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West Brom boss Allardyce: Liverpool fancied Crystal Palace repeat

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce had a dig at Liverpool after their 1-1 draw at Anfield.

The Reds failed to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as Semi Ajayi's header earned battling West Brom a point at Anfield.

Sadio Mane had opened the scoring on Merseyside but the hosts were unable to hammer home their advantage.

"I think we got a point that nobody outside of us thought we would," he said.

"I think they thought how many would it be after they knocked seven past Palace.

"We found a way to attack Liverpool when we had the chance and got better and better as the game went on. We created two or three, of which one was taken. A precious point.

"Everyone is talking about us being lucky but Sam (Johnstone) wasn't making save after save. He didn't have many to make today.

"That shows how we limited the best attacking team in this country if not Europe today.

"We got a very well-earned point from today's game."

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