Ross Barkley. Everton have been

under the cosh. Notes being made by the Bournemouth manager. Decent ball

by Harry Arter. Stanislas! It is a corker! Stanislas, who scored twice

in this fixture last season in a 3-3 draw, has opened the scoring with an

absolute beauty. Harry Arter again involved in the move. And well, that

swerved so much I don't think you can blame the goalkeeper. He was 25

yards out and he picked the top corner.

Gareth Barry with the shot. Turned away by Artur Boruc. Idrissa Gueye

feeds his partner, Gareth Barry, on his -- who scored on his 600th game.

I think Ronald Koeman will have some things to say at have time to

Everton. Everton have got some blue shirts forward. Ross Barkley! He

scored here in the FA Cup as well as in the league last season. A let off

for Bournemouth. If he kept his eye on that, he might have guided it

inside the post. This is the stiffest test Everton have faced

this season under Ronald Koeman. Goodness, there were three of them

coming in for the header. The attack is not over yet. Nathan Cleverly has

found Ross Barkley. Artur Boruc has responded twice. He clawed this out

from almost under the bar. Bournemouth have to keep

concentrating. Yannick Bolasie. That was a good cross. Valencia coming in

on that had a chance to equalise. The best grass Bolasie has

delivered. I think Valencia might have done better. Bournemouth take

three points. Much appreciated. And Everton, on today's form, a bit of a

disappointment. It has been a tough week. I would

not going to stand here and live. The Manchester City performance was

not befitting of us and Tuesday was a real low. There is always a chance

to put it right. It was important today. We should spirit and fight

and determination to cover every blade of grass for the supporters.

The players did that. It was the whole team performance in the first

ad that was not good enough. They were stronger, they were faster. The

better chances in the first half. OK, that was the big difference

between our opponents today, the first 45 minutes. It is a lovely

goal to win a game with? An outstanding goal. A really high

quality move. A great final pass from Harry Arter to junior. What a

finish. I was going to put it in the other corner, I saw the goalkeeper

steps I reversed it. I connected quite well. I was

delighted. He connected very well, I would say. In fact, one of many good

goals we have seen today. I suppose in many ways, a good win for

Bournemouth especially after a couple of defeats. And all in all,

Harry Arter, you think, was probably the star man. This is a player they

bought from walking. He has come through the divisions. A couple of

promotions. Fair play to Eddie Howe for buying him. He gets better every

time I watch him. He is a driving force. He can play. He can see a

pass. If there is an opportunity, he will take it. If that was Jack

Wilshere we would be applauding that pass. Great vision. We should

applaud it anyway. The door opens for him here. He runs with it, he

cracks his shot against the post. This is the build-up for the goal.

Great finish. He whips that ball with pace. Takes two Everton players

out of the game. Without that pass he doesn't score. After a terrific

start to this season for Everton, a bit of a damp, really? It is. He was

honest about the first half. It is also the honeymoon period with

Everton. He did really well. Two weeks, Crystal Palace and the

Manchester City. He knows how to play against Manchester City, it is

the Barcelona way. Indeed. Good point.

It was a special day for West Brom boss Tony Pulis,

who celebrated his 1000th game as a manager against

The first Premier League game at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke City have

won it. Wote goal! What a goal! Berahino! Brilliant.

Martin Fisher was watching this. It's a walk Tony Pulis remembers all

too well and today he aims to extend his 100% record against his former

employers to five wins out of five since he left the club in 2013.

Having conceded 14 goals already, Stoke City make a change. On loan

Lee Grant replacing Shay Given. At 33, it is his Premier League debut.

A welcome return for Shaqiri after injury. Brendan Galloway ruled out

with flu. A similar problem means Saido Berahino will not -- has not

travelled. Stoke City starting the day rock

bottom. They did not make the best of starts last term. In fact, they

didn't pick-up their first win until the seventh game of the campaign.

Erik Pieters carries on his run. Was he tripped? The referee waves it

away. He saw it as Erik Pieters putting his foot on top of Phillips.

