West Bromwich Albion will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Burnley when they take on Bristol City in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. Last Friday’s loss to the league leaders brought an abrupt end to the Baggies’ run of four straight league victories.
In the league, they have soared up the Championship table since Carlos Corberan’s appointment and they currently sit within just one point of the play-off places, despite being rock bottom just three months ago. Aside from that, their FA Cup venture has not been too straightforward after being forced to a replay by National League side Chesterfield.
However, they did eventually pull through in the second installment of the third-round tie when they beat the Spireites 4-0 at The Hawthorns. Goals from John Swift, Tom Rogic, Jake Livermore and Jovan Malcolm secured their progression that day.
Corberan opted for a much-changed line-up from their league exploits in the last round and with that in mind, here is what we think he could opt for on Saturday. See below.
However, they did eventually pull through in the second installment of the third-round tie when they beat the Spireites 4-0 at The Hawthorns. Goals from John Swift, Tom Rogic, Jake Livermore and Jovan Malcolm secured their progression that day.
9. LW: Grady Diangana
He was given a huge show of faith in their defeat to Burnley and in Matt Phillips’ absence is likely to find himself starting once again. The winger must step up in order to keep that spot though.
10. LW: Karlan Grant
The former Huddersfield Town man missed the replay through injury but returned to action at Turf Moor on Friday night. Expect him to start as a wide-forward for this one.
11. ST: Brandon Thomas-Asante
He returns from the three-game suspension that saw him miss the Luton Town victory, the Chesterfield replay and last Friday’s defeat. Thomas-Asante could step into the frame to give Daryl Dike a rest ahead of a big game against Coventry on Friday night.