Saturday football as it happenedLive

Right, time to call it a day, and what a day it has been in the Premier League. My thanks to Phil Dawkes for kicking things off when he started this text commentary many moons ago, and to you lot for keeping us company throughout.

Make sure you watch all today's top-flight action in Match of the Day at 22:30 BST (on BBC One and this website) and all the goals from the Football League afterwards at 00:00 BST on The Football League Show (ditto). Oh, and be back on Sunday for the Tyne-Wear derby and QPR-Everton. See you then.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton feels his side were good value for their first Premier League win of the season: "It was worth the wait. I thought we deserved the win. They are always going to have lots of possession but we restricted their chances. It's a well earned and overdue three points. It was a bout a team performance today. There's never been a lack of belief in the dressing room."

Norwich match-winner Grant Holt on his side's surprise win over Arsenal: "I should have had a couple of more goals, but we are delighted with the win and great to get the win under the belt. We have been playing well, despite getting a couple of hidings, and we did well today."

So, there were eight Premier League games today, packed full of action (most of them were anyway). Here's how they panned out...

Norwich are also out of the bottom three, and up to 15th in the table. That leaves Southampton, Reading and QPR in the Premier League drop zone.

Less than two minutes of injury time left and Arsenal are drinking in the last chance saloon. Their attacking play has just not been incisive enough tonight, and their finishing has been poor - as seen again just now when Olivier Giroud blasts over from outside the box and Santi Cazorla lifts another shot over the bar from even further out.

We've had a delay while Norwich midfielder Alex Tettey gets some treatment, so there might be a little bit more injury time to offer Arsenal salvation. They are creating chances now, with Serge Gnabry sliding Gervinho into space inside the box, but Seb Bassong is across to block his shot.

The finishing line is in sight for Norwich, but they still have work to do. Mikel Arteta tests John Ruddy with a low snap-shot from the edge of the area and, with Per Mertesacker looking to snaffle up any leftovers, it is important Ruddy holds on to the ball.

Norwich could have wrapped up the points here... in fact they should have. Thomas Vermaelen's slip on the halfway line allows Grant Holt to sprint (sort of) towards goal. Per Mertesacker is after him and this is like watching a race between two over-loaded lorries.

Holt's superior pace gets him to the end of the area and within shooting distance, which is where it all goes wrong for Holt. He tries to chip Vito Mannone but the Arsenal keeper could have caught that kneeling down. Chance gone.

Just 15 minutes left now. Norwich have had a couple of sniffs on the break of late and they are still getting men forward. They will have a chance to test Vito Mannone again now too, because Thomas Vermaelen has conceded a free-kick out on the right, for a late lunge on Elliott Bennett.

It's a decent enough delivery when the ball comes in, but the Gunners defence hack it clear.

... and they don't really stretch Ruddy here. Santi Cazorla curls his shot over the wall but it does not have enough power to test the Canaries keeper, who is across his goal to collect.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain seems to have run off that knock, but his entrance has not given Arsenal much of a boost in attack. They are lacklustre and Norwich are not having to work too hard to protect their lead.

More from Robbie Savage about racism in football, speaking on BBC Radio 5 live's 606: "The more you think about it, it is a shocking statement from Sir Alex Ferguson. He says it has embarrassed him? It is not about him. Fergie is the greatest manager in history, but for me it is up to Rio if he wears the Kick It Out shirt or not.

"If he is not wearing it, surely he is bringing more attention to this issue? The people who did not wear the shirts today, it is massively close to their hearts and it is their choice. The Kick It Out campaign has helped tackle the issue immensely, but more needs to be done."

Fulham kept up their impressive home record today, with a late Chris Baird goal enough to sink Aston Villa. Cottagers boss Martin Jol said afterwards: "It was a bit of a relief. At the end to score from a corner kick sums it up - scrappy. But we grinded out a result, which is good for us."

And asked about the secret to Fulham's form at Craven Cottage: "I don't know. I always had the feeling Fulham always did well at home."

Time for an Arsenal change. Jack Wilshere? No, not yet. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is about to come on for the Gunners. They definitely need to try something different.

