Jones 'confident' City can perform at Hawthorns

Last updated : 08 December 2009 By Michael Morris

City ended their three game losing streak with a win over Preston at the weekend and now they face two of the toughest away trips this season. Tonight at West Brom and on Sunday at Middlesbrough.

City will add youngsters Magennis, Wildig and Meades to the squad as they will be without Bothroyd (suspended) and Ledley (injured). Anthony Gerrrad should be passed fit to play after a head wound sustained against Preston.

Michael Chopra is also expected to be fit after a stomach illness.

"West Brom are one of the so-called big teams, but they are also beatable," said Jones.

"But it's important we just go up there and be ourselves, and, backed by the win on Saturday, hopefully confidence will start to flow through the side.

"I asked my players to step up to the plate and they did that against Preston. On Saturday after we scored we became more free-flowing, we took more risks and we became a good looking side again.

"The passing, crossing and the little flicks started to flow.

"To be fair to the lads that came in on Saturday against Preston, they took their opportunity well.

"All we could have asked for is a victory and sometimes it doesn't matter what shape or form that victory comes in.

"Now though, they have to do that for the rest of the season - starting at West Brom.

Kick off tonight is at 7:45pm.

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