Alan Pardew's wait for a first victory as West Brom head coach continues after the Baggies laboured to a 0-0 draw with Everton on Boxing Day.

There was little Christmas cheer at the Hawthorns as Pardew saw a sixth Premier League game in charge end without victory, the stalemate only his third point since replacing Tony Pulis.

Both sides struggled to threaten throughout a drab 90 minutes and home striker Salomon Rondon wasted the best two chances.

Rondon was unable to test Jordan Pickford on either occasion, but his hamstring was stretched as he hobbled off early in the second half.

While Pardew waits for a win, Sam Allardyce's unbeaten start to life as Everton boss was extended to six league matches, the Toffees maintaining their place just inside the top half.

It is not so rosy for Albion, though, who are now 18 league games without a win and remain in the relegation zone, three points from safety.

All over...

Albion are held to a frustrating stalemate

Source: AFP