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Jonny Drury's West Brom v Swansea notebook

Check out Jonny Drury's West Brom notebook - as he gives his analysis pre-game, during the match and post game.

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The Hawthorns ahead of the clash with Swansea City (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images).

Pre-game

For me, today is all about the result.

Carlos Corberan is trying to build up an identity with his players, which is great and hopefully we see the fruits of his labour on the training field.

But after a damp opening, where Albion have slipped to back to back defeats, today is simply about the result.

A 1-0 win off someone's backside will be an ideal tonic after the first two games.

Team news

We were all eagerly looking at centre half for the changes made there, given what has happened over the first two games.

But it was the forward line that brought the biggest shock as Brandon Thomas-Asante wasn't named in the squad.

It transpires it is due to an injury and he will return for Leeds.