West Brom vs Manchester City – Saturday 28th October 2017 – 15:00

West Brom are 11/1 with Hal Robson-Kanu and Salomon Rondon at 10/1 to score first.

West Brom face Manchester City at the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, in another round of Premier League fixtures.

The Baggies come into this match in mixed form, after losing 1-0 to Southampton last weekend.

Sofiane Boufal's wonder goal late on was enough to settle the tie (85), with a 70 yard run leaving several players in his wake.

The game looked to be heading for a stalemate with both sides wasting a hatful of chances.

Ryan Bertrand hit the post in the first half, before Jay Rodriguez had a golden opportunity to steal the point from his old side.

 

Tough Follow Up

It's been a tough season for Tony Pulis, especially after the club overachieved in last seasons Premier League.

That defeat means they remain in 13th on 10 points, their last win came in the Carabao cup against Accrington.

They are winless in their last six matches, with three draws and three defeats during that period.

This match represents an excellent chance to end their poor run of form, City are the form team in the Premier League at the moment.

 

Baggies Underdogs

West Brom come into this match as underdogs, with Manchester City's incredible form decisive for the bookies.

Tony Pulis' men will be looking to secure a much-needed win here, with a poor run of results in their last six fixtures.

The Baggies will be looking for their first win in 15 matches against City.

West Brom

Wolves Hold City

Pep Guardiola's side come into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw against Wolves, a tough result for City.

It was a frustrating match for City, who came into this match in scintillating form, they remain unbeaten.

All of the focus post match was on the ball, which Guardiola bizarrely blamed the result and performance on.

Claudio Bravo was the hero of the penalty shootout, with City ultimately winning 4-1.

 

Mixed Start

City have had an incredible start to this campaign, but they enjoyed a similar start last season and their form fell away.

Guardiola's side remain five points clear at the top of the table, with neighbours United suffering a tough run of results.

They have won five of their last six matches, with the 7-2 win against Stoke one of the highlights.

This will be a tough match for City, with Tony Pulis men an excellent defensive unit.

City Favourites

Pep Guardiola's side come into this match as favourites, with their unbeaten start informing the bookies.

This will be a tough match for City, with the Baggies a tough proposition at the Hawthorns and in need of a win.

City will be looking for their 60th win in 129 matches against West Brom.

 

Man City are 1/4 with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus at 5/2 to open the scoring.

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Rondon to score first @ 10/1

Tip 2 – West Brom to win 2-1 @ 33/1

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