England Premier West Brom vs Manchester City
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West Brom Insider Soccer Info:Saido Berahino could have to accept a place on the bench once again, despite trying bright in the 3-2 of defeat at QPR, with Brown Ideye expected to start out.
Youssouf Mulumbu could come back in in place of James Morrison to produce a additional solid base in midfield.
Alan Irvine can be without Jonas Olsson through injury, whereas Chris Brunt and Victor Anichebe are doubts.
Manchester City Insider Soccer Info:Jose Pozo may be a doubt with illness and might miss out here, that means James Milner would spearhead the attack once additional in his absence.
Sergio Aguero, Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko are all closing in on a return to fitness, however are not expected to to feature on Boxing Day. Vincent Kompany and Matija Nastasic also are both sidelined.
Fernando is pushing for a begin, but Manuel Pellegrini might be tempted to name an unchanged XI from the one that dispatched of Crystal Palace with relative ease.
MATCH PREVIEW:
West Brom raced into an early lead against QPR at the weekend, however ultimately succumbed to a 3-2 defeat, that means they have won simply 1 of their last seven league games. Things don't get a lot of easier with the welcome of Manchester City here.
The defending champions appear to possess found their rhythm and have won each of their last eight competitive matches. City look back to their best and will be assured of maintaining their great type after they travel to the Hawthorns.
Expect Draw
