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| West Bromwich Albion’s Craig Dawson scores their second goal |
Alan Pardew recorded his first Premier League win as West Bromwich Albion manager at the ninth attempt after the Baggies led from the fourth minute to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at the Hawthorns.
Brighton, who made eight changes from the side who beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, fell behind to a well-worked goal when Jonny Evans rose superbly at the back post to head home after Chris Bruntโs corner was nudged on by Jay Rodriguez.
Chris Hughtonโs side have only scored in three away games this season and were largely restricted to shots from distance. At the other end, Albionโs Matty Phillips thought he had won a penalty when his shot hit Glenn Murrayโs arm but referee Martin Atkinson waved away the appeal, much to Pardewโs fury.
That disappointment was soon forgotten after the interval when Craig Dawson headed Albionโs second, from another outstanding Brunt corner, as West Brom secured their first win in 21 Premier League games to move within two points of safety.
