West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Sreya

West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea – Chelsea travel to the Hawthorns on 12th May, Friday to face West Bromwich Albion for a match which could help them win the English Premier League title tonight.

The 3-0 win against Middlesborough on Monday at Stamford Bridge preceded by Spurs’ loss against West Ham United all but handed Chelsea the league title and the Blues just need three more points to recover the Premiership they lost so unceremoniously last season.

Chelsea have eighty-four points with three more games to play while West Bromwich Albion are eighth with forty-five points. West Brom have failed to win any of their previous six games in the league and drew 2-2 against Burnley in their last match.

Team News

Matt Phillips and Hal Robson-Kanu are sidelined through injuries for the hosts while Chelsea do not have any injury or suspension concerns.

West Bromwich Albion Possible Starting Lineup: Ben Foster, Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Nyom, Claudio Yacob, Chris Brunt, Jake Livermore, Darren Fletcher, James McClean, Salomon Rondon.

Chelsea Possible Starting Lineup: Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Victor Moses, N’Golo Kante, Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso, Pedro, Diego Costa, Eden Hazard.

“The most important thing is to reach our target. To arrive at this moment, with this great opportunity, we worked very hard for the whole season and now it’s important to be ready and try to take this step and then to celebrate together.”

– Antonio Conte, Chelsea.

Contributor’s Pick

According to West Bromwich Albion vs Chelsea H2H Stats, Chelsea have won three, drawn one and lost one of their previous five meetings with West Bromwich Albion. While Chelsea have scored at least three goals in their last three Premier League games, West Bromwich Albion have failed to score in any of their previous three home games, losing all of those matches.

A 2-1 for Chelsea is the most probable outcome of this game.