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Potter: We're in a good place

Head coach on why his side are enjoying their football.

By Alex Stedman • 19 February 2021

By Paul Hazlewood
Graham Potter celebrates the win over Liverpool.

Graham Potter says the spirit and togetherness within the Albion dressing room is the best it has been during his time at the club.

Albion are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches and host Crystal Palace at the Amex on Monday.

He said, "The group is in the best place it has been since I’ve been here in terms of the mood, but that doesn’t always transfer into points.

"We just have to concentrate on the next game which is a big one for our supporters and for us to try and improve our points tally.

"That good feeling is down to a healthy competition for places because everyone wants to play.

"The guys who aren’t playing are supportive and ready to help the team which is really good for us.

"We’ve come through a tough time and remained together and had then some good results. You can grow as a result of that experience and that’s what we want to keep trying to do."

The boss was also asked about the possibility of Monday’s opposition missing top scorer Wilfried Zaha.

"Any team in the league would miss a player of his quality, but every team has other players who can step up if there’s someone influential missing.

"Whatever team plays against us will be competitive and full of quality – they’ll be well organised and we’re expecting a tough game."