West Bromwich Albion regained control of the Championship lead earlier this week by defeating Preston North End 1-0 at Deepdale.
The Baggies had to wait until Monday to play their fixture, knowing that Leeds United had made a statement of their own by thrashing Middlesbrough 4-0 to take temporary possession of the top spot.
Slaven Bilic’s side overcame the tough test of playing the division’s best home side on their own patch, although they needed a slither of luck to do so.
In the final minute of the match, substitute Kyle Edwards was deemed to have been fouled inside the area by goalkeeper Declan Rudd. much to the anger of the Preston squad who believed the winger had dived.
Fellow sub Charlie Austin duly stepped up to dispatch the spot-kick, making it three goals in just as many games for the summer arrival.
Several of the Albion faithful have been speaking about his goal, recent form and more on social media this week.
Other supporters were quick to praise the calm natured attitude of the 30-year-old considering he has had to come off the bench to score these three goals in recent weeks, topping it off by netting the winner in the last minute against Preston.
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Austin stepped up, sent the keeper the wrong way and celebrated in front of the travelling support – ‘class,’ ‘top guy,’ and ‘better than Depay’ were three phrases used to describe the Albion striker.
While some just couldn’t wait to take a swipe at their nearest challengers, Leeds…
Austin’s strike guided West Brom to their 42nd point from 19 matches, meaning they are averaging 2.2 points per game which is above and beyond what Norwich City needed last term (2.06) to clinch the title.
The Baggies’ promotion quest faces another tough test on Sunday afternoon when they host Swansea City at the Hawthorns.
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