West Brom 4, Bristol City 1: Chris Lepkowski's match stats and player ratings
CARSON 7
Some excellent saves. One moment early on but otherwise faultless.
ZUIVERLOON 8
Again, another impressive display, especially when attacking.
MEITE 7
Completely in control. Comfortable throughout.
OLSSON 7
Controlled his patch well. No problems.
MATTOCK 7
Looked in good form until injury ruined progress.
BRUNT 8
Good touches, good movement.
MAN OF THE MATCH: JARA 8
Completely at ease. Makes football look so easy.
DORRANS 7
Set up Albion’s openers. Occasionally lapsed with passing but his standards are now high.
THOMAS 7
Powerful runs down the left. Set one up, scored one. Caused problems.
MOORE 7
Unfortunate. Worked so hard but didn’t get reward.
COX 8
Great execution. Finally proving his worth.
SUBSTITUTES:
Cech (for Mattock, 30) reasonable display, used ball sensibly 7
Mulumbu (for Dorrans, 58) settled in easily enough 6
Koren (for Cox, 78)
Not used: Martis, Teixeira, Wood, Kiely.
BRISTOL CITY (3-5-2): Gerken; Carey, McCombe, Nyatanga; Skuse, Elliott (Johnson, 78), Sno (Clarkson, 78), Hartley, McAllister (Williams, 17); Maynard, Haynes. Not used: Basso, Fontaine, Sproule, Saborio.
BOOKINGS: Cox (diving, 78) – Albion.
CROWD WATCH 8
Good turn-out in awful conditions. Attendance: 23,444.
REF WATCH 7
M Oliver (Northumberland): Reasonable effort.
THE MANAGER 8
Roberto Di Matteo kept it unchanged. Made alterations when weariness set in and game was won.
GAME RATING 8
Frenetic action in awful conditions.
INJURY WATCH
Joe Mattock picked up an ankle injury. Scans pending.
WHO’S NEXT UP FOR ALBION?
Sheffield Wednesday (a) Saturday, 3pm.
