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By Sam Lyon

1248: Early highlights from the Carling Cup third-round draw as it is happening... Tottenham v Arsenal, Chelsea v Newcastle, West Brom v Man City.

2 mins: Well that didn't take long. Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson lines up a goal kick and launches it direct into the Arsenal box - it causes a few problems as well, before Laurent Koscielny hacks clear.

1246: Arsenal get us up and running.

1244: The players are out and about at Ewood Park and we're moments away from kick-off.

Simon via text: "Team selected today by Wenger shows the strength in depth. Solid and durable today with a physical spine for once. I expect a Gunners win - 3.0."

1241: Some worrying news reaching me - apparently Hull City's manager Nigel Pearson has been admitted to hospital for tests after complaining of feeling unwell yesterday. He had been due to take the city squad to Doncaster Rovers for this afternoon's Championship game, but his place will be taken by his deputy Craig Shakespeare now instead. Here's hoping all is well for you, Nigel.

1239: Muchos apologias, I'm still awaiting news of the draw . I promise to put you all out of your misery as soon as I can. Before that, here are today's managers. Rovers boss Sam Allardyce: "We have a big task but we are looking forward to it. I think conditions are perfect for football. It's not too hot and a slick surface." Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger: "You face always commitment and determination (when you come here) and you want to be able to show you can deal with that. Our target is to have the ball and when we do so we can dictate the play."

Chris in Basingstoke via text: "I bet there's an all-Premier League tie in the Carling Cup third round where the exact same fixture in the league is either the weekend before or after... just you watch."
What an obscure - but utterly brilliant - bet that is. Well done.

Hopalong9984 on Twitter: "Stern Test for the Gunners today. Confidence should be high, but a crunch from Big Chris Samba might change all that!"

1233: Anyone wondering what the Hypercube/Infostrada Sports Euro Club Index makes of today's fixtures? Well wonder no more...
Blackburn (rank 62) v Arsenal (7): 27% B'burn, 47% Arsenal win
Blackpool (263) v Fulham (50): 25% Blackpool, 50% Fulham
Chelsea (3) v Stoke City (120): 85% Chelsea, 4% Stoke
Tottenham (16) v Wigan (196): 74% Tottenham, 9% Wigan
Wolves (176) v Newcastle (96): 40% Wolves, 33% Newcastle
Man Utd (2) v West Ham (148): 87% Man Utd, 4% West Ham
So that's cleared that all up for you, hasn't it.

1227: Looks like the draw for the Carling Cup third round is running a little late, news as I get it...

Anon via text: "(Newcastle defender) Steven Taylor spotted chatting to Arsene Wenger at Ewood Park."

MUFC_4_E3VER on 606: "I see Mame Diouf gets a start for Blackburn, that's very nice to see."

1222: BLACKBURN v ARSENAL:
Mandeep Sanghera reports: "Blackburn make two changes from their league defeat at Birmingham last week. Striker Mame Biram Diouf comes into the side after his midweek hat-trick against Norwich in the Carling Cup, while midfielder Vince Grella also starts. Martin Olsson and Steven Nzonzi drop to the bench. Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and striker Robin van Persie make their first starts of the season and centre-back Laurent Koscielny comes back into the Gunners side after suspension. Midfield duo Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky, as well as forward Marouane Chamakh, make way from the side that beat Blackpool 6-0 last week."

kypzethdurron on Twitter: "I just saw Kaka in Blackpool, FACT. Off to Fulham for him them..."

SimplyZola on 606: "Paul Jewell has been approached for the Aston Villa manager, according to rumours."

redandblackT on 606: "Hope ref Chris Foy got the barely concealed subliminal messages Arsene Wenger has been sending him all week."

