Steve Bruce admits he is just as frustrated as the fans about West Bromwich Albion's inconsistent form.

The Baggies bounced back from a terrible loss to Birmingham by beating second-placed Bournemouth on Wednesday.

"I'm as frustrated as what the fans are," Bruce said after the game.

"Top players stay at a level - that's why they stay at the top. Seven or eight out of 10 performances every week.

"Unfortunately, that inconsistency that we've had has cost us.

"That's the frustration for us all, because we know we've got decent players, we've just beaten Bournemouth, and we know we've beaten Fulham.

"Let's hope we can get to these levels again at the weekend."