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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. BPL
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    RMT boys!! Need your expertise on this one:

    DD/ Elliot
    Luiz/Stones/Dawson/Mee/Rangel
    Sterling/Willian/Salah/JWP/L.Cheek
    Luka/Kane/Chica

    0.5 ITB

    Cheers!!

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    JWP, Fraser or Ritchie?

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

      Ritchie

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

      Tough. JWP just about

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

      I like JWP punt, but it comes with some risk... Ritchie seems like most reasonable of those...

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

      Ritchie

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

        Ritchie didn't do much last time around and Howe was happy to get rid of him.

        Looks to me like another player who's great in the Championship but struggles in the Prem.

        He may well be different this time around, but until I see proof of that I'm not sure I'd be telling people to put him in their starting lineup over guys like JWP or Fraser, who have actually shown they can do it in this league.

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

      Walters for me. Looks as though he may be played as second forward .... don't tell anyone

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

    To Atsu or not to Atsu?

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

      NotAtsu

  4. Baggie2017
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    I feel this is a really strong team , i think i am open to constructive criticism if needed 😉

    Foster ( Elliot)

    Davies / Trippier injury ? , Ake , Stones ( lascelles , Hudson )

    Pogba , KDB , Salah , Zaha , ( carroll )

    Jesus , Lakaku ( J rod )

    thoughts ?

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

      You'll get told off for no Spurs but I'm inclined to suggest that's not essential as everyone else will have you believe

      Get rid of Lascelles for Clark/Lejeune - he's not set to play atm

      1. Baggie2017
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        not convinced by spurs at Wembley so will wait on that,
        i thought Lascelles was their captain?

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

          yeh he is, but he's actually not very good, Clark was our best CB last season and Lejeune as looked good as a new signing in preseason.

          I can 95% say he won't play against Spurs at this rate.

          I'd go Dummett if you want the guaranteed playing time, Clark is the most likely to pick up a goal

          (I'm an NUFC fan btw)

      2. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Rightly so too.

        At least one of the Spurs trinity is essential, imo.

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Do you believe that you will get many goals from that midfield?

  5. TyroneGAA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Right guys and girls.. Last time I will ask before the start of the year..

    Can someone absolutely slate this team for me please as im losing the will to live over making changes :o)

    Foster
    danilo cedrick Kolasinac
    ali KDB William JWP
    Lukaku jesus beteke

    Elliot Mcarther Mee Hunemier

    1. Marshy189
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Cedric hasn't played any pre season games so might not start

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        he started the last pre-season game

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

        and the rest any possible changes?

      3. Nomar
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Should start, but that's where your bench comes in. If he doesn't start the first game he should start the second.

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

      Zaha over willian for me. and be prepared to get rid of Danilo quickly for Trippier/Bertrand. the rest I like.

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

        if hazard is out I think William is a good shout for now..??

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

          His stats aren't anywhere near as good as your intuition might have you believe.

          Zaha will be the main man at palace, they're playing huddersfield first up, and Chelsea haven't exactly got easy fixtures

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

    What you guys think?

    Foster (Elliot)
    Kompany Bertrand Yoshida (alexander-arnold rangel)
    Mane Mikhi Philips Zaha (Carol)
    Aguero Firmino Jesus

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

      Lukaku in for Aguero Surely

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

      No Kane, Eriksen or Alli? Don't like.

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

    Pick 2 of 4 please:
    a) Bailly
    b) Bellerín
    c) Kolasinac
    d) Kompany

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

      AC

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

      KK

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

      BD

    4. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      AC

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

    Better option?

    A) Gabbiadini & Daniels
    B) J. Rodriguez & Kolasinac

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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

      Defo A

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

    With the Coutinho and Tripps concerns; how's this look?

    Foster
    Kompany • Yoshida • Daniels
    KDB • Salah • Willian • JWP
    Kane • Lukaku • Chicharito
    (Elliot • Carroll • Suttner • Long)

    Thank you 🙂

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

      Nice for a Lukaneku team

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

        Thanks 🙂

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

      Looks solid.

      Chicha garunteed to start GW?

      I'm confused between him or Gabbiadini or get J. Rod and upgrade defence.

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

        Tough one! Not a fan of Jrod or Gabbi though so not got many options

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

    Benteke did good for me last season. Maybe I should bring him in?

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

      Worth a shot for the first 3

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

        I agree

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

      If he did bad for you last season or you never owned him, would you want him?

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        lol

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

        Haha, good question! His stats was pretty good last season, but I'm not sure how he will fit in their new system..

  11. hnmfm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    My Starting 11 for GW1, my body is ready for a 100+ score

    DDG
    Alonso - Danilo - Stephens
    KDB - Salah - Willian - Ritchie
    Jesus - Lukaku - Jrod

    Subs: Elliot - Mee - Carroll - 4

    1. hnmfm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      and Lukaku captain ofc, don't want to go too crazy in the first GW

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

      Bold going without Kane.

      1. hnmfm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        It's based on my believe that city will score way more goals this season that Spurs

        1. hnmfm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          belief*

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

          well i'd agree with that, but i'd rather kane than lukaku, United tend to shut up shop after 2-0 maximum.

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

    Best option lads?

    A. Jesus Eriksen TAA
    B. Kane Zaha Holding (have Daniels and Cedric)

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

    Any suggestions for a solid 4.5m keeper?

