Goals from Graham Dorrans, Jerome Thomas and a Winston Reid own goal gave the Baggies what looked like an unassailable 3-0 half-time lead.

BBC: West Brom 3-3 West Ham

Cole (2), Sears, debutant Thomas Hitzlsperger and defender Winston Reid found the net against Burnley.

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It was end-to-end action as West Ham looked for a route back into the game but the clearer chances fell to the home side, who thought they should have had a penalty when the lively Thomas appeared to be pulled down in the box by Reid.

BBC: West Brom 3-3 West Ham