Antonio Conte thanks Chelsea fans for show of support

‘They showed me great support because they are reading speculation and rumours about me’

Eden Hazard hits two as Chelsea get back to winning ways

Victor Moses also on target as West Brom remain rooted to bottom of table

Jay Rodriguez charged for racially abusing Brighton’s Gaëtan Bong

West Brom forward has until February 16th to respond to charge from English FA

Manchester City stretch further ahead in ruthless fashion

Kevin De Bruyne gives another masterclass as Aymeric Laporte makes debut in defence

Daniel Sturridge joins West Brom on loan

Liverpool striker will play for Alan Pardew’s side until the end of the season

Talking points from the weekend’s FA Cup action

Coventry deserve credit, Iheanacho a forgotten man, Andrew Robertson looks a steal

FA Cup round-up: Steve Cook saves Bournemouth’s blushes

Leicester held by Jamie Vardy’s old club Fleetwood, Pardew gets first West Brom win

Jake Livermore says fan made remark about baby son who died in 2014

West Brom midfielder involved in altercation with West Ham supporter after 2-1 loss

McClean on target but Carroll and West Ham have last laugh

Striker scores twice in the second half to secure all three points against West Brom

Martin O’Neill unlikely to take a ride on managerial merry-go-round

Ireland manager perhaps appreciates job security in a profession where it is lacking

West Brom make official complaint over fixture scheduling

West Ham have five extra days rest compared to Baggies before Tuesday’s game

Grandstand finish to drab affair as West Brom peg back Arsenal

Late deflected Sánchez free-kick cancelled out as Jay Rodriguez earns Baggies a point

Big Sam stalemate extends West Brom’s winless run to 18

Everton only seriously threatened late on but Sam Allardyce’s unbeaten run continues

Newcastle take points after ding-dong battle with West Ham

Round-up: Stoke win takes pressure off Hughes; Swansea earn point; Brighton find net and win

Would Manchester United really be top ‘any other season’?

Manchester City are 11 points clear and Jesse Lingard says chasing pack must be flawless

Man United edge past West Brom, but not without a scare

Romelu Lukaku netted again to set United on their way before late West Brom fightback

Dominic Solanke so far vindicated in decision to leave Stamford Bridge

‘The manager has made me feel welcome, he’s shown a lot of faith in me and played me’

Liverpool drop two more points at home as West Brom hold firm

Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to break down their visitors on a frustrating night

Premier League round-up: Sam Allardyce gets off to perfect start with Everton

Meanwhile, Leicester held on to beat Burnley while Swansea go bottom with a defeat at Stoke

Michael Walker: Big Sam is back in town at Everton

Allardyce is viewed as old school even if Ferguson calls him ‘ahead of his time’

Alan Pardew appointed as new West Bromwich Albion manager

‘I’m aware that I’m joining one of the great, traditional clubs of English football’

West Brom cruelly denied three points by Jonny Evans own goal

Baggies were on their way to much-needed three points before Newcastle snatched a point

Conte ‘worried’ about Manchester City’s ‘incredible’ start to season

Chelsea manager says good decisions in transfer market crucial in bid to compete

West Brom could consider Martin O’Neill after sacking Pulis

Nigel Pearson and Alan Pardew are also potential candidates for vacant manger’s job

Manolo Gabbiadini rescues a point for Southampton

Italian netted twice in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Newcastle at St Mary’s on Sunday

Crystal Palace’s Pape Souaré on the brink of a miraculous return

Senegalese defender to play in EFL Cup a year on from potentially career-ending car crash

Huddersfield Town begin Premier League life with a bang

Record signing Steve Mounie gets a brace at Palace as Wagner’s side go top of the table

Chairman Gibson can’t repeat mistakes if Boro are to make swift return

Aitor Karanka given too long and untested replacement Steve Agnew not good enough

Michael Walker: Benitez’s grand plan for Newcastle

Manager will look for the right resources to be able to compete with Premier elite

Arsenal stroll through but clock still ticking for Arsène Wenger

FA Cup win over Sutton is but a small distraction as the pressure mounts on manager

Jose Fonte opts for last big payday over glory game

At 33 Southampton stalwart moves to West Ham – just as Saints book big Wembley date

Michael Walker: Allardyce back to Bolton and where it all began

Crystal Palace manager had eight memorable years at club but left under a cloud

Bayern Munich give Paul Clement permisison to speak to Swansea

Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant first choice to replace Bob Bradley at the Liberty Stadium

Sam Allardyce denied debut win as Benteke misses another penalty

Dismal spot-kick attempt was striker’s second miss of season, in Vicarage Road draw

Crystal Palace appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

The 62-year-old takes over the role from Alan Pardew who was sacked during the week

Palace appointing Sam Allardyce may be far from popular

The ousted England manager brings results but his reputation may worry some fans

Sam Allardyce set for Crystal Palace job as axe falls on Alan Pardew

Decision hastened by rumours of interest from other clubs in former England manager

Crystal Palace sack Alan Pardew with Big Sam waiting in the wings

Former England boss Sam Allardyce will now be straight into the running for the job

Diego Costa goal puts Chelsea nine clear of the pack

Blues make it 11 straight league wins with this away victory over Crystal Palace

Jose Mourinho says Ibrahimovic is ‘impossible’ to drop

Swedish striker has had a ‘phenomenal’ impact at Manchester United, the manager said

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