1214: BLACKBURN v ARSENAL:
Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Nelsen, Samba, Givet, El-Hadji Diouf, Jones, Pedersen, Grella, Mame Diouf, Kalinic. Subs: Bunn, Olsson, Emerton, Dunn, Nzonzi, Hoilett, Chimbonda.
Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Clichy, Diaby, Song, Fabregas, Walcott, van Persie, Arshavin. Subs: Fabianski, Rosicky, Vela, Wilshere, Eboue, Gibbs, Chamakh.
Referee: Chris Foy (Merseyside)

1211: We were sorting out our Deadline Day plans, yesterday, and we'll have a right royal treat for you Tuesday. Myself, Jonathan Stevenson and Paul Fletcher will be chatting you through all the latest rumours, news and transfers from dawn until dusk - and I expect you all to get involved in a massive way. With James Milner having finally joined Manchester City, Javier Mascherano set to leave Liverpool, and Champions League new-boys Tottenham's money burning a hole in Harry Redknapp's pocket, I'm predicting a whirlwind of action over the next few days.

its_tron on Twitter: "Is it wrong to be scared of a shock result at Old Trafford today? Mmm... 2-1 to Hammers maybe?!"

Ollie via text: "Apparently Eric Djemba Djemba has been seen near Fulham Broadway tube - you heard it here first!"

I want to see Iniesta on a rugby field on 606: "I'd love to see Fabiano in the Premier League. He's a seriously good player."

1206: BLACKBURN v ARSENAL:
Mandeep Sanghera reports: "Are Arsene Wenger's Arsenal up to the physical task of challenging for the Premier League title? Well, we are about to find out as they face a Blackburn side sure to get stuck in and who beat the Gunners 2-1 at Ewood Park in May. Arsenal's last away win came in March, while Blackburn's home record in the league last season saw them hold Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool as they lost just three times. There's no love lost between Wenger and Rovers boss Sam Allardyce so let battle commence."

Ali, Los Angeles, via text: "Gone are the days we are bullied, so I'm expecting a 3-0 win today, a clean sheet is crucial. Come on Arsenal!!"

Amir Mir on 606: "I think there will be easy wins for Chelsea, United and Spurs. We'll get a goal feast at Blackpool, Wolves will nick a win against Newcastle and Arsenal will be held to a frustrating 2-2 draw at Blackburn."

1201: And, on top of all those, we've got Football League Danny on hand to bring you all the latest from the lower divisions, as well as the Carling Cup third-round draw at around 1215 BST. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham join the competition at this stage so plenty of interest for everyone involved. Especially if you're keen on your side's youth team getting a run out on a chilly winter's Wednesday night. Lovely.

Royal Blue Hakuren on 606: "Sam, for us Evertonians you just know that this is not particularly exciting period! C'mon Blackburn, prove that it is still a man's game. Send Whinger packing."

1157: Now then, we've got an absolutely bumper line-up today... check out these bad boys in the Premier League for starters:
Blackburn v Arsenal 1245
Blackpool v Fulham 1500
Chelsea v Stoke 1500
Tottenham v Wigan 1500
Wolves v Newcastle 1500
Manchester United v West Ham 1730

sab316 on Twitter: "There's nothing like waking up on a Saturday morning anticipating some football. Rooney give me that hat-trick, fantasy footy."

gunner-zp on 606: "Come on you Gunners! Just hope we can grind out a win."

1153: And, in the mix of all that rumour-mongering, I might even find time to talk you through today's football, how does that sound? This commentary will be nothing, however, without you good people getting waist-deep in it with me. You know the drill, crank up the chat on 606, you can text me on 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (worldwide) with FOOTBALL before your message, and you can even tweet me on Twitter. Anything and everything goes. As long as, you know, it's not rude and it's football related. Obviously.

1149: Transfer Deadline Day. Man, I love it. In some ways today's football is a mere slice of misdirection as we all look for transfer clues in and around the grounds, isn't it? Someone spots Luis Fabiano at White Hart Lane, another catches a glimpse of Robbie Keane at Molineux, one man reports that they've spotted the Blackburn tea lady in a heated discussion on a mobile phone outside Mill Hill Station. Awesome. I am absolutely all over that kind of chat today.

1145: You know, what with there being 78 hours and 15 minutes left until the Premier League transfer window shuts, today could be the last time you see your team in its current guise if you think about it. Players could be coming in, players could be leaving - let's just hope the 'Generation of 28 August 2010' make the most of it, yeah?

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