Of course it will. Christian popped up with a really good goal from a corner. "I think the surprise was that we actually went 1-0 down pretty early in the first half," he said. Asked for the blueprint to beating Liverpool at Anfield, Allardyce joked: "Score more goals than them!". FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Aston Villa's win at West Brom in the Premier League. West Brom manager Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are relegation rivals to the Baggies. The former England manager has been monitoring developments at … "Christian Benteke at that particular time obviously wanted to prove something at Anfield because he'd just been let go from Liverpool to Crystal Palace that season. "And then obviously by the end of this month the window will be open. Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom's relegation rivals. ... Sam Allardyce Insists Arsenal Are Genuine Relegation Rivals. Enter your predictions for free and you could become a millionaire! Premier League. Asked if that meant Arsenal - in 15th place on 14 points - were a relegation rival, Allardyce said: "If they are in the bottom eight at the moment, yes. His next game is the daunting prospect of a visit to champions Liverpool on Sunday but Allardyce was quick to point out he was the last visiting manager to taste victory at Anfield back in April 2017 when Crystal Palace won 2-1. Allardyce told reporters on Wednesday his team would need to avoid defeat against the other teams in the bottom eight of the table if they were to stay up this season. CAPE TOWN – New West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce says he considers struggling Arsenal as relegation rivals. "So let's try as best we possibly can. West Brom manager Sam Allardyce has sent a passing shot to Mikel Arteta by claiming that Arsenal are in a relegation battle. Liverpool vs West Brom is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event on Sunday; kick-off 4.30pm; Jurgen Klopp's side have not lost a home league match since April 2017; Sam Allardyce said: "I'm not saying we're likely to win with that record, but we can get a result". Sam Allardyce and Arsenal could be in a relegation battle this year, with both West Brom and Arsenal now in the bottom six of the table. Arsenal have won just one of their last 10 Premier League … They haven’t won a Premier League game for almost double figures [they are winless in their last seven]. "I hope that we can push at Arsenal when they play us because they have a lack of confidence, and try and beat them or anybody in the bottom eight.". I know what it takes, I hope I can convince the players to respond to what I say on what it takes to get out of it. Sam Allardyce claims he has no memory of gleefully declaring that Arsenal are 'absolutely' in a relegation battle with his abysmal West Brom side. He spent most of the rest of the 1988–89 season at The Hawthorns managing and playing for the reserve team, before being promoted to first team coach in the summer, in a move that saw former first team coach Stuart Pearson demoted to reserve team coaching. Arsenal have not won a league game since a 1-0 victory against Manchester United on November 1, and Allardyce said Tuesday night's 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City will have further dented the confidence of Mikel Arteta's side. Their tally puts them second from bottom in the table and already in fight for Premier League survival. Sam Allardyce left with egg on his face after Arsenal "relegation" claim. The Gunners, victorious only once in their last 10 Premier League outings and beaten 4 … We will try to beat them, or anybody in the bottom eight.”. The Fiver: sign up and get our daily football email. It was only 11 days ago that West Brom manager Sam Allardyce said he considered Arsenal a relegation rival. 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"But I think the belief in the team came back; us scoring the equaliser just before half-time. The Gunners are 15th in the table having lost five of their last seven Primmer League matches. "Doing trade in January might be a crucial part of whether we can stay in the league or not.". "If we miraculously got a victory against Liverpool at Anfield, which can happen at any time in this league, it would be a wonderful achievement by the players.". Sam Allardyce has insisted Arsenal are locked in a relegation battle, as he prepares for the toughest survival mission of his career with West Bromwich Albion. West Brom boss Sam Allardyce insists Arsenal are in a relegation battle. The former England manager has been monitoring developments at the Emirates with some interest with Albion due to host Arsenal on 2 January. New West Brom manager Sam Allardyce insists he considers crisis-stricken Arsenal as genuine relegation rivals this season as things stand. Sam Allardyce described his task of keeping West Brom in the Premier League as 'as difficult a job as I've ever had'. Big Sam has just been appointed Baggies boss and has already stuck the knife into the struggling Gunners who are 15th at Christmas. “They will be wondering why they are down there. Sam Allardyce says Arsenal are "absolutely" in a relegation fight given their position in the Premier League table. He later worked as a part-time coach at Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are in the thick of the relegation scrap this season, alongside his new club West Brom. Sam Allardyce has piled the pressure on beleagured Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and emphatically claimed that the struggling Gunners are in the thick of a relegation … "They will be wondering what's hit them, they will be wondering why they are down there. Latest Arsenal Highlights of the Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Arsenal and Man City. By the time Sunday's game against Liverpool kicks off, it will be 1344 days since Jurgen Klopp's side last lost at home in the league. The 66-year-old took charge of his first match since his return to football on Sunday but saw Albion go down 3-0 at home to Aston Villa. Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom’s relegation rivals.. Sam Allardyce Insists Arsenal Are Genuine Relegation Rivals. Arteta: Arsenal in big trouble if slump continues, Podcast: Arteta's 'unlucky' stats debunked, 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City, Leeds' recent mauling at the hands of Manchester United, Podcast: What Big Sam will change at West Brom, Villa beat 10-man Baggies on Big Sam's debut. The Gunners, victorious only once in their last 10 Premier League outings and beaten 4 … Arsenal’s worst start to a season since 1974 sees them just four points above the relegation zone and without a win in seven top-flight matches. Absolutely.". Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom’s relegation rivals. The Baggies head to Anfield this weekend to take on defending champions Liverpool, live on Super Sunday, with just seven points taken from their first 14 league games. Arsenal are considered a direct relegation rival to West Brom at this moment in time, new Albion boss Sam Allardyce has warned the Londoners. They will be wondering what it's going to take to get out of that position. West Brom manager Sam Allardyce says he sees Mikel Arteta's struggling Arsenal as relegation candidates. They will be wondering what it takes to get out of that position. Asked if Mikel Arteta’s men were among West Brom’s relegation rivals, Allardyce said: “Absolutely. Sam Allardyce has said Arsenal's poor form makes them a rival to West Brom in the fight for Premier League survival this season. West Brom manager Sam Allardyce on Wednesday taunted old rivals Arsenal by claiming the struggling Gunners are in danger of relegation. I’m not saying we’re likely to win with that record, but if we can get a result, if we miraculously get a victory Liverpool at Anfield – which could happen at any time in this league – it’ll be a wonderful achievement by the players.”, Arsenal in 'big trouble' says Mikel Arteta after miserable Carabao Cup exit. “Let’s try as best we can. New West Brom boss Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are very much in a scrap with his side to avoid relegation from the Premier League.. They have conceded 29 goals this season already, only Leeds' recent mauling at the hands of Manchester United sparing them top spot in that department, and the 10 goals they've scored is only better than Burnley and Sheffield United who have eight each. Allardyce and Talbot were sacked in January 1991 following a defeat to Isthmian League side Woking in the FA Cup. Relegation expert Sam Allardyce has included Arsenal in his own personal relegation Table of Doom. I hope to convince my players to respond to that. Arsenal currently occupy 15th place in … Last modified on Thu 24 Dec 2020 04.37 GMT. Allardyce is aware of how difficult it will be to keep West Brom up this term. Allardyce, who has never suff… Allardyce was hired as a player-coach by Brian Talbot at West Bromwich Albion in February 1989. Heavy Carabao Cup defeat will drain confidence, Allardyce says, New West Brom manager hosts Mikel Arteta’s side on 2 January. Arsenal were easily outclassed in their 4-1 defeat at home to Manchester City on Tuesday. Arteta admitted on Tuesday night that Arsenal were in “big trouble” if results did not start to improve. Sam Allardyce says Arsenal are ‘absolutely’ relegation rivals for West Brom after Mikel Arteta’s early season woes Having had a torrid season so far, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal … I know what it takes. Arsenal have slipped to 15th in the Premier League after a dreadful run of form and were brutally exposed by Manchester City in their 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat on Tuesday. By Tom Gott. Allardyce's 19th-placed side are also in the thick of the relegation fight and host Arsenal on Jan. 2, following clashes with champions Liverpool and promoted Leeds United in the busy festive period. The Gunners’ worst start to a season since 1974 sees them sit 15th in the Premier League table, just four points above the relegation zone and without a win in seven top-flight fixtures. "The only way to overcome that is obviously these players here at the moment play better, be more organised and be more consistent in the way that they play to get points on the board as quickly as possible. Sam Allardyce says Arsenal are "absolutely" in a relegation fight given their position in the Premier League table. Arsenal … West Brom 's new boss has an Honours Degree in how to avoid the drop and says Mikel Arteta's side are right in it. New West Brom boss Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are on the path of their Premier League relegation battle and is “wondering what was hit them.” The Gunners have been in their worst position since 1974 following 2-1 defeat to Everton and 4-1 to Manchester City – putting them in 15th place with four points clear of the bottom three. "The position we're in and how many points we've got with the games played makes it as difficult a job as I've ever had," Allardyce said. I'm not saying we're likely to win with that record, but we can get a result. Getting beaten last night [Tuesday], even though not in the Premier League, drains the confidence of Arsenal’s players.”. ... who sit one place above the relegation zone in 17th. West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce has warned Arsenal that their Premier League survival is at stake if they cannot put an end to their miserable run. Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom’s relegation rivals. “They will be wondering what has hit them,” Allardyce added. SAM ALLARDYCE says struggling Arsenal are 'absolutely' West Brom's relegation rivals this season. The £1,000,000 returns for Boxing Day. Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are in the thick of the relegation scrap this season, alongside his new club West Brom. “I hope we can push at Arsenal when we play them, because they have a lack of confidence.