4 things we learned: More striker woe for Big Sam as Lukaku answers his own critics

Four things we learned from the Premier League this weekend. 

The end is nigh for Pardew

Alan Pardew has been keen to regularly point out that West Brom’s performances have improved under his stewardship, even if results have not. The Baggies are creating more chances and allowing fewer than they were under Tony Pulis. Pardew’s hope was that his team would eventually click into gear, and the goals would inevitably flow. It’s not always that simple.