The Latics were unable to secure a third straight victory on
Saturday afternoon, as an impressive West Brom
maintained their excellent start to the season.
Scottish international James Morrison headed past Ali Al
Habsi, before full back Billy Jones broke free inside the area to see his
effort deflected into the net off Gary Caldwell.
Arouna Kone |
The Latics response was immediate with Arouna Kone getting
on the end Jean Beausejour’s low cross to reduce areas before the break.
Despite the obvious boost that the goal provided Roberto
Martinez’s men they were unable to break down Steve Clarke’s organised unit. The
Baggies continually posed a threat on the break with on loan Chelsea
forward Romelu Lukaku denied by a great save from Al Habsi.
Led by the centre half pairing of Gareth McAuley and Jonas
Olsson, the Baggies held firm, as the Latics went
in search of their second, despite having much of the possession clear cut
chances were at a premium.
Having secured a memorable away win at Tottenham last
weekend, the Latics were unable to replicate their free flowing forward play,
on what proved to be a frustrating afternoon for all involved.
Despite starting brightly the Latics were unable to make
their early dominance count with Ben Watson controlling the midfield last
week’s match winner went close with a long range effort. Despite looking un
easy Welsh keeper Boaz Myhill, who was starting his first game since conceding
six on international duty, was not tested enough and was allowed to find his
way into the game.
Billy Jones |
Watson’s second half effort was kept out by Myhill and
Chilean international Beausejour was unable to keep his follow up down. Shaun
Maloney went close late on but they were unable to find the all important
equaliser.
Up next for the Latics is a trip to Liverpool ,
where they will hope to reproduce their performance last season when they left
Anfield with all three points, which sparked the great escape.
Fans will keep an eye on Franco Di Santo who could line up
alongside Lionel Messi for his Argentina
debut as they take on Saudi Arabia
in midweek.
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