Now, Leeds lack cover in the middle of the park. 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. Albion received a rare glimmer of hope when Leeds goalie Illan Meslier played a suicidal pass to Phillips which was pounced on by Callum Robinson. A farcical Sawyers own goal was followed up by strikes from Alioski, Harrison, Rodrigo and Raphinha as the Whites ran riot. He later had a similar effort, but had it blocked away for a corner. From eight chances we scored five and that helped the result. 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. Leeds United have now won seven of their 16 games in the Premier League this season - only six newly-promoted teams in the competition's history have picked up more victories at this stage of a season. Johnstone was stranded to the left of his goal and could only watch on as Sawyers' pass rolled into the empty net to gift Leeds the lead. They've deserved this breather but you sense they'll jump into life at least once more before the end of this game. Consistency is everything for us. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Leeds ran riot at The Hawthorns, thumping relegation-threatened West Brom 5-0 as they continued their climb up the Premier League table. 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. Sams blundering boys didnt so much shoot themselves in the foot at the start - they blew the whole bloody leg off! Report: Odilon Kossounou wants transfer, Moyes really keen to sign him for West Ham, {{#media.media_details}} {{#media.focal_point}}. Perhaps fortunate not to be penalised for a handball. Report and free highlights as Leeds thump West Brom 5-0 at The Hawthorns; Romain Sawyers' own goal handed Leeds an early lead before goals from Ezgjan Alioski, Jack Harrison, Rodrigo and Raphinha sealed emphatic victory; Leeds up to 11th, West Brom stay 19th, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. The visitors went on to add two more before the break. Grady Diangana then had the freedom of the box to shoot, but he leaned back and blasted over. And the visitors soon underlined their superiority again with a screamer of a goal to make it 5-0 as they saved the best till last. Leeds United ended their season in strong fashion in front of their own fans, beating relegated West Brom 3-1 at Elland Road. However, an unnerving moment for his opposite number Johnstone helped put Leeds two up. Giving it a proper go to see how things unfold.. Leeds promoted to Premier League after West Brom lose 2-1 at Huddersfield - as it happened | Championship | The Guardian Championship Made in Yorkshire: Huddersfield's 2-1 win takes Leeds up. We managed the ball well apart from a few actions in the second-half. In between those chances, Leeds turned the screw with Raphinha and Bamford looking to finish their seasons on a strong note. Under pressure from Rodrigo, the midfielder tried a blind backpass to Sam Johnstone and failed to spot where the goalkeeper was. The Whites are hovering above the Premier Leagues relegation zone going into their double-header with Manchester United this week, starting on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. Barnsley failed to go up, and Mowatt left Oakwell on a free transfer. He told Prime Video Sport: Things can happen like that {the own goal] and they can be unexpected but when they do happen, youve got to pick yourself up and fight. Unfortunately for the Baggies midfielder he didnt bother to glance behind him when he swept the ball backwards. Leeds ran riot at West Brom to hammer the Baggies 5-0 and claim their biggest Premier League win for 17 years. 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. There was to be no repeat of the Baggies heroics at Anfield as the home side crashed to their biggest defeat of the season, leaving them humbled and hurting. A five-star showing from Marcelo Bielsa's men. Truthfully, they could have got that tonight. Last season, 26-year-old Mowatt starred under new Baggies gaffer Valerian Ismael at Oakwell. Romaine Sawyers (DM) - 2/10 - Horrific brainfart led to the own goal. 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. Meanwhile Allardyce slumped in his seat, arms folded, face darker than the snow-filled clouds above the Hawthorns. Grady Diangana (LM) - 5/10 - His team's brightest - and only - spark going forward. Callum Robinson (RM) - 3/10 - Very much a spare part. Leeds meanwhile are swiftly becoming the Prems great entertainers and sliced through Albion with embarrassing ease. But the French keeper spared his own blushes by blocking the strikers attempt. Mateusz Klich is far from his best. The three points were really important and we are really happy.. Leeds United fans will be disappointed. The theory is if the ball hits a bobble and the keeper takes a clean air swipe, the worst that can happen is the loss of a corner kick. