Crystal Palace signed experienced French keeper Steve Mandanda this summer.

He's not in the squad today.

But here's a lovingly prepared entry about the 31-year-old that I'm going to use regardless.

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Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says forward Yannick Bolasie's omission from the starting XI has diddly-squat to do with the interest in the Congolese from Everton.

Yup. Pull the other one, Pards.

If West Brom defender Kane Wilson comes off the bench today, he'll be the first player born in the noughties to grace the Premier League.

Just in case you needed something to make you feel old...

Six Premier League wins between these two teams in 2016 - and four of those belong to West Brom.

But none of the last 22 games between these sides have ended in goalless draws.

I have no idea what's going to happen.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

West Brom

This season: 14th

Last season: 14th

Will the Chinese takeover bring new ambition or turbulent waters after the stability of the Jeremy Peace era?

If stability and Premier League status is what is required then expect Pulis to deliver again, but there was not much to excite at The Hawthorns last season.

Will more of the same be enough for the Baggies' new owners and their supporters?

Head over here for Phil's thoughts on who will finish where in full - and share your own predictions.

West Brom's new Chinese owner Guochuan Lai is currying favour with travelling Albion fans today.

You get a free scarf! You get a free scarf! And you get a free scarf!

Which would you prefer Baggies fans - a scarf or three points? I'm pretty sure I know the answer...

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Crystal Palace

This season: 11th

Last season: 15th

Pretty much in keeping with the boom and bust nature of some of manager Alan Pardew's managerial career, expect a better season to follow a disappointing one last time out.

Palace have done some ambitious work in the transfer market, with highly-rated goalkeeper Steve Mandanda arriving from Marseille on a free transfer and Andros Townsend a £13m capture from Newcastle United.

Pardew has also spent £10m on central defender James Tomkins from West Ham United and has a long-standing interest in Liverpool's Christian Benteke, so Palace are looking in an upward direction.

Do not expect any relegation fears but a comfortable mid-table finish.

Head over here for Phil's thoughts on who will finish where in full - and share your own predictions.

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There's very much a familiar feel to both of these sides. 

New winger Andros Townsend is a debutant for Crystal Palace, while Pape Souare has proven his fitness to start at left-back. Midfielder James McArthur is sidelined though.

Palace subs: Speroni, Kelly, Ledley, Cabaye, Bolasie, Ladapo, Anderson.

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And West Brom name their own wide-wizard signing in their line-up, with Matt Phillips in after his move from QPR.

Striker Saido Berahino starts, despite the speculation that has surrounded his future for what seems like the past 16 years.

West Brom subs: Myhill; Morrison, McClean, Lambert, Leko, Field, Wilson

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New managers. New players. New owners. New champions. New season.

I don't deal with change well.

Thankfully, there's nothing better than the sight of Pards and Pulis roaming the touchline to remind you that some things never change.

It's reassuring.

They say death and taxes are life's only guarantees - Alan Pardew and Tony Pulis may be the next closest thing.

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