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Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live, score, team news and updates from the 3pm Premier League games including Brentford vs Liverpool, West Ham vs Crystal Palace and Leicester City vs Fulham.
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17:06
Around the grounds
By Dan Davis
Here's how the 3pm games played out...
Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Leicester 0-2 Fulham
17:01
Got there in the end!
By Dan Davis
The full-time celebrations from Liverpool and Arne Slot in front of their away supporters were pretty measured.
They're keeping their feet on the ground despite that dramatic victory.
Yes, there's a long way to go but those three points may well be the decisive factor come the end of the season.
Arsenal must win this evening.
16:58
'That's how you win titles'
By Dan Davis
Chris Sutton, Mail Sport columnist, speaking to the BBC:
That's how you win titles. Going to the end, fighting until the end and taking your opportunities.
The much maligned Darwin Nunez - he doesn't score enough goals, doesn't contribute enough - well he has now.
16:55
FULL TIME - Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
A huge moment in the Premier League title race.
In fairness, Liverpool deserved that. They created a host of chances and fashioned out no less than 37 shots on goal. Ridiculous.
Arsenal can narrow the gap again when they face Aston Villa at 17:30 but for iconwin now, the Reds lead by seven points at the top.
Take a bow, Darwin Nunez!
16:55
FULL TIME - Leicester 0-2 Fulham
By Dan Davis
After a seventh straight defeat, Leicester are in absolute freefall.
16:54
FULL TIME - West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
A miserable afternoon for the Hammers comes to an end.
Graham Potter badly needs reinforcements, and soon.
16:51
Goal:Brentford 0-2 Liverpool (Nunez, 93)
By Dan Davis
Done and dusted! Liverpool will go seven points clear.
It's two goals in two minutes for super sub Darwin Nunez.
Brentford piled bodies forward but left themselves exposed, with the visitors breaking away through Harvey Elliott.
Elliott then teed up Nunez and he clattered into the back of the net.
16:49
Goal:Brentford 0-1 Liverpool (Nunez, 90)
By Dan Davis
YES THERE IS! LIVERPOOL WIN IT AT THE DEATH!
That's a gut punch for both Brentford and Arsenal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold got into the penalty on the right and squared the ball into the danger zone, where Darwin Nunez tapped home.
16:49, 91'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
We're now into four additional minutes at the Gtech.
Time for a winner?
16:47, 90'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Just wide from Mohamed Salah! Liverpool just cannot score today!
Shot number 35 for the league leaders came and went.
16:46
Goal:West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 89)
By Dan Davis
As cool as you like from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Game, set and match.
16:45, 87'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
One final roll of the dice for Liverpool with Federico Chiesa on.
16:45, 88'
PENALTY! West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
It's all gone horribly wrong for West Ham today.
Eddie Nketiah was released down the left by Jean-Philippe Mateta before being wiped out by a sprawling Lukasz Fabianski.
16:43, 85'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
This game is being played at a breathless pace. I love it.
At the other end, Trent Alexander-Arnold was whistled an effort just wide of the far post. Mark Flekken was absolutely beaten.
16:42, 84'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Alisson saves! Brentford can sense a winner!
Kevin Schade found Yoane Wissa on the counter and the striker's effort from the edge of the box was held by the goalkeeper.
16:40, 81'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Changes for both sides at the Gtech as we enter the final 10 minutes.
Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are on for Liverpool, replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Mathias Jensen has also replaced Mikkel Damsgaard.
16:38, 80'
RED CARD - West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Konstantinos Mavropanos has been sent off for the hosts.
West Ham can have no complaints. Already on a booking, the defender caught Jean-Philippe Mateta in the face with his boot.
If Graham Potter's side are to come back, they will do so with 10 men.
16:37, 80'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
A 15th corner for Liverpool came and went after Trent Alexander-Arnold's dreadful delivery was cleared with ease.
This game is on a knife edge.
16:36, 79'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool have racked up 30 shots this afternoon.
As it stands, remember, Arsenal can close the gap to just two points should they beat Aston Villa in this evening's game.
16:35, 76'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Silly from Darwin Nunez. What was he thinking?
The striker opted to ignore all of his team-mates in support and smash over an audacious strike from outside the penalty area.
16:33, 73'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford have suddenly burst into life!
Alisson was forced twice into action to deny Bryan Mbeumo, with the first parrying away a free-kick and the second a good, low stop.
Shortly after, Kevin Schade then stung the goalkeeper's palms.
16:30, 70'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool supporters thought they'd scored!
Alexis Mac Allister met a corner, climbing above players much taller than him, but could only nod into the side netting.
From one angle, it looked like he'd beaten Mark Flekken.
16:28
Goal:Leicester 0-2 Fulham (Traore, 68)
By Dan Davis
Oh dear. Leicester trail by two in a pretty febrile atmosphere.
16:27, 68'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool should have scored.
Andy Robertson delivered from the left and Darwin Nunez could only roll his effort wide of the left post from close range. Poor.
16:26
'Van Nistelrooy is getting it'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
And now Ruud van Nistelrooy is getting it.
Loud boos and chants of ‘you don't know what you're doing' as he subs off Winks and El Khannouss.
16:25, 66'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Those changes mentioned by Lewis have now been made.
Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez are on and Kostas Tsimikas and Luis Diaz have both made way.
Brentford have also brought on Kevin Schade in place of Vitaly Janelt.
16:24
'Home crowd doing their bit'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
The home crowd are doing their bit by getting behind Brentford now but it feels like they are hanging on somewhat.
Darwin Nunez and Andy Robertson are getting ready to come on. It will be interesting to see who Nunez replaces...
16:22, 63'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool wanted a penalty! Mark Flekken saved from Luis Diaz and then tried to stop the ball from going behind as it spilled away.
The travelling section roared, believing the goalkeeper had fouled Diaz in the process, but replays showed no contact was made.
On Soccer Saturday, Mike Dean said that was a dive.
Hard to disagree with that.
