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Our summer series of members’ articles – offering an in-depth team-by-team analysis of 2016/17 – continues with West Bromwich Albion.

To begin with, we’ll look at the performance levels over the team statistics in an attempt to spot trends or improvements.

We then delve into the player data, analysing the key individuals as we scour for early targets ahead of the new season.

In addition, we’ll check in on the Baggies’ threat from set-pieces, in particular, with their reliance on dead-ball situations remaining pivotal to their prospects.

West Brom certainly upped their attacking output in the previous season.

Pulis’ side netted a mere 34 goals – the second-worst record in the top-flight – on their way to finishing in fourteenth spot in 2015/6. Yet last term, they found the net on 43 occasions to claim tenth position.

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  1. zanthfirebrand
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Seems like many are moving away from Trippier. Is he not likely to play due to injury?

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Injured first few weeks...

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Is this confirmed??

        1. Garth Marenghi
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          Doubtful for opener, possible for gw2

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            But is it confirmed? Had no news on it at all

        2. Sylas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          https://goo.gl/S5g5Zi

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      After the lack of information on Rose's injury I'm staying away.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      It's a bad thing because he's a good option but a good thing coz a lot of people will keep him then transfer him out after gw1 and his price will drop

  2. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Any views on thisntotally different team?

    Foster elliot
    Danilo Daniels Stephen's suttner long
    Kdb alli salah Carroll chalobah
    Kane lukaku jrod

    Thanks

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Totally template rather

    2. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      343 by the way with Carroll starting...

  3. Lone Wolf
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    RP. Please help

    xxx - Elliot
    Alonso - xxx - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.0

    A) Speroni, Danilo/Bavies
    B) Begovic, Cedric/Daniels

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      b

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B with Daniels for me

    3. Garth Marenghi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

  4. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Best options?

    1. Yoshida or Cedric
    2. Tripps+Mane or Kompany+Salah
    3. Chicharito or Gabbiadini
    4. Mee or Suttner

    1. SWANCK
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      1. Yoshi
      2. Komp&Salad
      3. Chica
      4. Suttner

    2. VS10_
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      1. Yoshida (if fit, some reports of a knock on their last friendly)
      2. Tripp injured
      3. Gab
      4. Depends entirely on who they rotate with.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Daniels mate?...

        1. VS10_
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          GW3 rules out Mee.

  5. crazyasianac
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Gomes (Elliott)
    Kola, Stephens, Ake (Suttner, Long)
    KDB, Salah, Zaha, Carroll (RLC)
    Lukaku, Kane, Chicha

    1m itb

    Hows this team looking? Left 1m itb to give me some room to juggle around after gw1 depending on who plays well. Going with carroll over other mids e.g. JWP, despite being a big fan of JWP as Carroll is 100% nailed to start and with set pieces in his locker as long as sigurdsson isn't on the field, I think he is better than most mids under 6m

  6. nobwak
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Bottomed...

    DDG, Elliot
    Dawson, Monreal, Cedric/other Southampton, Trent Alexander-Arnold, 4,0
    Zaha, KDB, Mkhitaryan, Carroll, Ritchie,
    Gabbi, Kane, Kaku

    Barring the Gabbi comments (I'm happy with him and sticking with it), rate my team?

    1. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Yeah looks great.

  7. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Stuck between 3 options....
    A) Jesus, Alli, Zaha, Kolasinac
    B) Kane, KDB, Atsu, Bertrand
    C) Gabbiadini, KDB, Alli, Kolasinac

    Which one looks better?
    The only other player who I own and can captain is Lukaku.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A

    2. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B because Kane

    3. owls on the up
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B I think tough one defo between B and A

    4. K-win
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A looks like the most points, but the Captaincy is an issue.

      Would you captain Jesus when Kaku has a tough game?

      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I'd be happier captaining Jesus than KDB

        1. K-win
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I wouldn't captain KBD.

          I would captain Jesus.

          But Kane Captain is like the Aguero captain of old, it's just so damn comforting.

