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‘There are too many of us not being given an opportunity to express how to make it better’

Callum Robinson on target as West Brom keep survival bid alive

Sam Allardyce’s side win back-to-back matches for first time this season

Antonio Rüdiger clashes with Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea training

An angry exchange of views turned physical, forcing teammates to pull the pair apart

Tuchel stresses need for calm after West Brom thrash Chelsea

Sam Allardyce hails victory: ‘they were off form because we were so good’

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

Luka Milivojevic’s penalty sends West Brom closer to relegation

Crystal Palace captain finds the bottom right corner from the spot in the first half

Another Richarlison goal wins it for Everton at West Brom

Brazilian scores a fourth goal in as many Premier League games for in-form visitors

TV View: Why do we feel we have been caught offside by kick-offs at the same time?

Tribunals have been held for lesser matters than Uefa’s woeful scheduling

Harry Kane makes scoring return as Spurs back to winning ways

Son Heung-min also on target against West Brom as Spurs end three-match losing run

Sheffield United’s revival continues as West Brom stare at the drop

Blades come from behind at Bramall Lane as Sam Allardyce’s Baggies lose must-win game

Ruthless Manchester City hit West Brom for five

Baggies remain trapped in the mire as Pep Guardiola’s side leapfrog United into first

Premier League examining Snodgrass deal between West Brom and West Ham

Scottish midfielder sat out Baggies’ game against former side because of ‘agreement’

Michail Antonio deepens West Brom woes as West Ham take the points

Sam Allardyce’s hopes of keeping up rescue record is hit by the Hammers

All in the Game: Glowing tributes few and far between for departing Özil

Keeper keeps cool over €340k car write-off . . . the best quotes of the week

Derby day delight for West Brom nine years in the making

Baggies score twice in four minutes to come from behind as Wolves’ poor run drags on

All in the Game: When a want-away striker gets shirty

Signing Diego Maradona in January? And tell us what you really think Antonio Cassano

Aston Villa cleared to use youth players to fulfil Liverpool FA Cup tie

Dean Smith’s entire first team and staff are in isolation due to positive Covid-19 tests

West Brom’s Karlan Grant out for up to six weeks

23-year-old striker cracked a bone in his foot ahead of defeat to Arsenal on January 2nd

West Brom get lost in the blizzard as Arsenal run riot

Sam Allardyce’s side fall to another heavy defeat as the snow falls at The Hawthorns

Premier League retaining faith in Covid-19 protocols after Spurs postponement

League attracted the ire of José Mourinho following late suspension of Fulham game

Sam Allardyce calls for Premier League ‘circuit break’ as coronavirus positives rise

‘I am 66 years old . . . I’m very concerned for myself and football in general'

Jürgen Klopp says draw with West Brom ‘feels like a defeat’

Liverpool manager says they only have themselves to blame for points dropped

‘I was nervous at first’ - Fabinho on his new role at centre back

Brazilian believes a second Premier League title would be more special than the first

Aston Villa beat West Brom 3-0 as Big Sam gets off to losing start

Sam Allardyce’s first match in charge of West Brom ends in a convincing defeat

Jürgen Klopp not reading too much into Liverpool’s Christmas No 1

Champions will be top of the table until at least St Stephen’s Day

All in the Game: Coleman following in footsteps of Maldini, Terry and Ramos

The numerical mind of Nicklas Bendtner, Arsenal’s tactics in terms of lions and steaks

All in the Game: Mourinho’s born-again body language bodes well for Spurs

Metallica rocks in the dressingroom; Terry’s dodgy timeline; Tweet of the week; word of mouth

Joey O’Brien eager to help Shamrock Rovers end their long cup hoodoo

Former Bolton and West Ham defender has proved a real leader for Hoops boss Bradley

Steve Bruce close to taking over from Rafa Benítez as Newcastle manager

Sheffield Wednesday coach keen to talk to Newcastle despite Allardyce turning down job

What could Mullinalaghta achieve if they were a full parish?

TV View: Mourneabbey – much like Man United – decided they were sick of losing

Southampton target Hasenhüttl after sacking Hughes

Premier League strugglers have won just one match this campaign

Ken Early: A draw now feels like defeat for teams chasing City

For Liverpool, the need to win every game to cling on to Guardiola’s leaders is wearying

Mick McCarthy remains frontrunner in possible six-strong shortlist

FAI will see Mick McCarthy as a proven option, while Chris Hughton rules himself out

Mick McCarthy the early favourite for Ireland job

A number of factors point to a second stint for McCarthy who left the job in 2002

José Mourinho’s permanent scowl shows United's disharmony

Paul Pogba row shows manager’s ability to bond with players appears to be gone

Chelsea maintain winning start thanks to late own goal

Newcastle striker Joselu looked to have earned a point with 83rd minute goal

Pellegrini defends Wilshere as West Ham lose their midfield mojo

Wilshere returns to Emirates Stadium for the first time since transfer from Arsenal

Richarlison completes £40 million Everton move

Brazilian striker follows Marco Silva from Watford to Goodison Park

Ken Early: Gareth Southgate becomes the new Churchill as England dreams

A jubilant and delirious nation is expecting its superheroes to take it to the final

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