Midfielder targets key spell

Robert Koren says the next month for the Baggies will be crucial, admitting the next four games could determine their season.

Tony Mowbray's side face potential relegation rivals Stoke, Wigan and Sunderland in three of their next four games, with the other game a home clash with inconsistent Portsmouth.

Having picked up just one point in their last six matches, Koren admits the Baggies need a good run ahead of the crucial Christmas and New Year period to get them back on track.

The midfielder said: "It is important that we stick together and we need to get some points in the next couple of games. We need to prepare ourselves really well for the next game and hopefully we will get some points soon.

"The last two games against Liverpool away and Chelsea home were really difficult and it is hard to expect that you will get points."

Koren added: "The league starts for us now because now we will meet some teams that we can beat.

"But we need to prepare well, be 100% in training and then try to play good football, create more chances, score goals and win some games."