The hard-fought victory at St Mary’s means that Albion have recorded three Premier League victories in December for the first time, and they move above Southampton to finish 2016 in 8th place, their highest year-end position since 2012.
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Baggies look to capitalise on absence of Saints’ goalscorers
After another valiant effort at the home of one of the top four, Albion came away pointless and look to a trip to Southampton to gain an elusive third Premier League victory in December. With just 42 goals conceded between them, both sides can boast a solid defence but with the Saints missing the players responsible for half of their…
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Another solid defensive performance from the Baggies that ultimately proved unsuccessful as Olivier Giroud grabbed the winner a few minutes from the end.
Read MoreBaggies face the first of two tough away trips to finish 2016
THe Baggies face a tough task to improve their appalling Boxing Day record in the Premier League as they visit the Emirates Stadium to take on fourth-placed Arsenal.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 17 games
Despite defeat to Manchester United, this remains Albion’s second best ever Premier League points total at this stage of the season as the Baggies are one place and four points worse off than they were in 2012, although they have never conceded fewer goals.
Read MoreTwo form sides clash at the Hawthorns
Two of the top three teams in the form table meet at the Hawthorns in the televised fixture on Saturday afternoon as Jose Mourinho returns to the Hawthorns, this time in charge of Manchester United.
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