    5. Cojiro
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A

    6. andrinho
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Personally I'm going for a) in my own team. Wondering what your thoughts are on Kolasinac over Bellerín as I'm unsure between the 2.

      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Not sure Bellerin is nailed on at wingback and if Kolasinac manages another goal in the first few weeks his price will rocket.

    7. stachman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A for me

  8. K-win
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    My team pretty much comes down to...

    A) Kane + Zaha

    or

    B) Jesus + Eriksen

    Should I weaken my team with option A for the stronger captaincy option in Kane?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Ooo that's a tricky one. Prefer A to start the season. After gw3 it's much tougher though

      1. K-win
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Interesting I was thinking of going for B for the first few GWs. As Kane has Chelsea in GW2

    2. KISSES
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A to start

  9. owls on the up
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Hi lads teams almost sorted but can't make my mind up with these two so a little help would be appreciated

    A- KDB and firminho
    B- jesus and salha

    Thanks in advance

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Would you captain Jesus but not KDB?
      If so B may be the way to go.

    2. Galza
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B for me

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

    4. owls on the up
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Well I have Kane and Lukaku so they will be my captaincy choices. Only thing is my mid looks weak without KDB, thanks for your answers lads

    5. stachman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B for me

  10. yer old da
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Best two midfielders for 16.5m?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Sanchez + Carroll.

      To start the season though, Mane + Zaha

  11. Fernando Torres
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Best 6M and 6.5M defender??

    I am thinking Baily and Walker.

    1. owls on the up
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Bertrand and save some money

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Kompany Azpilicueta imo

      1. The Seagulls and the Trawle…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Kompany and Valencia

  12. Twelve years a slave
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    New best 8.5 M keeper combo vote is underway
    http://Www.triggerlips.com

    The community team nearly complete now

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      voted

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      No Foster + Elliott option?

    3. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Not sure about Bournemouth keepers. Whats to say Begovic is nailed. I think Boruc is a great keeper and will probably fight his way back.

  13. Clueless24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    People's opinions on Jack Stephens as a Southampton starter? Havn't seen much of him..

    1. Clueless24
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      .

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Played the end of last season. VVD or his replacement could be an issue.

    3. SWANCK
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Quality player.

  14. Tarzan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Mad to go with both Lukaku and Pogba?
    Do you think man utd can be a 3-4 goal scoring team this season?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I see some goals, and the first 6/7 games look tasty for them.

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Mourinhos team will never bi a 3,4-0 team

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        This, United are just not gonna score loads like City and Spurs

    3. Galza
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      2-0 and shut up shop.

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Mkhitaryan Kaku for me

    5. owls on the up
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Wouldn't go double man u attack, problem is there's no good 8m mids. Just go Lukaku I reckon.

    6. FlockofSeagulls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      They will score plenty this season with that squad imo.

      Lukaku just arrived so I can see plenty goals coming as the understanding with his new teammates develops.

      I also expect Pog, Mihki and Rashford to all improve greatly this season. Could become tough picking the right players like Liverpool last season so I'm starting with Lukaku, DDG and Valencia to start with.

  15. Ëð
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Kolasinac or Trippier?

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Kola

    2. JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Trippier injured so...

  16. Zoostation
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    G2G?

    De Gea (Elliott)

    Kolasanic Cedric Dawson (Mee, Long)

    KDB Salah Zaha Ritchie (Carroll)

    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      looks good.

      1. Zoostation
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Thanks!

        Feel like I can make transfer moves with minimal fuss.

    2. Galza
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Downgrade degea to 4.5 and upgrade zaha to Pedro

      1. Zoostation
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Would much rather go the first few weeks with Man U defenaive coverage then Chelsea attack.

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Not keen on cheap defence, same for zaha and ritchie, and abraham wont do much.

