WEST BROM Foster Olsson, Popov, McAuley, Tamas Morrison, Mulumbu, Yacob, Gera Lukaku, Odemwingie

MANCHESTER CITY   Hart Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov Milner, Yaya Toure, Garcia, Nasri Tevez, Aguero

Chris Brunt (hamstring), Steven Reid (hamstring), Jerome Thomas (hip), Billy Jones (knock), Romelu Lukau (ankle) and Liam Ridgewell (calf) are all in a race to be fit for Saturday’s clash, but the latter two are expected to feature.

For Manchester City, Javi Garcia (thigh) is still struggling after being withdrawn against Borussia Dortmund at the beginning of the month, but looks likely to take part, with David Silva (hamstring) looking less positive after being stretchered off against France while playing for Spain.

Elsewhere, Maicon (foot) remains out so Micah Richards will continue to deputize after an impressive display in the 3-0 win over Sunderland last time out.

• West Brom has not scored in its last four Premier League games against Manchester City.

• However, Steve Clarke's side has won three of its last five home games against the Premier League champions.

• West Brom has won six and lost just one of its last eight home Premier League games.

• The Baggies have won their first four home games of a top flight league season for the first time since 1919.

• Carlos Tevez (pictured, right) has scored five goals in four Premier League appearances against West Brom.

• Manchester City has fired in more shots on target than any other team in the top flight (48).

• And Roberto Mancini's men have allowed the opposition the join-fewest shots on target against them this season (22).