At the end of January, Albion’s season seemed to be on the verge of turning around. Unbeaten in four games and fresh from a fantastic victory at Anfield, the Baggies finally seemed to be getting the results that their improved performances under Pardew warranted. Three matches later and optimism seems to have been well and truly destroyed.
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Can Baggies capitalise on Conte’s troubles?
Two clubs enduring difficult times meet at Stamford Bridge on Monday and, while the nature of the difficulties could hardly be more difference, both will see the potential implications as severe.
Read MoreBaggies to make Cyrille proud once more
After a roller-coaster week which started with the highs of a memorable victory at Anfield and the loan signing of Daniel Sturridge but ends with the stark reality that the Baggies are three points adrift at the bottom of the table, Albion face Southampton at the Hawthorns in another massively important fixture.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 25 games
After the elation of beating Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and the excitement of signing Daniel Sturridge on Monday evening, Arsenal managed to capitulate against Swansea on Tuesday evening to send the Baggies bottom of the table ahead of last night’s game at the Etihad.
Read MoreBaggies seek to puncture another unbeaten home record
West Bromwich Albion visit the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening fresh from a victory over the only English team to have beaten Manchester City since April last year, a run of just one defeat in 37 domestic fixtures that has seen them reach the League Cup final and establish a twelve point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Read MorePardew faces selection dilemma for historic fixture
Just over six weeks after their last visit, the Baggies return to Anfield for a Fourth Round FA Cup tie looking to continue their recent upturn in form, although Alan Pardew will have a decision to make as to whether to pick a full strength team or to rest players ahead of the trip to the Etihad on Wednesday evening.
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