Dawson salvages Hull draw

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Michael Dawson’s late equaliser denied West Brom a third straight Premier League win and salvaged a 1-1 draw for struggling Hull.

Gareth McAuley headed home a Matty Phillips corner as the Baggies dominated the opening half and looked destined to add to recent victories over Leicester and Burnley.

But an improved performance in the second half from the hosts finally yielded a point when Dawson poked home via the inside of the near post after Robert Snodgrass’ free-kick was knocked down to his feet.

The draw was not enough to lift Hull out of the bottom three, instead moving them level on points with West Ham and Crystal Palace, but it made sure to avoid a seventh defeat in nine matches.

Mike Phelan’s unchanged side looked to be heading for that outcome as the confident Baggies bossed the first half, with James Morrison firing early shots at goal and Darren Fletcher sending a header over the …

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