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Premier League

Feb 8, 2014 at 3pm UK

Crystal Palace
3-1
West Brom West Bromwich Albion

Ince (15'), Ledley (27'), Chamakh (69' pen.)

FT(HT: 2-0)

Bifouma (46')

Crystal Palace ease past West Bromwich Albion

By Paul Gorst, Reporter | 08 February 2014

Crystal Palace beat West Bromwich Albion 3-1 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.

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.

Thomas Ince of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring the first goal with his team-mates and their mascot Pete the Eagle during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion at Selhurst Park on February 8, 2014 © Getty Images

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.