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Oct 22, 2016 at 5.30pm UK
 
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Tony Pulis backs Liverpool for title charge

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis backs Liverpool to challenge for the Premier League title this season after they beat his side to move joint top.

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has backed Liverpool to challenge for the Premier League title this season.

The Reds moved level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Pulis's side this evening, despite the Baggies applying late pressure after Gareth McAuley pulled a goal back in the 81st minute.

A two-goal victory would have seen Liverpool leapfrog Arsenal into top spot, but Pulis still believes that the Reds' lack of European football could help them end their 26-year wait for the title this season.

"They've got a clear run at the title. First half we were OK, just two poor mistakes. I felt were were OK, it is quality at times when we get the ball, to get in their final third," he told BBC Sport.

"Second half we had a go, it opened up at our end and Ben Foster made some wonderful saves. We made changes, freshened it up and caused them problems.

"You know if you get a goal it puts them on the back foot and it is a shame it didn't come earlier. We lack certain qualities we are looking for. The squad has improved, they have faults and we accept that but they worked hard today."

The result saw Pulis lose against Liverpool for the first time in his last nine Premier League meetings with the Reds.

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