We are coming up to the hour mark at Carrow Road where Norwich still lead 1-0. Arsenal's final ball continues to let them down but part of the reason for that remains the Canaries' fine defending.

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Upton Park: "Southampton need to learn how to defend and quickly, otherwise they will turn into relegation fodder. West Ham's physical, direct approach was more than enough to earn three points."

Robbie Savage, speaking about tackling racism on BBC Radio 5 live's 606: "I respect Jason Roberts for coming out and standing up for what he believes in, same with Rio Ferdinand.

"When I was playing we would be given the tee-shirt and cards and we had no choice. You were given them and you wore them. It is good that people stood up to it.

"But my point on this is this: You can't be handing out eight and four game bans for racial abuse, and then saying Serbia was so bad what happened. I think 20-30 game bans should be given for racial abuse, then you can be stronger about what happened in Serbia."

Better by Arsenal, who get forward down the flanks for once and send over a cross that John Ruddy leaves for his defence to deal with, but instead falls for Olivier Giroud. To be fair to Giroud the ball was bouncing and he had his back to goal... so I won't be too harsh on his pretty poor attempt after he swivelled to get a shot away.

Arsenal came out for the second half with more urgency but Norwich held them up and have begun to build their own attacks.

The home side are looking more menacing too, with Javier Garrido almost finding Grant Holt at the far post after a neat passing build up that the Gunners would have been proud of.

Southampton boss Nigel Adkins, whose side have conceded 24 goals in their first eight games back in the Premier League, speaking after today's 4-1 win defeat at West Ham.

"The first half was good with us passing it well, and moving it around nice and keeping good possession of the ball," Adkins said.

"The result in the end was hard to take and it was frustrating say in the dugout. Adam Lallana scored a good goal, we looked threatening but the penalty took the sting out of us."

Wayne Rooney scored three times in Manchester United's 4-2 win over Stoke earlier on today but he doesn't get to keep the match ball because one of them was in his own net.

On his own goal, Rooney said: "I was marking Ryan Shawcross and I couldn't see the ball so it came and hit me and went in. It was important for me to move on and not let it affect me and I did that.

"Stoke put a lot of high balls in the box and make it difficult to defend. Conceding the first goal was a blow but we responded well and we deserved the victory."

And on his two goals at the right end, to open his account for United this season: "I've worked hard for those goals today. Getting the goals for England (against San Marino and Poland) helped."

Apologies for the rogue goal graphic just then. Norwich have only scored once, but it is enough to give them a lead at half-time for the first time this season.

Just one minute of added time to be played at the end of the first half. It is actually Norwich who will end the first half with a corner, after a swift break forward. Have Arsenal learned their lesson? Yes... Anthony Pilkington's delivery is cleared at the near post.

Gervinho gets behind the Norwich defence and makes for goal along the by-line until Michael Turner intervenes. Arsenal are going to end the half with a corner but, by the looks of it, not a goal because John Ruddy is off his line confidently to connect it.

More of the same at Carrow Road, with Arsenal passing it around well enough but never finding a way through to goal. Norwich are still working extremely hard, and they have only got three more minutes to hold out until the break.

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has had to contend with rumours of unrest in the dressing room in the past few days but he was pleased to see his side return to winning ways against Wigan today.

"When we don't win, I'm not happy," the Dane said. "I haven't been happy the last couple of weeks. But you have to carry on. We all know there are some critics and rumours when you don't win. There's negative things. But it helps a lot when you get a result like we have today."

And on Wigan's late goal which was disallowed for offside: "I've just seen it again and I have to admit it was tight."

Here's Stoke boss Tony Pulis, still without a point at Old Trafford in the Premier League after his side lost 4-2 against Manchester United today, making it five defeats in five years, with United scoring 17 goals and conceding three.

"One or two players didn't play as well as they can do today and we need them to play at their best," Pulis said. Against the top teams if you switch off they kill you. We were sloppy defending and the times of the goals killed us.

Hmmm, Arsenal have hardly roared back since falling behind and, with half an hour gone, they look short of a spark in the final third. Norwich are still tackling tigerishly, as you would expect now they have the lead.

