Irvine delighted for 'model pro' Gardner

West Brom secured their first win in six Premier League matches courtesy of Gardner's 72nd-minute strike against a visiting side who were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half.

Kieran Richardson's dismissal helped swing the contest in the hosts' favour at The Hawthorns and it was former Villa Park trainee Gardner who forced the crucial breakthrough with a close-range finish.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1