West Brom boss Sam Allardyce considers Arsenal as relegation rivals

Albion are second from bottom with seven points – five adrift of safety – and host Arsenal on January 2

Sam Allardyce’s West Brom are second from bottom of the Premier League, while Arsenal lie 15th. Picture: Lindsey Parnaby/PA

Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom’s relegation rivals.

The Gunners, victorious only once in their last 10 Premier League outings and beaten 4-1 by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, are currently 15th in the table with 14 points from as many games – four points clear of the relegation zone.