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Mamady Sidibe headed a superb late winner to break West Brom’s brave resistance at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke dominated but the Baggies looked set for a point from a dreadful game until Sidibe headed in Danny Higginbotham’s left-wing cross. Sidibe also went close with a fine long-range strike that was well saved by goalkeeper Scott Carson. At the other end Ishmael Miller shot over and substitute Filipe Teixeira wasted a superb late chance. Apart from those rare glimpses of goal the match was a huge disappointment and Sidibe’s majestic winner was out of keeping with a game lacking in quality.

Bolton’s record signing Johan Elmander finally showed a glimpse of the reason why Gary Megson stumped up £10million for him in the summer with a stunning late strike to help sink Middlesbrough 3-1.