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Two left out after Boxing Day defeat as Ryan Mason searches for must needed West Brom victory

It is another game where West Brom and Ryan Mason are in desperate need of a victory.

Supporting image for story: Two left out after Boxing Day defeat as Ryan Mason searches for must needed West Brom victory

Supporting image for story: Walsall v Oldham: Saddlers look to end year on top - Live

Walsall v Oldham: Saddlers look to end year on top - Live

Supporting image for story: West Brom v QPR: Ryan Mason makes two changes as Albion boss seeks victory - Live

West Brom v QPR: Ryan Mason makes two changes as Albion boss seeks victory - Live

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa chief hits out at Premier League fixture schedule ahead of key Arsenal match

Aston Villa chief hits out at Premier League fixture schedule ahead of key Arsenal match

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery's Aston Villa press conference

Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery's Aston Villa press conference

Supporting image for story: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: Aston Villa deserve to be called title contenders

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: Aston Villa deserve to be called title contenders

Supporting image for story: Where do West Brom need to strengthen in the January transfer window?

Where do West Brom need to strengthen in the January transfer window?

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Arsenal

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Man City

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Aston Villa

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Liverpool

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Chelsea

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Man Utd

29

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28

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Brentford

26

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26

10

Fulham

26

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Tottenham Hotspur

25

12

Everton

25

13

Brighton

24

14

Newcastle

23

15

AFC Bournemouth

22

16

Leeds

20

17

Nottm Forest

18

18

West Ham

13

19

Burnley

12

20

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

2

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