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Tony Pulis: This is why Chelsea beat West Brom
WEST BROM were undone by Chelsea due to one mistake, according to Tony Pulis.
Diego Costa saves Chelsea with SENSATIONAL goal
West Brom were resilient in the first-half and made it difficult for Chelsea to break them down.
Both teams went in level at the break 0-0 but a mistake from Gareth McAuley at the back allowed Diego Costa in to fire the Blues ahead.
And Tony Pulis was left ruing that one lapse in concentration which handed Antonio Conte's side their ninth straight Premier League win.
Tony Pulis says West Brom were undone by one mistake by Gareth McAuley
Diego Costa pinched the ball off Gareth McAuley to score
Conte hails Chelsea players for showing 'great character'
"It’s disappointing because Gareth [McAuley] has got to deal with it," Pulis said.
"He’s made a mistake and we move on.
"We don’t really want to criticise anyone.
"Our structure and organisation was very good.
"One mistake, one chance and the fella puts it away – that’s the difference in quality that separates the teams at the top."
The result sees Chelsea resume top-spot, while the Baggies remain in eighth place.
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