Sky Live: West Brom v Burnley

Salomon Rondon is set to return for West Brom when they take on Burnley, live on Monday Night Football.

The striker has recovered from the hamstring injury which meant he missed Venezuela’s World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia and defeat to Ecuador.

Tony Pulis’ side will be looking to build on their encouraging 2-1 win away at champions Leicester, which ended a run of five league matches without a win.

The Hawthorns is not a particularly happy hunting ground for Burnley, who have not won away in the league at the ground since December 1969.

The Clarets have lost on eight of their nine visits since but they head into the Monday night match full of confidence after a run of three games without defeat, including two wins and a draw away at Manchester United.

Team news

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is closing in on fitness but Tony Pulis has hinted facing Burnley on Monday is likely to be too soon.

The 23-year-old has not played since September and was placed on a personal fitness plan after the Baggies deemed him to be overweight last month but has returned to training with the first team.

Record signing Nacer Chadli remains out after minor knee surgery but is not expected to remain sidelined for long.

Stephen Ward is pushing to return to Burnley’s starting line-up for the trip to West Brom.

The Ireland defender missed the win over Crystal Palace due to hamstring trouble but has trained this week and will be given a late fitness test by boss Sean Dyche.

Dyche expects no new injury worries with the likes of Ashley Barnes and George Boyd pushing for starting …

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