Duo back for Baggies

West Brom central defender Leon Barnett and striker Roman Bednar are pushing for recalls to the side for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester City.

West Brom central defender Leon Barnett and striker Roman Bednar are pushing for recalls to the side for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Barnett, who last started a game against Aston Villa in September, is fully fit again after knee surgery, while Czech Republic international Bednar is challenging Luke Moore for a starting role in attack.

Midfielder James Morrison, who was forced off by illness at half-time during last weekend’s 4-0 defeat at Sunderland, should retain his starting role.

Spanish midfielder Borja Valero has also been unwell this week but is expected to figure.

Team (from): Carson, Zuiverloon, Hoefkens, Meite, Barnett, Donk, Olsson, Robinson, Cech, Kim, Morrison, Greening, Valero, Koren, Teixeira, Brunt, Bednar, Moore, Beattie, MacDonald, Pele, Kiely.