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West Bromwich Albion could be without winger Hal Robson-Kanu for the visit of local rivals Aston Villa on Friday.
The 29-year-old was replaced by Dwight Gayle after coming off at half-time of Monday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.
Aston Villa will have Alan Hutton back for the trip to the Hawthorns after he returns from a one-game suspension.
The right-back picked up a fifth booking of the season in Villa's 5-5 draw against Nottingham Forest and missed the win against Middlesbrough.
Match facts
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West Brom and Aston Villa last faced each other in a league match in January 2016 at the Hawthorns in the Premier League - a goalless draw.
Aston Villa are winless in their last six league visits to West Bromwich Albion (D4 L2) since a 2-1 win in September 2008.
West Brom have lost four of their last five home league games played on Friday, winning the other versus Leicester in April 2010 (3-0).
Aston Villa are winless in eight away league matches played on Friday (D6 L2) since a 2-0 win at Wrexham in March 1972.
Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has scored 10 goals in his last 10 league appearances, including netting seven in his last four.
Aston Villa have won more points under Dean Smith this season in eight games - 16 - than they did in 11 games under Steve Bruce (15).
Source: bbc.com