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. West Brom were forced into a late change as Lee Peltier replaced Kieran Gibbs, who was injured in the warm-up. In contrast to Leeds' declining fortunes, West Brom fans are enjoying the time of their lives under Corberan. View our online Press Pack. "Leeds overran us, won 5-0 and they deserved it. We managed the ball well apart from a few actions in the second-half. A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours. Romaine Sawyers awful own goal set the tone for the hosts before quickfire first-half goals from Ezgjan Alioski, Jack Harrison and Rodrigo. Harrison's cross just evades everyone at the back post and drifts a yard wide. A first-half blitz from the visitors blew Albion away to leave Sam Allardyce looking for his first win as boss. West Brom 0-5 Leeds: Sam Allardyce's men suffer mauling at the Hawthorns as Whites run riot with four first-half goals before Raphina completes rout Dallas in acres of room inside the box on the right hand side. His first of the night. Leeds were running riot as their movement and speed left Albion gasping. Alioski put in an all-action display down the left for Leeds, causing West Brom all sorts of problems when he got forward. FIVE-STAR @LUFC SIMPLY UNSTOPPABLE FROM RAPHINHA! From Marsch and Bielsa, it seems as though the next man that could take the reigns at Leeds is the thriving Rayo Vallecano coach, Andoni Iraola, who has the Spanish club sitting fifth in La Liga.. US investors ready to BACK Glazers, Sabitzer's cryptic message, Prem legend's daughter has fans hot under the collar with see-through lingerie, N'Golo Kante rejects summer free transfers as he nears new contract at Chelsea, Weghorst showed in just five seconds why Ten Hag signed him for Man Utd, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP. Breaking into the senior side, he scored 13 and created 13 more in 125 Leeds . 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. We were terrible in defending today and we need to try and get the players recovered.. Leeds record another clean sheet and show their killer instincts going forward. Both these teams only played on Sunday and while West Brom looked out on their feet, Leeds played their usual game. 84' Some respite for the West Brom defence as they win a free-kick on halfway. While he has never played in the Premier League, Mowatt is clearly showing top-tier form. Albion received a rare glimmer of hope when Leeds goalie Illan Meslier played a suicidal pass to Phillips which was pounced on by Callum Robinson. Scoring a screamer every other week #lufc https://t.co/nb6MNHuL6p. Lee Peltier (LB) - 4/10 - Shoehorned into the starting XI after Kieran Gibbs was injured in the warm up. I think its fair play for him to decide to stay at West Brom and continue the job and the good job he has done so far. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Burnley beat Sheffield United by the same score and it was goalless between Southampton and West Ham. His cross is poor though and smashed away for a throw-in. There were special moments for Gaetano Berardi and Hernandez on 68 minutes, the former who is also leaving going off to a standing ovation with tears in his eyes alongside his colleague. 79' Corner comes to nothing though and the ball is back with Meslier in the Leeds goal. He told Prime Video: It was a game where we defended well and were efficient up front. West Brom 0-5 Leeds: Bielsa's side run riot at the Hawthorns! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Javi Gracia's side . Final ten minutes, can West Brom see it out with only five conceded? It was as if Allardyce had used up his allowance of luck during his sides heroic draw at Anfield when his side had defied all odds to hold the champions. Perhaps Alex Mowatt could come back to teach our lads shooting practice. Truthfully, they could have got that tonight. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Please ensure your online ticketing account is up to date with your personal details and your email address is correct. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. For the third time this season Albion leaked five goals - but unlike his predecessor Slaven Bilic, there was to be no consolation goals this time for big Sams side who were hopelessly outclassed by Bielsas side. WEST BROM have been hammered by Leeds at The Hawthorns. Was hardly afforded any opportunities to dribble. Ten Hag hails 'dominating' Maguire and Weghorst | Keane: West Ham 'laughable', Papers: Ronaldo tells Mane leaving Liverpool for Bayern was a 'great step', FA Cup QFs: Kompany returns to Man City with Burnley, Grimsby at Brighton, Arteta grateful for 'magic moments' as Arsenal go five points clear, PL hits and misses: Jota boosts Liverpool's attack; Zinchenko's spark, Transfer