He has proven a shrewd appointment at Molineux. The scale of the job done can be shown by the fact Wolves in 19th place and with just nine points from 16 matches when he arrived.
56-year-old Pereira is a popular figure in the town, known to sink a post-match pint with supporters following a win. If he can take their current form into next season, the club's future will look very bright indeed.
Record against Palace
Palace did the double over Wolves last season, winning 3-1 away at Molineux in May having come out on top in a five-goal thriller at Selhurst Park in September, with Ebere Eze on the scoresheet in both games.
The reverse game this year was something of a thriller. The teams shared four goals, all in the last half an hour, with Trevoh Chalobah and skipper Marc Guéhi on the scoresheet for the Eagles.
Prior to that, Palace had won six of the previous seven meetings between the two sides, keeping clean sheets in the process.
The two also met in pre-season, with Palace winning in Annapolis and Asher Agbinone among the goalscorers.