Bartley on song again as Albion shine: West Brom 2-0 Stoke - player ratings
Lewis Cox rates the West Brom players after their win over Stoke.
Alex Palmer
Not troubled by too many shots. Held on to one well and dealt with crosses impressively.
Commanding 7
Darnell Furlong
Grew into the contest after a slow start but had a good game overall. Solid defensively and tried to get forward.
Steady 7
Kyle Bartley
The renaissance story continues. Not an exaggeration to say he could have scored four, but buried the opener. Solid at the back.
Threat 8
Dara O’Shea
One of his best performances for a good while. Cleared everything that came his way and orchestrated the backline.
Orchestrator 8
Conor Townsend
Ditto O’Shea, Townsend’s best display of the season, he looked full of enthusiasm and energy and used the ball well.
Season’s best 8
Okay Yokuslu
Controlled and calm with the ball. Disciplined without it. He is better by the week at the moment.
Controlling 7
Jayson Molumby
Built on a fine display at QPR with another here. Always brings hard running off the ball but used it well.
All-round 8
Jed Wallace
Gave everything to the cause going in both directions. Not too many crossing opportunities, for once.
Energetic 7
John Swift
Continues to improve under Corberan, one of his best displays for some time. Superb on the ball from set-plays and open play.
Delivery 8
Matty Phillips
Handed a start over Diangana on the left and was a threat early on especially with his direct running and skill.
Threat 7
Brandon Thomas-Asante
What a goal. What a moment. Stunning acrobatic bicycle effort he’ll remember for some time. Deserved it for his infectious work rate. Good technically, too.
Stunner 8
Substitutes
Erik Pieters 6 (for Swift, 65); Tom Rogic (for Molumby, 81); Taylor Gardner-Hickman (for Phillips, 81); Grady Diangana (for Wallace, 81); Daryl Dike (for Thomas-Asante, 90). Subs not used: Button, Livermore.