Wigan had a late goal controversially disallowed in their defeat by Swansea, with TV replays showing Arouna Kone was onside when he headed home after the flag had gone up.

Disappointed Latics manager Roberto Martinez said: "I felt we deserved to get something out of the game. It's a difficult decision and when I saw it live I thought it should have been given. It's disappointing that call did not go our way. Anyway, I shouldn't talk about referees this season. I've learnt my lesson."

Norwich have a spring in their steps after going ahead, and they are going for Arsenal now... looking to lift the ball into the box and towards Grant Holt whenever they can. The Gunners look rattled but they have still got time on their side to turn this one round.

More probing from Arsenal, but they are still being kept at arms' length by Norwich's industry and organisation in midfield and at the back.

Chris Hughton's men are not providing much of a threat at the other end but they will be happy with the score at 0-0 after 15 minutes.

Reading boss Brian McDermott on his side's 1-0 defeat at Anfield that leaves them winless after eight games and keeps them in the bottom three: "I saw enough in the second half to know that we are competing and this group is going to be ok. First half we didn't really get going and in second half we pushed for a goal and that gives us hope."

And on Royals striker Jason Roberts' decision not to wear a Kick it Out t-shirt before the game against Liverpool: "Jason had his view and it was very strong view. We spoke on Friday and I totally respect his view."

The Canaries are trying to press Arsenal in the Gunners' own half and it is a strategy that is working at the moment. Arsene Wenger's men have had all the possession but, so far, they have not been able to do much with it.

West Brom head coach Steve Clarke after his side lost their unbeaten home record to two goals in the last 10 minutes from 10-man Manchester City: "It is a difficult one to take but we have to give credit to City.

"They showed why they are champions - the way they played with 10 men was tremendous. Saying that, we put them in a position where they were reduced to 10 men and we acquitted ourselves very well and showed we are a very good team too."

Arsenal don't exactly look shy going forward either, though, Their first real attack sees Lukas Podolski denied a shot on goal by a last-ditch challenge but the German forward makes up for it when he next touches the ball, flashing an angled shot just wide from near the left-hand corner of the area.

Norwich have made a decent start and don't take long to bring Arsenal keeper Mannone into action. Anthony Pilkington swings a cross into the area and Mannone reaches it just before Wes Hoolahan. Pilkington has a pop himself moments later, but his low shot from the edge of the area fizzes wide.

Manchester City first-team coach David Platt, following the champions' last-gasp victory over West Brom at the Hawthorns: "It was a strange game which was full of incident. We thought we controlled the first half, despite going down to 10 men, and it was tremendous how we stuck together in the second half and created so many chances. It's a great fillip to win after playing for almost 70 minutes with 10 men."

The players emerge from the tunnel at Carrow Road. Norwich are without a home win this season, Arsenal are undefeated on their travels. The form book suggests an away victory is extremely likely but this is the Premier League remember, and you know how often it gets chucked out of the window.

BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan at Old Trafford: "Not totally convincing from Manchester United, and Stoke were at their best with Charlie Adam involved, but as long as Sir Alex Ferguson's team have a trio of goalscorers like this, they will continue to flourish."

Arsenal have got England midfielder Jack Wilshere on the bench today, after a 14 month absence through injury. It will be good to see him back but, speaking before kick-off, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says he is not going to rush Wilshere back into action.

"I'm not scientifc enough to tell you how many minutes he can play," said Wenger. "If he is needed then I will play him. He needs more games and is desperate to play but I have to be cautious with him."

West Ham are up to seventh place after demolishing Southampton 4-1 with a second-half performance that impressed their manager Sam Allardyce.

"We were lacklustre in the first half and couldn't find the right tempo to the game but defended well," Allardyce said. "It was about showing more energy and desire and one we got the goal we were off and running. We were tremendous after that. Credit to the players after showing what they could do.

"Modibo Maiga came on and scored the goal of the game and it is great for the lad. After eight games, we have 14 points, and it has been a fabulous start."

More from Ferguson now, speaking about his side recovering from going behind to an early Stoke goal to run out convincing 4-2 winners: "Most of the games at home this season we've had terrible starts. When we did get going we played some terrific football. I was pleased with the performance after the first 20 minutes."

