Monday night sees attention switch to the Hawthorns as two mid-table sides go head-to-head.
Burnley’s Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring their third goal
This is Burnley’s third crack at the Premier League and, so far at least, this looks like their best attempt at extending their stay beyond a solitary campaign.
Sean Dyche’s men go into the weekend in the top half following a dramatic late win over Crystal Palace prior to the international break, a match which extended their unbeaten run to three games.
West Brom also recorded an impressive result last time out. The Baggies 2-1 win at champions Leicester took them up to 11th and emphasised how tight the bottom half of the Premier League is; a defeat at the King Power would have left Albion 17th.
The Key Battle – Darren Fletcher vs Steven Defour
The midfield clash will be key to deciding the outcome at the Hawthorns, and it pits an experienced Premier League operator against a relative newcomer.
Defour has impressed since arriving at Turf Moor from Anderlecht in the summer, while Fletcher has been an ever-present in Albion’s engine room.
West Bromwich Albion’s Darren Fletcher in action with Sunderland’s Didier Ndong and Paddy McNair
Last Meeting:
West Brom came from two goals down to claim a share of the spoils the last time these two sides met in February 2015, with Brown Ideye’s equaliser completing the comeback.
Traditionally, the Hawthorns has not been a happy hunting ground for Burnley, who have not won there since 1969.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche
Recent form – most recent last:
West Brom – DDDLLW
Burnley – WLLWDW
Who’s the ref?
Mike Jones will be in charge at the Hawthorns.
His eight games so far this season have included two Burnley wins – against Watford and Everton – and seen 27 yellow cards and two reds.
West Bromwich Albion’s Matt Phillips scores their second goal
What time is kick off?
The game starts at 8pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 are showing this one, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Odds
West Brom – 10/11
Draw – 23/10
Burnley – 16/5
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