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West Brom defender Billy Jones wants to again finish ahead of Aston Villa

Image: Billy Jones: West Brom want to repeat last season's achievement of finishing as the top team in the Midlands

West Bromwich Albion¿s derby meeting with Aston Villa on Sunday will carry long-term significance after Billy Jones revealed there is a determination to again finish as the top team in the Midlands.

He added: "We just see it as another massive game to get another three points to continue our great start to the season." Meanwhile, skipper Chris Brunt believes West Brom now "know what it takes" to win games at Premier League level after consolidating their place in the top flight with last season's strong showing. Brunt said: "You've only got to look at the bench to see how strong we are at the moment. We've got three or four internationals sitting on the bench. "That's credit to the lads on the pitch and also to the players we brought in in the summer. Brunt is also hoping the Baggies can persuade key defender Jonas Olsson, in the final year of his contract, to sign a new deal. He said: "There is a group of us who have been here for five or six seasons and hopefully, if we can add Jonas to that as well, we will be moving in the right direction."

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