Firmino sinks Spurs as Liverpool go top, Baggies turn to Big Sam
Firmino sinks Spurs as Liverpool go top, Baggies turn to Big Sam
FOOTBALL: Roberto Firmino headed Liverpool to the top of the Premier League as the Brazilian’s last-gasp goal clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against title rivals Tottenham, while troubled Arsenal were held to a draw by Southampton yesterday (Dec 16).
Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino celebrates the winner against Tottenham. Photo: AFP.
Sam Allardyce has been appointed the new manager at West Brom after the club sacked Slaven Bilic yesterday (Dec 16). Photo: AFP.
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Meanwhile, Slaven Bilic became the first managerial casualty of the season as he was dismissed by West Bromich Albion. Former England boss Sam Allardyce has immediately been appointed as his successor.
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Published 16 December 2020
Former England boss Sam Allardyce returned to management for the first time in two-and-a-half years after being appointed as West Brom manager on Wednesday.
Allardyce, 66, takes over the Premier League strugglers after Slaven Bilic was sacked despite earning a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Tuesday.
The Baggies are 19th in the table, but sit just two points off safety.
Allardyce has joined on an 18-month contract and will take charge for the first time in a Midlands derby against Aston Villa on Sunday.
“In Sam we have a man who has a proven Premier League pedigree with a track record of improving every club he has managed,” said Luke Dowling, West Brom’s sporting and technical director.