16:20
'Leicester fans have responded'
By Dan Davis
Leicester fans have responded to falling behind by chanting 'We want Rudkin out' as a protest against director of football Jon Rudkin.
On the pitch, the Foxes have to push forward but that is leaving them increasingly vulnerable to Fulham breakaways with the pace of Adama Traore a real issue.
16:19, 60'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford appealed for a penalty for handball after Sepp Van den Berg's effort cannoned against Ibrahima Konate.
The defender had no chance of moving out of the way of the shot at point-blank range and the referee was unmoved.
No chance was that going to be given.
16:18, 58'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
That was almost the moment Brentford were waiting for.
Bryan Mbeumo raced forward but a heavy touch on the edge of the penalty area allowed Trent Alexander-Arnold to step in.
The hosts are heavily reliant on these rapid breakaways.
16:17
'Sums up this Reds performance'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Liverpool are now up to a staggering count of 12 corners.
None of them have threatened the Brentford defenders, though, with Nathan Collins in particular happy to put his body on the line to head balls away.
The latest one went straight into the grateful grasp of Mark Flekken. It rather sums up this Reds performance.
16:15, 57'
Leicester 0-1 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Sasa Lukic has been booked for lunging in on Boubakary Soumare.
16:14, 54'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Cody Gakpo picked out Mohamed Salah in space but his effort was deflected and then cleared off the line by Nathan Collins.
Liverpool are knocking on that door.
16:12, 50'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford are clinging on by their fingernails.
Liverpool are mounting waves of pressure but the hosts are throwing bodies in front of everything. So far.
16:08
'So bad from West Ham'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
WE HAVE A GOAL! So simple from Palace.
Neat ball into Mateta from Eze and Kilman backs off and backs off and backs off until the Palace striker shoots from the edge of the box and scores. So bad from West Ham.
16:07
Goal:Leicester 0-1 Fulham (Smith Rowe, 48)
By Dan Davis
Hammer blow for Leicester.
Harry Wilson's cross was nodded on by Sasa Lukic and Emile Smith Rowe got down low to bravely head in from close range.
16:06
Goal:West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 48)
By Dan Davis
We have our first goal of the afternoon!
Eberechi Eze's superb pass found Jean-Philippe Mateta and the striker showed composure to run at the defence and convert from 25 yards.
16:06, 47'
Brentford 0-0 Leicester
By Dan Davis
Chances at both ends at the Gtech!
Liverpool flew out of the blocks and Dominik Szoboszlai fired wide of the target after being teed up by Mohamed Salah.
Brentford then came forward and won a corner, but Kostas Tsimikas headed Mikkel Damsgaard's poor delivery away at the near post.
16:03, 46'
BACK UNDERWAY!
By Dan Davis
Off we go again around the grounds. Let's have some goals.
No changes for either side at the Gtech.
16:01
Goals needed
By Dan Davis
Maybe the very few highlights from these games can be some sort of compilation for Match of the Day and we can all go to bed early.
Or perhaps these games will spark into life...
Let's see.
15:56
'Liverpool have dominated'
By Dan Davis
Chris Sutton, Mail Sport columnist, speaking to the BBC:
Liverpool have dominated this first half but haven't turned that dominance into goals.
They've slipped up in the last couple of league games but they'll have to get their shooting boots on in the second half.
15:51
Around the grounds
By Dan Davis
A bit of a snoozefest so far, I'm afraid...
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
15:48
HALF TIME - West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Last game on Match of the Day tonight, methinks.
15:48
HALF TIME - Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
No goals at the King Power but there are reasons to be positive for Leicester, perhaps. They badly need all three points this afternoon.
15:48
'Not a classic by any means'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Not a classic by any means.
But given Leicester and Fulham have only kept four clean sheets between them this season, their managers will be trying to take positives out of a goalless first half.
15:47
HALF TIME - Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
We're goalless at the Gtech at the halfway point. Both sides created chances but Liverpool grew into the ascendency and took control.
It's just the final touch missing for the leaders at the moment.
15:47, 45'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Jannik Vestergaard has been booked for a poor challenge.
15:45, 44'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford earned a much-needed breather after Dominik Szoboszlai fouled Vitaly Janelt. He was also booked for his troubles.
15:44, 43'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
This really is one-way traffic.
Brentford gave the ball away cheaply and Trent Alexander-Arnold rapped the ball into the feet of Luis Diaz.
His first-time effort was scuffed straight at Mark Flekken.
15:42
'Derby in name only'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Goodness me, this is dull. A derby in name only, this. Little action, little atmosphere.
Swarms of fans already off down the concourse to beat the half-time queues.
Perhaps some people might call this an intriguing tactical battle. I wouldn't be one of those people.
15:42
'Move of the match'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Liverpool just put together the move of the match and nearly scored a phenomenal goal.
Cody Gakpo won possession in his own half, sprayed a pass to Dom Szoboszlai, who fed Mo Salah.
The Egyptian then crossed to Gakpo but he shot just wide. Liverpool looking dangerous in the last five minutes but can they get a goal before half time?
15:41, 40'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Lightning counter-attack. Sensational from Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah released Cody Gakpo inside the box and the forward managed to get past the onrushing Mark Flekken.
He then nudged the ball at goal but it rolled agonisingly wide.
That played out in slow motion!
15:39, 39'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
It's all Liverpool now at the Gtech.
Mohamed Salah looked to roll beyond Keane Lewis-Potter in the box but his right-footed effort deflected through to Mark Flekken.
Brentford are hanging on.
15:38, 37'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Calvin Bassey was picked out in space just outside the box but dragged his shot wide of the far post.
My word... we need some goals in these 3pms.
15:36, 36'
OFF THE POST!
By Dan Davis
Inches away from Dominik Szoboszlai.
That would have been sensational.
The midfielder glanced up from 25 yards and unleashed a screamer which cannoned against the top of the crossbar.
15:36, 34'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
When Liverpool inject speed into their play, they look impossible to stop. Dominik Szboszlai dug out a shot but Mark Flekken saved.
15:33
'Have to admire Leicester's spirit'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
You have to admire Leicester's spirit.
