In Premier League terms, Albion have never lost fewer games nor conceded fewer goals at this stage of the season, and only once have they had more points.
Read MoreAn Albion win seems a long way off
It’s not very often that you get to see the Baggies live on the BBC these days, certainly not on at prime time on a Wednesday evening and, after this week’s game, I think most TV executives will be looking to avoid having to show them again should they progress further in the FA Cup.
Read MoreSurely it can’t get any worse..
Tony Pulis could put out his most attacking line up ever at London Road on Wednesday evening – not because he feels it will be the best way to win the match, but because he may just run out of defenders.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 25 games
One goal in the last four Premier League games means that Albion only scored fewer goals in their first 25 games in their first two seasons in the Premier League, although they have never conceded fewer than 32.
Read MoreExpecting a slog on the Tyne
For the second time in a week, this weekend’s Premier League fixture list pitches sides that met just a few short weeks ago as the reverse fixtures from 28th December see Albion visit Newcastle United. Albion were victorious five weeks ago thanks to a goal from Darren Fletcher and have lost just once in the eight games since in all…
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 24 games
This season remains Albion’s second best in the Premier League as they are 5 points and 4 places worse off than they were in 2012/13, and 3 points better off than their next best seasons in 2010/11 and 2011/12.
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