Albion win LMA Performance of the Week for victory over Liverpool

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Albion came from behind to beat Reds at the Amex.

Charlie Hanson

2025-05-23T19:00+01:00

Fabian Hurzeler with the Performance of the Week trophy. 📷 by James Boardman.

Albion have won the LMA Performance of the Week award for their 3-2 win over Liverpool on Monday night.

Fabian Hurzeler’s team twice went behind, but responded both times with goals from Yasin Ayari and Kaoru Mitoma, before Jack Hinshelwood struck late on to secure all three points and confirm a top-half finish in the Premier League for Albion.

The winner of the award is decided by the League Managers Association’s panel, comprising LMA Chairman Martin O’Neill OBE, Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Chris Hughton, Rachel Yankey OBE, Les Ferdinand MBE, Clare Tomlinson, Jess Creighton, Stuart Pearce MBE, and Barry Fry.

Speaking after the game, Fabian Hurzeler said, "I am really proud of the team. There have been a lot of highs and lows throughout the season and it's important we don't overreact and stay grounded and humble because there is still one game to go, but I'm really proud of the team.

"It's about the tactical side but also the mental side too. You can only be successful if you stick together and we proved that against Liverpool. The first Liverpool goal was a wake-up signal for us but the players changed the intensity on the pitch and I was happy with their reaction.

"Of course players like Matt O'Riley and Jack Hinshelwood wanted to start but they had the right mentality, which was to come on and help the team when they did and that is what happened.

"It was Brajan Gruda's best game for us as well. He has come from a different country and he's away from his family. He never gives up and always tries to improve in training and show character. He got the reward for all his hard work.

"I always give young players the chance because it's not about your age if you're good enough and that is the reason Harry Howell got an opportunity and he did great, he came into the game and made an impact."