    1. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      elliot -until benitez gets owners to buy another

  14. A Betting Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    My possibly favoured team has 1 too many players for comfort.

    Elliott / Coleman
    Alonso / Kolasinac / Bertrand / Dawson / Hunemeier
    Salah / Pogba / Fabregas / Zaha / Carroll
    Lukaku / Jesus / Chicharito

    It's feel its kinda incredible that I can afford that, but I'd be left with the decision of having to bench 1 of Dawson, Fab, Zaha or Chicharito each week. I suppose Fabregas will be likely a short term punt though.

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Conscious decision to exclude Spurs players?

  15. HNI
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Have any idea regarding changes in BPS this season? Or is it same as last season? Was wondering because wanted to know is it better picking CB or Wingback from a particular club now with bonus pts in mind

      1. HNI
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Well they dont have comparison from season before it and it will be crazy to remember how many CBI got BPS and stuff like that

  16. 32chickens
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    1)
    a mounie
    b gayle
    c joselu
    2)
    a ritchie
    b ince

    thankyou

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

      AA

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

    Is JWP nailed?

  18. Suitho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    RMT

    Forster (Elliot)
    Bailly / Danilo / Ake / (TAA / Hunemeier)
    Salah / Alli / Willian / Millovejic /Carroll
    Kaku / Kane (J Rod)

    1 ITB

    Any Ideas?

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

      Benching JRod doesn't look right.

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

        This

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

    Kolasanic worth 6.0?

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

      Maybe.

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

      Probably. Time will tell

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      we will see

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

      I think so.

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

      I have a feeling he's going to be this seasons Alonso. Just my opinion though.

    6. HNI
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Ars are hopeless in defence as recent months will show but he is as attacking as you can get..Will gamble once Ars show solidity at back

  20. Dundo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Settled on this one now, I think. Thoughts?

    Elliot Fabianski
    Hegazi Bailly Yoshida Hunemeier Hefele
    Eriksen KDB Salah Ritchie RLC
    Lacazette Lukaku Rodriguez

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

      I'm not keen, but could do well.

  21. Eye of the Harry Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Reckon Lacazette will net in the first two gameweeks?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      good chance yes

      1. Eye of the Harry Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I've managed to fit Pedro KDB Mkhi Kane Firmini and Lacazette into a side but I'm wary of dropping Lukaku. It makes for a less flexible team by going 3 premium up top but the worst that can happen is surely only that you may have to spend 4pts in GW 2 to re-jig. Got this feeling Lacazette is gonna get off to a flyer.

        First game of the season Friday night in front of his home crowd?!

        vs

        Lukaku playing a sleepier Sunday game, albeit his bow and against a weak WHU.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 23 days ago

          I don't think Friday or Sunday will make as big a difference to either of them as it does to you. 😉

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

      Hope so

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

      I personally guarantee he probably will

    4. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Hold on there for a minute, will just ask Siri.

  22. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    RMT?

    Foster (Elliot)
    Kolasinac, Dawson, Cedric (Mee, Rangel)
    Zaha, Alli, Willian, Salah (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, J.Rod

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

      Standard stuff with Kane and Lukaku.

    2. hnmfm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      no city attack would be my concern, looks good tho.

  23. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Last thing to tie up for me I think...Any help greatly appreciated!

    a) Firmino and Willian
    b) Rodriguez and Mane

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

      FirmWilly

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

    I'm sorry but can somebody PLEASE tell me who this famous TAA character is? I can't be the only one here who doesn't know.

    1. HNI
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Abraham FWD who isnt nailed 100% but good preseason

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

        😀

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

        He is 100% nailed off the start and all talk points to him playing up front with Llorente when he is back.

        But this was about the Liverpool defender.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      trent alexander - young liv def

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

      Liverpool defender.

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

      Thanks friends!

  25. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    A) Pedro & Alonso
    Or
    B) Mane & Danilo

  26. Anathallo
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

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  27. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Daniels or Dann please?

    Hate that Anfield game in the next round for Dann. Daniels got som tough games in 3 and & 4

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

      I've got Dann

  28. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Is Elliott, Alexander-Arnold, Hunemeier and Abraham too may punts?
    Get a feeling my team may come crashing down around me but the only way to fit KDB, Eriksen, Mane, Kane and Lukaku (with scope to downgrade if need be)....

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

      Is it Trent Alexander-Arnold ?

      1. JPSpurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        Yep, liverpool defender

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

      Downgrade NOW or you'll forever be playing catch up

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

    Anyone going for Mane & Salah?

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Mané, if Coutinho is off.

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

      Tempted.

  30. Le _ Professeur
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 23 days ago

    Shouldn't Walker be starting ahead of Danilo ? .. If so, then why are there many Danilo picks on here 🙂 ? or maybe I'm missing something

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      The lunatics have taken over the asylum. 🙂

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

        Lmao

    2. dark91
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Both will start

      1. Le _ Professeur
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 23 days ago

        I don't see that happening .. I think Guardiola will line-up exactly like he did vs West Ham pre-season match.

    3. hnmfm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 23 days ago

      Man City is playing 3 in the back and 2 wingbacks ya dingus

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

      Danilo is a risky pick. He had a good pre-season but as we learnt in the last friendly Pep is willing to play Sane at left wing back.