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| Results:Charlton 0-0 Watford Match report Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Match report Everton 2-0 Sheff Utd Match report Wigan 4-0 Man City Match report | Results:Charlton 0-0 Watford Match report Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Match report Everton 2-0 Sheff Utd Match report Wigan 4-0 Man City Match report |
| Later kick-off:Aston Villa v Fulham (1715 BST) Match preview | Later kick-off:Aston Villa v Fulham (1715 BST) Match preview |
| Comment on today's Premiership matches | Comment on today's Premiership matches |
| GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST) | GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST) |
| By Paul Fletcher | By Paul Fletcher |
| 1654: FULL-TIME Charlton 0-0 Watford Both sides missed decent chances - the standard of finishing perhaps indicative of why they are the bottom two teams in the Premiership. | 1654: FULL-TIME Charlton 0-0 Watford Both sides missed decent chances - the standard of finishing perhaps indicative of why they are the bottom two teams in the Premiership. |
| 1652: FULL-TIME Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Pompey played a full part in the match but, ultimately, Chelsea were just that little bit too good. | 1652: FULL-TIME Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Pompey played a full part in the match but, ultimately, Chelsea were just that little bit too good. |
| 1652: FULL-TIME Everton 2-0 Sheffield United Another three points for David Moyes' team. For the Blades the search for an away goal in the Premiership continues. | 1652: FULL-TIME Everton 2-0 Sheffield United Another three points for David Moyes' team. For the Blades the search for an away goal in the Premiership continues. |
| 1651: In Saturday's late game goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen returns for Aston Villa, replacing Stuart Taylor, while Martin Laursen comes in for Gavin McCann.Fulham show three changes from side that beat Charlton, Carlos Bocanegra, Moritz Volz and Claus Jensen come in for Wayne Routledge, Heider Helguson and Papa Bouba Diop. | |
| 1650: Everton substitute Victor Anichebe drags a shot wide but it very much looks as though Everton are going to collect another three points.Joe Cole comes off the bench for Chelsea - just his second appearance in the Premiership this season. | 1650: Everton substitute Victor Anichebe drags a shot wide but it very much looks as though Everton are going to collect another three points.Joe Cole comes off the bench for Chelsea - just his second appearance in the Premiership this season. |
| 1647: It seems that only teams playing in blue are going to pick up three points today - with Wigan beating Man City and Chelsea and Everton both leading. | 1647: It seems that only teams playing in blue are going to pick up three points today - with Wigan beating Man City and Chelsea and Everton both leading. |
| 1646: More superb goalkeeping - this time Sheffield United's Paddy Kenny saves a header from James McFadden. | 1646: More superb goalkeeping - this time Sheffield United's Paddy Kenny saves a header from James McFadden. |
| 1644: David James into action once more - this time tipping over a strike from Didier Drogba. You are never quite sure what to expect from James - but he is clearly capable of brilliance. | 1644: David James into action once more - this time tipping over a strike from Didier Drogba. You are never quite sure what to expect from James - but he is clearly capable of brilliance. |
| 1642: A chance at The Valley. Tommy Smith makes a sweet connection at the far post but his volley flies wide of the Charlton goal. | 1642: A chance at The Valley. Tommy Smith makes a sweet connection at the far post but his volley flies wide of the Charlton goal. |
| 1941: Everton keeper Tim Howard saves from Danny Webber. Time is running out for Sheffield United if they are to take anything from this match. | 1941: Everton keeper Tim Howard saves from Danny Webber. Time is running out for Sheffield United if they are to take anything from this match. |
| 1636: Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink comes on for Charlton as the Addicks go all out to break the deadlock at The Valley. | 1636: Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink comes on for Charlton as the Addicks go all out to break the deadlock at The Valley. |
| 1633: David James makes a brilliant save to prevent Michael Ballack from extending Chelsea's lead. The German made a superb connection and put his head on his hands after James' save.Jose Mourinho brings on defensive midfielder Claude Makelele - it shows how well Pompey are playing. | 1633: David James makes a brilliant save to prevent Michael Ballack from extending Chelsea's lead. The German made a superb connection and put his head on his hands after James' save.Jose Mourinho brings on defensive midfielder Claude Makelele - it shows how well Pompey are playing. |
| 1629: Charlton boss Iain Dowie is incensed after his team are not awarded a penalty following a tangle between Jordan Stewart and Amdy Faye. | 1629: Charlton boss Iain Dowie is incensed after his team are not awarded a penalty following a tangle between Jordan Stewart and Amdy Faye. |
