West Brom will be looking to bounce back from late heartbreak against Burnley when they take on Bristol City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.
Carlos Corberan has inspired something of a revolution at the Hawthorns by transforming the Baggies into promotion contenders but his side would fall out of playoff contention after their late defeat at Turf Moor.
West Brom have reached the fifth round just once in the past four seasons and with confidence high under Corberan, whose opening game defeat against Sheffield United was the only time the Baggies have lost or even conceded at the Hawthorns during the Spaniard’s time in charge.
Therefore, Nigel Pearson’s side will be looking to cause something of an upset on Saturday but on current form, the Baggies should sweep aside their Championship rivals.
Here is how Football FanCast expects Corberan to line his side up this afternoon, with four changes from the team that started against Burnley.
There is a change in goal as Josh Griffiths is handed a start after he was recalled from Portsmouth, as managers will often throw in a second-choice ‘keeper for cup competitions.
There is one change in the defence, as Semi Ajayi should get another 90 minutes to continue his recovery from injury, and he replaces Erik Pieters to partner Dara O’Shea, with Darnell Furlong and Conor Townsend keeping their spots at full-back.
Okay Yokuslu and Jayson Molumby also look likely to continue their partnership in the middle of the park, with Jed Wallace also retaining his spot on the right wing.
However, another two changes should see Brandon Thomas-Asante come back into the squad after completing his suspension, while Tom Rogic could also replace the “quality” John Swift in attacking midfield.
Finally, Daryl Dike will be looking to continue his run of starts in the attack, with West Brom finally starting to see the fruits of their investment in the USA striker after so long on the sidelines.
