West Brom sends Bournemouth sliding toward relegation zone

West Bromwich Albion is exceeding expectations and remains a surprise contender for European qualification after sending Bournemouth sliding toward the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over the south-coast team on Saturday. Bournemouth took an early lead through Josh King’s penalty but goals from defenders Craig Dawson and Gareth McAuley turned the game at the Hawthorns on its head before halftime as West Brom won at home for the seventh time in the last eight outings.

Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 West Bromwich Albion

Harry Kane struck a hat-trick as Tottenham moved second in the Premier League table with a display of total dominance against West Brom at White Hart Lane. Spurs never looked like failing to equal their club record of six straight Premier League wins as they set about dismantling their visitors, amassing 10 shots and 78% possession by half-time.