Despite a split in opinion amongst Baggies fans over manager Tony Pulis, West Brom have had an excellent start to the 2016/17 Premier League campaign.
Despite picking up only four wins over the course of January, February and March, West Brom had a steady start to 2016.
Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele in action with West Brom’s Craig Gardner
Though struggling for form, the Baggies did manage to pick up an impressive 1-0 over Manchester United, thanks to a goal from Solomon Rondon.
West Brom’s Salomon Rondon
However, the win would go on to be West Brom’s last of the season, as they went on to finish 14th in the table.
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis looks on frustrated
Over the summer, West Brom struggled to bring in players, but moved to sign Tottenham’s Nacer Chadli as well as free agent, Hal Robson-Kanu.
West Bromwich Albion’s new signing Nacer Chadli
Starting the new season more positively, West Brom picked up an opening day away win against Tony Pulis’ old side, Crystal Palace, thanks to a goal from Solomon Rondon.
West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon celebrates scoring their first goal with James McClean
The Baggies would have to wait until the 17th of September for their next win, beating West Ham 4-2, thanks to goals from Chadli, Rondon and McClean.
West Bromwich Albion’s Nacer Chadli celebrates scoring their fourth goal
Followed by three straight draws and two defeats, West Brom picked up their next win of the season at the hands of Leicester City, thanks to goals from Morrison and Phillips.
West Bromwich Albion’s James Morrison celebrates scoring their first goal
This was then followed by West Brom’s best performance of the season, as the Baggies rolled over Burnley 4-0, thanks to goals from Phillips, Morrison, Fletcher and Rondon.
West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon shoots at goal
West Brom have picked up two wins from their last four Premier League matches, and appear to have found some form. If the Baggies can recruit in January, and keep hold of their better players, they could be in for an excellent 2017. They are in 8th place, and have an outside chance at European football next season.
West Bromwich Albion’s Salomon Rondon celebrates
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