On his attacking trio of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck, who all scored, the latter with their first United goals of the season: "They had flexible roles today and it all depends on their movement. If we can get that we will be a handful for teams."

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, speaking about Rio Ferdinand not wearing a Kick It Out T-shirt in the warm-up before his side's game against Stoke: "At the press conference yesterday I spoke to the press about it. It is embarrassing for me. He will be dealt with, no doubt about that."

BBC Sport's Ben Smith at Anfield: "Liverpool cling on for Brendan Rodgers' first league victory at Anfield since taking over in June. Raheem Sterling was the game's outstanding player, scoring the only goal to become the second youngest Liverpool player to find the net in the league, behind one Michael Owen."

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers after beating Reading 1-0 for his first home win as Reds boss: "It's brilliant for the players but we thoroughly deserved it. I thought in the first half we were particularly very good. In the last 20 minutes maybe we needed to manage the game better. It's a great day for the players and fans."

Both Manchester clubs remain four points behind leaders Chelsea, as they were at the start of play. Each of the top three sides found themselves behind at various stages today, though, although Chelsea and United ran out convincing winners in the end. City, who played 70 minutes with 10 men, had to dig a little bit deeper.

You could forgive Norwich for being apprehensive ahead of their clash with Arsenal after letting in nine goals in their last two league games but Canaries manager Chris Hughton says he is relishing the visit of the Gunners.

"These are the type of the games you should look forward to and I know I have a group of players who will feel like that," Hughton said.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is taking nothing for granted, adding "It is an away game in the Premier League and everyone is in danger everywhere in the Premier League, so that should keep us on our toes. Norwich gave us very hard games last season and we need to switch on again."

There are still more thrills and spills to come today, too. Our final Premier League game of the day sees struggling Norwich take on Arsenal at Carrow Road. The Canaries gave Arsene Wenger's men a real scare in both meetings last season - drawing 3-3 at the Emirates and leading at home until Robin van Persie scored twice - can they do something similar this evening?

The Manchester City fans are dancing with sheer joy as they make their way out The Hawthorns. What an escape that was for Roberto Mancini's 10 men to leave with three points.

That wasn't bad for an afternoon's entertainment, was it? There was almost an incredible ending at the Liberty Stadium too, where Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi went up for a corner and met it with a powerful header, only for Michel Vorm to deny him with a brilliant reflect save.

Wigan also had a late goal controversially disallowed, with TV replays showing Arouna Kone was onside when he headed home after the flag had gone up.

It's full-time everywhere else in the Premier League but we're not finished at The Hawthorns yet, because the Baggies are laying siege to City's goal. Romelu Lukaku has just had two efforts blocked by last-ditch tackles.

Liverpool are looking more than a little bit nervous as they close in on what would be their first home win this season. They are still dominating, but still only lead 1-0 and have to be very wary of Reading counter-attacks.

Late drama at The Hawthorns too, where 10 men Manchester City have almost nicked the three points. Micah Richards met Samir Nasri's corner but Gabriel Tamas was in the right place to block on the Baggies goalline.

BBC Sport's Ben Smith at Anfield: "Still just 1-0 at Anfield and there is a sense of unease among the home support as chances come and go for Liverpool. Luis Suarez, Martin Skrtel, Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson have all had good opportunities to put this game beyond doubt but Reading are still there, fighting away and sending shudders through those in red every time they break forward. Raheem Sterling has been outstanding for Liverpool but this game is not over yet."

That run of about 100 Premier League goals in 10 minutes did not reach Craven Cottage, where it remains goalless. Both sides look comfortable in possession during the second half but have failed to create any clear-cut chances.

Liverpool squander another chance to make the points safe against Reading, with Luis Suarez lifting his shot over the bar after a neat move down the left.

Not much sign of a reply from Manchester City's 10 men at The Hawthorns. It is the Baggies dominating possession and enjoying a long spell of pressure, with Peter Odemwingie at the centre of things.

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen gets a warm round of applause as he replaces Michael Kightly for Stoke. I'm surprised the home fans recognise him to be honest.

