The biggest shock of the day saw West Brom upset Manchester City 2-1 at Maine Road, where new striker Fowler did little. Darren Moore got the winner in the 71st. The Baggies then had to hang on after Jason Roberts was sent off in the 81st for violent conduct.
The victory moved West Brom out of last place and up to 18th. It also puts the Baggies in good shape with the next two matches coming at home against Bolton and West Ham.
``The result was fantastic for us,'' said West Brom manager Gary Megson, whose side picked up only its second away win. ``But the last minutes with Jason sent off make it touch and go.''
Sunderland, which scored a disastrous three own-goals in seven minutes, fell 3-1 to Charlton and dropped to last place with only 19 points. West Brom improved to 20, the same as West Ham.
West Ham United was home yesterday to Liverpool with Blackburn playing at Aston Villa in the other match.
In Saturday's final game, Bolton jolted Birmingham City 4-2, giving the Wanderers 24 points.
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