Watch West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea on Setanta
Chelsea travel to West Brom looking to increase their record of 10 successive away wins again WBA. The game is live on Setanta Sports Kick Off 5:30 pm
Chelsea travel to the Hawthorns on Saturday evening for a possible top v bottom clash. Going into the weekend they were top thanks to their goal difference, which is down to new coach Phil Scolari’s attacking mentality. They have scored 16 goals in their last 5 Premiership games, and the West Brom defence will have to hold strong to withstand the formidable Chelsea attack. The Baggies will certainly have to put on a better performance than they have done so far against other sides from the “Big Four”, as Liverpool beat them 3-0 last week, while Manchester United put four past them in October.
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West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea Betting
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This will be the clash between leaders Chelsea against bottom side West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns and the Blues will be eager to return to winnings ways after they were dumped our of the Carling Cup by Burnley in midweek.
West Brom are in dire need for some points and their form has been poor with just one point in their last five games coming into this match. Last Saturday they were beaten by Liverpool in a 3-0 drubbing.
The good news is that they are just one point away from safety in a tight battle against relegation and home form could come to their rescue here. They have managed seven points from their 11 managed to date which came at home but could find it difficult against a Chelsea side who equalled their own club and Premier League record of nine successive away league wins with the 2-0 victory over Blackburn last Sunday.
Chelsea were quick to forget about the defeat to Roma after they beat Blackburn 2-0 last Sunday. And now after the shock defeat to Burnley on penalties to exit the Carling Cup, Luiz Felipe Scolari will want to see his side get a good result here today.
With Chelsea leading the top followed by Liverpool separated by goal difference, a win is a must here for Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side.
As for the team news, the home side should have Abdoulaye Meite if he sufferes no reaction to his calf injury after returning to training last Thursday. Midfielder James Morrison is also keen to return after overcoming a back problem, with defender Neil Clement the only one still out with a knee injury still.
As for Chelsea, striker Didier Drogba is likely to start alongside Nicholas Nicolas Anelka who was rested for the game, with Salomon Kalou dropping back to the bench. German midfielder Michael Ballack could make a surprise return after he is back in training from the foot surgery. If he does start he will replace Florent Malouda in midfield. Ashley Andy Cole is another player close to full fitness and could come in the left back role at the expense of Wayne Bridge if he passes a late fitness test.
While Central defender Ricardo Carvalho is still out and will not feature.
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