West Ham United-West Brom Preview (The Associated Press)

Perhaps it's a good thing West Ham United are leaving town this weekend. Whether their visit to West Bromwich Albion will feature Tony Pulis still managing the home side remains to be seen. While trying to avoid the distraction of another ugly supporter incident, the Hammers look to keep from dropping their fourth consecutive overall contest Saturday against a Baggies' group that's mired in their own dysfunction.