Despite the feelings of most fans as they left the Hawthorns yesterday, this is, in fact, Albion’s second best ever start to a Premier League season in terms of the statistics, at least.
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Pessimism reigns at the Hawthorns as Middlesbrough look to continue their promising start
Albion face a second newly-promoted side in a matter of days on Sunday as Middlesbrough visit the Hawthorns for the lunchtime televised fixture, with Tony Pulis looking for a better result than was achieved against Northampton on Tuesday evening.
Read MoreAlbion look to make it five out of five (at Northampton)
On Tuesday evening, the Baggies visit Sixfields Stadium for just the second time in their history to take on Northampton Town for just the seventh meeting between the two sides. Albion have won all four games they have played away to Northampton, and drawn both meetings at the Hawthorns.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 2 games
Albion have now failed to win their first home game of the season for four consecutive seasons since they beat Liverpool 3-0 in 2012, and they have only managed it on three occasions in their eleven Premier League seasons.
Read MoreNew season optimism is lacking at the Hawthorns
The Baggies’ home campaign kicks off against Everton on Saturday with the hosts looking to win their first two games of a Premier League season for the first time, but a lack of new signings means that the over-riding emotion at the Hawthorns is frustration rather than the optimism that a new season normally brings.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 1 game
Albion open a Premier League season with a victory for only the second time, and the first time that the Baggies have won their opening away game of a Premier League season.
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