Beating Burnley carries weight at any stage, but especially early in a promotion race. Burnley are widely viewed as one of the division’s strongest squads, so recovering from a deficit against that level of opponent would say plenty about Albion’s mentality.
Early-season narratives can move quickly in the Championship. A fast start does not guarantee anything by spring, but it can change the mood around a club:
The report says Price was the game’s decisive figure, and that is the kind of contribution that can elevate a player’s standing very quickly. In this division, matches often turn on midfield runners, second balls and moments of conviction rather than long spells of control.
A second-half double also hints at a player who can seize the key phase of a game. That matters because promotion contenders need goals from more than one source. If West Brom are getting match-winning moments from players beyond a central striker, their attack becomes far less predictable.
What stands out most is the response. Coming from behind against a direct rival - if confirmed - would point to a team with tactical flexibility and emotional control. Those are traits that usually keep clubs in the top-end conversation.
The next step is obvious: turn one headline result into a run. West Bromwich Albion will now try to carry that momentum into their next league test, while Burnley will look to make sure this was only an early-season stumble, not a warning.