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Aston Villa beat Birmingham to seal Derby bragging rights

Alan Hutton's superb solo goal sealed Aston Villa's thrilling 4-2 derby win over Birmingham.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2018

10-man Birmingham win Midlands derby to give Gianfranco Zola his second victory in 13 games

Birmingham manager Gianfranco Zola enjoyed a badly-needed win as his team secured a 2-1 success against local rivals Wolves at Molineux.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Here's a round-up of tonight's Championship games as Newcastle stay clear at the top

Jamaal Lascelles rescued Newcastle with an 81st-minute equaliser as Rafael Benitez's men maintained their one-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-2 draw at Norwich.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Sunderland closer to safety, but Swansea dent Hammers' European hopes

Jermain Defoe capped a stirring Sunderland fightback as they scored a priceless win over Chelsea to leave Newcastle in the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Title chase has energised Tottenham, warns Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned Leicester his players are as fresh as they were at the start of the season and ready for a sprint finish to win the title.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Samir Nasri scores winner for Man City against West Brom

Samir Nasri celebrated his first start for almost seven months with the winning goal as Manchester City came from behind to beat West Brom 2-1.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Juan Mata madness costs Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion put the brakes on Manchester United’s charge for the Premier League’s top four, but it was as much about the impetuousness of one player as it was the home side’s play.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Leicester frustrated by battling West Brom

Leicester 2 West Brom 2: It would be wrong to say Leicester’s Premier League dream is now over, but for the first time the nightmare ending looks as though it may spoil the fairytale.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion - Barclays Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Guus Hiddink’s top four aspirations continue to stall

Chelsea 2 West Brom 2: Guus Hiddink had undeniably improved Chelsea — but this game showed just how much more work the interim manager has to do if he is to have any hope of steering last season’s champions back towards the leading group.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Magnificent McClean goal causes Chelsea recovery to falter

Chelsea’s search for successive Barclays Premier League wins this season goes on.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

James McClean calls Jurgen Klopp 'a bit of an idiot'

REPUBLIC of Ireland international winger James McClean has labelled Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "an idiot" for his actions during West Brom's 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion - Barclays Premier League - Anfield

Jurgen Klopp has no problem with Tony Pulis despite fractious game

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has does not have problem with West Brom’s tactics or their manager Tony Pulis despite a fractious 2-2 draw at Anfield.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Jurgen Klopp claps as Liverpool hit back

Liverpool 2 West Brom 2: The drama at Anfield continued through eight minutes of stoppage time and beyond. At full-time, the spectacle assumed an element of the surreal.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Mark Hughes fumes as Stoke stay winless

Stoke 0 West Brom 1

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

West Brom deflate 10-man Chelsea

West Brom 3 Chelsea 0: This was an extraordinary evening at The Hawthorns in every sense.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Burnley relegated despite win over Hull; Newcastle get draw

Burnley are relegated after just one season in the Barclays Premier League - and they may just drag Hull down with them after a 1-0 win at the KC Stadium.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Memphis Depay in sights as Liverpool eye striker

Brendan Rodgers remained tight-lipped over Liverpool’s interest in Memphis Depay but admitted the Reds were set for a summer overhaul.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Leicester off the bottom with Swansea scalp

Leicester climbed off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League as a 2-0 home win over Swansea gave them a third successive victory.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Sherwood sinks old side as Stoke frustrate Allardyce's Hammers

Christian Benteke scored his eighth goal in six games to hand Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood a winning return to Tottenham.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Villa through to semis after win over Midland rivals

Fabian Delph’s first goal in a year helped fire Aston Villa to Wembley as they beat West Brom 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Inspirational Ideye helps West Brom wallop Hammers

Reinvigorated striker Brown Ideye inspired West Brom to a 4-0 FA Cup romp against West Ham as the Baggies reached the quarter-finals in style.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Everton 0 West Brom 0: Kevin Mirallas miss proves costly as Everton’s misery continues

Premier League

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Everton 0 West Brom 0

West Brom are now just four points above the drop zone

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

City pile misery on Baggies

West Brom 1 Man City 3

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Gardner wants ‘united’ Baggies to drive on

West Brom 1 Aston Villa 0

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

PICS: Chelsea and City record wins as Burnley shock Saints

Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Hull at Stamford Bridge.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014

Irvine: Hard-earned point a boost

Under-fire West Brom boss Alan Irvine believes his side’s gruelling goalless draw at Hull will provide a timely tonic as the Baggies prepare to head into the busy festive fixture programme.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Gunners fire one home to claim win over Baggies

Danny Welbeck bagged a crucial winner for Arsenal as the Gunners clinched a comfortable 1-0 win at West Brom.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Winning streak continues for Newcastle at West Brom

West Brom 0 Newcastle 2

Sun, 09 Nov, 2014

Berahino brace buries Burnley

Saido Berahino's brace powered West Brom past hapless Burnley 4-0 to seal their third straight win.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2014

West Brom topple Spurs for first win

Premier League

Mon, 22 Sep, 2014

West Brom get first win of the season at White Hart Lane

Tottenham 0 West Brom 1

Sun, 21 Sep, 2014

All the team news for the 3pm kick-offs

10 teams are starting their Premier League campaigns this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Gardner heading to Baggies

West Brom have announced the signing of Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner.

Tue, 20 May, 2014

Carroll Hammers nail into Sunderland coffin

West Ham 2, Sunderland 1

Tue, 01 Apr, 2014

Sunderland fall to Hammers at home

Sunderland 1 West Ham 2

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Amazing turnaround secures trophy for City

Manchester City 3 Sunderland 1

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Poyet worries cup campaigns may hinder relegation battle

Sunderland 1 Southampton 0

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

From bad to worse for Moyes

Man Utd 2 Sunderland 1 (Agg: 3-3, Sunderland win 2-1 on penalties)

Thu, 23 Jan, 2014

Ki stuns Blues with extra-time winner

Sunderland 2 Chelsea 1 (aet)

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013

VIDEO: Ki unlocks Chelsea at the death

Sunderland 2 Chelsea 1 (aet)

Tue, 17 Dec, 2013

O’Neill years long gone for strugglers

Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 0

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

Black Cats grabn draw at Villa Park

Aston Villa 0 Sunderland 0

Sat, 30 Nov, 2013

Hart on the bench for Sunderland game

Joe Hart has been left sitting on the bench once more as Manchester City attempt to close the gap on the Barclays Premier League pace-setters at Sunderland.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2013

Poyet's Sunderland reign starts with heavy defeat

Swansea 4 Sunderland 0

Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

United’s new hero facing reserves return

Sunderland 1 Man United 2

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Sunderland game shows why we're champions - Jones

Phil Jones hailed Manchester United’s champion qualities after helping them fight back to snatch victory at lowly Sunderland.

Sun, 06 Oct, 2013

Sunderland improving steadily, Ball claims

Kevin Ball has urged Sunderland to build on the foundations they have lain during his spell in charge, irrespective of whether or not he remains at the helm.