Will the real Manchester City please stand up? With almost a third of the Premier League campaign gone, Pep Guardiola's side continue to frustrate, unable to produce their best form.
After their insipid goalless stalemate in the Manchester derby, this was a chance for City's players to respond by stepping up a gear against the side second from bottom.
But once again Guardiola was left to rue a wasteful display from his side, whose only consolation is that their failure to put a winning run together has also afflicted their rivals.
Not even the late introduction of City's all-time record goalscorer Sergio Aguero could inspire City to victory, as Guardiola's side were thwarted by the Baggies.
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