Familiar faces looking to knock out Baggies

It is without doubt that Norwich City's priority this season is to remain in the Premier League.

Their return to the top flight this campaign under boss Alex Neil has been encouraging so far for Canaries supporters – they picked up an impressive point at Anfield on Sunday and more than matched Liverpool.

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A quick glance to the league table shows Norwich almost neck-and-neck with Albion. Neil's men are one goal better off in 11th, but are expected to draft in a number of fresh faces for their squad tonight.

Norwich boast a number of former Albion favourites in their ranks. Graham Dorrans played a key role at Anfield and is expected to continue. Since moving to Carrow Road in January, Dorrans has eased his way into Norwich's first team and is now a regular feature in their midfield.

The same cannot be said, yet, of former Baggies man Youssouf Mulumbu. The midfielder left Albion in the summer and, after a promising start, he picked up a foot injury in the final friendly against Brentford and has not featured since.

Former Hawthorns loanee Andre Wisdom is likely to feature, while recent loan signing Matt Jarvis – who has started well for Neil's side – will play as he is ineligible to face parent club West Ham at the weekend.

Dangerman Wes Hoolahan missed out the trip to Liverpool because of tactical reasons so may be included, while Martin Olsson – who nearly moved to Albion in January – is in line to feature after recovering from injury.

Lewis Grabban is expected to start in attack, as the striker continues to repair his relationship with the club after 'storming out' of the previous round at Rotherham.

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