West Brom boss Alan Irvine will not shirk the challenge as he searches for the winning formula. Pressure is growing on Irvine, at a club not renowned for its patience, as the Baggies’ poor run of results continued with a 3-1 loss to Manchester City on Boxing Day. Albion have won just one of their last eight Barclays Premier League games and are only two points above the relegation zone ahead of a tricky trip to Stoke on Sunday. West Brom boss Alan Irvine will not shirk the challenge as he searches for the winning formula Irvine watched on in the snow as his side lost 3-1 to Manchester City on Boxing Day
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Alan Irvine will not shirk challenge of finding winning formula at West Brom
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Baggies have won just one of their last eight Premier League games
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They were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City at home on Boxing Day
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West Brom face trip to Stoke in the Premier League on Sunday
Irvine said: 'It will be a very tough game at @placeholder - it is a hard place to go.