Southampton vs. West Brom: Opposition threat

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Dusan Tadic of Southampton and Sebastien Pocognoli of West Brom battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium on August 23, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City and Jonny Evans of West Bromwich Albion in action during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion at The King Power Stadium on October 16, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) /

Jonny Evans

Finally, getting into the defensive side of West Brom, the organisational skills of captain Jonny Evans will make The Baggies difficult to break down.

Given that it is likely that WBA will sit back to try nick a point, Evans will play a crucial role in preventing Saints from ruining their game plan. Concede early, then Albion will have to come out of the blocks to get a goal back, keep a clean sheet then they are guaranteed at least a point.

Having won the Premier League three times with Manchester United, the Northern Irish man understands what it takes to keep it tight at the back. His experience has been vital for Pulis and West Brom, having kept three clean sheets so far this, which could be considered quite respectable.