Tag: WBA

  • West Brom smash champions Chelsea 3-0 – In Pictures

    West Brom smash champions Chelsea 3-0 – In Pictures

    Premier League champions Chelsea were beaten by West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday evening at the Hawthorns. Saido Berahino showed why the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked in recent weeks by firing the home side in front, before scoring a penalty later in the second half. The first half was one to…

  • Press Room: Rodgers rues missed chances, Pulis happy with WBA

    Press Room: Rodgers rues missed chances, Pulis happy with WBA

    Embed from Getty Images Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has rued his side’s missed chances after being held by West Bromwich Albion 0-0 on Saturday afternoon, whilst Tony Pulis said he was pleased with his side’s resilience. Jordan Ibe came closest over 90 minutes when his second half striker crashed off the woodwork, before James Morrison…

  • Press Room: Pellegrini happy with win; Pulis angered by referee

    Press Room: Pellegrini happy with win; Pulis angered by referee

    Embed from Getty Images Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has hailed his side’s performance after they beat West Bromwich Albion 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Baggies were reduced to ten-men after just 90 seconds at the Etihad Stadium and City went on to win the game comfortably thanks to goals from Wilfried Bony, Fernando and…

  • Man City cruise to a 3-0 win over WBA

    Man City cruise to a 3-0 win over WBA

    Embed from Getty Images Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon after the visitors were forced down to 10 men. With a just a minute played in the game, Gareth McAuley was sent off after referee Neil Swarbrick dismissed the wrong man, believing the…

  • Harry Kane wins consecutive Player of the Month award

    Harry Kane wins consecutive Player of the Month award

    Embed from Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has won his second consecutive Player of the Month award after a sublime month of February. Kane is the fourth player in the history of the award to win it back-to-back, following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Robbie Fowler and Dennis Bergkamp. “To make history would…

  • Aston Villa midfielder Delph BITTEN during pitch invasion

    Aston Villa midfielder Delph BITTEN during pitch invasion

    Embed from Getty Images Fabian Delph has revealed that he was bitten during the pitch invasion that followed Aston Villa’s 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday evening. Second half goals from Delph and Scott Sinclair saw Tim Sherwood’s side progress to a semi-final place at Wembley, but their victory was marred by some…

  • Press Room: Sherwood delighted, Pulis refuses to blame Foster

    Press Room: Sherwood delighted, Pulis refuses to blame Foster

    Embed from Getty Images West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis has refused to blame keeper Ben Foster for his last minute mistake against Aston Villa. The England international conceded a last minute penalty to Villa in Tuesday night’s Midlands derby, which Christian Benteke converted for the win. However, despite his error, Pulis has refused to put…

  • Villa victorious in dramatic derby against West Brom

    Villa victorious in dramatic derby against West Brom

    Embed from Getty Images Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa their first win in 12 league games, and Sherwood his first as manager, with a 93rd minute penalty to make it 2-1 over local rivals West Bromwich Albion. The game was nicely poised between the two West Midlands clubs, especially with the quarter-final of the FA…

  • Saido hopes Hodgson Sai’s yes to debut

    Saido hopes Hodgson Sai’s yes to debut

    Roy Hodgson looks set to hand Saido Berahino his first England cap when his side face Scotland on Tuesday night. The West Bromwich Albion forward has been in irresistible form in the Premier League, netting seven goals including a solo effort against Manchester United. This has led to Hodgson selecting Berahino as one of four…

  • Real Sociedad prefer Mel over former Man United boss

    Real Sociedad prefer Mel over former Man United boss

    Real Sociedad are reportedly set to appoint Pepe Mel as their new boss after being unable to pay David Moyes his wage demands. Jagoba Arrasate was relieved of his duties last week after a dismal start to the new season which has seen the Basque side tinkering near the relegation zone. Former Manchester United boss…