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There was little hint of the eventual drama, which left Albion winless at home in the league this season, during a wretched first half which was only lit up by Berahino’s opener.

Three second-half goals and a brace from Romelu Lukaku saw Everton come from behind to win 3-2 over West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Prior to that defeat, West Brom had gone down 1-0 to Aston Villa away from home at Villa Park in the Premier League.

Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama – another Tottenham target – is resigned to staying on the south coast, with the relationship between his club and the north Londoners strained.

“John Terry is an exemplary captain, who has treated me very well since I arrived”.

He pulled a goal back for West Brom after goals from Pedro and Costa, and he headed in to make it 3-2 shortly after Terry was dismissed, perhaps harshly, after the defender prevented Rondon from racing through on goal.

It happens where it can be disruptive, and it has been disruptive.

After the break, Chelsea came out looking sharper than their previous two games and had a positive start to their second half.

The only exception was their 2-0 victory against Hull City on 16 May. There was absence of courage, of belief, and ultimately that cost them two points. Wait until the buyers are so desperate to land their target, wait until they have ran out of time to get somebody else, and you...

Finally, Soldado’s exit may well have more impacts in the market as Tottenham will free up the funds to launch a £15m bid for Saido Berahino.

According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino and when you think about it, a move for the England under-21 worldwide would be a no-brainer.