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Sunderland
R. Lukaku  (Pen)  35' 1-0 
R. Lukaku  75' 2-0 
 2-1S. Sessegnon  79'
HT: 1-0
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Referee: Roger East
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West Brom beats Sunderland 2-1 in Premier League

(AP Photo/PA,Clint Hughes)

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) Romelu Lukaku's two goals gave West Bromwich Albion a 2-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday for its first home win in the Premier League in two months.

The on-loan Chelsea striker gave his team the lead from the penalty spot in the 35th minute and then doubled the lead in the 75th after charging down a clearance from Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

Sunderland replied through Stephane Sessegnon five minutes later, but West Brom held on to keep up its challenge for a European place.

The 19-year-old Lukaku showed he has the potential to develop into a top-class forward, and was given a standing ovation when substituted four minutes from time for Peter Odemwingie.

Updated February 23, 2013

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