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Baggies scoop historic Barclays awards double
West Bromwich Albion's Roberto Di Matteo and Peter Odemwingie are Barclays Manager and Player of the Month.
The pair have been rewarded for their efforts during the month of September as the Baggies claimed two wins and a draw.
This is the first ever time that a West Brom player and manager have won the individual accolades, while Odemwingie becomes the first Nigerian to scoop the prize since Jay-Jay Okocha won the accolade for Bolton Wanderers in November 2003.
The Baggies enjoyed a terrific September, picking up seven points from a possible nine to finish the month in sixth place in the Barclays Premier League.
BIGGEST SURPRISE
Kicking off the month with a fine 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur, the team followed this up with an impressive 3-1 victory over Midlands rivals Birmingham City at The Hawthorns, with Odemwingie netting the second goal..
The highlight of Di Matteo's month was still to come, however, as West Brom shocked title hopefuls Arsenal with a 3-2 win at the Emirates Stadium. Odemwingie was on target yet again as he inspired the visitors to one of the biggest surprises in the Barclays Premier League this season.
The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football's governing bodies, the media and fans.
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