A 19th defeat of the campaign left next-to-last West Brom 10 points from safety with just three games remaining and joining last-place Sheffield United in returning to the second-tier Championship. Allardyce was hired by West Brom in December as a replacement for the fired Slaven Bilic. It was his eighth spell at a Premier League team and his previous seven weren't relegated under him. Matheus Pereira has been a rare bright spark in an otherwise dismal season for West Brom and the Brazilian playmaker showcased his ability to any potential suitors by scoring his 10th goal of the season _ and it was perhaps his best. Willian ensured West Brom would not be grabbing a draw to stay alive for a few more days by curling home a free kick in the 90th minute.