Manchester City's 10 men, as they have become known this afternoon, are still doing all the pressing. West Brom are trying to go through the middle of the City defence, and it is not working. Roberto Mancini's men are hitting the Baggies on the break, and Yaya Toure has just headed over from about six yards out.

Reading are coming into things more and more at Anfield. Brad Jones is called into action again, this time keeping out Jobi McAnuff's 25-yard shot at full stretch.

Not much happening at the Liberty Stadium, though. Swansea midfielder Leon Britton had a pop from distance which flew wide but that is about it in terms of second-half chances. Neither side have got their free-flowing football going either.

Chances at both ends at Anfield to tell you about. First Luis Suarez tries to take the Reading defence on single-handedly, before firing in an angled shot that Alex McCarthy pushes away.

Then the Royals break forward on a rare attack, with Garath McCleary finding himself in acres of space down the left, running into the box and bringing a decent block from Brad Jones. A bit of a warning for Liverpool, there, with the score still only 1-0.

Manchester United should be 4-1 up. Wayne Rooney's cross to the back post finds Jonny Evans in acres of space and just six yards out but somehow Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic is able to claw the defender's header away.

Liverpool are pressing hard for another goal too. Raheem Sterling works himself into a good shooting position but his shot is straight at Reading keeper Alex McCarthy.

Almost a spectacular start to the second half at Craven Cottage too, where Hugo Rodallega has volleyed wide from a John Arne Riise cross. We have started everywhere else in the top flight too, apart from at The Hawthorns.

BBC Sport's Ivan Gaskell at The Hawthorns: "This West Brom-Manchester City game is game that is bubbling and simmering like a Nigella Lawson main course. Mario Balotelli is such a simmering ball of fury but when he gets to play, he can play. Manchester City look the most likely to score."

The one free-kick that Luis Suarez did get awarded was a very dubious one. If he wants to lose his reputation of being a diver, then he probably isn't helping himself.

BBC Sport's Ben Smith at Anfield: "One-way traffic at Anfield and Liverpool could and probably should have been further ahead. Referee Roger East was booed off the field at the break and surrounded by a number of Liverpool players having failed to award Luis Suarez a number of free-kicks during the opening 45 minutes."

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Upton Park: "This game started brightly but became increasingly turgid as the half wore on. I hate to say it but this is not Premier League football. Poor."

BBC Sport's Alistair Magowan at Old Trafford "Manchester United recover as they have had to so often this term, and the first half has been in keeping with their season so far. Nervous in defence at times, but the quicksilver attack bails them out again."

Mario Balotelli needs to cool down at the break, because he has already been booked and is on his last warning from Mark Clattenburg.

Balotelli chased after Claudio Yacob and fouled him after failing to get a free-kick in the first half, which got him a yellow card. Then he upended Shane Long with a clumsy challenge that saw Clattenburg tell City captain Vincent Kompany that Balotelli's next bad foul will see him get sent off.

City are already down to 10 men, remember, after James Milner saw red for a professional foul.

Yep, the half-time whistle goes at The Hawthorns, where Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is being escorted by the field by his team-mate Joe Hart, to stop him from having a go at referee Mark Clattenburg.

At last, some meaningful chances at the Liberty Stadium too. After Michu goes close to breaking the deadlock for Swansea with a spectacular volley, Wigan respond through Jean Beausejour's effort from an acute angle, after leaving Ki Sung-Yueng trailing in his wake.

It's still goalless at Craven Cottage, but only because Steve Sidwell has headed wide from Hugo Rodallega's cross after finding space inside the box. He should have done better there.

BBC Sport's Ben Smith at Anfield: "Liverpool fans have grown used to seeing their team dictate and dominate at Anfield but Raheem Sterling's first Premier League goal has given them something a little more substantial to cling on to here at Anfield. There was a growing sense of unease in the stands before that goal, a feeling of 'here we go again'. Sterling has been tremendous for Liverpool so far, popping up through the middle and causing Reading real problems with his interplay."

