Crystal Palace ease past West Bromwich Albion

Crystal Palace eased past West Bromwich Albion 3-1 at Selhurst Park this afternoon.

Debutants Joe Ledley and Thomas Ince both scored to put the home side in a commanding position at the break.

However Thievy Bifouma reduced the deficit moments after the restart when he made an immediate impact following his introduction at half time.

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Marouane Chamakh calmly slotted in from the penalty spot to restore the two-goal advantage on 69 minutes.

Glenn Murray was introduced to a huge applause from the home side as the striker made his first appearance of the season following his recovery from a long-term injury.