00:00West Bromwich champion season continues to test both players and supporters with the baggies
00:06falling to a 1-0 defeat at Leicester City in a contest defined by fine margins. Despite
00:13dominating large spells and creating a flurry of chances Ryan Mason's side were punished late
00:18leaving questions over how they can convert performance into points. The defeat extended
00:24West Brom's run to six losses in eight games and left them in 18th place just six points
00:29adrift of safety yet the story is less about the scoreboard and more about the side's perseverance
00:35under duress. Mason's players repeatedly carved out opportunities with Isaac Price hitting the post
00:42and Samuel Illing Jr, George Campbell and Juan Huegbo all denied by resolute Leicester's keeper.
00:50Their work rate, discipline and attacking intent were never in doubt. Still fine margins have exposed
00:56the team late moments like Abdul Fatah's 94th minute volley highlighted a failure to close out
01:02games and the inability to capitalise on early dominance has become a recurring theme. With the
01:08January transfer window now active there is an opportunity to address gaps. For West Brom the
01:13focus remains on survival now but performances such as this underlying a squad capable of competing
01:19if they can turn potential into points. There are positives to build on and belief remains a vital
01:25tool in the fight to climb away from the relegation battle.
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