Massive cheers at Anfield as Luis Suarez is awarded a free-kick - that doesn't happen often, does it? Suarez hasn't really helped his future cause when he argues with referee's decisions here, though, because he went down like a ton of bricks on the edge of the Reading area despite replays showing Kaspars Gorkss made little or no contact with him.

As Danny Mills says below, no sign yet that West Brom are making their man advantage count. In fact, Manchester City have a free-kick in a decent position on the edge of the box... Mario Balotelli takes it but fires straight into the wall. The visitors keep the pressure on, however, and after good work by Carlos Tevez, Samir Nasri brings a low stop from Ben Foster.

Liverpool have the lead but Luis Suarez wants a goal for himself, and goes close here with a real rasper from 25 yards out that fizzes a fraction wide of Alex McCarthy's post.

Robin van Persie is at it again, starting a move that really should end with Manchester United taking the lead. Van Persie's floated ball finds Wayne Rooney inside the box to pull it back for Danny Welbeck to blast over from 15 yards out.

Plenty happening elsewhere but we have had a chronic lack of goalmouth action at the Liberty Stadium, where Swansea's Angel Rangel has had a shot charged down from the edge of the box. Wigan are still defending well.

Liverpool are still pressing, but still no joy. First Luis Suarez chips over and then Nuri Sahin blazes over from Raheem Sterling's cross.

What sort of response have we seen from Manchester United since they fell behind? Not a lot, to be honest. Stoke have them rattled a bit by the looks of things

Patrice Evra has fired over, while Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck linked up well before Welbeck dragged his shot wide, but Stoke are defending comfortably enough.

Villa keeper Brad Guzan is still being kept busy at Craven Cottage. A deep inswinging cross from John Arne Riise finds Fulham team-mate Mladen Petric who rises highest to head goalwards but Guzan dives down low to his right to hold.

Moments later, Gabby Agbonlahor's deflected shot forces Cottagers keeper Mark Schwarzer into action for the first time.

West Ham's best moment, after a nervy moment for Southampton's debut keeper Artur Boruc. He fails to get any distance on his punch from a Matt Jarvis cross and Jos Hooiveld has to come to his rescue by clearing James Tomkins' header off the line.

Wigan have not done much attacking in the first 15 minutes or so at the Liberty Stadium but Latics midfielder Shaun Maloney has just forced the first serious save of the game, the Scot denied from close range by Swans keeper Michel Vorm.

BBC Sport's Ben Smith at Anfield: "It has been a bright enough start at Anfield, with Liverpool, as you might expect, dominating possession. Glen Johnson has been the home side's greatest threat with a series of surging runs down the left flank. But Reading have threatened on the rare occasions they have got hold of the ball. The away fans have also taken great pleasure in singing 'we sacked your manager' over and over again."

A chance for Manchester City at The Hawthorns, with Micah Richards seeing a header tipped over by Ben Foster from Samir Nasri's corner. Liverpool have had a sniff against Reading too, with Raheem Sterling and Luis Suarez linking up well before Sterling had his shot blocked.

Manchester United are also dominant, but Stoke are defending stubbornly - they might have to get used to that this afternoon.

Oh and the dodgy Southampton defence which has shipped 20 goals in its first seven Premier League matches has survived the first 10 minutes at Upton Park without any scares.

A low-key start at Anfield where we are waiting for our first chance. It's the same at the Liberty Stadium, where Swansea have had Wigan on the back foot without creating anything of note.

Fulham don't take long to bring Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan into action, with Sascha Riether slipping the ball into Kieran Richardson's path inside the area, after good work by Dimitar Berbatov on the right. Richardson turns to let fly with a first-time shot, but Guzan is right behind it.

An early problem for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, who is hurt as he tackles Marc-Antoine Fortune. He seems to be OK to carry on but he needed treatment.

Right then, are you ready? I hope so. Our six 15:00 BST Premier League games are about to begin...

Ex-Swansea boss Roberto Martinez says the novelty of returning to the Liberty Stadium has worn off after taking Wigan back to his old club last season. "I think now it's moved on and the important thing is the three points," said Martinez, who was in charge of Swansea between 2007 and 2009.