| 1627: GOAL Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Benjani scores from six yards after Matthew Taylor, on the ground after a challenge with a Chelsea player, does superbly to hook the ball to the Zimbabwe international. | 1627: GOAL Chelsea 2-1 Portsmouth Benjani scores from six yards after Matthew Taylor, on the ground after a challenge with a Chelsea player, does superbly to hook the ball to the Zimbabwe international. |
| 1622: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho decides he fancies a piece of the action. With the ball rolling along the touchline Mourinho jumps up from the dugout and traps it with a decent first touch. Unfortunately it has not yet gone out of play and the referee opts for a drop-ball. | 1622: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho decides he fancies a piece of the action. With the ball rolling along the touchline Mourinho jumps up from the dugout and traps it with a decent first touch. Unfortunately it has not yet gone out of play and the referee opts for a drop-ball. |
| 1620: Chelsea keeper Hilario makes a decent save to prevent Gary O'Neill's near-post header from putting Pompey back in the game. | 1620: Chelsea keeper Hilario makes a decent save to prevent Gary O'Neill's near-post header from putting Pompey back in the game. |
| 1615: GOAL Chelsea 2-0 Portsmouth Michael Ballack heads Chelsea further ahead from close range after Didier Drogba heads the ball back across goal. Drogba, like Shevchenko before him, is booked for celebrating with the fans. | 1615: GOAL Chelsea 2-0 Portsmouth Michael Ballack heads Chelsea further ahead from close range after Didier Drogba heads the ball back across goal. Drogba, like Shevchenko before him, is booked for celebrating with the fans. |
| 1614: Darius Henderson misses an open goal, shooting over the crossbar from seven yards. Watford will not get a better chance all afternoon. | 1614: Darius Henderson misses an open goal, shooting over the crossbar from seven yards. Watford will not get a better chance all afternoon. |
| 1612: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth Andriy Shevchenko scores for Chelsea. The Ukraine striker is unmarked as he strokes home Arjen Robben's pullback from 12 yards.The goal is followed by a huge roar from the Chelsea crowd, while the Blues' players mob their team-mate. Shevchenko, who now has two Premiership goals, is booked for the manner in which he celebrated. Is that really necessary? | 1612: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 Portsmouth Andriy Shevchenko scores for Chelsea. The Ukraine striker is unmarked as he strokes home Arjen Robben's pullback from 12 yards.The goal is followed by a huge roar from the Chelsea crowd, while the Blues' players mob their team-mate. Shevchenko, who now has two Premiership goals, is booked for the manner in which he celebrated. Is that really necessary? |
| 1611: No incident of note to report so far in the second half at The Valley as the Premiership's two bottom teams look to pick up some valuable points. | 1611: No incident of note to report so far in the second half at The Valley as the Premiership's two bottom teams look to pick up some valuable points. |
| 1607: Frank Lampard heads an Ashley Cole cross wide. It has been a frustrating afternoon so far for the Chelsea fans and a collective groan goes up around the ground as a replay is shown on the big screen. | 1607: Frank Lampard heads an Ashley Cole cross wide. It has been a frustrating afternoon so far for the Chelsea fans and a collective groan goes up around the ground as a replay is shown on the big screen. |
| 1606: All the games have resumed after the break. Mikele Leigertwood shoots just wide for Sheff Utd as the 10-men Blades try to force their back into the contest at Goodison Park. | 1606: All the games have resumed after the break. Mikele Leigertwood shoots just wide for Sheff Utd as the 10-men Blades try to force their back into the contest at Goodison Park. |
| 1600: Joe Cole, injured in pre-season, is going through a series of warm-up exercises. His first Premiership appearance of the season came as a substitute against Reading last Saturday.Portsmouth bring on Sean Davis for Kanu. | 1600: Joe Cole, injured in pre-season, is going through a series of warm-up exercises. His first Premiership appearance of the season came as a substitute against Reading last Saturday.Portsmouth bring on Sean Davis for Kanu. |
| 1546: Half-times around the three Premiership games, only one of which has seen goals. Everton have scored twice, to lead Sheffield United, but Chelsea are being held at home by Portsmouth and there is stalemate in the key game between Charlton and Watford. | 1546: Half-times around the three Premiership games, only one of which has seen goals. Everton have scored twice, to lead Sheffield United, but Chelsea are being held at home by Portsmouth and there is stalemate in the key game between Charlton and Watford. |
| 1545: Charlton come close to scoring but Ben Foster twice denies Andy Reid. | 1545: Charlton come close to scoring but Ben Foster twice denies Andy Reid. |
| 1544: Everton keeper Tim Howard makes two superb saves in as many minutes. The first is a point-blank reflex save from Kazim Richards and the second is a finger-tip effort to deny Rob Hulse. | 1544: Everton keeper Tim Howard makes two superb saves in as many minutes. The first is a point-blank reflex save from Kazim Richards and the second is a finger-tip effort to deny Rob Hulse. |
