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1347: Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross is first in the book for a lunge from behind on Stephen Hunt. The free-kick is rolled to Bernard Mendy, who hits a ridiculous shot from 45 yards a country mile wide. Waste.From Ben in Manchester, via text on 81111: "Fletcher the underrated is the key today."1345: Ricardo Fuller crashes in a shot from 25 yards, but it’s a relatively easy save for Matt Duke. Stoke are bossing this one now.1343: Hull’s defence looks shaky. A long Rory Delap throw is allowed to bounce and two Stoke players waste chances to get a shot in. Another monster throw is flicked on by Ryan Shawcross just behind two onrushing Potters.1340: Does Phil Brown’s job rest on Jimmy Bullard’s shoulders After blazing one over, he cuts in from the left and unleashes a fizzing 30-yard skimmer that flashes wide of Matt Duke’s right-hand post.From WorldClassMan on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/WorldClassMan)"Ridiculous to see Fergie being underestimated after a slow start to a season. He’ll know how to set us up to beat Chelsea."1336: Half a penalty shout at the other end too now as Jozy Altidore is brushed off the ball inside the Stoke box by Ryan Shawcross. Hull are one of three teams not to have been awarded a penalty yet in the 2009-10 season.1334: Inside the first minute, Matty Etherington’s volleyed cross inside the Hull box strikes the arm of Bernard Mendy. Ball to hand, and penalty not given.1333: After a minute’s silence and the now customary but unnecessary huddles, we’re under way in Hull.1330: It wouldn’t be football day without Danny. Today, he’s once again FA Cup Danny: "FA Cup Danny would imagine that they’re still dancing on the streets of Bath, Kettering, Oxford, Staines and York after fabulous FA Cup wins over league opposition yesterday. And there could be more of the same today with three non-league sides aiming to reach round two against league opposition. First up it’s Conference North side Northwich Victoria against Charlton at 1330 GMT, then Burton host Southern Football League Premier Division Oxford City and Isthmian League Premier Division Wealdstone host Rotherham at 1500 GMT."1328: The teams are out at the KC Stadium on what could turn out to be a defining day in the career of Hull manager Phil Brown.One of Sunday’s newspapers is saying he will be sacked regardless of today’s result.Now that would be harsh.Hull manager Phil Brown: "The chairman came to join us in the hotel last night and we were talking about the long term, we’re not talking short term. I’ve heard nothing but positives from Adam Pearson - I’ve worked with him before and I hope we can have a long and fruitful relationship."From Viva Sportsfan87 on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A59381364)"Today feels very strange, usually in top four clashes the media like to have Man Utd as favourites which brings added pressure and nerves. This time, however, we have been given the underdog tag and I do not feel any nerves at all. Given that everyone expects us to lose today, I think United might just surprise a lot of people and pull off the result no one is expecting. 2-1 Utd, Rooney and Berba, Lampard for Chelsea."BBC Sport’s Frank Keogh at Upton Park: "Boleyn Ground regular Brand (see earlier message) has told of his pleasure after squeeze Perry, who topped the charts with ‘I Kissed a Girl’, donned a fetching claret-and-blue basque - with a West Ham club badge on each side - at a midweek awards bash. Not sure today is the weather for it. Slight drizzle."From Tom, Rostrevor/Ireland, via text on 81111: "I really think this game will be the defining point of Chelsea’s season. If United win, I can see Chelsea collapsing just like they did under Scolari, but if Chelsea win - I can see them really pulling away."1314: This really has been Phil Brown’s annus horribilis. Hull have won only three league games in 2009 and have failed to score in their last three outings - managing only four shots on target in the process.They might be a million percent behind their manager,but the Tigers are struggling badly.From robuk794 on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/robuk794)"I have a horrible feeling United are gonna be crushed this afternoon. Don’t see where we’ll outclass Chelsea today."BBC Sport’s Frank Keogh at Upton Park: "West Ham may be without injured top scorer Carlton Cole, but much of the pre-match East End chatter is on another striking issue - will celebrity Hammers fan Russell Brand bring girlfriend Katy Perry to the game, as promised on his Twitter account"1306: Record signing Jimmy Bullard makes his first start for **Hull **and is one of five changes made by Tigers boss Phil Brown, who also brings in Bernard Mendy for Paul McShane, Richard Garcia for Kamel Ghilas, Craig Fagan for the suspended Geovanni and Jozy Altidore for Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink. There is just one change for Stoke as Robert Huth returns from suspension to replace Andy Wilkinson.1304: Hull v Stoke line-ups:
Hull: Duke, Mendy, Zayatte, Gardner, Dawson, Garcia, Olofinjana, Bullard, Hunt, Fagan, Altidore.
Subs: Warner, McShane, Barmby, Kilbane, Boateng, Ghilas, Vennegoor of Hesselink.
Stoke: Sorensen, Huth, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Collins, Delap, Whelan, Whitehead, Etherington, Fuller, Beattie.
Subs: Simonsen, Lawrence, Kitson, Higginbotham, Cort, Sanli, Wilkinson.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral).1303: Chelsea v Manchester United chat throughout the afternoon, of course, butHull and Stoke are first up.Rumour has it thatHull boss Phil Brown is potentially 90 minutes away from the sack,though asGareth Southgate found out not so long ago, sometimes even winning isn’t enough to keep you in a job.1300: Stevo’s Predos:
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
Hull City 1-2 Stoke City
West Ham 1-1 Everton
Wigan 3-1 Fulham
Lawro’s predictions1257: Get. In. Touch. Here’s how:I’m on Twitter. Hello!](http://twitter.com/Stevo_football)Also, I’ve started athread on 606](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A59381364)and you can send texts to 81111 as well.1253: Also on the Alain Menu: Hull v Stoke (1330 GMT), West Ham v Everton (1500) and Wigan v Fulham (1500). There are three more FA Cup first round ties and the draw for the second round at 1500 too. I’m all over it.1250: Good stuff, now let’s concentrate on the football.Chelsea meet Manchester United today at 1600 GMT at Stamford Bridgein the biggest game of the Premier League season so far. The Blues could go five points clear with victory.1245: What sort of people would we be if onRemembrance Sundaywe didn’t pay our respects to those brave men and women who gave their lives to serve our country I hope you agree that a five-minute internet silence isn’t too much to ask, so thanks in advance.