West Brom’s battle for survival goes on

Battling West Brom kept their slim survival hopes alive with a deserved 3-0 win over Southampton.

The second-bottom Baggies closed the gap to Premier League safety to eight points with seven games left.

Matheus Pereira’s penalty and goals from Matt Phillips and Callum Robinson gave Albion their biggest league win of the season.

Saints offered little and

James Ward-Prowse had a stoppage-time penalty saved by Sam Johnstone. ● Everton’s hopes of making the top four took another blow last night as they drew 0-0 at Brighton.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a surprise absentee from Carlo Ancelotti’s side after picking up an injury in training and the Toffees missed his threat in a game which saw the hosts make – and miss – the better chances.