Mark Lawrenson thinks this match will end in a1-1 draw."Tony Pulis laid the foundations for this Palace success and his main aim on his return to Selhurst Park will be to avoid being beaten," reckons our football expert.

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This is, of course, a return to Selhurst Park for Tony Pulis, was named Premier League boss of the year in 2013-14 after guiding Palace out of the relegation zone and up to 11th.

However, he left the club the following season after growing frustrated at the club's inability to land key summer signings.

Coincidentally, this is Pardew's 26th league game as manager of Palace - matching the number of games Pulis had in charge of the club. Palace have won 14 games and scored 36 goals under Pardew, compared to 11 wins and 26 goals during Pulis' tenure.

The cheerleaders are strutting their stuff, the eagle has taken its place on the crossbar. This can mean only one thing: kick-off is looming at Selhurst Park.

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But wait... no sooner have I given you the team news there is the smell of a potential change in the air. Our summariser Tony Brown has noticed James Morrison leaving the Albion warm-up early, holding his calf.

One to keep an eye on.

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"Only one change for WBA, with Gareth McAuley fit to replace Jonas Olsson, who was injured during Monday's defeat by Everton. 

"Record signing Salomon Rondon reportedly hasn't trained since that game due to a calf injury, but is still selected to start."

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Crystal Palace make two changes with James McArthur and Wilfried Zaha stepping up from the bench in place of Bakary Sako and Joe Ledley. For Zaha, this is rewarded for his man of the match display at Watford last week.

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Crystal Palace starting XI: Hennessey, Kelly, Hangeland, Dann, Souare, McArthur, Cabaye, Zaha, Puncheon, Bolasie, Gayle. 

West Brom starting XI: West Brom: Myhill, McAuley, Evans, Dawson, Brunt, Morrison, Yacob, Fletcher, McClean, Rondon, Berahino.

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You can see why Tony Pulis is a supporter of Pardew's credentials. He was already a Palace hero before he rocked back up at Selhurst Park last January and took them from the relegation zone to a record top-flight points tally and a 10th-placed finish.

He has done little to harm his standing with four wins from seven matches this season, including victory over Chelsea (although most teams seem to be managing that at the moment). 

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Try this one on for size... Alan Pardew: England manager.

Chances are you'll fall into two very different camps in your response to such a suggestion; firm agreement or utter revulsion.

This is Pardew's way - he is a Marmite manager, earning backers with his ability but also creating haters through his perceived personality. 

It would be safe to say that West Brom boss Tony Pulis, the man who has proposed Pardew's elevation to the national job, is one of the former.