Six defeats on the trot is demoralising but they've been full of ambition and endeavour in the opening half-hour. The only thing missing is a goal.
15:32, 32'
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
It's really not a good spectacle at the London Stadium.
Daichi Kamada looked to take matters into his own hands for Crystal Palace but his half volley from distance hurtled off target.
Dreadful.
15:31, 30'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Victor Kristiansen latched onto a loose ball 30 yards out before beating a couple of men and firing wide from just outside the box.
That's Leicester's first opening in quite some time.
15:29
'Slot looks a little bit wound up'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Arne Slot looks a little bit wound up here.
Brentford are giving his team a very tough afternoon. Both teams have created decent openings.
15:28, 27'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool worked the ball around patiently before Mohamed Salah teed up Dominik Szoboszlai, whose effort was deflected behind.
The visitors then earned another corner after the first set piece came to nothing, but that delivery was hooked away.
15:26, 26'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
It's very quiet at the King Power now.
Twenty minutes have passed since Leicester's last chance and Fulham have established a foothold in the game.
15:26
'Kudus trying to get on the ball'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Still not much to update.
Mateta forced a good save from Fabianski and is Kudus trying to get on the ball and make things happen for the Hammers.
15:25, 23'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford won a free kick in a good area and Bryan Mbeumo delivered.
Mikkel Damsgaard got there first and flicked a header at goal, only for the ball to drop into the air and land on the roof of the net.
15:23, 22'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Every time Bryan Mbuemo gets his head down and runs at Kostas Tsimikas, I'm getting my popcorn out.
The forward got the better of his opponent again but couldn't make clean contact on his strike, allowing Alisson to scoop it up.
At the other end, Ibrahima Konate smashed an effort from distance which flew comfortably off target.
15:20, 19'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
That was good, sharp play from Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister found Ryan Gravenberch and he opted to smash an effort at goal from 25 yards which Mark Flekken tipped wide.
From the corner, Virgil van Dijk diverted wide.
15:19
'Debate raging here'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Debate raging here in the press box over West Ham's system.
Some saying 5-4-1 others saying 3-4-2-1 to match Palace.
I'd argue they are basically the same thing, depending on whether the team has the ball or not, and what this is mainly telling you is that not much has happened yet.
Eze has put a long-range shot over the bar and that's about it.
15:17, 15'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
I'm not quite sure what Luis Diaz tried there.
Ibrahima Konate lofted a brilliant pass into the box for the makeshift striker, who could only nod down and off target.
He had more time than that and it went out off of his back. Hmmm.
15:14, 13'
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Superb save from Lukasz Fabianski to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Mateta got away down the right channel and struck a first-time effort across goal, with Fabianski getting down quickly to parry away.
15:13, 11'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Bryan Mbeumo looks bang up for this.
Brentford moved the ball out to their talisman and his bending effort was caught by Alisson with relative ease.
15:12, 8'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Kostas Tsimikas has been shown an early yellow card.
He was rolled by Bryan Mbeumo and tugged his shirt.
15:10, 7'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
I'm loving this start at the Gtech. It's end to end, and it's thrilling.
Cody Gakpo raced to meet a Luis Diaz cross but could only direct his header straight into the grateful hands of Mark Flekken.
15:08, 6'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
WHAT A CHANCE! Brentford should have scored.
Mads Roerslev galloped away on the overlap and was played into space by Bryan Mbuemo, a target for several clubs.
Roerslev then squared the ball across the face of goal but somehow Mikkel Damsgaard couldn't connect for a simple tap-in.
The target was absolutely gaping there.
15:07
'Fast start'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Leicester are trying to take a leaf out of Bournemouth's book by making a fast start.
They forced a corner in the opening minute and Jordan Ayew has already had a shot on target from close range
Incidentally, new signing Woyo Coulibaly is not involved today.
He didn't receive a work permit in time to train with the other Leicester players so Ruud van Nistelrooy thought it better to delay his debut a week.
15:06
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Eberechi Eze pulled the trigger from 25 yards but could only watch on as his strike sailed over the top.
15:05
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Strong start from Leicester at a misty King Power.
Jordan Ayew was laid on two chances in the first three minutes.
He hooked his effort into the ground and forced Bernd Leno to save with the first before he fired off target with the second soon after.
15:04, 3'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Chance for Liverpool! Kostas Tsimikas delivered the corner and Ibrahima Konate rose highest to meet it.
His header stayed in play at the back post but Brentford cleared.
I think Konate could have done better there.
15:03, 2'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
It's been all Liverpool in these very early stages.
Mohamed Salah tried to wriggle into space in the box but the ball didn't quite stick. Corner to the visitors.
15:00
KICK OFF!
By Dan Davis
We're underway around the grounds!
14:57
Here come the teams
By Dan Davis
The players are out for our 3pm games! Let's do this.
14:54
Frank: 'We believe we can win any game'
By Dan Davis
Thomas Frank, Brentford boss, speaking this week:
Liverpool have done fantastic this season. They have been the best-performing team this season.
They are top and quite comfortable and are favourite for the title.
They've done fantastic and play fantastic football and have so many threats. It will be a tough test but we back ourselves against any team.
We believe we can win any game, especially at the Gtech.
14:51
Foxes' horror run
By Dan Davis
These stats will make for painful reading for Leicester.
They have lost six straight Premier League matches, their worst top-flight streak since a run of eight defeats in 2001.
The Foxes have also earned just four points from the 24 available under Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took charge in November.
Quite simply, they need a result today.
14:44
'Who will challenge Liverpool?'
By Dan Davis
Phil Jones, former Man United defender, speaking to the BBC:
Liverpool have a knack of winning a game when they're not at their best.
On the flipside looking at Arsenal and I don't see them doing that at present.
Who will challenge Liverpool for the title?
I don't think Arsenal will be challenging for the title in two-to-three months.
14:40
Hard work
By Dan Davis
Players up and down the land are currently being put through their paces before we get underway in the 3pm kick-offs.
