Five minutes later they added a third when Jack Harrison played a neat 1-2 with Bamford then spun Furlong inside the box with a cute backheel before smashing the ball into the top corner. Semi Ajayi (CB) - 3/10 - A far cry from his heroic performances against Liverpool and Manchester City. I was shocked to see such a poor performance from the players. Yet, again, they failed to back those performances up and were behind after nine minutes following a nightmare moment for Sawyers. We have seen a performance at Liverpool where the players have played at their best and then tonight when we try and attack we cant do the defending right. He probably realised then that this wasnt to be his night after suffering his SECOND freak setback of the evening. It is now 37 Premier League games since Baggies shrugged off the loss of the opening goal to beat Bournemouth in February 2017 - the last time they achieved the feat. But Sawyers clearly hadnt received the memo as he sent the ball hurtling between the vacant sticks his goalie had just vacated and into the gaping net. A joy to watch when in full flow. Big Sam sacrificed his skipper Matt Phillips for Branislav Ivanovic at the break and lined up with a tighter back five. However, an unnerving moment for his opposite number Johnstone helped put Leeds two up. Raphinha put the finishing touch on Leeds' night in the 72nd minute with an emphatic strike on what was a chastening evening for West Brom and new boss Sam Allardyce, who is still looking for his first win in charge at The Hawthorns. Ezgjan Alioski celebrates scoring Leeds' second goal, Jack Harrison celebrates scoring Leeds' third, Sam Allardyce is still looking for his first win in charge at The Hawthorns, Get Sky Sports PL & Football for 18 a month. Javi Gracia is seeing Leeds United penny drop on problem Jesse Marsch identified on his way out, Leeds United had a very good January transfer window with three high-quality additions yet there was one issue left nagging at Jesse Marsch as February arrived and his sacking loomed, Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites 'to rival' Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain teenager. Dallas in acres of room inside the box on the right hand side. We have had a lot of highs and lows and the idea is to play in a consistent manner over a longer period of games.. Raphinha added to the scoring the second-half. West Brom vs Leeds LIVE RESULT: Bielsa's men run riot at Hawthowns - Premier League latest reaction Craig Mahood Updated: 22:24, 29 Dec 2020 WEST BROM have been hammered by Leeds at. DISASTER FOR WEST BROM!Romaine Sawyers turns the ball back to his goalkeeper - and it rolls into the net! For Sam, could this be a job too far in trying to keep a team in the division? We were terrible in defending today and we need to try and get the players recovered.. 85' Callum Robinson gets the ball inside Leeds half and has loads of space to drive into. But the French keeper spared his own blushes by blocking the strikers attempt. His goal against Cardiff caught the attention of Leeds fans, who want him back. Next Leeds manager: Radrizzani choice flattered but wont replace Marsch, Pundit says 'Leeds are bigger' amid links to manager who's 3 years younger than Corberan, Leeds chairman Radrizzani did inform fans of an update on their manager hunt last night. I was shocked to see such a poor performance from the players. Tickets for the West Bromwich Albion match will be charged at an average price across all season ticket pricing structures and will be 27 adults, 22 seniors / disabled / 1922 years, 17 youths aged 16 to 18, 8 juniors U16 and 5 for juniors under the age of 11., Leeds United fans are counting down the days. Lewis Hamilton's race against time: Is eighth title dream still alive? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Sam Johnstone had no chance with any of the five. Unfortunately for the Baggies midfielder he didnt bother to glance behind him when he swept the ball backwards. That strike! After the Spaniard's former employers Leeds United had sacked Jesse Marsch on Monday there was a lot of concern from West Brom fans that Corberan could be tempted into an Elland Road return if they came calling. Now, Leeds lack cover in the middle of the park. A joy to watch when in full flow. This was the biggest home defeat of Allardyces Prem career and one he will find hard to recover from quickly, with Arsenal next up at the Hawthorns on Saturday. Follow all the la Man of the match: Ezgjan Alioski. FT: WEST BROM 0-5 LEEDS. Of course, Mowatt is well-known to Leeds fans. Scoring a screamer every other week #lufc https://t.co/nb6MNHuL6p. Leeds ran riot at West Brom to hammer the Baggies 5-0 and claim their biggest Premier League win for 17 years. "Leeds overran us, won 5-0 and they deserved it. 79' Corner comes to nothing though and the ball is back with Meslier in the Leeds goal. Perhaps Alex Mowatt could come back to teach our lads shooting practice. Well, Leeds chairman Radrizzani did inform fans of an update on their manager hunt last night by stating hopefully white smoke by tonight or tomorrow morning. Leeds United fans will be disappointed. Took up some promising positions in the hole which helped his side pick West Brom apart. Albion needed to match it against others. In the last few days. Even when Alioski had to briefly leave his side with 10 men to have a bleeding nose attended to, Baggies failed to cash in as Furlong fired over. Leeds overrun us today and deservedly beat us 5-0. He got his reward for a fine performance with a superb goal, leaving Johnstone absolutely no chance with a thumping strike which went in off the post. Perhaps, it is just what Leeds need in the Premier League. He told Prime Video: It was a game where we defended well and were efficient up front. West Brom boss Sam Allardyce: "Things can happen like that [the own goal], they are unexpected but when they do happen, they have to pick themselves up and fight, be determined. Big Sam made the comparison between the side that deservedly got a draw at Anfield to the same XI getting thumped 5-0 at home tonight. His cross is poor though and smashed away for a throw-in. Unfortunately for the Baggies midfielder he didnt bother to glance behind him when he swept the ball backwards. MARCELO BIELSAS rampant Leeds handed West Brom a five-goal thrashing - underlining the task facing Sam Allardyce if he is to maintain his reputation as the Premier Leagues great survivor. Raphinha also netted in the second half as Leeds recorded their biggest victory in the top flight since a 6-1 win over Charlton in 2003. Javi Gracia's side . Either way, whatever happens, it seems as though the new man in the dugout should be available for Man Uniteds visit to Yorkshire on Sunday. He told Prime Video: It was a game where we defended well and were efficient up front. Was hardly afforded any opportunities to dribble. A Leeds United statement said: Leeds United season-ticket holders will be able to register this week to be entered into a ticketing ballot to attend our last home game of the Premier League season against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Filip Krovinovic - N/A. View our online Press Pack. Raphinha added to the scoring the second-half. Matheus Pereira - 5/10 - Barely touched it. A five-star showing from Marcelo Bielsa's men. Bielsas bench was still yelling hopefully for handball when a long range shot crashed off Darnell Furlongs chest. Marcelo Bielsas side kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season to climb to 11th. West Brom's difficult night started as early as the ninth minute when Sawyers suffered a nightmare moment. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I was shocked to see such a poor performance and we have to work hard to put it right. Rodrigo's strike - which took a wicked deflection off Dara O'Shea - then made it 4-0. We played a serious game throughout in a conscience manner. Jesse Marsch was relieved of his duties on Monday afternoon Credit: AP. First-half goals from Alioski, Harrison and Rodrigo added to Sawyers' own goal. However their pleas turned to cheers when the ball fell to Ezgjan Alioski who slammed a perfect left-foot shot beyond Johnstone from 18 yards, which smacked off the far post on its way to the net. Fury calls for Paul to honour deal | Pay up!. Marcelo Bielsa praised his side's efficiency in front of goal but encouraged his players to show it over a longer period of time. Don Goodman was a boyhood Leeds fan, born and brought up in the city, and had even been a ball boy at Elland Road. He probably realised then that this wasnt to be his night after suffering his SECOND freak setback of the evening. The ball is cut back to him eight yards out and he curls it towards goal. Ezgjan Alioski said this result was coming one day given how Leeds play.He told Amazon Prime Video Sport: The philosophy from the coach, we are physically strong and can play good football. 79' Corner comes to nothing though and the ball is back with Meslier in the Leeds goal. Sam Johnstone looked odds-on to save but, true to form, the ball deflected wickedly off Dara OShea to leave the poor goalie stranded as the diverted ball found the net. Please note, personal assistants do not need to register for the ballot. Leeds soon killed those slim hope stone dead with a devastating three goal burst in nine ruthless minutes to put this game to bed before the break. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Once the deadline date has passed, the ballot will be randomly drawn. This was the biggest home defeat of Allardyces Prem career and one he will find hard to recover from quickly, with Arsenal next up at the Hawthorns on Saturday. The only side that's managed to beat West Brom all season has been Leeds United. Sams blundering boys didnt so much shoot themselves in the foot at the start - they blew the whole bloody leg off! It is now 37 Premier League games since Baggies shrugged off the loss of the opening goal to beat Bournemouth in February 2017 - the last time they achieved the feat. West Brom 0-5 Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa's side run riot at The Hawthorns Report and free highlights as Leeds thump West Brom 5-0 at The Hawthorns; Romain Sawyers' own goal handed Leeds an. Helder Costa - N/A, 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. Harrison's cross just evades everyone at the back post and drifts a yard wide. For Sam, could this be a job too far in trying to keep a team in the division? In other news, Report: Odilon Kossounou wants transfer, Moyes really keen to sign him for West Ham. Grady Diangana then had the freedom of the box to shoot, but he leaned back and blasted over. Leeds soon killed those slim hope stone dead with a devastating three goal burst in nine ruthless minutes to put this game to bed before the break. Instead he played the ball back to Sawyers who followed suit, to play a blind passback - despite being under minimal pressure from Rodrigo. Meanwhile Allardyce slumped in his seat, arms folded, face darker than the snow-filled clouds above the Hawthorns. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), West Brom vs Leeds LIVE RESULT: Bielsas men run riot at Hawthowns Premier League latest reaction, Paddy Fitzpatrick believes George Groves 'deserved' the opportunity 'to go a bit further' in first fight with Carl Froch, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Made even better as it clipped the post on its way in.Jack Harrison (LM) - 9/10 - Showed quick feet and composure to score in the first half. However, it was the Baggies who could have taken the lead. All the best for the season WBA. Giving it a proper go to see how things unfold.. pic.twitter.com/0RHRdCgmbJ. Or even, the man he taught in Corberan, who is doing wonders at the rejuvenated West Brom. You'll be back Romaine lad. He came through the Leeds academy alongside the likes of Kalvin Phillips, Charlie Taylor, Sam Byram and Lewis Cook - under the guidance of Neil Redfearn. Leeds were running riot as their movement and speed left Albion gasping. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. MARCELO BIELSAS rampant Leeds handed West Brom a five-goal thrashing - underlining the task facing Sam Allardyce if he is to maintain his reputation as the Premier Leagues great survivor. Even Patrick Bamford, the nearest Leeds player to the carnage, seemed too embarrassed to celebrate. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. For other inquiries Contact Us. It was another disaster for Albion and they needed to at least show some fight in the second half and Illan Meslier denied Grady Diangana early on. Follow all the latest build-up and action with our live blog below Never change, Leeds. The little Brazilian scored again on Monday night as West Brom earned a brilliant 3-0 win over Southampton - and his efforts have caught the eye of Leeds United fans. The former Brentford midfielder attempted a back pass to Sam Johnstone, without realising that the Baggies goalkeeper was not between the sticks and therefore unable to prevent the ball nestling in the back of the net. West Brom have won just eight points in the Premier League so far this season - only in 1985-86 have they amassed fewer points after 16 games of a top-flight campaign (6 - converted to 3pts/win all-time). This was the polar opposite of that disciplined display as his Anfield battlers imploded before his disbelieving eyes. We need to make sure we don't dish up another performance like that. They've deserved this breather but you sense they'll jump into life at least once more before the end of this game. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The polar opposite of that disciplined display as his Anfield battlers imploded before his disbelieving.. 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