Albion are fifth in the alternative Premier League table.

And it looks Fulham boss Scott Parker has noticed.

The Cottagers visit the Amex tomorrow as 17th plays 18th.

But Opta’s latest table, using the expected goals formula, shows the Seagulls should be fifth – on 34 points rather than their actual 17.

The 12-place difference is easily the biggest such shortfall among the 20 clubs.

Opta believe Chelsea and Sheffield United should each be six places higher.

Southampton drop to 16th under xG while Wolves are in the relegation zone.

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That all suggests Albion are not getting the points they should from the chances they create and allow.

Parker said today: “I've watched them when preparing for games but I've not watched loads.

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“I think they are a lovely footballing side with real structure about the way they play.

“Like anything, there's always the next thing to improve and looking this morning at goal expectancy - you see the fine margins.”

Parker’s own team should be three places higher according to the xG formula.

They have troubled Chelsea and Manchester United recently without getting any reward.

Parker said: “I feel I have a team that can win two or three games in a row.

“We’ve played seven of the biggest teams in the division and performed well. We need to take this next step and get some results."