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JAKE LIVERMORE nicked one of the scrappiest goals he will ever score to keep West Brom’s hopes of pulling off the Greatest Escape ever alive – at least for another couple of hours.

The former Spurs midfielder bundled the ball over the line after Matt Phillips’ corner was headed on by Dawson amid chaotic scenes in the Tottenham six yard box.

West Brom SURVIVED after a 92nd-minute winner against Spurs
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West Brom SURVIVED after a 92nd-minute winner against SpursCredit: REUTERS
Former Spurs midfielder Jake Livermore poked home from close range after a goalmouth scramble
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Former Spurs midfielder Jake Livermore poked home from close range after a goalmouth scrambleCredit: PA:Press Association
West Brom players mob Livermore after his late winner
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West Brom players mob Livermore after his late winnerCredit: AFP or licensors

After an almighty scramble, the final touch came off Livermore to hand Baggies a dramatic last-gasp lifeline as Darren Moore’s side refused to slip off quietly into the Championship.

Albion still needed Southampton to lose at Everton to keep their faint hopes alive.

Moore is now unbeaten in five incredible matches - picking up ELEVEN points - winning at Old Trafford and drawing at Anfield before today’s heroics against Spurs.

He was worried fans would object to a lap of appreciation at full-time – but his players could have done two laps as their fans roared their appreciation after watching their players fight for their lives.

The goal sparked jubliation in the crowd with some fans spilling onto the pitch
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The goal sparked jubliation in the crowd with some fans spilling onto the pitchCredit: PA:Press Association
West Brom fans could not believe they'd scored the late goal
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West Brom fans could not believe they'd scored the late goalCredit: PA:Press Association
Ben Foster was delighted - he had earlier made two fine saves to keep his side in the game
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Ben Foster was delighted - he had earlier made two fine saves to keep his side in the gameCredit: REUTERS
Darren Moore has now picked up 11 points in five matches since taking over
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 Darren Moore has now picked up 11 points in five matches since taking overCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Bookies hcalculated West Brom’s chances of pulling off the Greatest of all Great Escapes at a staggering 8,000-1 for every result to fall their way.

But the first piece of the jigsaw fell into place when Stoke lost at home to Crystal Palace which meant the Potters were officially relegated BEFORE West Brom - which seemed unthinkable when Moore took temporary charge.

However some cheeky Wolves fans clearly didn’t believe in miracles and had hired a plane to fly a banner over the Hawthorns which read: “Boing Boing, Bye Bye.”

Spurs spent most of the first half in cruise control, dominating possession without doing too much to unnerve the home defence.

Ahmed Hegazi had a great chance just before half-time - but could only head wide from a corner
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Ahmed Hegazi had a great chance just before half-time - but could only head wide from a cornerCredit: PA:Press Association
Players and fans can't believe the Egyptian defender missed the target
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Players and fans can't believe the Egyptian defender missed the targetCredit: REUTERS
A plane flew a banner overhead at The Hawthorns ahead of kick-off
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A plane flew a banner overhead at The Hawthorns ahead of kick-offCredit: PA:Empics Sport
The message read 'Boing Boing Bye Bye' and is believed to have come from Wolves fans
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The message read 'Boing Boing Bye Bye' and is believed to have come from Wolves fansCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Jake Livermore scores last-gasp winner against Spurs to save West Brom from immediate relegation

Ben Foster produced an acrobatic leap to tip over a 25 yard screamer from Victor Wanyama which was speeding towards the top corner.

Then Harry Kane sprung the West Brom offside trap to take Kieran Trippier’s defence-splitting pass in his stride, only for his angled shot to smack off Foster’s face at the expense of a corner.

Darren Moore’s men gradually worked themselves into the game and carved out a couple of half-chances before half-time.

When Spurs’ defence failed to deal with Chris Brunt’s lofted free kick Jay Rodriguez was lurking at the far post and managed to lob the ball over Hugo Lloris.

Ben Foster pull off an acrobatic save to deny Victor Wanyama's curling effort
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Ben Foster pull off an acrobatic save to deny Victor Wanyama's curling effortCredit: REUTERS
Harry Kane had a good chance as the ball was cut in from the right, but Ben Foster pulled off a smart stop to deny him
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Harry Kane had a good chance as the ball was cut in from the right, but Ben Foster pulled off a smart stop to deny himCredit: REUTERS
Jay Rodriguez hooks a ball back into the danger zone but no West Brom player could take advantage
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Jay Rodriguez hooks a ball back into the danger zone but no West Brom player could take advantageCredit: Getty - Contributor
Danny Rose hit out at Allan Nyom after a 50-50 between the pair
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Danny Rose hit out at Allan Nyom after a 50-50 between the pairCredit: Getty Images - Getty

But Jan Vertonghen raced back to head over his own bar to prevent the ball dropping into the empty net.

West Brom grew in confidence and Ahmed Hegazi was inches away from breaking the deadlock just before the break but his header from Matt Phillips’ corner flew just wide.

Mauricio Pochettino had handed rare starts to Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld and the Belgian defender blocked Rondon to prevent the striker from tucking away Matt Phillips’s low cross.

At the other end Foster bravely blocked Erik Lamela before turning another Eriksen free kick away for a corner.

West Brom players were furious and believed Rose should have seen red - he was booked
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West Brom players were furious and believed Rose should have seen red - he was bookedCredit: REUTERS
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino chats to West Brom caretaker Darren Moore
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Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino chats to West Brom caretaker Darren MooreCredit: AFP or licensors
West Brom fans had earlier been jubilant when Stoke defeat ensured they had a chance at Premier League survival
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West Brom fans had earlier been jubilant when Stoke defeat ensured they had a chance at Premier League survivalCredit: PA:Press Association
Allan Nyom tries to get Danny Rose sent off in West Brom vs Tottenham clash

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Spurs sent on Heung-Min Son for Dele Alli and West Brom replaced Rondon with Daniel Sturridge as both sides went for broke.

But it was Kane who almost broke the deadlock with an attempted clearance which Lloris did well to touch over.

As time dwindled it seemed like West Brom would fail to pull off a miracle.

But then Livermore managed to squeeze in the scrappiest - and unlikeliest - of winners to keep Moore's men in with a chance.

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