West Brom up to sixth after victory over Watford

West Bromwich Albion climbed to the heady heights of sixth, above Manchester United, as they repelled a Watford fightback to claim a third victory in four games.

A trademark West Brom set-piece goal saw West Brom take a 16th-minute lead, Jonny Evans hanging in the air to head in powerfully from a Chris Brunt corner.

Brunt doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, skimming a free kick just inside the post via a slight deflection.

Watford were a different proposition after the break and Christian Kabasele pulled a goal back after being teed up by Troy Deeney. Watford's revival was stopped in its tracks six minutes from time, though, when Roberto Pereyra was sent off after a clash with James McClean.

Matt Phillips curled in West Brom's third to lift them above Manchester United on goal difference.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman,; Editing by Neville Dalton)