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Saido berainho back at west brom

Roberto Martinez believes Saido Berahino should be starting a three-match ban, but for Tony Pulis having the England under-21striker back in the starting line-up is like a new signing as West Brom fight on two fronts, Premier League survival and FA Cup glory.Berahino’s appearance at Goodison Park represented his first Premier League start since October when his head was turned and his body-weight increased as a result of persistent transfer speculation. West Brom turned down all approaches from Spurs, Stoke and Newcastle during the transfer window.He worked hard enough in an unfamiliar No10 role on Saturday without being his usual goal threat and Everton feel he overstepped the mark when he appeared to tread down on James McCarthy. ‘It should’ve been a red card,’ insisted manager MartinezReferee Michael Oliver deemed not and Pulis is now looking forward to a new Berahino for the remainder of the campaign. He has scored just six goals in a wasted season compared to 20 last year.‘He needs games. We’ve got to make sure everyone understands you can’t just have six months off and come back as sharp and as good. It’s important to get him backto that sharpness,’ said Pulis.‘We are trying to play on two fronts as a club. We are desperately keen to do well in the FA Cup, we are in the fifth round and hoping that we can go further.

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