Albion went out of the Carabao Cup in a five-goal second half against the holders.
But somehow defeat by Liverpool did not feel quite as disappointing as a draw with Wolves.
Brian Owen reviews the 3-2 fourth-round reverse at the Amex and what was being said afterwards.
And then it is all about looking forward again – to Liverpool v Albion.
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