Match of the Day

Gary Lineker, Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson discuss the action and reaction from the day's eight Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United's visit to Aston Villa. The Villans' manager Gerard Houllier masterminded a succession of wins over Sir Alex Ferguson's United side when he was previously in charge of Liverpool. Title-chasing Manchester City host Birmingham, who lost the corresponding fixture 5-1 last season. Struggling Liverpool face Stoke at the imposing Britannia Stadium, where the Reds have failed to win in their previous two Premier League visits.