West Brom V Liverpool Preview

West Brom v Liverpool

Sunday 17 May 2009, The Hawthorns

Kickoff: 13:30

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion beat Wigan Athletic 3-1 in their last league match, West Brom's second win in three matches.

In their last five, West Brom have won two, drawn one, and lost two, earning seven points from the fifteen available. West Bromwich are currently last in the league, but are only three points from safety with two matches remaining.

Paul Robinson, Scott Carson, Abdoulaye Meite and Robert Koren are all fighting to be fit for West Bromwich in this crucial encounter, but the Baggies will be without James Morrison.

Liverpool

Liverpool beat West Ham United 3-0 in their last league match, the Reds' third straight league win.

In their last five, Liverpool have won four and drawn one, picking up 13 from the 15 points on offer. The Reds currently sit second in the league, trailing leaders Manchester United by six points with two matches to play.

Liverpool should welcome back Xabi Alonso from injury for this match, whilst Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano should both be fit as well.

Prediction

Liverpool beat West Brom 3-0 earlier this season at Anfield.

With league leaders Manchester United playing on Saturday and needing only a point from their remaining two fixtures to clinch the title, Liverpool may enter this match with the title race officially over.

West Brom though will likely still have everything to play for, regardless of Saturday's results.

With only three points separating the Baggies and three other teams, West Bromwich could mathematically snatch safety and a place in next season's Premier League if they take points from their remaining matches and the other relegation-threatened teams falter.

Whether or not the title race is still on come Sunday may affect Liverpool psychologically in this match, but the Reds will undoubtedly look to put in a strong performance irregardless, with Chelsea only three points behind them and the respectable second place still up for grabs.

With the vast difference between these two teams clearly evident, Liverpool will enter the fixture as overwhelming favourites for the win. However, be sure to expect a very spirited performance from the West Bromwich side as they fight for their Premier League survival in this encounter.

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