West Brom boss Tony Pulis rues Gareth McAuley's error in Chelsea loss
Sunday 11 December 2016 17:31, UK
West Brom boss Tony Pulis was left to lament Gareth McAuley's costly mistake that gifted Chelsea victory at Stamford Bridge.
The Baggies were just 14 minutes away from extending their unbeaten run to five games after a resolute display away to the league's in-form side.
But Diego Costa ruthlessly punished McAuley's hesitancy when clearing as the Blues reclaimed top spot in the Premier League.
It was a painful pill for Albion, who remain in eighth, to swallow as they but Pulis refused to be angry with his players.
"The goal's disappointing because Gareth should have dealt with it," Pulis said.
"We were well set up without possession and we caused them some problems on the break, especially in the first half.
"I'm disappointed for them, because they've put so much into the game to then get beaten by that one mistake.
"I have no qualms about how hard they worked. Hopefully that honesty will set us up to achieve something in the rest of the season."
