Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has spoken glowingly of Sunderland counterpart Sam Allardyce.
As the Eagles get set to host Black Cats at Selhurst Park on Monday night, Pardew praised 'Big Sam' for his knowledge and know-how as a Premier League football manager.
"I never fancy my chances against a Sam Allardyce team, he's got a knowledge and a respect from me that I will take into the game," he said.
"I will expect a Sam Allardyce team to turn up and try their best to get a victory.
"I know every time I come up against a Sam Allardyce team I know they have what they are trying to achieve in place and he has a team that knows how to play Premier League games - he's going to go and try and win the game."
Source: tribalfootball.com