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Jonny Evans and Hal Robson-Kanu set to return to West Brom bench

Jonny Evans and Hal Robson-Kanu will be back in Albion's squad this weekend, but it's unlikely that either will start.

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Evans has missed the last two games with a knee injury and Robson-Kanu has been out since the Bournemouth defeat after suffering concussion.

Both players are expected to be on the bench tomorrow, as caretaker boss Darren Moore keeps faith in the starting XI that stunned Manchester United 1-0 at Old Traffford.

Robson-Kanu will replace Daniel Sturridge, who can't play against his parent club Liverpool, and Evans is expected to take Ali Gabr's place.

However, record signing Nacer Chadli is unlikely to feature.

"We have Jonny Evans back, he’s available now," confirmed Moore. "Hal Robson-Kanu is back in the squad.

"They’re two welcome additions and we’re delighted to have them back. Both are excellent players and we certainly welcome them back with open arms.

"With Chadli, he’s just building up his fitness, he’s looking good and getting stronger. He’s continuing to work.

"When he gets to that level of fitness he’ll be included and back in the squad. He’s just looking to continue his fitness and get stronger."

Albion pulled off a shock win over United last weekend

"It was a good win last week," said Moore. "We’re delighted. We achieved it with everybody playing their part.

"Everybody being together, that’s how that result was achieved. The confidence from last week will hopefully have etched its way into the club. We’ll continue to work.

"Everybody is doing their bit for the remainder of the season and long may it continue."

Although it was a memorable day in Manchester, some supporters were left slightly frustrated that the team couldn't produce a moment of magic earlier on in the season when there was a chance of staying up.

But Moore said there was no point looking back and wondering what if.

"Not so much frustration," he said. "We can’t change what has gone, we’re just looking to the future now. That’s all we’ve done as a football club and we’ll continue to do that.

"What’s gone is gone, we can’t change that now. We’re just looking to the future and the remaining games."