 Berahino returned as a substitute for Albion in a 0–0 draw against Southampton on 12 September, receiving a mixed reception.He started a week later against local rivals Aston Villa, scoring the only goal of the match by deflecting James Morrison's shot into the net.From 31 October until the end of the calendar year, Berahino did not start a single match, with Pulis saying that "He's lucky to be on the bench, never mind starting.