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When second-tier underdogs Oxford United visit the Hawthorns this coming weekend in the Championship, West Bromwich Albion fans will be hoping for a return to winning ways.

While a new manager for the U’s has clearly worked wonders—Gary Rowett has risen Oxford to 16th place since taking over on Boxing Day—Tony Mowbray’s appointment at the beginning of 2025 hasn’t gone as well, as the team only managed one league win in February. Sunderland Championship’s Tony Mowbray
With the Baggies’ hold on a final playoff berth suddenly appearing weaker, the 61-year-old is already putting the team to the test. However, he has Adam Armstrong’s firepower at his disposal to try to put together a winning run of form.

Armstrong’s heroics in EFL
Perhaps the most shocking deal to occur in the second division was the deadline-day acquisition of Armstrong on loan from Southampton. After all, the Saints could have lost the promotion battle if it weren’t for the former Blackburn Rovers striker’s exploits from the previous campaign. Armstrong scored a powerful 24 goals to help his parent team return to the Premier League.

In addition to their impressive performances on the South Coast, Armstrong and Mowbray have previously collaborated at Ewood Park, where the swift forward has scored 64 goals for the Riversiders. Armstrong already has one goal from three Baggies games, so it would have been obvious to get him in through the door. However, some may be concerned after a few blanks during West Brom’s current slump in play.

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However, given the 28-year-old’s prior explosive form in the EFL’s elite league, there will be an expectation that he can summon his Blackburn best in time. The former £15 million forward is salivating at the thought of working with this assist king in the West Midlands, who is now worth more than his previous price tag.