West Bromwich Albion are back in Sky Bet Championship action for the final time before Christmas as they take on Middlesbrough away from home. Carlos Corberan's men will be eager to put right their wrongs after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Stoke City last time out – a game in which Albion failed to take advantage of their domination.
Middlesbrough, despite their poor start to the season, can almost certainly be considered fellow play-off contenders and must be dealt a lot of respect. Michael Carrick guided his team to a fourth-placed finish last campaign and Boro are on track to catch up with the pack.
Three defeats in five have been far from ideal but Leeds United, Ipswich Town and Hull City were all tough opponents. West Brom will take great hope from those particular results but will still have to be at their absolute best to get anything from Saturday's clash.
Here's the starting lineup we think they will put out to give them the best chance of a positive result.
1. GK - Alex Palmer
Palmer is without doubt the number one choice between the sticks for West Brom.
2. RB - Darnell Furlong
Furlong is in superb form and looking far more assured defensively. He’s also been posing a threat up the right flank.
3. CB - Kyle Bartley
Bartley seems to have locked down the second central defensive position ahead of Semi Ajayi and Erik Pieters.
4. CB - Cedric Kipre
Kipre has been absolutely brilliant this season and has become the first defender on the team sheet.