After last Sunday’s rather humiliating performance in the Manchester derby against rivals City, Jose Mourinho responded with a less-than-convincing victory against Bournemouth.
A goal from Romelu Lukaku to end his barren spell of two months in front of goal ensured three points for the Red Devils and a consolidation of second place in the Premier League table.
Chasing their city neighbours down is a very unlikely task now after their defeat, which leaves them 11 points adrift with only half the season gone.
Mourinho will be looking to start building confidence in his side again and start a run of victories starting with Bournemouth and continuing against West Brom.
Newly-appointed Baggies boss Alan Pardew has not started well, with his side picking up just two points in his three games in charge, including a defeat to fellow strugglers Swansea City.
Here are five things to look forward to at the Hawthorns this weekend.