Can Liverpool extend their lead at the top? Will Leicester pick up a much-needed victory? Will West Ham win again under Graham Potter?
We'll have all the answers right here, so don't go anywhere.
14:35
Cherries run riot
By Dan Davis
Newcastle have been absolutely wallopped at home with Bournemouth winning 4-1 to boost their chances of securing European football.
Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick and Milos Kerkez put the cherry on top of the cake after smashing into the far corner in stoppage time.
Wow. Who saw that coming?
Some of those away supporters set off at just gone midnight this morning. It's safe to say they'll enjoy the journey back much more.
14:33
Arriving in style
By Dan Davis
Oliver Glasner loves that white turtleneck, doesn't he?
To be fair, so do I.
Crystal Palace have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League matches, so maybe it's his lucky jumper.
14:28
Screamer alert
By Dan Davis
Justin Kluivert has just scored an absolute rocket to put Bournemouth 3-1 up at Newcastle with just a couple of minutes remaining.
The Cherries are SIXTH and one point behind fourth spot.
What an incredible job Andoni Iraola is doing.
14:23
Out and about
By Dan Davis
Are you at one of the 3pm Premier League games today?
Let us know in the comments!
Also, if you are and you're also following along with this blog, give yourself a pat on the back. That's serious dedication.
You just can't beat that feeling of pre-match excitement, can you?
14:18
Palace signing
By Dan Davis
Crystal Palace confirmed the £14.5million signing of England youth international Romain Esse from Millwall earlier today.
The talented 19-year-old was watched by the Eagles' sporting director Dougie Freedman several times this season.
It's believed other Premier League clubs were interested but Esse has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year deal.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, he isn't in the squad today.
14:12
Van Dijk: No Liverpool wobble
By Dan Davis
Earlier this week, Virgil van Dijk firmly dismissed claims Liverpool may have hit a blip in their title push this season.
'Ooh, so we are in a crisis now?' he joked.
'It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.
'It was always going to be tough, same with [Manchester] United at home with their new manager and the game plan they have been showing especially against the bigger teams.
'Every game is tough, we have to find a way to win.
'I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities then I am very confident we will score goals as well like we have been doing all season.'
14:06
King Power misery
By Dan Davis
It's fair to say doom and gloom has taken hold at Leicester.
This has been a miserable season so far for the Foxes and Ruud van Nistelrooy has been unable to salvage the sinking ship so far.
They have shown glimpses under the Manchester United great but not enough, and subsequently sit 19th, two points adrift of safety.
They need a big performance and result today, I feel, otherwise the mood around the place could take another turn for the worse.
As my colleague Joe mentioned earlier, it's a grim atmosphere.
14:01
'Fans are feeling rebellious'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Heavy mist in the East Midlands where Leicester's survival hopes will start to disappear if they lose their seventh league game on the trot.
The fans are feeling rebellious - more towards the sporting director than manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Ruud makes one chance from the midweek loss to Crystal Palace with experience getting the nod over youth in the form of Jordan Ayew replacing Facundo Buonanotte.
Fulham are mid-table and captained by Antonee Robinson, judged by many as currently the Premier League's best left back.
14:01
'The tinkerman returns'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Graham Potter, the tinkerman returns.
After a starting the win against Fulham with four central midfielders and no strikers, he's switched to a back five to face Palace to match the Eagles' system.
Aaron Cresswell plays at centre-back and again it's Lucas Paqueta and Mo Kudus in the attacking roles.
13:59
Robertson dropped
By Dan Davis
Arne Slot has resisted the temptation to make sweeping changes with Liverpool without a win in their last two Premier League games.
Andy Robertson is on the bench with Kostas Tsimikas recalled.
It's also just the one alteration for Brentford.
Yehor Yarmoliuk replaces Mathias Jensen in midfield.
13:56
Fulham team news
By Dan Davis
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Leicester team news
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Crystal Palace team news
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13:55
West Ham team news
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Liverpool team news
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Brentford team news
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13:51
Happy Hammers
By Dan Davis
It was lift-off for Graham Potter at West Ham courtesy of their 2-1 victory over Fulham - and improved performance - last time out.
You can already spot his patterns of play beginning to take shape and some spending this month would certainly strengthen his hand.
But today will be another stern test. Crystal Palace have made the short trip to the London Stadium for what is shaping up to be a cracker.
Palace, remember, are enjoying a resurgence under Oliver Glasner and are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions.
13:43
Leaders in action
By Dan Davis
Liverpool have arrived at the Gtech to take on Brentford this afternoon.
A victory for Arne Slot's side would send them seven points clear of Arsenal, who take on Aston Villa in the late game.
That's a pretty big gap at this stage of the season.
Brentford are no pushovers at home, though, so expect a tight one.
13:40
Newcastle losing
By Dan Davis
Bournemouth, the best pound-for-pound side in the Premier League in my humble opinion, currently lead Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park.
The first half was brilliant and the second has just got underway.
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13:37
What's in store?
By Dan Davis
We had plenty of midweek games, meaning there are only five today.
But with three of the current top four in action and a crunch showdown for struggling Leicester in store, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Here's the running order...
Brentford v Liverpool (15:00)
Leicester City v Fulham (15:00)
West Ham v Crystal Palace (15:00)
Arsenal v Aston Villa (17:30)
13:35
Afternoon!
By Dan Davis
Hello, folks. Happy Saturday!
OK, so it's not the busiest day of Premier League action. But don't worry, there's still plenty for you to sink your teeth into.
So, settle down, get comfortable and follow the 3pm kick-offs along with us. Why not treat yourself to a brew as well?
Let's get started.
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FULL TIME - Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
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Brentford 0-2 Liverpool (Nunez, 93)
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Brentford 0-1 Liverpool (Nunez, 90)
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West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 89)
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Leicester 0-2 Fulham (Traore, 68)
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Leicester 0-1 Fulham (Smith Rowe, 48)
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West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 48)
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BACK UNDERWAY!
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HALF TIME - Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
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KICK OFF!
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Liverpool team news
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Brentford team news
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Afternoon!
