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West Brom debrief: Response, midfield options boost & Abella influence

Albion needed to provide a response to their Boxing Day blues as they headed to Sheffield United - and they certainly did that.

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It has been a rough seven days for those around Albion - with Carlos Corberan's exit followed by a disappointing Boxing Day defeat at Derby.

However, Albion bounced back in style as they went toe to toe with the league leaders, bringing home a point from Bramall Lane.

It could well have been three on another day, and Jonny Drury looks at some key points to come from the game.

Midfield boost

For some time now there has been a concern that Albion lack any sort of depth in midfield.

Jayson Molumby and Alex Mowatt have become two of the most important players in the squad, and if they are fit then they are regular starters.

But when one has been injured or rest rested, then it has given Albion a conundrum. That was clear to see on Boxing Day, with Uros Racic's poor first half display leading to him being hooked at half time.