West Bromwich Albion 2 Crystal Palace 2

10 teams are starting their Premier League campaigns this afternoon.

West Brom took a major step towards Barclays Premier League survival as Saido Berahino’s first-half goal steered them to a 1-0 victory over West Ham at The Hawthorns – their first home win under boss Pepe Mel.

West Brom 2 Crystal Palace 0

The name, The Hawthorns, reflects the rural setting of this five-bed family home, but it doesn’t quite hint at the modernity contained within.

Bolton have completed the signing of midfielder Keith Andrews on a three-year deal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has his sights set on securing Champions League football at West Brom on Sunday.

“Yeah, we seem to be the bogey team for managers at the moment,” says Shane Long as he reflects on a run of great results for West Brom which has also spelt managerial doom for Mick McCarthy and Andre Villas-Boas.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has admitted his interest in bringing goalkeeper Ben Foster to The Hawthorns and the Black County club are in talks with Birmingham.

A YOUNG Dublin mother has been jailed for three years for her role in possessing €1.37 million of heroin found in her car.

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West Brom striker Roman Bednar has been cleared to return to first-team action next week after being handed a back-dated three-month ban after allegations that he bought recreational drugs.

Celtic coach Peter Grant revealed the Parkhead club are still looking to augment their squad ahead of their crucial Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Moscow in Glasgow next Wednesday.

Midfielder Filipe Teixeira’s days with West Brom look numbered with the Portuguese player indicating that he wants to leave The Hawthorns.

Slovakian left-back Marek Cech has revealed he wants to leave West Brom after claiming he has “been lied to” by manager Tony Mowbray

West Brom have allowed fringe strikers Sherjill MacDonald and Bartosz Slusarski to leave The Hawthorns.

Fulham have finally completed the free signing of midfielder Zoltan Gera from West Brom after the Hungarian passed a medical today.

DARIUS HENDERSON scored the only goal of the game to help Watford remain at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 1-0 victory over Leicester at Vicarage Road.

Darius Henderson scored the only goal of the game to help Watford remain at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 1-0 victory over Leicester at Vicarage Road.

West Brom have rejected a transfer request from Diomansy Kamara – the second star name in a week to express dissatisfaction with life at The Hawthorns.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has insisted the club's wantaway players will only be allowed to leave The Hawthorns for "head-turning money".

BRYAN ROBSON will make banishing the pain of relegation his top priority as he gets to grips with the challenge of immediately returning Sheffield United to the top flight.

Sunderland boosted their hopes of gaining automatic promotion to the Barclays Premiership with a crucial win at The Hawthorns as they moved level on points with Tony Mowbray's side.

West Brom eased into the FA Cup fourth round after exploiting Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leeds’ defensive frailties at The Hawthorns.

West Brom have completed the signing of Switzerland goalkeeper Pascal Zuberbuhler on a free transfer from Basle.

NEW West Brom striker John Hartson has revealed his surprise at being allowed to leave Celtic.

New West Brom striker John Hartson has revealed his surprise at being allowed to leave Celtic.

West Brom have rejected a triple bid from Wigan for Curtis Davies, Zoltan Gera and Nathan Ellington.

West Brom have vehemently denied reports that chairman Jeremy Peace’s current holiday in the Caribbean has caused internal conflict at the Premiership club.

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West Brom are on the verge of a double transfer swoop with Southampton midfielder Nigel Quashie and Uruguayan defender Williams Martinez set to move to The Hawthorns.

West Brom midfielder Andy Johnson is poised to follow Darren Moore out of The Hawthorns before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

DAVID BELLION last night completed his loan move to Nice after Manchester United allowed him to end his loan spell at West Ham and return to his native France for the season.

Michael Owen again showed his liking for The Hawthorns with a two-goal salvo as Newcastle continued their revival by climbing into the Premiership top-10.

West Brom midfielder Jason Koumas claims he is close to signing for Championship outfit Cardiff.

West Brom defender Darren Purse has dismissed speculation he is poised to join Cardiff or Southampton by ruling out a move away from The Hawthorns.

West Brom midfielder Ronnie Wallwork has signed a new contract which will keep him at The Hawthorns for another two years.

Bryan Robson today returned to West Brom as the club’s new manager and claimed: “It is great to be back.”

Bryan Robson will begin his reign as West Brom boss against familiar opposition if, as is expected, he is brought in as Gary Megson’s successor.

BURNLEY have signed West Brom midfielder James O'Connor on a month's loan.

The League Managers Association fear Gary Megson could be the next Premiership boss to lose his job.

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr will turn to Damien Duff and Robbie Keane to kick-start his side’s World Cup qualifying campaign – despite the duo having less than two hours of Premiership football behind them this season.

West Ham are without Joe Cole and Freddie Kanoute for Sunday’s crucial Premiership visit to West Brom.