Swansea are without a win in five league games, but manager Michael Laudrup has dismissed talk of dressing room unease. "We are all going in the same direction and people are training and doing what's needed to be done," said Laudrup.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has warned his players not to underestimate Aston Villa, despite their poor start to the Premier League season: "Against Tottenham Hotspur they did okay, although they lost, so I think they are in a false position in the league. If you look at their quality and their system, they still try to dominate possession and they've got a few players who have got the quality to upset the opposition."

West Brom manager Steve Clarke says Manchester City remain the team to beat in the Premier League, despite drawing three of their first seven matches. "I'd say Manchester City are still the favourites to win the league," he said.

"They haven't shown that they've gone backwards from last year. They've shown that they're at the same level and it's up to everyone else to catch up with them. I read in the week that David Silva is injured but they've got Samir Nasri to come in. They've got like-for-like replacements all over the pitch."

BBC Sport's Nabil Hassan at Upton Park: "Five black players in the West Ham side have now taken their Kick it Off t-shirts after stadium announcer started talking about campaign."

De Gea is not the only one - the spotlight will be on Manchester City keeper Joe Hart today after his mistake led to Poland's equaliser against England on Wednesday.

Hart needs to be a bit 'cocky' to be as good as he is, according to City manager Roberto Mancini. Responding to criticism of his keeper by TV pundit Roy Keane, Mancini said: "Every keeper is like this. It is important because if not, you should choose another position. If you want to be a keeper you should be cocky. Remember last week, Wayne Rooney on Twitter said Joe Hart is the best keeper in the world. And now he is cocky."

That will be easier said than done, mind. The Jolly Green Giants (as Sir Alex Ferguson described Stoke on Friday) will be a stern test for Manchester United's defence, not to mention David de Gea's ability to deal with high balls into his area.

Manchester City's task looks even harder - nobody has got so much as point at The Hawthorns this season - can the champions change that today?

Hello. That was fun wasn't it? (apart from for Spurs fans, obviously). So Chelsea keep on winning, and the Premier League leaders are now seven points clear at the summit. Time to find out how the teams immediately below them will respond. The title was a two-horse race between Manchester United and Manchester City last season but they really need wins over Stoke and West Brom today to rein in Roberto di Matteo's men at the top.

That is your lot from me. I will leave you in the very capable hands of Mr Chris Bevan. I'll see thee.

As Lord Melchett would say, the Tottenham v Chelsea game twisted and turned like a... twisty turny thing. It was belting entertainment. God knows what it did to AVB's emotional state. He was down, he was up, he was delirious and finally shattered. However, his former assistant has got the better of him. The circle is now complete, when he left AVB he was the pupil but now RDM is the master.

"Manchester United will aim to build on their impressive win at Newcastle before the international break but come up against a resolute Stoke side who might have a poor record in these parts but have only lost to Chelsea in the league this season. Sir Alex Ferguson's says in his programme notes that 'provided nobody oversteps the mark' he can 'live with the physicality of Stoke and the ploys they use'. We will see."

"This corresponding fixture last season proved to a pivotal one in the race for Premier League football, with Southampton rescuing a late draw that helped kick-start their stuttering promotion push. West Ham eventually went up via the play-offs but it is Sam Allardyce's side who have made the better start to the new season and today's encounter will provide an intriguing insight into which of the two promoted side's have adapted best to life in the Premier League and improved from last term."

"It is hard to believe as we approach November that Liverpool have won just two league matches at Anfield in 2012. Reading are the visitors today, a club that is something of a stain on Brendan Rodgers' otherwise impressive managerial cv. But in the week Liverpool announced their intention to redevelop their famous old ground, there is an air of optimism in the streets and pubs around Anfield today. Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is out because of a hamstring problem sustained on international duty with Spain so Brad Jones is in goal. Jonjo Shelvey is available again after a three-match suspension. Reading are still looking for their first Premier League win of the season, having only ever won at Anfield in the FA Cup."

"Jason Roberts is not the only Reading player to have shunned the Kick it Out campaign at Anfield. Garath McCleary, Jobi McAnuff and Jem Karacan are not wearing the campaign T-shirts in front of me. All of the Liverpool squad are."

