Tony Pulis says two Everton players were outstanding against West Brom

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West Bromwich Albion lost against Everton in the Premier League at the weekend.

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis has told BBC Sport that Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley were outstanding for Everton at the weekend.

The Baggies lost 3-0 to Everton away from home at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Kevin Mirallas put the Merseyside outfit in the lead in the 39th minute, and Morgan Schneiderlin doubled the advantage on the stroke of half time. Romelu Lukaku wrapped up the scoring for the Toffees eight minutes from the full-time whistle.

West Brom manager Pulis has praised Everton striker Lukaku and attacking midfielder Barkley. Pulis has also claimed that the Toffees are the best team in the Premier League outfit the top six.

“Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley were outstanding,” the West Brom manager told BBC Sport.

“Everton are the best team outside the top six,” added Pulis. “They’ve got real quality.”

Lukaku is one of the best strikers in Europe and could end up as the top scorer in the Premier League this season.

The Belgium international has scored 19 goals for the Toffees so far this campaign, as many as Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.

Barkley is in good form at the moment and is starting to fulfil his potential. The England international attacking midfielder has scored four goals and created 58 chances 25 league matches for the Toffees so far this season.