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West Brom coach Gerry Francis fancies Man Utd upset

West Brom coach Gerry Francis says they fancy upsetting Manchester United this weekend.

Francis reckons the 3-1 victory over Arsenal has given the team the belief they can go to Old Trafford and turn over Jose Mourinho's team.

“When you beat big teams it does give you a bit of a lift," he said. “It doesn't give you the next three points. But winning gives everyone a lift, confidence is everything.

“Our performance against Arsenal with 23 per cent possession was exceptional. Our turnover and ability to break quickly was excellent."

Not that Albion will necessarily employ the same tactics against United as they did Arsenal.

“Every week you look at the opposition's strengths and weaknesses," said Francis. “Many teams we play have got better squads, better talent, so we have to work very hard during the week to utilise the situation where we can pick up points. Every week is different, every team is different.

“A lot of work goes in, which is why you want the players there, because we do do a lot of pattern-of-play work on the opposition."

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