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Sam Allardyce hails 'fantastic guts and determination' from his players after West Brom 'keep a tight ship' to take hard-fought point from Anfield thanks to Semi Ajayi's late equaliser

Sam Allardyce praised West Brom's 'fantastic guts and determination' after kept 'a tight ship' to take a hard-earned point from Anfield.

A late headed equaliser from Semi Ajayi earned a 1-1 draw for the Baggies after they reduced Premier League champions Liverpool to a one goal lead for much of Sunday night's clash.

Their organised defensive shape saw them frustrate the Reds to just two shots on target, while an earlier missed breakaway chance for Karlan Grant means they could even be disappointed not to leave with all three points.

Sam Allardyce praised West Brom's 'fantastic guts and determination' in draw vs Liverpool
Semi Ajayi equalised late on to earn a hard-fought point for the Baggies against the champions

Allardyce, who took charge of only his second Albion match, praised his side's ability to 'keep a tight ship' and hold out the champions for so long.