Ben Foster – West Brom eyeing record total after West Ham draw

Gareth McAuley’s late equalising goal – after Nacer Chadli had given them the lead – left them eighth with a total of 37 points from 25 league fixtures, and on course to surpass the 47 and 49 they respectively earned in 2012 and 2013. There had been speculation surrounding Tony Pulis’ future at the start of the season after their takeover by a Chinese investment group but they have since impressed, and Foster told West Brom’s official website: “The target now for us is 50 points and a top-half finish.