Tony Pulis will be looking to continue West Bromwich Albion’s impressive form this weekend whilst Ronald Koeman will looking to capitalise on Southampton’s 2-0 win over Watford.
West Brom held Premier League champions' Chelsea to a draw on Wednesday night and will be looking to extend their three game unbeaten run as they travel to St.Mary’s this weekend.
A first-half strike by Craig Gardner and a late James McClean goal earned the Baggies a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The two sides a level on points and a win for either side could lift them to 10th on 30 points. West Brom will have a tricky job on their hands having not won on the road for five games.
Key players missing
Pulis’ men will also have to do without key players. James Morrison is likely to miss the clash after being forced off after just seven minutes against Chelsea. This is a huge blow for the Baggies with Morrison as their top scorer. The midfielder has four goals, level with Saido Berahino who has been linked with a move to both Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
The club’s medical staff will also monitor the fitness of defender Jonas Olsson. The Swede got through the 90 minutes against Chelsea unscathed, his first action since limping off with a hamstring strain against Newcastle United.
Rickie Lambert is also likely to return after missing the Chelsea game through illness. Berahino may also feature after being left on the bench for the midweek clash.
West Brom have one win in their last five games against the Saints with two losses and two draws. The earlier fixture this season ended 0-0 at The Hawthorns.
Stat attack
In the past, this fixture has not produced goals. With just three goals in the past five Premier League meetings between the two sides, fans will be hoping for some action come Saturday afternoon.
West Brom have also failed to score in five of their last eight Premier League ties with Southampton, whilst only Aston Villa have had fewer shots on target than the Baggies this season.
