Premier League talking points ahead of midweek action
Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City are seeking to extend their remarkable winning run, while reigning champions Liverpool take on Chelsea in the battle for a top-four finish.
West Brom
Adam Lallana says Brighton ‘need to move on’ from controversial West Brom loss
Adam Lallana has urged Brighton to move on from their controversial defeat at West Brom.
Lewis Dunk bemoans ‘horrendous’ decision to disallow goal as West Brom edge win
An angry Lewis Dunk described Lee Mason’s decision to rule out his goal at West Brom as “horrendous” and claimed the referee lost control of the game as Brighton slipped to a controversial defeat.
West Brom boost survival hopes with controversial win over Brighton
Referee Lee Mason sparked farcical scenes at The Hawthorns as West Brom claimed a priceless win over Brighton to keep their survival hopes alive.
Referee Lee Mason criticised as Brighton are denied equaliser at West Brom
Referee Lee Mason’s officiating was labelled an “embarrassment” after he disallowed a Brighton goal against West Brom having already decided to award it.
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce feeling ‘much safer’ after receiving Covid vaccine
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has expressed his relief at receiving the Covid-19 vaccine after admitting he was “terrified” of contracting the virus.
Sam Allardyce’s longevity as a manager deserves ‘huge respect’ – Graham Potter
Brighton manager Graham Potter has revealed he has the “utmost respect” for Sam Allardyce’s 30-year managerial career.
West Brom missing suspended Semi Ajayi for home clash with Brighton
West Brom are without suspended central defender Semi Ajayi for Brighton’s visit to the Hawthorns.
Sam Allardyce urges West Brom to capitalise on Brighton’s attacking mindset
Sam Allardyce believes Brighton’s attacking approach could help kick-start West Brom’s survival bid.
Sam Allardyce unhappy with Thursday night football date against Everton
Sam Allardyce has accused the Premier League of being “very disrespectful” to West Brom by forcing them to play Everton next Thursday.
Sam Allardyce believes his reputation will not be harmed if West Brom go down
Sam Allardyce says his managerial credibility would not be harmed by West Brom being relegated from the Premier League.
Graham Potter urges Brighton to keep improving ahead of crucial West Brom clash
Graham Potter believes Brighton have to keep improving after admitting the club have been in a relegation battle for months.
Sam Allardyce targets eight more clean sheets to secure Premier League survival
West Brom kept a clean sheet for the first time under Sam Allardyce’s stewardship on Saturday afternoon and the veteran manager believes his side need at least eight more to retain their Premier League place.
Sam Allardyce heartened by 10-man West Brom’s display in Burnley stalemate
Sam Allardyce was heartened by West Brom’s display after Semi Ajayi’s red card but the veteran manager lamented the missed opportunities in a goalless Premier League draw at Burnley that has done little for their survival prospects.
West Brom overcome Semi Ajayi red card to record goalless stalemate at Burnley
West Brom overcame Semi Ajayi’s first-half red card but spurned several gilt-edged chances in a goalless draw against Burnley as the Baggies missed the chance to boost their survival prospects at a blustery Turf Moor.
Sean Dyche backs Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez to continue to contribute
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is confident fit-again striker Jay Rodriguez will continue to score and create goals after looking back to his best in the past week.
Sam Allardyce challenges West Brom to produce another ‘quality’ performance
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has challenged his players to produce another “quality” performance this weekend against Burnley to show that the effort last time out did not come “just because it was Manchester United”.
Burnley set to be without Robbie Brady and Johann Berg Gudmundsson for West Brom
Burnley look like being without Robbie Brady and Johann Berg Gudmundsson when they host West Brom.
Sam Allardyce says West Brom are almost in ‘must win’ situation against Burnley
Sam Allardyce says West Brom are “nearly getting to must win” in their relegation battle.
Burnley assessing injuries to Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Robbie Brady
Burnley are assessing the injuries to Robbie Brady and Johann Berg Gudmundsson but Clarets boss Sean Dyche admits their chances of being available against West Brom “do not look good”.
Harry Maguire frustrated by officiating but accepts Man Utd have to improve
Harry Maguire knows Manchester United have to improve but the aggrieved skipper claims poor officiating once again hurt Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in Sunday’s draw at West Brom.
Manchester United won’t settle for second spot, insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no intention of settling for second place, despite his disappointment at Manchester United’s scrappy draw with embattled West Brom.
Graeme Souness accuses Harry Maguire of diving during West Brom stalemate
Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness accused Manchester United captain Harry Maguire of diving to try to win a penalty during his side’s 1-1 draw at West Brom on Sunday afternoon.
Man United’s title hopes fade further as battling Baggies hold on for draw
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings fell short on the road as embattled West Brom dug deep for a draw to seriously dent Manchester United’s title hopes.
Sam Allardyce: West Brom have to shut the back door and bolt it
Boss Sam Allardyce admits leaky West Brom must learn to shut up shop to boost their slim hopes of beating the drop.
West Brom set to remain without Grady Diangana for Man Utd match
Grady Diangana is likely to remain sidelined for West Brom’s clash with Manchester United despite returning to training.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer happy for European competitions to be settled over one leg
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be open to European fixtures being decided as one-off games given the complications of two-legged ties amid the coronavirus pandemic.
5 talking points as Manchester City look to extend record run against Tottenham
Manchester City host Tottenham and Liverpool travel to Leicester in the headline Premier League games this weekend.
Sam Allardyce urges West Brom to start unbeaten run against Manchester United
Sam Allardyce has challenged West Brom to finally spark an unbeaten run to save them from relegation.
On this day in 2011: Roy Hodgson handed West Brom reins on 18-month contract
Roy Hodgson was appointed head coach of West Brom on an 18-month deal on this day in 2011.