Tony Pulis will toast signing what, not too long ago, appeared to be an unlikely contract extension by looking to get one over Pep Guardiola, who will be desperate to avoid extending an already record winless streak to seven. Fortunately for City they have won nine of their past meetings against West Brom. But can a team lacking a cutting edge break down a notoriously rigid defensive unit? Alan Smith
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue The Hawthorns
Last season West Bromwich Albion 0 Manchester City 3
Referee L Mason
This season G4, Y11, R0, 2.75 cards per game
Odds H 15-2 A 1-2 D 18-5
West Bromwich Albion
Subs from Myhill, Olsson, Galloway, Morrison, Field, McClean, Leko,
Robson-Kanu, Berahino
Doubtful Berahino (match fitness), McClean (leg)
Injured None
Suspended Yacob (one match)
Form WDDDL
Discipline Y23 R0
Leading scorer Chadli 4
Manchester City
Subs from Caballero, Navas, Clichy, Iheanacho, Adarabioyo, Gunn, Otamendi, Fernando, Maffeo, Zabaleta
Doubtful Zabaleta (foot)
Injured Sagna (hamstring, 5 Nov), De Bruyne (calf, unknown), Delph (knock, unknown)
Suspended None
Form WWLDD
Discipline Y17 R1
Leading scorer Agüero 5
