Five-star Leeds United smash West Bromwich Albion after comical own goal sparks collapse from hosts

Leeds United thumped West Brom 5-0 at The Hawthorns to claim their biggest top-flight victory since 2003.

A disastrous own goal from Romaine Sawyers set the tone for a night to forget for the hosts, who were four down at half-time after further strikes from Ezgjan Alioski, Jack Harrison and Rodrigo.

The Baggies’ misery was compounded when Raphinha scored after the break to leave them firmly in the bottom three, with new manager Sam Allardyce facing a huge challenge to keep them in the Premier League.

The match was billed as the defensive structure of Allardyce against the swagger and verve of Leeds under their manager Marcelo Bielsa, but it was proved no contest as the Baggies wilted at the back and offered virtually nothing in attack.

Leeds move up to 11th in the table with 23 points, while West Brom remain second-bottom on eight points from 16 games, five shy of safety.