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Hodgson v O'Neil: A battle of the ages

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Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is 36 years older than Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil.

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When Roy Hodgson and Gary O'Neil meet in the dugout on Saturday, it will pit the oldest permanent Premier League manager against one of the youngest.

O'Neil, 39, is just two months older than Southampton boss Ruben Selles, while Hodgson is 36 years their superior.

The Crystal Palace boss is set to take charge of the 854th match of his career when the Eagles host the Cherries at Selhurst Park, while for O'Neil this will be his 35th match in the dugout.