Tony Pulis is fighting for his future at West Bromwich Albion as he battles a crisis in results and mounting opposition from supporters.

Pulis’ position at the Hawthorns has become increasingly precarious and the home game against Premier League champions Chelsea could prove crucial to his hopes of staying in charge.

The Welshman has secured only two wins from the last 20 league games and Saturday’s defeat at Huddersfield has cranked up the pressure, with the West Brom boardroom now set to face a huge decision later this month.

John Williams, the club chairman, is reluctant to dismiss Pulis – who guided Albion to a creditable tenth place last season – but there is deep concern among the board over results, performances and the growing resentment from supporters.

A heavy defeat against Chelsea on November 18, and another mutinous atmosphere, may force West Brom into ending Pulis’ tenure, six weeks before his three-year anniversary.