Oliver Glasner is set to return to Selhurst Park today as manager of Nottingham Forest, a move that is expected to stir strong emotions among Crystal Palace and Forest supporters, as well as in the boardroom. Glasner previously guided the south London club to their first three major trophies within a 12-month period.
Crystal Palace chair Steve Parish last week encouraged fans to welcome Glasner, stating he would be "mortified if he gets anything other than the roof blown off." However, some fans reportedly still blame Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis for Palace's demotion to the Conference League last season and have not forgiven Glasner for joining their rivals.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Hull City and Everton are preparing for a match featuring two managers, Sergej Jakirovic and David Moyes, known for their "pragmatic" and safety-first defensive styles. Both teams are noted for surrendering possession and relying on rapid transitions and set pieces.
A keenly awaited south coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth is also underway, kicking off before the 2pm Premier League fixtures. The last league fixtures between these clubs were in the 2011-12 season, with previous derby matches ending 0-0 and 1-1.