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Premier League trying to relegate West Brom, says Allardyce

March 4, 2021 West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce reacts Pool [REUTERS]

West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce hit out at the Premier League's fixture-planners ahead of Sunday's game against Newcastle United, saying unfair scheduling was pushing his team towards relegation.

West Brom host Newcastle at noon, just 60 hours after Thursday's 1-0 home defeat by Everton and Allardyce is concerned with the lack of preparation time afforded to his players.

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