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/ Michael Lintorn / 12 October 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Shane Long will be fresh after starting neither Republic of Ireland qualifier
The first few minutes could prove decisive in Sunday's grudge match at The Hawthorns, with the Baggies frequently flying out of the blocks of late...
All five of the goals West Brom have scored so far this season gave been netted in the first half of matches and the last four have all been netted in the opening five minutes of games.
Steven Fletcher has scored nine goals in his last 15 Premier League appearances. Two of those goals came in a 3-1 win over West Brom last May.
West Brom have won six and lost only two of the last 11 meetings in all competitions against their Black Country rivals.
West Brom have won five and lost none of their last nine home matches against Wolves since they lost 2-4 at the Hawthorns in September 1996.
The Baggies have won just one of their last eight Premier League matches (W1 D3 L4).
West Brom have won just four out of 25 Midlands derbies in the Premier League.
Wolves have won just one of 11 Midlands derbies away from home.
Wolves have kept just two clean sheets in their last 13 Premier League away games.
Mick McCarthy's side have lost their last four Premier League games in a row. Wolves haven't lost five in a row in the top flight since April 1984.
Wolves have been 0-2 down at half-time in each of their last three Premier League matches.
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