West Bromwich Albion v Southampton

West Brom rejected multiple bids from Tottenham for striker Saido Berahino

TEAM NEWS

Saido Berahino is available despite the striker threatening not to play for West Brom again after they rejected several bids for him from Tottenham.

Fellow forward Salomon Rondon will be assessed after returning from international duty with Venezuela.

Chris Brunt is fit after a hamstring problem, and Jonny Evans and Anders Lindegaard could make their debuts.

Virgil van Dijk could make his Southampton debut but Jordy Clasie and Ryan Bertrand are still out injured.

Victor Wanyama is in contention after missing the win against Norwich following reported interest from Spurs.

Cuco Martina and Sadio Mane will be monitored following long-haul flights during the international break.

MOTD COMMENTATOR’S NOTES

Simon Brotherton: "Saturday's team sheet will be interesting because both clubs had an unhappy player trying to force through a move to Tottenham just ahead of the recent transfer deadline.

"But neither Saido Berahino nor Victor Wanyama were allowed to leave as West Brom and Southampton adopted the same stance and said no.

"Berahino's threat via Twitter to not play for the club again reflected poorly on him, but Wanyama kept his counsel and has impressed Ronald Koeman with his attitude and renewed commitment since the international break.

"Koeman says he's prepared to forget it and Wanyama could play in this one. Berahino had dinner with Tony Pulis on Monday, but may have to settle for a spot on the bench."

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WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis on want-away striker Saido Berahino: "I have no problems at all, he could play on Saturday.

"My big issue with Saido is he is immature at times in the way he reacts. Something he has done in the two windows since I've been here, his reaction has not been sensible.

"But I'm more concerned with getting Saido getting back playing football."

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman: "They [West Brom] always have good organisation. They like to play a little bit more defensive than we usually do, that's their way of playing.

"You have to respect that but it makes it more difficult because it can be 10 men behind the ball. They don't give a lot of space.

"It means you have to be good in your football, your ball possession and the most important is your final pass has to be good. We have to improve that.

"It's always different if you score first or they score first. If they score first they can do what they want and that's defending the result."

LAWRO’S PREDICTION

I have a feeling the points will be shared at The Hawthorns too. Slowly but surely, Baggies boss Tony Pulis is getting what he wants from his team.

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MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• The last four games between the sides have produced just three goals.
• Southampton have managed just one goal in their five Premier League games away to West Brom – a penalty scored in 2013 by Rickie Lambert, who has since joined the Baggies.

West Bromwich Albion

• Victory would give West Brom back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Tony Pulis.
• The last time they recorded consecutive league victories was in September 2014, when they beat Tottenham and then Burnley.
• The Baggies have lost four of their last six Premier League home games (W1, D1), conceding at least three goals in each of those defeats.

Southampton

• Saints are chasing successive top-flight victories for the first time since January, when they beat Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle.
• They haven't won any of their last nine away matches in the Premier League (D3, L6). Their last victory on the road was 1-0 at QPR on 7 February.
• Two of Graziano Pelle's 14 Premier League goals have come away from home.