Everton and Manchester City kicked off today's action in the Premier League as Roberto Mancini's side try to close the gap on runaway leaders United.

But there are four games kicking off at 3pm with the pick of the bunch being the clash of Aston Villa and QPR at Villa Park.

The hosts start the day just outside the drop zone in 17th place, with bottom side QPR still four points adrift of safety, despite back to back wins.

Elsewhere another side scrapping to avoid relegation Southampton will host Liverpool at St Mary's, while Swansea take on Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium with the Gunners' Top Four chances hanging by a thread.

West Brom also visit Stoke and then at 5.30pm, Manchester United host Reading as they look to go further clear at the top of the table.