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Ben Foster freely admits it's "coming together nicely" for West Bromwich Albion , but is keen to manage expectations.

Having opened up a gap to Stoke City, following last Saturday's 1-0 win at the Hawthorns, West Brom have the chance to distance themselves from another top ten rival this weekend.

A win at the London Stadium would move the Baggies eight points clear of West Ham, and with a far greater goal difference.

Whatever the result, Albion will finish the weekend eighth.

And Foster, who has barely put a foot wrong in between the sticks this season, believes consolidation would represent a hugely successful campaign.

"We want to finish eighth this season," he said.

"If we can get further than that, so be it."

Everton, who travel to Middlesbrough on Saturday, are only four points ahead of the Baggies.

The two sides meet at Goodison Park in just over a month in what could be a showdown for seventh and a potential Europa League spot.

But Foster accepts the Toffees, bang in form under Ronald Koeman with 13 points taken from the last 15, will be difficult to reel in.

"The top seven or so is probably going to be too hard to break into," he said.

"To be top of the rest is the aim for us.

"That would be a fantastic achievement."

Albion need only 13 points from the last 14 games to set a new club-record total in the Premier League.

It's a goal Tony Pulis and several of his players have talked about in recent weeks.

But Foster is more concerned with league position, which will make a huge difference on prize money come the end of the season with each mid-table place worth in the region of £2 million.

"I don’t think we’re looking at points," the 33-year-old insisted.

"We just want to finish in the top half of the table in eighth position."