After having won their first game against a top six side this season before the international break, the Baggies face another this weekend as they visit Old Trafford to take on José Mourinho’s Manchester United.
Read MoreLivermore becomes the latest of the England Baggies
Having been in Belo Horizonte in June 2014 to see Ben Foster become the first West Bromwich Albion player to play for England in a World Cup tournament since Jeff Astle in 1970, I was also fortunate enough to be at the Signal Induna Park on Wednesday evening to see Jake Livermore become the first Baggie to start for England…
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Comparison – 29 games
Last season’s game 29, the victory over Manchester United, proved to be Albion’s last win of the season as they picked up just four points in their last nine games. This season’s more impressive win over Arsenal keeps up the hope of reaching 50 points.
Read MorePulis needs a change of approach to secure a top ten finish
Under pressure Arsenal boss, Arsène Wenger, brings his team to the Hawthorns for the early game on Saturday with his counterpart, Tony Pulis, aiming to disprove the feeling that his teams give up on reaching 40 points. In order to do that, however, he will need to change his approach to games against the top sides.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 28 games
With half of their remaining games against teams above them in the table, it may not be that easy for Albion to reach the 50 point mark.
Read MoreBaggies and Everton battle it out to be “best of the rest”
Last week’s defeat at home to Crystal Palace was a major set back in the Baggies’ bid to qualify for Europe, but if they can repeat last season’s victory at Goodison Park, seventh place will be within reach once again.
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