New Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira ensured his tenure got off to the perfect start with a routine 1-0 win over League Two Walsall in the Eagles' first pre-season friendly.
Having finished 14th in the Premier League last year and said goodbye to Roy Hodgson, Vieira's remit is to bring some panache back to Palace and help them climb the table.
While Walsall were never going to be tough opponents, Vieira made a statement by naming a strong starting line-up, featuring Wilfried Zaha, Jordan Ayew, James MacArthur, Nathaniel Clyne and Jeffrey Schlupp.