Mike Taylor
BBC WM

Tony Pulis did accept, though, that some supporters let West Brom down at Villa Park last year.

"You have to realise and recognise that within 45,000 people there's always going to be a certain element of idiots who've gone there hell-bent to cause trouble, and that's what I was really disappointed about.

"Instead of going there to enjoy the occasion and the game, and two teams going head to head, they took it a little bit further, and it spoiled the game."

Mike Taylor
BBC WM

Tony Pulis also reflected on the trouble at Villa Park last year when Villa fans stormed the pitch and West Brom's supporters reportedly ripped out seats and hurled them onto the pitch.

"That's what disappointed me most last year. They beat us, you have to stick your chest out and take it the way you should take it.  And I think most of our supporters did, most of our supporters behaved exceptionally well."

Mike Hughes
Reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside Sport

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Mamadou Sakhois very much in the reckoning to return to the Liverpool defence for Sunday's game.

"He was left out of the French squad recently but didn't sulk and has worked hard. He was brilliant last night," said manager Brendan Rodgers of the draw with Bordeaux in France.

Midfielder Joe Allen is fit to return to the squad.

Finally, we've heard word from Tony Pulis...

The West Brom boss feels a derby game away at Villa Park is the perfect showcase for his players to perform.

"What a great occasion and a great chance for players to show how good they are" he said.

More from Rodgers on the return of Sturridge...

Neil Jones from the Liverpool Echo is listening to Brendan Rodgers, who says that Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge will both be assessed ahead of Sunday's game. 

The Anfield manager adds that their return will "add to the squad" and see his side go on a run of games and victories".

Unlike Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri, Alan Pardew won't be buying any pizzas for the Crystal Palace players for keeping clean sheets, not that he has had to worry about it recently.

John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter

It was a talkative, positive Jose Mourinho on Friday, speaking of "better faces around the training ground." 

He denied there are rifts in the dressing room, joking that John Terry and Diego Costa must have used a translator to fight.

He also confirmed that Pedro could feature against Arsenal on Saturday.

The Palace boss actually has sympathy for opponents Tottenham....

If you are waiting on news of the West Brom news conference... well, so are we.

We have seen pictures of Tony Pulis sitting there, ready to speak. But since then, it has been all quiet.

Anyone like to speculate what is going on? Let us know #bbcsportsday.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' news conference has started.

Alan Pardew is hoping Palace can take advantage of Tottenham's tiredness following their Europa League game on Thursday. 

Palace manager Alan Pardew has been speaking about his squad ahead of their trip to Tottenham on Sunday.

Piers Newbery
BBC Sport in Glasgow

Joining Eleanor Oldroyd are former Scotland rugby captain Al Kellock , Ireland cricketer Ed Joyce , Welsh world champion cyclist Elinor Barker and English 400m hurdler Jack Green.

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City boss Manuel Pellegrini is pleased with the way new signings Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling have settled into his squad, and the options they give him.

Emma Jones
BBC London

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This will be Alan Pardew's view as he previews Palace's trip to Tottenham. 

I've seen more than one pundit tip Palace to win at White Hart Lane, considering how both sides have started the season. 

Pardew's first league game in charge of Palace back in January was a home win against Spurs, so I am planning to ask him what his memories are of that, and whether they will give him extra confidence going into this match.     

Jose Mourinho was also asked whether Eden Hazard's skied penalty on Wednesday night, would have been more suited to Twickenham than Stamford Bridge.

"Maybe he an agreement with a sponsor to promote the Rugby World Cup," quipped Mourinho.