Pep Guardiola hails 'genius' Sam Allardyce for repeated relegation escapes

Pep Guardiola has high regard for West Brom boss Sam Allardyce (Carl Recine/PA)

Pep Guardiola has hailed Sam Allardyce as a genius as he prepares for Manchester City’s trip to West Brom on Tuesday.

Veteran manager Allardyce is hoping to steer the Baggies away from relegation after being brought in at The Hawthorns following the sacking of Slaven Bilic last month.