Arsenal draw can help West Brom build momentum says spot-kick hero Jay Rodriguez as Baggies aim to turn fortunes around in 2018

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West Bromwich Albion forward Jay Rodriguez believes the relegation-threatened club can fight for more positive results after an uplifting 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

Rodriguez, 28, converted an 89th-minute penalty for West Brom to cancel out Alexis Sanchez's free kick, which was deflected in by James McClean in the 83rd minute, and level the scores.

The result leaves West Brom second-bottom in the table and on a 19-game winless streak in the league but Rodriguez is hopeful that the hard-fought draw against the fifth-placed team can help the Hawthorns outfit turn their fortunes around.

Jay Rodriguez converted an 89th-minute penalty for West Brom to equalise against Arsenal

The former Burnley player wheels away in celebration after scoring to make it 1-1 late one

'It's a good result, especially against a great side like Arsenal,' Rodriguez told the club website (www.wba.co.uk). 'They're always a difficult team to play because of the quality players they've got.

'It's all about momentum now and we're putting our game to other teams which is something we are working hard at.

'Every lad is working to the maximum and we just need that little bit of luck, maybe, to kick us off.

The forward says his team can now build momentum and turn their fortunes around in 2018

'It's been difficult but I really hope the momentum has changed and things will be more positive.'

West Brom travel to fellow strugglers West Ham United, who are two points ahead in 18th position, on Tuesday.