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17:11
Next up...
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I'm about to head off but have no fear, we've got this evening's game at the Emirates covered via the live blog below.
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17:06
Around the grounds
By Dan Davis
Here's how the 3pm games played out...
Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Leicester 0-2 Fulham
17:01
Got there in the end!
By Dan Davis
The full-time celebrations from Liverpool and Arne Slot in front of their away supporters were pretty measured.
They're keeping their feet on the ground despite that dramatic victory.
Yes, there's a long way to go but those three points may well be the decisive factor come the end of the season.
Arsenal must win this evening.
16:58
'That's how you win titles'
By Dan Davis
Chris Sutton, Mail Sport columnist, speaking to the BBC:
That's how you win titles. Going to the end, fighting until the end and taking your opportunities.
The much maligned Darwin Nunez - he doesn't score enough goals, doesn't contribute enough - well he has now.
16:55
FULL TIME - Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
A huge moment in the Premier League title race.
In fairness, Liverpool deserved that. They created a host of chances and fashioned out no less than 37 shots on goal. Ridiculous.
Arsenal can narrow the gap again when they face Aston Villa at 17:30 but for iconwin now, the Reds lead by seven points at the top.
Take a bow, Darwin Nunez!
16:55
FULL TIME - Leicester 0-2 Fulham
By Dan Davis
After a seventh straight defeat, Leicester are in absolute freefall.
16:54
FULL TIME - West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
A miserable afternoon for the Hammers comes to an end.
Graham Potter badly needs reinforcements, and soon.
16:51
Goal:Brentford 0-2 Liverpool (Nunez, 93)
By Dan Davis
Done and dusted! Liverpool will go seven points clear.
It's two goals in two minutes for super sub Darwin Nunez.
Brentford piled bodies forward but left themselves exposed, with the visitors breaking away through Harvey Elliott.
Elliott then teed up Nunez and he clattered into the back of the net.
16:49
Goal:Brentford 0-1 Liverpool (Nunez, 90)
By Dan Davis
YES THERE IS! LIVERPOOL WIN IT AT THE DEATH!
That's a gut punch for both Brentford and Arsenal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold got into the penalty on the right and squared the ball into the danger zone, where Darwin Nunez tapped home.
16:49, 91'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
We're now into four additional minutes at the Gtech.
Time for a winner?
16:47, 90'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Just wide from Mohamed Salah! Liverpool just cannot score today!
Shot number 35 for the league leaders came and went.
16:46
Goal:West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 89)
By Dan Davis
As cool as you like from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Game, set and match.
16:45, 87'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
One final roll of the dice for Liverpool with Federico Chiesa on.
16:45, 88'
PENALTY! West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
It's all gone horribly wrong for West Ham today.
Eddie Nketiah was released down the left by Jean-Philippe Mateta before being wiped out by a sprawling Lukasz Fabianski.
16:43, 85'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
This game is being played at a breathless pace. I love it.
At the other end, Trent Alexander-Arnold was whistled an effort just wide of the far post. Mark Flekken was absolutely beaten.
16:42, 84'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Alisson saves! Brentford can sense a winner!
Kevin Schade found Yoane Wissa on the counter and the striker's effort from the edge of the box was held by the goalkeeper.
16:40, 81'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Changes for both sides at the Gtech as we enter the final 10 minutes.
Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are on for Liverpool, replacing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Mathias Jensen has also replaced Mikkel Damsgaard.
16:38, 80'
RED CARD - West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Konstantinos Mavropanos has been sent off for the hosts.
West Ham can have no complaints. Already on a booking, the defender caught Jean-Philippe Mateta in the face with his boot.
If Graham Potter's side are to come back, they will do so with 10 men.
16:37, 80'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
A 15th corner for Liverpool came and went after Trent Alexander-Arnold's dreadful delivery was cleared with ease.
This game is on a knife edge.
16:36, 79'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool have racked up 30 shots this afternoon.
As it stands, remember, Arsenal can close the gap to just two points should they beat Aston Villa in this evening's game.
16:35, 76'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Silly from Darwin Nunez. What was he thinking?
The striker opted to ignore all of his team-mates in support and smash over an audacious strike from outside the penalty area.
16:33, 73'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford have suddenly burst into life!
Alisson was forced twice into action to deny Bryan Mbeumo, with the first parrying away a free-kick and the second a good, low stop.
Shortly after, Kevin Schade then stung the goalkeeper's palms.
16:30, 70'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool supporters thought they'd scored!
Alexis Mac Allister met a corner, climbing above players much taller than him, but could only nod into the side netting.
From one angle, it looked like he'd beaten Mark Flekken.
16:28
Goal:Leicester 0-2 Fulham (Traore, 68)
By Dan Davis
Oh dear. Leicester trail by two in a pretty febrile atmosphere.
16:27, 68'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool should have scored.
Andy Robertson delivered from the left and Darwin Nunez could only roll his effort wide of the left post from close range. Poor.
16:26
'Van Nistelrooy is getting it'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
And now Ruud van Nistelrooy is getting it.
Loud boos and chants of ‘you don't know what you're doing' as he subs off Winks and El Khannouss.
16:25, 66'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Those changes mentioned by Lewis have now been made.
Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez are on and Kostas Tsimikas and Luis Diaz have both made way.
Brentford have also brought on Kevin Schade in place of Vitaly Janelt.
16:24
'Home crowd doing their bit'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
The home crowd are doing their bit by getting behind Brentford now but it feels like they are hanging on somewhat.
Darwin Nunez and Andy Robertson are getting ready to come on. It will be interesting to see who Nunez replaces...
16:22, 63'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool wanted a penalty! Mark Flekken saved from Luis Diaz and then tried to stop the ball from going behind as it spilled away.
The travelling section roared, believing the goalkeeper had fouled Diaz in the process, but replays showed no contact was made.
On Soccer Saturday, Mike Dean said that was a dive.
Hard to disagree with that.
16:20
'Leicester fans have responded'
By Dan Davis
Leicester fans have responded to falling behind by chanting 'We want Rudkin out' as a protest against director of football Jon Rudkin.
