West Brom v Liverpool: Can Hodgson’s heroes dazzle Dalglish?
After beating bitter rivals Wolves and Aston Villa in recent weeks, Albion fans are feeling on top of the world. However, beating Liverpool, the side that sacked him after just six months in charge, again would really make Roy Hodgson’s day.
A penalty brace from Chris Brunt in April not only gave the Baggies their first win over the Reds since 1981, but also their first goal – home or away – since 1986! Can Hodgson mastermind another win over his former employers? Not if King Kenny has anything to do with it.
Liverpool booked their place in this afternoon’s Carling Cup draw with a fine victory over Stoke in midweek but they need to get back to winning ways in the league if they are to have any hope of breaking into the top four. The Reds have dropped vitals points with back-to-back draws at Anfield against Manchester United and Norwich, but they haven’t lost on their travels since going down 4-0 at White Hart Lane.
The Baggies endured a tough start to the season and despite playing well they just couldn’t get any points on the board. Some pundits were beginning to fear for them. After all, if you can’t pick up points when you’re playing well how are you meant to do it when you have an off day. However, the bouncing Baggies have now collected eight points from their past four games and start the day in 12th. A win could shoot them up to seventh.
The impressive Shane Long will be missing for the Albion after the injury sustained by Villa’s Alan Hutton last weekend, while Liverpool will leave it late before deciding whether to start with the brilliant Luis Suarez, who picked up a knock against The Potters. Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson should be available though.
West Brom v Liverpool; Kick Off 5.30pm October 29 2011
Prediction Panel
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Arsenal |
Don McMahon |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Aston Villa |
Frank Pattison |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Blackburn |
Terry Kennedy |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Bolton |
Dave Blackburn |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Chelsea |
Joe Tyler |
0 |
V |
1 |
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Everton |
Chris Goodwin |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Fulham |
Neil Springate |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Liverpool |
Mark Williams |
0 |
V |
1 |
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Man City |
Callum Rothwell |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Man Utd |
Peter Lee |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Newcastle |
Michael Stout |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Norwich City |
Sue Read |
2 |
V |
3 |
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QPR |
Arjun Swaminathan |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Stoke City |
Philip Eccleston |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Sunderland |
Tony Ratton |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Tottenham |
Mike Richards |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Swansea |
Jim White |
0 |
V |
0 |
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West Brom |
Andy Wakeman |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Wigan |
Alan Moore |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Wolves |
Chris Cox |
0 |
V |
2 |
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OUR EXPERTS |
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Writer |
Colin Illingworth |
3 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Steve Coulter |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Writer |
Phil Bundy |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Mitch Waddon |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Matt Turner |
TBC |
V |
TBC |
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Writer |
Chris Pettitt |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Hugh Larkin |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Aston Villa fan |
Lynette Ranson |
0 |
V |
3 |
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Blackpool fan |
Phil Trow |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Boro fan |
Sue Gardener |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Fulham fan |
Russell Goldman |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Pompey fan |
Dan Taylor |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Pompey fan |
Peter Rendle |
1 |
V |
2 |
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West Ham fan |
Matthew Beeby |
0 |
V |
0 |
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West Ham fan |
Nigel Telfer |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Editor |
Antony Melvin |
1 |
V |
1 |
Panel Verdict
Liverpool are well backed to collect the points.
Home: 4; Draw: 8; Away: 23. TBC 1
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