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West Brom 2-1 Bournemouth

West Brom continue to exceed all expectations this season and remain surprise contenders for European football after beating Bournemouth 2-1 at The Hawthorns.

The Baggies are flying high in eighth place in the Premier League and seventh spot may bring qualification for next season's Europa League - a position currently occupied by Everton, who are four points ahead of Tony Pulis' team.

Bournemouth took an early lead through Josh King's penalty but goals from defenders Craig Dawson and Gareth McAuley turned the game on its head before half-time. They were West Brom scored their 35th and 36th Premier League goals of the season - one more than they managed to score in the whole of the 2015/16 campaign.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25:  Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between
Image: Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion celebrates scoring his side's first goal

Tony Pulis' side held on for their seventh win in the last eight outings at The Hawthorns, but it was only possible thanks to two superb injury-time saves from Ben Foster to deny both Lys Mousset and Tyrone Mings.

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