West Brom will surely be sensing a massive opportunity to get back to winning ways this weekend as they make the trip to Stoke City.
The Baggies have been extremely poor this season but there have been signs of improvement since Alan Pardew arrived at the club. Stoke, too, have struggled and Mark Hughes is under immense pressure.
West Brom currently sit in 19th place and know that a win could lift them as far up as 14th. A loss, however, would only put them at risk of cementing their place in the relegation zone.
It’s a must-win game for both sides at the Bet365 Stadium and Pardew will need to get his team selection absolutely spot on.
Here’s how we expect West Brom to line up against Stoke.
Ben Foster
Foster is a mainstay in the Baggies goal and will continue against Stoke.
Allan Nyom
Nyom is likely to take his place on the right-hand side of defence.
Jonny Evans
Evans is West Brom’s best centre-back and he will play.
Ahmed Hegazi
Hegazi has been a mainstay for West Brom and is set to partner Evans.
Kieran Gibbs
Gibbs has been solid on the left and is in line to continue.
Jake Livermore
Livermore is likely to be one of West Brom’s holding midfielders at Stoke.
Gareth Barry
Having impressed against Manchester United, Barry is set to come into the side.
Grzegorz Krychowiak
Krychowiak is set to start and make up the three-man midfield.
Matt Phillips
Phillips is likely to be fit to face Stoke and he will look to provide West Brom an outlet.
Jay Rodriguez
Rodriguez looked sharp against United and is likely to be rewarded with a start.
Salomon Rondon
As per usual, Rondon is poised to make up the team by spearheading the attack.