Tottenham nearly do equalise, on two occasions. Firstly, a cross from the left is spilt by Petr Cech and gives Emmanuel Adebayor chance to score but the striker cannot get his shot away. Then Kyle Walker's shot from range is tipped past the post by the Blues keeper. That could be the save that gives Chelsea all three points.

Chelsea could have had this game wrapped up by now. They have had enough chances. Fernando Torres' pass finds Juan Mata but his touch is heavy in the box and Brad Friedel comes out to claim. The Blues will kick themselves if Spurs equalise.

Fernando Torres could have sealed it for Chelsea. Juan Mata's neat pass into the box gives his Spanish team-mate clear sight of goal but he puts his shot past the far post. He should have scored. He won't get a better chance than that today.

Tottenham desperately searching for parity at White Hart Lane. Aaron Lennon is handed possession on the edge of the Chelsea box and beats a man before firing a shot straight into the arms of Petr Cech.

Jermain Defoe is brought down 22 yards from goal for a potentially dangerous free-kick for the home side. Gylfi Sigurdsson floats his effort harmlessly over the bar.

There are just over 10 minutes to go at White Hart Lane. You cannot discount further twists. It has been that kind of game.

Jason Roberts is on the bench for Reading today. He is warming up right now and appears to be the only one not wearing a Kick It Out t-shirt. At Old Trafford, Rio Ferdinand is the only Man Utd player not wearing the anti-racism organisation's shirt.

Tottenham looking to swing the game back in their favour but Gylfi Sigurdsson can only blaze his shot over after bringing down the ball well. Soon after, Jermain Defoe beats Gary Cahill down the byline but his low cross is easily cleared by Chelsea.

Juan Mata almost scores his hat-trick for Chelsea as he gets in at the far post but can only chip his shot straight into the arms of Brad Friedel.

Tottenham's turn to attack as Jermain Defoe's snap-shot is saved well by Petr Cech.

There is a bit of a spring back in the Chelsea step now. Well, except for Fernando Torres, who tumbles theatrically in the box as he looks to get on to a ball. Soon after, Ashley Cole drives a low cross in but it is cleared by Steven Caulker.

That strike from Jermain Defoe was his 200th career goal. Fair play to him.

Chelsea think they should have a penalty. Ashley Cole falls in the box under a challenge from William Gallas but the defender fell too easily. The referee awards a corner. After Fernando Torres and Sandro are spoken to for some handbags in the box, Eden Hazard delivers the corner which is headed away with ease by the home side.

There are suggestions of a William Gallas handball in scoring the Spurs equaliser. I'll be honest, I didn't clock it. Most significantly, neither did the referee and it means the Frenchman has scored his first goal in three years.

Tottenham have come out all guns blazing this half. Aaron Lennon's cross is chipped up to the back post where Gylfi Sigurdsson is lurking to volley a shot that deflects up over the Chelsea crossbar. Soon after, Sigurdsson charges forward down the left and looks to curl a shot into the far corner but Petr Cech saves.

Another match is also already underway in the capital - and in-form Crystal Palace hold a 2-1 half-time lead against visitors Millwall in an action-packed South London derby. Eagles midfielder Mile Jedinak netted the opener with a scorching 30-yard drive, before Damien Delaney headed in the second. But Millwall were handed a lifeline when Palace defender Dean Moxey handled a goal-bound shot and Liam Trotter rolled in the resulting penalty. Moxey was subsequently red-carded - meaning Palace face a numerical disadvantage in the second half if they are to move level with Championship leaders Cardiff ahead of the 15:00 BST kick-offs.

Chelsea have yet to concede a second-half goal in the Premier League this season. Probably not what Tottenham fans wanted to hear.

Now we've got a convenient 15 minutes, let's have a look forward to today's 15:00 BST kick-offs in the Premier League...

Tottenham have lacked an edge in attack so far but Jermain Defoe comes close to levelling with a curling shot that beats Petr Cech but not Ashley Cole at the back post. The Blues defender heads clear.

David Luiz is back on his feet and able to continue after a few minutes treatment. We are going to have three added minutes at the end of this first half.