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Team News: Peter Odemwingie, Shane Long start for West Bromwich Albion

Team News: Odemwingie, Long start for West Brom
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Peter Odemwingie is handed a starting role alongside Shane Long for West Bromwich Albion's clash against West Ham United.

Nigerian frontman Peter Odemwingie will partner Shane Long in the West Bromwich Albion attack during today's home encounter against West Ham United.

Elsewhere in the lineup, manager Steve Clarke has retained his faith in Goran Popov, who will continue at full-back.

The visiting Hammers will begin the encounter with Carlton Cole as a lone striker.

It is anticipated that both captain Kevin Nolan and Matt Jarvis will provide the support to Cole from advanced midfield roles.

West Brom: Myhill; Popov, Jones, McAuley, Olsson; Mulumbu, Brunt, Gera, Morrison; Odemwingie, Long

West Ham: Jaaskelainen; Demel, O'Brien, Reid, Collins; Noble, O'Neil, Nolan, Jarvis, Taylor; Cole

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West Brom manager Steve Clarke at Emirates Stadium on December 4, 2012
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