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West Brom 2-0 Sunderland: Darren Fletcher and Chris Brunt strike in first half as Baggies down struggling Black Cats

Daily Mail | January 21, 2017

Related Topics: Darren Fletcher, Chris Brunt, West Bromwich Albion F.C., Sunderland A.F.C., The Hawthorns, David Moyes

West Brom ran out comfortable 2-0 winners on Saturday afternoon against struggling Sunderland at the Hawthorns.

Darren Fletcher opened the scoring for the Baggies in the 30th minute and just moments later, Chris Brunt doubled their lead.

David Moyes' side were left with too much to do and failed to break down West Brom's defence during the second period. This result has left Sunderland rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table

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Goalscorers Chris Brunt and Darren Fletcher celebrate with each other as West Brom continue their strong form this season
Goalscorers Chris Brunt and Darren Fletcher celebrate with each other as West Brom continue their strong form this season
Jake Livermore in action for West Brom late in the second half after signing from Hull City for u00a310million
Jake Livermore in action for West Brom late in the second half after signing from Hull City for £10million
George Honeyman falls to the floor after defender Allan Nyom puts pressure on him at the Hawthorns
George Honeyman falls to the floor after defender Allan Nyom puts pressure on him at the Hawthorns
Belgian Nacer Chadli challenges for the ball with Sunderland's Billy Jones and Jason Denayer during the second half
Belgian Nacer Chadli challenges for the ball with Sunderland's Billy Jones and Jason Denayer during the second half
West Brom players celebrate in front of their home fans after Brunt put daylight in between the two sides
West Brom players celebrate in front of their home fans after Brunt put daylight in between the two sides
A jubilant Brunt celebrates his goal as the Baggies ran out comfortable winners on the weekend
A jubilant Brunt celebrates his goal as the Baggies ran out comfortable winners on the weekend
Brunt struck with his left foot as his goal doubled West Brom's lead in the 36th minute against struggling Sunderland
Brunt struck with his left foot as his goal doubled West Brom's lead in the 36th minute against struggling Sunderland
Tony Pulis enjoyed a fine day at the office as his side bounced back from their thrashing by Tottenham last weekend
Tony Pulis enjoyed a fine day at the office as his side bounced back from their thrashing by Tottenham last weekend
Fletcher celebrates with team-mates Gareth McAuley and Nacer Chadli after scoring West Brom's first goal
Fletcher celebrates with team-mates Gareth McAuley and Nacer Chadli after scoring West Brom's first goal
The former Manchester United midfielder opened the scoring for Tony Pulis' side in the 30th minute
The former Manchester United midfielder opened the scoring for Tony Pulis' side in the 30th minute
Jermain Defoe attempts to hold off West Brom defender Gareth McAuley during the first half at the Hawthorns
Jermain Defoe attempts to hold off West Brom defender Gareth McAuley during the first half at the Hawthorns
New West Brom signing Livermore came off the bench in the 71st minute to replace James Morrison
New West Brom signing Livermore came off the bench in the 71st minute to replace James Morrison
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