Aji Alese uses his bullet throw to try to get Sunderland downfield, but the West Brom defence foil that raid.
The ball is played up to Daryl Dike, who tussles with Luke O'Nien first with the ball and then without.
Testy.
Daryl Dike is fouled in midfield. West Brom will take their time with the set-piece.
Time to see it out now for them.
Sunderland need to get cracking.
Alex Pritchard slings in a superb corner, full of whip and fizz, but Danny Batth can't guide it home for Sunderland as it bobbles just wide.