| 1540: Chelsea have the ball in the net again. The incident is high farce from start to finish.Pompey keeper throws the ball to Linvoy Primus, who is immediately dispossessed by Arjen Robben.The ball runs to Shevchenko, who slots the ball home but the striker is offside. | 1540: Chelsea have the ball in the net again. The incident is high farce from start to finish.Pompey keeper throws the ball to Linvoy Primus, who is immediately dispossessed by Arjen Robben.The ball runs to Shevchenko, who slots the ball home but the striker is offside. |
| 1538: Chris Morgan goes close for Sheffield United, heading wide from six yards. The Blades substitute should really have scored. | 1538: Chris Morgan goes close for Sheffield United, heading wide from six yards. The Blades substitute should really have scored. |
| 1536: Former Everton boss Howard Kendall is in the crowd at Goodison Park. He must be enjoying the scoreline.Long jumper Jade Johnson is at Stamford Bridge watching the match between Chelsea and Portsmouth. | 1536: Former Everton boss Howard Kendall is in the crowd at Goodison Park. He must be enjoying the scoreline.Long jumper Jade Johnson is at Stamford Bridge watching the match between Chelsea and Portsmouth. |
| 1534: Another chance goes begging for Chelsea's Arjen Robben. This time the Dutch international strikes the ball too close to David James, who makes another save. | 1534: Another chance goes begging for Chelsea's Arjen Robben. This time the Dutch international strikes the ball too close to David James, who makes another save. |
| 1532: GOAL: Everton 2-0 Sheff Utd James Beattie blasts the ball home from the penalty spot to double his team's lead.Sheffield United's Alan Quinn is sacrificed following Claude Davis' red card, with defender Chris Morgan coming on. | 1532: GOAL: Everton 2-0 Sheff Utd James Beattie blasts the ball home from the penalty spot to double his team's lead.Sheffield United's Alan Quinn is sacrificed following Claude Davis' red card, with defender Chris Morgan coming on. |
| 1530: RED CARD Sheffield United defender Claude Davis is sent from the field after a challenge on Andy Johnson as the Everton striker closed in on goal. A penalty is awarded to Everton. | 1530: RED CARD Sheffield United defender Claude Davis is sent from the field after a challenge on Andy Johnson as the Everton striker closed in on goal. A penalty is awarded to Everton. |
| 1529: Andriy Shevchenko comes close to scoring his second Premiership goal of the season with a curling shot from the edge of the area - but David James shows the other side of his game with an athletic save. | 1529: Andriy Shevchenko comes close to scoring his second Premiership goal of the season with a curling shot from the edge of the area - but David James shows the other side of his game with an athletic save. |
| 1525: David James punches the ball into his own net but the goal is disallowed.The Pompey keeper was under pressure from Didier Drogba - but whether the Chelsea striker actually fouled James is a matter for debate. | 1525: David James punches the ball into his own net but the goal is disallowed.The Pompey keeper was under pressure from Didier Drogba - but whether the Chelsea striker actually fouled James is a matter for debate. |
| 1520: Charlton striker Darren Bent wastes a good chance, making a poor connection after Jerome Thomas and Andy Reid exchange passes the create the opening.Thomas, starting for the first time this season, had earlier forced a decent save from Ben Foster. | 1520: Charlton striker Darren Bent wastes a good chance, making a poor connection after Jerome Thomas and Andy Reid exchange passes the create the opening.Thomas, starting for the first time this season, had earlier forced a decent save from Ben Foster. |
| 1519: David James make a good save to thwart Arjen Robben. The Chelsea winger is through on goal and tries to dink the ball over James, who makes a crucial touch. | 1519: David James make a good save to thwart Arjen Robben. The Chelsea winger is through on goal and tries to dink the ball over James, who makes a crucial touch. |
| 1517: Portsmouth show that they are not afraid to take the game to Chelsea and create space within the home team's penalty area. Benjani, though, blasts over from 16 yards. | 1517: Portsmouth show that they are not afraid to take the game to Chelsea and create space within the home team's penalty area. Benjani, though, blasts over from 16 yards. |
| 1513: GOAL: Everton 1-0 Sheff Utd Mikel Arteta heads the home team in front, climbing above the Blades' defence to convert skipper Phil Neville's cross from the right-hand side. Goodison erupts. | 1513: GOAL: Everton 1-0 Sheff Utd Mikel Arteta heads the home team in front, climbing above the Blades' defence to convert skipper Phil Neville's cross from the right-hand side. Goodison erupts. |
| 1510: Nothing of note thus far to report from Goodison Park. A somewhat scrappy, uninspiring start. Sheff Utd have yet to score away from home in the Premiership. | 1510: Nothing of note thus far to report from Goodison Park. A somewhat scrappy, uninspiring start. Sheff Utd have yet to score away from home in the Premiership. |
| 1508: Chelsea spring into life and in-form Didier Drogba should do better with a cross from Arjen Robben but the Ivorian shoots over the crossbar from eight yards. A poor miss. | 1508: Chelsea spring into life and in-form Didier Drogba should do better with a cross from Arjen Robben but the Ivorian shoots over the crossbar from eight yards. A poor miss. |
