Premier League 2004/5: West Brom survive on the final day

4th April 2019

In the 2004/05 Premier League season West Bromwich Albion escaped relegation from the Premiership after a rollercoaster final day of matches.

The 2004-2005 Premier League final day was a heart-stopping spectacle that saw West Bromwich Albion clinch a dramatic escape from relegation, edging out Crystal Palace in a tense battle for survival. With both teams teetering on the brink of the drop, the stakes couldn't have been higher as they entered the decisive fixture.

Facing Portsmouth, West Brom needed a win to have any chance of survival, while hoping that results elsewhere would go their way. In a display of grit and determination, West Brom secured a vital victory, while Crystal Palace faltered against Charlton Athletic, sealing their fate.

The jubilant scenes at The Hawthorns epitomized the essence of Premier League drama, as West Brom celebrated their unlikely survival against all odds. The 2005 final day will be forever etched in the annals of football history as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the beautiful game and the resilience of teams battling against relegation.

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