Alan Pardew is likely to escape punishment from the Football Association for comments he made about referee Mark Clattenburg.

Pardew was unhappy with Clattenburg's decision to dismiss Dwight Gayle for a second bookable offence in Palace's 3-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday.

In his post match press conference, Pardew agreed with Palace supporters who had sung of Clattenburg during the fixture: "Mark Clattenburg, it's all about you."

"I thought the fans had it just about right about Mark," Pardew said.

"Before the game we are not allowed to say anything about the referee. But I do not think there is a problem criticising refs after a game.

"I am not saying he was biased. I am saying that particular decision was slightly rash on his part, and I think that is fair comment. I am in a good position as a professional manager to make that call after a game, and do not see a problem in that - and nor should the FA."