On the pitch, the Foxes have to push forward but that is leaving them increasingly vulnerable to Fulham breakaways with the pace of Adama Traore a real issue.
16:19, 60'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford appealed for a penalty for handball after Sepp Van den Berg's effort cannoned against Ibrahima Konate.
The defender had no chance of moving out of the way of the shot at point-blank range and the referee was unmoved.
No chance was that going to be given.
16:18, 58'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
That was almost the moment Brentford were waiting for.
Bryan Mbeumo raced forward but a heavy touch on the edge of the penalty area allowed Trent Alexander-Arnold to step in.
The hosts are heavily reliant on these rapid breakaways.
16:17
'Sums up this Reds performance'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Liverpool are now up to a staggering count of 12 corners.
None of them have threatened the Brentford defenders, though, with Nathan Collins in particular happy to put his body on the line to head balls away.
The latest one went straight into the grateful grasp of Mark Flekken. It rather sums up this Reds performance.
16:15, 57'
Leicester 0-1 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Sasa Lukic has been booked for lunging in on Boubakary Soumare.
16:14, 54'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Cody Gakpo picked out Mohamed Salah in space but his effort was deflected and then cleared off the line by Nathan Collins.
Liverpool are knocking on that door.
16:12, 50'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford are clinging on by their fingernails.
Liverpool are mounting waves of pressure but the hosts are throwing bodies in front of everything. So far.
16:08
'So bad from West Ham'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
WE HAVE A GOAL! So simple from Palace.
Neat ball into Mateta from Eze and Kilman backs off and backs off and backs off until the Palace striker shoots from the edge of the box and scores. So bad from West Ham.
16:07
Goal:Leicester 0-1 Fulham (Smith Rowe, 48)
By Dan Davis
Hammer blow for Leicester.
Harry Wilson's cross was nodded on by Sasa Lukic and Emile Smith Rowe got down low to bravely head in from close range.
16:06
Goal:West Ham 0-1 Crystal Palace (Mateta, 48)
By Dan Davis
We have our first goal of the afternoon!
Eberechi Eze's superb pass found Jean-Philippe Mateta and the striker showed composure to run at the defence and convert from 25 yards.
16:06, 47'
Brentford 0-0 Leicester
By Dan Davis
Chances at both ends at the Gtech!
Liverpool flew out of the blocks and Dominik Szoboszlai fired wide of the target after being teed up by Mohamed Salah.
Brentford then came forward and won a corner, but Kostas Tsimikas headed Mikkel Damsgaard's poor delivery away at the near post.
16:03, 46'
BACK UNDERWAY!
By Dan Davis
Off we go again around the grounds. Let's have some goals.
No changes for either side at the Gtech.
16:01
Goals needed
By Dan Davis
Maybe the very few highlights from these games can be some sort of compilation for Match of the Day and we can all go to bed early.
Or perhaps these games will spark into life...
Let's see.
15:56
'Liverpool have dominated'
By Dan Davis
Chris Sutton, Mail Sport columnist, speaking to the BBC:
Liverpool have dominated this first half but haven't turned that dominance into goals.
They've slipped up in the last couple of league games but they'll have to get their shooting boots on in the second half.
15:51
Around the grounds
By Dan Davis
A bit of a snoozefest so far, I'm afraid...
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
15:48
HALF TIME - West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Last game on Match of the Day tonight, methinks.
15:48
HALF TIME - Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
No goals at the King Power but there are reasons to be positive for Leicester, perhaps. They badly need all three points this afternoon.
15:48
'Not a classic by any means'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Not a classic by any means.
But given Leicester and Fulham have only kept four clean sheets between them this season, their managers will be trying to take positives out of a goalless first half.
15:47
HALF TIME - Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
We're goalless at the Gtech at the halfway point. Both sides created chances but Liverpool grew into the ascendency and took control.
It's just the final touch missing for the leaders at the moment.
15:47, 45'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Jannik Vestergaard has been booked for a poor challenge.
15:45, 44'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford earned a much-needed breather after Dominik Szoboszlai fouled Vitaly Janelt. He was also booked for his troubles.
15:44, 43'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
This really is one-way traffic.
Brentford gave the ball away cheaply and Trent Alexander-Arnold rapped the ball into the feet of Luis Diaz.
His first-time effort was scuffed straight at Mark Flekken.
15:42
'Derby in name only'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Goodness me, this is dull. A derby in name only, this. Little action, little atmosphere.
Swarms of fans already off down the concourse to beat the half-time queues.
Perhaps some people might call this an intriguing tactical battle. I wouldn't be one of those people.
15:42
'Move of the match'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Liverpool just put together the move of the match and nearly scored a phenomenal goal.
Cody Gakpo won possession in his own half, sprayed a pass to Dom Szoboszlai, who fed Mo Salah.
The Egyptian then crossed to Gakpo but he shot just wide. Liverpool looking dangerous in the last five minutes but can they get a goal before half time?
15:41, 40'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Lightning counter-attack. Sensational from Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah released Cody Gakpo inside the box and the forward managed to get past the onrushing Mark Flekken.
He then nudged the ball at goal but it rolled agonisingly wide.
That played out in slow motion!
15:39, 39'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
It's all Liverpool now at the Gtech.
Mohamed Salah looked to roll beyond Keane Lewis-Potter in the box but his right-footed effort deflected through to Mark Flekken.
Brentford are hanging on.
15:38, 37'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Calvin Bassey was picked out in space just outside the box but dragged his shot wide of the far post.
My word... we need some goals in these 3pms.
15:36, 36'
OFF THE POST!
By Dan Davis
Inches away from Dominik Szoboszlai.
That would have been sensational.
The midfielder glanced up from 25 yards and unleashed a screamer which cannoned against the top of the crossbar.
15:36, 34'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
When Liverpool inject speed into their play, they look impossible to stop. Dominik Szboszlai dug out a shot but Mark Flekken saved.
