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West Brom keep survival hopes alive with win over United

COULD West Bromwich Albion again perform the “Great Escape” as they did in 2004-05 season?

Albion supporters will all be hoping so after their side, under the stewardship of club legend Darren Moore, secured a precious win over Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday thanks to a 73rd-minute Jay Rodriguez goal.

Jose Mourinho made two changes to the side that were victorious over over Manchester City last weekend, with Eric Bailly replacing Victor Lindelof in the centre of defence and Juan Mata starting ahead of Jesse Lingard.

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