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Wolves and West Brom players BREAK Premier League's new Covid protocols as both set of teams hug after scoring goals during Black Country derby - despite warnings over strict sanctions

West Brom and Wolves players ignored Premier League Covid protocols by hugging each other after their first-half goals.

Players have been told to avoid hugging, high-fives and handshakes before, during and after matches due to the rising cases of coronavirus, with sanctions promised for breaches.

Matheus Pereira gave West Brom the lead with a penalty in the eighth minute. He was embraced by Robert Snodgrass, who was then hugged by Callum Robinson - who had won the spot-kick.

West Brom players ignored protocols by embracing each other after Matheus Pereira's goal

West Brom players ignored protocols by embracing each other after Matheus Pereira's goal

Robert Snodgrass hugged Pereira and was then embraced by Callum Robinson
Wolves players then hugged Fabio Silva after he levelled for the home side in the 38th minute

Wolves equalised in the 38th minute through Fabio Silva with his team-mates also celebrating by hugging the young striker.