15:33
'Have to admire Leicester's spirit'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
You have to admire Leicester's spirit.
Six defeats on the trot is demoralising but they've been full of ambition and endeavour in the opening half-hour. The only thing missing is a goal.
15:32, 32'
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
It's really not a good spectacle at the London Stadium.
Daichi Kamada looked to take matters into his own hands for Crystal Palace but his half volley from distance hurtled off target.
Dreadful.
15:31, 30'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Victor Kristiansen latched onto a loose ball 30 yards out before beating a couple of men and firing wide from just outside the box.
That's Leicester's first opening in quite some time.
15:29
'Slot looks a little bit wound up'
By Lewis Steele At Gtech Community Stadium
Arne Slot looks a little bit wound up here.
Brentford are giving his team a very tough afternoon. Both teams have created decent openings.
15:28, 27'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Liverpool worked the ball around patiently before Mohamed Salah teed up Dominik Szoboszlai, whose effort was deflected behind.
The visitors then earned another corner after the first set piece came to nothing, but that delivery was hooked away.
15:26, 26'
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
It's very quiet at the King Power now.
Twenty minutes have passed since Leicester's last chance and Fulham have established a foothold in the game.
15:26
'Kudus trying to get on the ball'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Still not much to update.
Mateta forced a good save from Fabianski and is Kudus trying to get on the ball and make things happen for the Hammers.
15:25, 23'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Brentford won a free kick in a good area and Bryan Mbeumo delivered.
Mikkel Damsgaard got there first and flicked a header at goal, only for the ball to drop into the air and land on the roof of the net.
15:23, 22'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Every time Bryan Mbuemo gets his head down and runs at Kostas Tsimikas, I'm getting my popcorn out.
The forward got the better of his opponent again but couldn't make clean contact on his strike, allowing Alisson to scoop it up.
At the other end, Ibrahima Konate smashed an effort from distance which flew comfortably off target.
15:20, 19'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
That was good, sharp play from Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister found Ryan Gravenberch and he opted to smash an effort at goal from 25 yards which Mark Flekken tipped wide.
From the corner, Virgil van Dijk diverted wide.
15:19
'Debate raging here'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Debate raging here in the press box over West Ham's system.
Some saying 5-4-1 others saying 3-4-2-1 to match Palace.
I'd argue they are basically the same thing, depending on whether the team has the ball or not, and what this is mainly telling you is that not much has happened yet.
Eze has put a long-range shot over the bar and that's about it.
15:17, 15'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
I'm not quite sure what Luis Diaz tried there.
Ibrahima Konate lofted a brilliant pass into the box for the makeshift striker, who could only nod down and off target.
He had more time than that and it went out off of his back. Hmmm.
15:14, 13'
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Superb save from Lukasz Fabianski to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Mateta got away down the right channel and struck a first-time effort across goal, with Fabianski getting down quickly to parry away.
15:13, 11'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Bryan Mbeumo looks bang up for this.
Brentford moved the ball out to their talisman and his bending effort was caught by Alisson with relative ease.
15:12, 8'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Kostas Tsimikas has been shown an early yellow card.
He was rolled by Bryan Mbeumo and tugged his shirt.
15:10, 7'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
I'm loving this start at the Gtech. It's end to end, and it's thrilling.
Cody Gakpo raced to meet a Luis Diaz cross but could only direct his header straight into the grateful hands of Mark Flekken.
15:08, 6'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
WHAT A CHANCE! Brentford should have scored.
Mads Roerslev galloped away on the overlap and was played into space by Bryan Mbuemo, a target for several clubs.
Roerslev then squared the ball across the face of goal but somehow Mikkel Damsgaard couldn't connect for a simple tap-in.
The target was absolutely gaping there.
15:07
'Fast start'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Leicester are trying to take a leaf out of Bournemouth's book by making a fast start.
They forced a corner in the opening minute and Jordan Ayew has already had a shot on target from close range
Incidentally, new signing Woyo Coulibaly is not involved today.
He didn't receive a work permit in time to train with the other Leicester players so Ruud van Nistelrooy thought it better to delay his debut a week.
15:06
West Ham 0-0 Crystal Palace
By Dan Davis
Eberechi Eze pulled the trigger from 25 yards but could only watch on as his strike sailed over the top.
15:05
Leicester 0-0 Fulham
By Dan Davis
Strong start from Leicester at a misty King Power.
Jordan Ayew was laid on two chances in the first three minutes.
He hooked his effort into the ground and forced Bernd Leno to save with the first before he fired off target with the second soon after.
15:04, 3'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
Chance for Liverpool! Kostas Tsimikas delivered the corner and Ibrahima Konate rose highest to meet it.
His header stayed in play at the back post but Brentford cleared.
I think Konate could have done better there.
15:03, 2'
Brentford 0-0 Liverpool
By Dan Davis
It's been all Liverpool in these very early stages.
Mohamed Salah tried to wriggle into space in the box but the ball didn't quite stick. Corner to the visitors.
15:00
KICK OFF!
By Dan Davis
We're underway around the grounds!
14:57
Here come the teams
By Dan Davis
The players are out for our 3pm games! Let's do this.
14:54
Frank: 'We believe we can win any game'
By Dan Davis
Thomas Frank, Brentford boss, speaking this week:
Liverpool have done fantastic this season. They have been the best-performing team this season.
They are top and quite comfortable and are favourite for the title.
They've done fantastic and play fantastic football and have so many threats. It will be a tough test but we back ourselves against any team.
We believe we can win any game, especially at the Gtech.
14:51
Foxes' horror run
By Dan Davis
These stats will make for painful reading for Leicester.
They have lost six straight Premier League matches, their worst top-flight streak since a run of eight defeats in 2001.
The Foxes have also earned just four points from the 24 available under Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took charge in November.
Quite simply, they need a result today.
14:44
'Who will challenge Liverpool?'
By Dan Davis
Phil Jones, former Man United defender, speaking to the BBC:
Liverpool have a knack of winning a game when they're not at their best.
On the flipside looking at Arsenal and I don't see them doing that at present.
