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Sam Allardyce set for crunch talks with West Bromwich Albion hierarchy to decide if he will stay next season - after Arsenal loss confirms their relegation to the Championship

Sam Allardyce will meet with the West Brom hierarchy this week as they move towards a decision over whether he will lead the club in the Championship after his first relegation from the Premier League as a manager.

West Brom's 3-1 defeat at Arsenal confirmed their departure from the top flight, despite an upturn since Allardyce's appointment in December.

The 18-month deal he signed on his arrival included a break clause that either party is able to activate at the end of this campaign, and Allardyce has indicated he would be open to staying if he is given the tools to compete for an immediate return.