Centre LIVE! Phillips tried his luck with a free-kick from some range and the bounce before it got to Johnstone beat him, the goalkeeper missing his save. Like in the first half, West Brom did have their moments, with Casilla called into action to save a shot from the edge of the area. The ball is cut back to him eight yards out and he curls it towards goal. His goal against Cardiff caught the attention of Leeds fans, who want him back. Carlos Corberan agreed a new contract with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night, keeping him at The Hawthorns until 2027. Marcelo Bielsas side kept back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season to climb to 11th. 2. Dwight Gayle compounds Leeds' misery as four-goal West Brom run riot. The Wales under-21 international was in demand from several clubs but Leeds wanted him . First-half goals from Alioski, Harrison and Rodrigo added to Sawyers' own goal. Even Patrick Bamford, the nearest Leeds player to the carnage, seemed too embarrassed to celebrate. David Seaman makes Leeds United 'pressure' claim after 'six-pointer' Southampton win. But Leeds failed to get him, or bring in another midfielder. 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.. Roberto Mancini shares Wilfried Gnonto verdict as Italy forward shines at Leeds, Leeds now want to sign 17-year-old wonderkid who lined up alongside Kylian Mbappe on his debut, EFL Chairman describes Leeds Uniteds decision to appoint Javi Gracia in just two words, Javi Gracia left impressed with Leeds United youngsters in training already, {{^disable_secondary_title}} {{#secondary_title}} {{secondary_title}} {{/secondary_title}} {{^secondary_title}} {{title.raw}} {{/secondary_title}} {{/disable_secondary_title}} {{#disable_secondary_title}} {{ title.raw }} {{/disable_secondary_title}}. Patrick Bamford (ST) - 8/10 - Will be disappointed not to score, but managed to register a clever assist. If it works on the pitch, it can happen like today. Pereira, 24, scored his eighth goal of the Premier League season - going level with the top-scoring Brazilians in the Premier League, alongside Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Greaves: I was relieved to lose after 70-match win streak! We played a serious game throughout in a conscience manner. 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. Struggled to deal with Leeds' incredible movement. No team have scored more own goals than the Baggies three in the Premier League this season and they had gifted Leeds a platform. Both these teams only played on Sunday and while West Brom looked out on their feet, Leeds played their usual game. He took over from Steve Bruce in October and, after losing his first game in charge, has won nine of the next 11 league games. Leeds then doubled their advantage on the half hour mark when Ezgjan Alioski arrowed a left-footed strike in off the post. Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Burnley beat Sheffield United by the same score and it was goalless between Southampton and West Ham. For Sam, could this be a job too far in trying to keep a team in the division? How correct that is with Leeds United itself, we will probably never know. Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa: "It was a game where we defended well and we were efficient up front. By Matt O'Connor-Simpson Dec 29, 2020 Leeds ran riot at the Hawthorns / David Rogers/Getty Images Leeds romped to their second win in three days, putting West Brom to the sword 5-0 at The. "Leeds are a tremendous side, I think they are brilliant, but we've seen a performance like that against Liverpool and then we can't do the defending right tonight. Thanks to an Ollie Watkins-inspired victory over Preston North End, Brentford have claimed eight victories in a row - piling the pressure on promotion chasing Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. There was to be no repeat of the Baggies heroics at Anfield as the home side crashed to their biggest defeat of the season, leaving them humbled and hurting. 88' Leeds able to knock the ball around unchallenged at the back. Rodrigo (AM) - 8/10 - Fortunate deflection allowed him to score. If you do not receive an email then you have not been successful. 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. Raphinha wrapped up a sweeping move on the right, cutting inside and finding the top corner from the edge of the box to seal their biggest victory in the top flight since a 6-1 win over Charlton in 2003. Consistency is everything now but we cant seem to get a consistency now between the attacking and the defending. The teams are going in opposite directions as Leeds roller coaster season continues, while second-bottom Albion are already facing an instant return to the Sky Bet Championship. 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