Johnson cannot get the better of James McClean. Wilfried Bony got a

head to it. It dropped Fridjonsson! Off the line. Spectacular clearance

by Craig Dawson. One full-back denying another. Johnson started the

move. And he poked it hopefully forwards. It would not drop quickly

enough. Two spells for Tony Pulis here over ten seasons. Promotion in

2008. Kept Stoke in the top flight again and again and again. Dangers

ball in. Trying to tee off something for Fletcher. Rondon. The Venezuelan

unable to keep the ball down. Joe Allen with the header! The

deflection took it behind. Dawson got something on it.

Erik Pieters... That looked a better shout for me. It was Phillips again

on Erik Pieters. Again Martin Atkinson was a very good position to

see it. He did not see any push from the Albion man. He did.

Joe Allen! And Stoke City have the breakthrough! Joe Allen with his

first Stoke City goal. And look at the relief on those faces. It is a

patient build-up from Stoke City as they work it from left to right.

Shaqiri whips in a difficult ball to defend against. Arnautovic was a

nuisance. As it dropped to Joe Allen, he got his feet right quickly

and put it in. How big a moment for Mark Hughes is this? The beleaguered

Stoke City boss. The foot was high from Arnautovic.

A great save by grants. Stoke City have been vulnerable from set

pieces. They nearly conceded again from one there. Some nails being

bitten between now and the final whistle, I'm sure. Launched towards

Robson-Kanu. Martins Indi felt he had to intervene. The corner, the

equaliser! Solomon Rondon again for West Brom! And it looks as though

Tony Pulis will get something on his return to the potteries, have to

roll. Once again, Stoke City concede from a set piece. Rondon and Evans

attacked it. It is the Venezuelan who gets the purchase. West Bromwich

Albion have scored in the first minute of injury time. And its

despair for Mark Hughes. We just had a little bit of

indecision prior to the corner being given. Obviously they were hoping

for a massive break to allow them to get back on level terms. They did

not fully deserve it. If we had last I think I would been really

disappointed. They have an of talent in their team. We do not have that

but the attitude and the work of the players is fantastic. A poor start?

Yes, that is our view. It is difficult. But that feels like a

defeat, to be honest. Premier League points are like gold dust and we

have got one today. The talk this week has been about this day. Was it

special? I have been a very lucky man in of respects, to come out

South Wales as a 16-year-old and still be in football, 59 next

birthday. I live the dream every day. Someone just asked me what I

will do tonight. I will look at the table Sunderland and Crystal Palace

and see how Sunderland are a 16-year-old and still be in

football, 59 next birthday. I live the dream every day. Someone just

asked me what I will do tonight. I will look at the table Sunderland

and Crystal Palace and see how Sunderland are setup, see how we an

astonishing career. 1000 games. What a finale for him. A

crushing blow. Yes, first of all, giving the corner away through

Martins Indi. Two players do not know what to do. Martins Indi makes

the decision to give it away. Nothing wrong. But again, zonal

defence. You can't jump. Rondon is behind them. You can't job. They do

not know where he is. He comes from behind, goes in front of them. You

cannot judge where you are standing. Stoke's defending slightly better.

Maybe a player on the back post as well. It all looks good on paper but

you cannot jump from standing still. You can but not as effective. Here,

they didn't see him coming. He was behind them. Again, zonal defending.

1000 games for Tony Pulis. Astonishing achievement. Never been

relegated. He has rescued a few. Truly amazing. Five times he has

played at Stoke and never lost. Reaching the FA Cup final in 2011.

Manager of the year. He has done everything. He is one of those

people who loves football. He should be acknowledged for an

incredible achievement. Let's look at the table.

Manchester City's perfect start has seen them extend their lead

Tottenham are up to second, while Everton have dropped out

of the top four after their first defeat -

although they have the same points as Arsenal and Liverpool.

Sunderland prop up the league after their fifth

defeat in six matches, while Stoke are just

West Ham could move out of the bottom three on Sunday -

Jose Mourinho dropping Wayne Rooney is making the headlines in the

Sunday morning papers. The Mail on Sunday asks if it is the end for the

United captain. The Sunday Times leads with Arsenal's thrashing of

Chelsea. And the Sunday express says struggling Stoke are weighing of

replacing Mark Hughes with Steve Bruce.

That's it on the day a Portuguese philosopher outfoxed the champions.

You don't need to be Einstein to work that one out.

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