#5 West Bromwich Albion have the potential to finish the season strongly
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Though they may not have found the back of the net on Saturday, there were quite a few positives for West Bromwich Albion to take away. The damage they are capable of causing from the wings through Matt Phillips and Chris Brunt was evident, as they managed to test the United defence on that front by putting in dangerous looking crosses which had to be stopped from meeting the head of Solomon Rondon.
James Morrison’s introduction in the 75th minute in place of Craig Dawson gave Matteo Darmian some extra defending to do as the hosts made a last-ditch attempt to make a comeback. Tony Pulis’ sides have always been known for being solid at the back, and the veteran duo of Jonas Olsson and Gareth McAuley – who have a combined age of 70 – must receive a lot of credit for maintaining their fitness levels to pose as a reliable foundation from the back.
With skipper Darren Fletcher pulling the strings in midfield and the likes of Nacer Chadli providing the creativity from a number 10 position, the Baggies’ recent run of good form is no surprise. Can they keep the momentum going and better their highest league finish of 8th they achieved in the 2012-13 campaign?
