The battle for promotion from the Championship reaches a crescendo this weekend with at least eight teams still dreaming of making it into the Premier League and two able to seal it right now. But how well prepared are any of the sides for what could lie ahead?

Southampton piled more misery on West Brom to progress into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a confidence-boosting 2-1 victory at the Hawthorns.

There are updates for Man City, United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool fans here.

Jay Rodriguez's last-minute penalty earned struggling West Brom a deserved point against uninspiring Arsenal.

Antonio Conte hopes Chelsea can replicate last season's 13-game winning streak in the Premier League, but acknowledges even that may be not enough to overhaul Manchester City.

What it says in the papers and online.

Substitute Peter Crouch took advantage of a terrible defensive mix-up to earn Stoke a 1-1 Premier League draw at West Brom.

Tony Pulis confirmed West Brom have rejected a bid from Manchester City for defender Jonny Evans.

West Brom have signed Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez.

Chelsea are Premier League champions after Michy Batshuayi scored late to secure Friday night's 1-0 victory over West Brom.

Last week, I reported here that José had been asking allies whether United fans are liking the style of play, the general manner, and the team mentality. If he asks that question again today, one trusts he’ll be pleased with the answer.

Crystal Palace eased their growing worries as a 3-0 victory at home to Southampton ended a six-match losing streak.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was happy to forego a clean sheet - and top spot in the Premier League table - for an electric Anfield atmosphere and three points against West Brom.

Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane fired Liverpool to victory over West Brom but a late defensive lapse cost them the chance to go top of the Premier League.

Chelsea recorded a Premier League win today as West Ham and Sunderland continue to struggle towards the bottom of the table.

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.

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.

Seamus Coleman admitted it has been a season of regret for him after Everton allowed another three points to slip away at home on Saturday.

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

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.

The omens were hardly auspicious en route to West Brom on Saturday when the blokes in the back of the car with me admitted their only other away day this season was the dismal defeat at the Bridge.

Premier League

West Brom 2 Everton 3

West Brom 0 Southampton 0: West Brom head coach Tony Pulis has criticised Callum McManaman for diving to try to win a penalty against Southampton. Pulis felt the winger went down easily under a challenge from Matt Targett in the area.

Saido Berahino has been given extra time off by West Brom following a blocked move to Tottenham.

Louis van Gaal thinks Sergio Romero has yet to prove he is capable of dealing with the rigours of Premier League football.

West Brom have completed the signing of Rickie Lambert on a two-year-contract after swiftly concluding negotiations for the Liverpool striker.

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has been given a vote of confidence by West Brom captain Darren Fletcher. McClean has been at the centre of controversy again after turning away from the English flag during the anthem before Albion’s recent pre-season friendly in America against Charleston Battery.

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan.

Tony Pulis gave his players the hairdryer treatment at Old Trafford and the move paid off as West Brom recorded a famous and vital victory against Manchester United.

Manchester United gave Liverpool more than a glimmer of hope in their push for Champions League qualification as Louis van Gaal’s team slipped to a damaging 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

Louis van Gaal has been disappointed with Angel di Maria’s first year at Manchester United but still expects the British record signing to stay at Old Trafford this summer.

Premier League

Aston Villa 2 West Brom 0

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.

Premier League

Aston Villa 2 West Brom 1

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.

League One Bradford served up one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history as they hit back from two goals down to beat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.

West Brom are now just four points above the drop zone

Cambridge United have been handed a dream FA Cup fourth round tie against 11-time winners Manchester United.

West Ham 1 West Brom 1

James Morrison insists there is nowhere for the West Brom players to hide as he bids to impress Tony Pulis.

West Brom 1 Aston Villa 0

Premier League

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

Jose Mourinho insists Chelsea versus Schalke on Tuesday night should not be billed as a clash between him and his opposite number Roberto Di Matteo.