Brunt: Old school Pulis the winning edge for Baggies

West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt believes stability has been the key to his side’s recent upturn in form in the Premier League.

Manager Tony Pulis has named the same starting XI in each of the last four top-flight fixtures, a spell that has produced three wins and a draw for the Baggies.

And a side seen as relegation candidates before the campaign got underway now sit in seventh place, just one point behind Manchester United heading into a potentially-vital festive period.

But with Chelsea, United and Arsenal all to come by Boxing Day, Brunt knows the season will continue producing its ups and downs, already boasting nearly half of their 43-point haul from the entirety of last season.

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“We have a good group of lads who work very hard for their results here at the club,” said the Northern Irish international.

“Obviously there are people who have been in the team and playing really well earlier in the season that aren’t getting in the XI at the minute.

“They will be desperate to get back in which is a good thing for us.

“The gaffer is old school and I don’t think he likes to change things when the team is winning and that is understandable.

“That method is paying off at the moment and if we can keep the run of results going like in recent weeks we will all be really pleased.

“I’m sure it will be swings and roundabouts for the rest of the campaign though with injuries and suspensions.”