West Brom 2, Manchester City 1

Roman Bednar’s injury-time header earned bottom side West Brom their first win in 11 games and increased the pressure on Manchester City boss Mark Hughes.

Albion fans chanted “You’re getting sacked in the morning” in the direction of Hughes, whose side remain in the relegation zone.

Luke Moore’s first goal for the Baggies had given them the lead before City levelled six minutes from time, Scott Carson credited with an own goal after substitute Felipe Caicedo’s backheel had struck a defender, the post and the goalkeeper before crossing the line.

But Bednar had the final say by heading home a right-wing centre from Gianni Zuiverloon to cause wild scenes of celebration.

Albion still prop up the table going into the Christmas period and will have to repeat their ’Great Escape’ act of four years ago to survive.

But time is running out for Hughes with City having now gone six games without a win in all competitions.

Albion boss Tony Mowbray made two changes with Bednar and midfielder Kim Do-Heon coming into the starting line-up in place of winger Chris Brunt and Borja Valero.

The home side suffered a late setback when midfielder Felipe Teixeira was injured during the pre-match warm-up and replaced on the bench by Pele.

Hughes also made two changes from the side beaten at home by Everton last weekend with Robinho (ankle) and the dropped Elano making way for Darius Vassell and Gelson Fernandes.

City were the more threatening in the early stages and Vincent Kompany had the first attempt on target after a slip by Do-Heon, but his low 20-yarder was comfortably dealt with by Scott Carson.

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