| 1506: Charlton have scored only six goals this season - and the way Dennis Rommedahl fluffs his lines it is not hard to see why.With a clear sight of goal he waits too long to get his shot away allowing Watford to regroup and block his eventual effort. | 1506: Charlton have scored only six goals this season - and the way Dennis Rommedahl fluffs his lines it is not hard to see why.With a clear sight of goal he waits too long to get his shot away allowing Watford to regroup and block his eventual effort. |
| 1505: Portsmouth have made a bright start at Stamford Bridge, though Michael Essien has shown that Chelsea mean business with a crunching tackle on Kanu. | 1505: Portsmouth have made a bright start at Stamford Bridge, though Michael Essien has shown that Chelsea mean business with a crunching tackle on Kanu. |
| 1500: The games are under way at Stamford Bridge, Goodison Park and The Valley.Only 16,235 fans showed up for the early Premiership game at Wigan. In contrast, despite both Charlton and Watford struggling so far this season The Valley looks packed. | 1500: The games are under way at Stamford Bridge, Goodison Park and The Valley.Only 16,235 fans showed up for the early Premiership game at Wigan. In contrast, despite both Charlton and Watford struggling so far this season The Valley looks packed. |
| 1444: The final whistle sounds at the JJB Stadium. It has been a great day for Paul Jewell's team but pure misery for City. | 1444: The final whistle sounds at the JJB Stadium. It has been a great day for Paul Jewell's team but pure misery for City. |
| 1440: Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd signs a few autographs as he makes his way towards the tunnel and on to the away dressing room. | 1440: Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd signs a few autographs as he makes his way towards the tunnel and on to the away dressing room. |
| His team go into the match second from bottom - one place ahead of Charlton. Is it too early in the season to talk about a relegation six pointer? | His team go into the match second from bottom - one place ahead of Charlton. Is it too early in the season to talk about a relegation six pointer? |
| 1430 BST: The teams in action at 1500 BST are going through their warm-up routines. The sun is shining at all three grounds. | 1430 BST: The teams in action at 1500 BST are going through their warm-up routines. The sun is shining at all three grounds. |
| With so many Premiership teams in European action during the week there are just five Premiership fixtures on Saturday. | With so many Premiership teams in European action during the week there are just five Premiership fixtures on Saturday. |
| It has been a miserable day so far for Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce. His team are 4-0 down at Wigan. | It has been a miserable day so far for Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce. His team are 4-0 down at Wigan. |
| City found themselves 2-0 down after just four minutes, with Emile Heskey opening the scoring before Richard Dunne put the ball into his own net. | City found themselves 2-0 down after just four minutes, with Emile Heskey opening the scoring before Richard Dunne put the ball into his own net. |
| Henri Camara and Antonio Valencia scored after the break for the Latics to compound Pearce's utter misery. | Henri Camara and Antonio Valencia scored after the break for the Latics to compound Pearce's utter misery. |
| TEAM NEWS | TEAM NEWS |
| Everton make two changes to the team that lost at Middlesbrough, with David Weir and James Beattie replacing Tony Hibbert and Nuno Valente. Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock names the same starting line-up that drew 0-0 with Man City. | Everton make two changes to the team that lost at Middlesbrough, with David Weir and James Beattie replacing Tony Hibbert and Nuno Valente. Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock names the same starting line-up that drew 0-0 with Man City. |
| Charlton make two changes from the side that lost to Fulham on Monday - Matt Holland comes in for Bryan Hughes, while Jerome Thomas replaces Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. There is just one change for Watford as Darius Henderson is preferred to Marlon King in attack. | Charlton make two changes from the side that lost to Fulham on Monday - Matt Holland comes in for Bryan Hughes, while Jerome Thomas replaces Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. There is just one change for Watford as Darius Henderson is preferred to Marlon King in attack. |
| Chelsea leave Claude Makele on the bench and give Arjen Robben a start, while Paulo Ferreira replaces Khalid Boulahrouz at right-back. Portsmouth are forced into a defensive reshuffle with right-back Glen Johnson - on loan from the Blues - unavailable and Dejan Stefanovic injured. Noe Pamarot and Niko Kranjcar come into the side. | Chelsea leave Claude Makele on the bench and give Arjen Robben a start, while Paulo Ferreira replaces Khalid Boulahrouz at right-back. Portsmouth are forced into a defensive reshuffle with right-back Glen Johnson - on loan from the Blues - unavailable and Dejan Stefanovic injured. Noe Pamarot and Niko Kranjcar come into the side. |