Liverpool vs West Bromwich Albion – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Sreya

Liverpool vs West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool host West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield in a crucial English Premier League fixture on 22nd October, Saturday. Liverpool played out a goalless draw against Manchester United at home this past Monday when Jurgen Klopp’s well-functioning juggernaut was brought to a halt by Jose Mourinho’s pragmatic tactical system.

West Bromwich Albion, who are on twelfth position in league standings, with three consecutive draws in their last three matches, pose a unique challenge for the Kops. West Brom have not had the most promising of starts in the new season, but three 1-1 draws on the trot have somewhat stabilized their season.

Team News

Sheyi Ojo is sidelined through an injury while Joseph Gomez is yet to regain match fitness. James Milner is a doubt as well. Jonny Evans is suspended for West Bromwich Albion.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup: Loris Karius, Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren, Jordi Matip, James Milner, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho.

West Bromwich Possible Starting Lineup: Ben Foster, Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonas Olsson, Nyom, Darren Fletcher, Claudio Yacob, Matt Phillipps, Nacer Chadli, James McClean, Salomon Rondon.

“Nobody will go through [the Premier League] and have at the end 120 points or something because there are a lot of difficult hurdles to jump over and West Brom is, for sure, one of them. They fight for every point.

I respect them all and I showed it last year when we played West Brom. I celebrated the point and it was a little bit surprising for most people, but I was happy.”

– Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Liverpool vs West Bromwich Albion H2H stats, the last five Premier League matches between these two clubs have resulted in four draws and only one win for Liverpool.

While Liverpool are undefeated in their previous eleven Premier League home matches, the last three home matches against West Brom were drawn and Liverpool are likely to start as favorites. A 2-2 draw is the most likely outcome.