  17. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    A) KDB Salah
    B) Mane Alli

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Very very tough. A JUST

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Agreed, tough decision. Currently on B

    2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A all day

    3. Zoostation
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A

    4. DivocksHighSocks
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A for sure

    5. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      definitely A, myself i've gone, alli, salah and KDB

  18. smp
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    First RMT of the season...I've not made too many changes for a while:

    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier | Daniels | Cedris (Rangel | Long)
    Alli | Debruyne | Salah | Willian | Loftus Cheek
    Lukaku | Lacazette | Rodriguez

    Need to drop Trippier. Thinking of going Lindelof
    Nervous with no Kane...but thinking I may roll the dice.

    Any suggestions for changes?

    1. Mayor of Flair
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Trippier the only concern, see how lindelof goes tonight

      1. smp
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Thank you for the comment. I'll be watching! Definately want a solid 5.5 defender to fill Trippiers place.

        I am sweating no Kane, and I do not have huge flexibility should he go off...Thankfully, it's a long season! 🙂

        Best of luck to all.

    2. DivocksHighSocks
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      This is pretty much my exact team a week ago.

      I'm currently on
      De Gea (Elliot)
      Bertrand - Daniels - Yoshida/Cedric - Alexander Arnold (Hunemeier)
      KDB - Alli - Salah - Zaha - (Carroll)
      Lukaku - Jesus (Quaner)

      Make of the differences and changes I've made what you will

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Best 4.5 to rotate with Daniels? Mee? Suttner?

    1. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Suttner

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Suttner

    3. The Seagulls and the Trawle…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Why is Suttner prefered to Dunk?

  20. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    PVA is surely the cheapest, nailed OOP WB?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      No. Schlupp is a big threat

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Schlupp hasn't had a look in for 2.5 friendlies

    2. makaveli123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Schlupp not an option?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Not since 2.5 friendlies ago

  21. conew
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    A. Salah and Mounie
    B. Firminio and Zaha

    1. Mayor of Flair
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

    2. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

  22. Mayor of Flair
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Stick with gabby or change to all 4.5 defenders to squeeze in firmino?

    1. I Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Stick. If Gabbi starts, which seems likely, he could match or outscore Firmino with those fixtures. I like Firmino as a pick but I wouldn't weaken my defence by 1.5m to get him.

  23. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Cedric or Dawson?

    1. Galza
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Dawson

    2. Mayor of Flair
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I'd have both

      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        If not possible, cedric

    3. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cedric

  24. Hog Roast Junkie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Which def rotating combo do people prefer?

    a) WBA (Dawson) & Burnley (Mee)
    or
    b) BOU (Daniels) & Brighton (Suttner)

  25. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Anyone going with just Cedric from Southampton?

    1. thisisdiz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I am

  26. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Is Begovic nailed on as Bournemouth's No.1?

    1. FlockofSeagulls
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Should be as he's the better keeper but not sure 100%.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Doubt it. He was terrible last game pretty much costing both goals.

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      No

  27. FlockofSeagulls
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Anyone going 5 at the back?

    Alonso Valencia Danilo Bertrand TAA
    Wijnaldum KDB Willian
    Kane Kukaku

    It's tempting. 🙂

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Lol how is wij and Will tempting

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        That's just an example. I think you missed the point of the discussion attempt.

        Judging by the overwhelming response I'm guessing there's no discussion to be had. 😆

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          5 was very last week mate! Everyone's migrated away

          1. FlockofSeagulls
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 23 days ago

            Text book seagull behavior. Always late to the party.

  28. H-SF
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Gabbiadini and Kompany
    or
    Firmino and Hegazi

    1. Mayor of Flair
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      A, surely just a matter of time before kompany pulls up though?

    2. thisisdiz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B. City attacking play, and gabbi lose his touch

  29. thisisdiz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Are Iwobi a secure start?

    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      First 2 games likely but not nailed

  30. andrinho
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Need some help here:
    a) Lacazette

    OR

    b) Jesus

    Thanks in advance:)

    1. oi no professionals
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      B

    2. thisisdiz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      I prefer a proved Jesus