Who will challenge Liverpool for the title?
I don't think Arsenal will be challenging for the title in two-to-three months.
14:40
Hard work
By Dan Davis
Players up and down the land are currently being put through their paces before we get underway in the 3pm kick-offs.
Can Liverpool extend their lead at the top? Will Leicester pick up a much-needed victory? Will West Ham win again under Graham Potter?
We'll have all the answers right here, so don't go anywhere.
14:35
Cherries run riot
By Dan Davis
Newcastle have been absolutely wallopped at home with Bournemouth winning 4-1 to boost their chances of securing European football.
Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick and Milos Kerkez put the cherry on top of the cake after smashing into the far corner in stoppage time.
Wow. Who saw that coming?
Some of those away supporters set off at just gone midnight this morning. It's safe to say they'll enjoy the journey back much more.
14:33
Arriving in style
By Dan Davis
Oliver Glasner loves that white turtleneck, doesn't he?
To be fair, so do I.
Crystal Palace have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League matches, so maybe it's his lucky jumper.
14:28
Screamer alert
By Dan Davis
Justin Kluivert has just scored an absolute rocket to put Bournemouth 3-1 up at Newcastle with just a couple of minutes remaining.
The Cherries are SIXTH and one point behind fourth spot.
What an incredible job Andoni Iraola is doing.
14:23
Out and about
By Dan Davis
Are you at one of the 3pm Premier League games today?
Let us know in the comments!
Also, if you are and you're also following along with this blog, give yourself a pat on the back. That's serious dedication.
You just can't beat that feeling of pre-match excitement, can you?
14:18
Palace signing
By Dan Davis
Crystal Palace confirmed the £14.5million signing of England youth international Romain Esse from Millwall earlier today.
The talented 19-year-old was watched by the Eagles' sporting director Dougie Freedman several times this season.
It's believed other Premier League clubs were interested but Esse has put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year deal.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, he isn't in the squad today.
14:12
Van Dijk: No Liverpool wobble
By Dan Davis
Earlier this week, Virgil van Dijk firmly dismissed claims Liverpool may have hit a blip in their title push this season.
'Ooh, so we are in a crisis now?' he joked.
'It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.
'It was always going to be tough, same with [Manchester] United at home with their new manager and the game plan they have been showing especially against the bigger teams.
'Every game is tough, we have to find a way to win.
'I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities then I am very confident we will score goals as well like we have been doing all season.'
14:06
King Power misery
By Dan Davis
It's fair to say doom and gloom has taken hold at Leicester.
This has been a miserable season so far for the Foxes and Ruud van Nistelrooy has been unable to salvage the sinking ship so far.
They have shown glimpses under the Manchester United great but not enough, and subsequently sit 19th, two points adrift of safety.
They need a big performance and result today, I feel, otherwise the mood around the place could take another turn for the worse.
As my colleague Joe mentioned earlier, it's a grim atmosphere.
14:01
'Fans are feeling rebellious'
By Joe Bernstein At The King Power Stadium
Heavy mist in the East Midlands where Leicester's survival hopes will start to disappear if they lose their seventh league game on the trot.
The fans are feeling rebellious - more towards the sporting director than manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Ruud makes one chance from the midweek loss to Crystal Palace with experience getting the nod over youth in the form of Jordan Ayew replacing Facundo Buonanotte.
Fulham are mid-table and captained by Antonee Robinson, judged by many as currently the Premier League's best left back.
14:01
'The tinkerman returns'
By James Sharpe At London Stadium
Graham Potter, the tinkerman returns.
After a starting the win against Fulham with four central midfielders and no strikers, he's switched to a back five to face Palace to match the Eagles' system.
Aaron Cresswell plays at centre-back and again it's Lucas Paqueta and Mo Kudus in the attacking roles.
13:59
Robertson dropped
By Dan Davis
Arne Slot has resisted the temptation to make sweeping changes with Liverpool without a win in their last two Premier League games.
Andy Robertson is on the bench with Kostas Tsimikas recalled.
It's also just the one alteration for Brentford.
Yehor Yarmoliuk replaces Mathias Jensen in midfield.
13:56
Fulham team news
By Dan Davis
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Leicester team news
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Crystal Palace team news
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West Ham team news
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Liverpool team news
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Brentford team news
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13:51
Happy Hammers
By Dan Davis
It was lift-off for Graham Potter at West Ham courtesy of their 2-1 victory over Fulham - and improved performance - last time out.
You can already spot his patterns of play beginning to take shape and some spending this month would certainly strengthen his hand.
But today will be another stern test. Crystal Palace have made the short trip to the London Stadium for what is shaping up to be a cracker.
Palace, remember, are enjoying a resurgence under Oliver Glasner and are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions.
13:43
Leaders in action
By Dan Davis
Liverpool have arrived at the Gtech to take on Brentford this afternoon.
A victory for Arne Slot's side would send them seven points clear of Arsenal, who take on Aston Villa in the late game.
That's a pretty big gap at this stage of the season.
Brentford are no pushovers at home, though, so expect a tight one.
13:40
Newcastle losing
By Dan Davis
Bournemouth, the best pound-for-pound side in the Premier League in my humble opinion, currently lead Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park.
The first half was brilliant and the second has just got underway.
You can follow along with my brilliant colleague Ryan Walker. Just click the link below and jump straight into the thick of it.
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13:37
What's in store?
By Dan Davis
We had plenty of midweek games, meaning there are only five today.
But with three of the current top four in action and a crunch showdown for struggling Leicester in store, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Here's the running order...
Brentford v Liverpool (15:00)
Leicester City v Fulham (15:00)
West Ham v Crystal Palace (15:00)
Arsenal v Aston Villa (17:30)
13:35
Afternoon!
By Dan Davis
Hello, folks. Happy Saturday!
OK, so it's not the busiest day of Premier League action. But don't worry, there's still plenty for you to sink your teeth into.
So, settle down, get comfortable and follow the 3pm kick-offs along with us. Why not treat yourself to a brew as well?
Let's get started.
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