Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parrish on MOTD2 Extra:  "I think in the 90s it was positive - in the times of Wright and Bright. But this is the first time since then people have felt optimistic. We are a work in progress. We are not the finished article. You have to try to set new standards and achieve new things. As you're bringing new players in you have to get everything else around them right. 

"The club has been underinvested for many years.It was a great statement getting in Yohan Cabaye. But you don't win games in the transfer window, you win them on the pitch. I think we'll do some business before the transfer window. We expect one or two to go and one or two to come in."

There has been a first goal of the day and it goes to Hull City at Molineux.

Nikica Jelavic is the scorer from the penalty spot. You can follow live text and listen to commentary here.

Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam on MOTD2 Extra: "To go to Tottenham and get a point, we are happy with that. 

"The lads spoke about in the dressing room before, our bench compared to Tottenham's bench was a big difference. They didn't have a striker on the bench which was a big thing for them.

"We have started OK, hopefully we can kick on and get a win."

Former England international Danny Mills:  "The middle group of teams you don’t expect in a relegation fight nor make the Champions League – they need the bigger squads. 

"The likes of Stoke, Southampton and Tottenham need the bigger squads. A lot of clubs are struggling for top-class strikers."

All Saturday's Premier League action will be discussed in today's MOTD2, which is starting online and on BBC Two now..

Host Mark Chapman is joined by ex-player Danny Mills, Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam and commentator Steve Bower.

The main talking points:

• Sunday's Man City v Chelsea clash, and Jose Mourinho's and the club's handling of his medical staff.
• How concerned should Sunderland fans be after conceding seven goals in two games? Is it part of a wider malaise?
• Everton plane protest - views of a minority or more wide spread than that?

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Jack, Durham via text: I'd nominate myself for the hero of our uni league team for acting like Diego Costa, winding up the opposition then paying up the £10 yellow card fined week after week

KB via text: My unsung hero is the security guard who is between the dugouts at all Chelsea home Games. I'm 27 and can't remember a time not seeing him there.

So who is your club's unsung hero and why? 

• Is it someone like Jack?
• The kit person?
• The tea person?

It could be anybody from Premier League to Sunday league level - photos welcome too.

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El Cashico?

BBC Sport analyses why Manchester City and Chelsea are new rivals in the wake of their Premier League clash this weekend.

Chelsea started their Premier League title defence with a 2-2 draw against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge, while Man City beat West Brom 3-0 in a confident manner.

Watch our nifty video here.

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We are just an hour and a half away from the first Premier League action of the day and it promises to be a cracker.

Arsenal looking to recover from their opening-day disaster, while Crystal Palace are looking to join Manchester United and Leicester with two wins from two.

We will focus on the build-up and team news for the match shortly, but first a closer look at the later game between Manchester City and Chelsea...

Fancy a bit of Championship action to start your day? Well, you are in luck.

Wolves entertain Hull City, with kick-off in about 10 minutes. You can listen to commentary and follow a live text here.

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Talking about Arsene Wenger, a few people are predicting this could be the Gunners' season - as seen in this BBC pundits feature.

They haven't made a great start though, losing to West Ham at home on the opening day, and things don't get any easier with a trip to Crystal Palace.

Palace themselves could have eyes on a surprise European spot this campaign.

The fans are already turning out at Selhurst Park...

Andrew Yaxley:  MUFC's unsung hero...Barry Moorhouse., external Worked at United for 40 years. Started the membership scheme & currently pampers players 

So who is your club's unsung hero and why? 

• Is it someone like Barry?
• The kit person?
• The tea person?

It could be anybody from Premier League to Sunday league level - photos welcome too.

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So, what has Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho been up to now then?

Talking about City boss Manuel Pellegrini signing a new contract, he somehow managed to turn that into a chance to have a pop at Arsene Wenger.

When asked if he was surprised by the deal, Mourinho said: "Why? Some other clubs, they have disappointed for 15 years and the manager is the same."  

Ouch.

Plenty of video content on the BBC Sport website today...

Man City v Chelsea: 'El Cashico' - The new Premier League rivalry

Glentoran's Marcus Kane scores superb volley

Advocaat says everyone to blame for loss

As mentioned earlier, Everton manager Roberto Martinez says the club needs unity after fans staged a fly-past protest against chairman Bill Kenwright and the Toffees board.

A plane carrying a banner reading: 'Kenwright & Co #time to go NSNO,' flew over St Mary's Stadium during Everton's 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.

The Blues secured their first victory at St Mary's in over a decade against a lacklustre Southampton on Saturday though as two goals from Romelu Lukaku caused the damage.

Lydia Bleasdale-Hill: One of Everton's was the late Dave Hickson. Inspirational on club tours, which he did (alongside playing) well into his 70s. Encyclopaedic knowledge of the club, inspirational character and an all round gentleman. A fantastic club ambassador

Paul Harrison:  i'd like to nominate myself as the unsung hero of several clubs. I make the toast @TrentBridge, external & park the cars @Official_NFFC, external

So who is your club's unsung hero and why? 

• Is it someone like Dave Hickson? Or Paul the toaster?
• The kit person?
• The coach driver?

It could be anybody from Premier League to Sunday league level.

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