Norwich 1 West Brom 1 - Player Ratings

David Button

Largely untroubled for the most part but almost beaten from the narrowest of angles by Gabriel Sara’s thunderbolt. Unlucky for equaliser.

Unfortunate 6

Darnell Furlong

Back in the side after two games out and had a tough task with Villa loan livewire Aaron Ramsey but did OK for most part. Steady.

Mixed 6

Dara O’Shea

Helped guide Townsend through new role and netted important opener. Cleared his lines when needed.

Goal 7

Conor Townsend

Surprising new position at heart of a back four and took to it like a duck to water. Assured, strong in air and on floor. Some key blocks.

Impressive 8

Erik Pieters

A highly impressive full debut from the Dutchman. He did all the easy things well and showed he was more than just steady. Encouraging.

Impact 8

Jayson Molumby

Continued his very good recent form. Runs himself into the ground and once more showed he can use the ball.

Tireless 7

Jake Livermore

The best performance from the Albion captain under Bruce. He did everything defensively and powered forward. Didn’t stop all game. Breaks from playing do him well.

Stand-out 8

Jed Wallace

His usual hard and aggressive running. Didn’t quite bring the usual creative edge he generally adds to games.

Busy 6

John Swift

A better performance than in recent weeks. Fine free-kick routine for opener. Improved after the break.

Assist 7

Grady Diangana

An injury doubt but he looked at his best here. Electric feet with silky skills. He had far too much for right-back Max Aarons.

Electric 8

Brandon Thomas-Asante

A full Baggies debut for the former Salford frontman and he played his role well. Often isolated, he handled several defenders and went close to a winner.

Energetic 6

Substitutes

Karlan Grant (for Thomas-Asante, 78) 6; Adam Reach (for Diangana, 88) One dangerous cross in the latter stages of the game. Matty Phillips (for Molumby, 90+2). Not used: Palmer, Gardner-Hickman, Kelly, Yokuslu.