West Brom staged a big comeback afterwards to earn a share of the spoils. However, they’ve won just one of these (W1 D2 L4). “A team like West Brom do not need a wet pitch, they can do it next year playing on a dry pitch in the Championship”.
West Brom’s on-loan forward Daniel Sturridge is ineligible to play against his parent club, while Jonny Evans remains a doubt with a knee problem.
West Brom would be 12th in the table on 37 points if matches finished at half-time. “I do not want to talk about positive thing, give me a night to sleep on it”.
Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference today and he’s provided a team news and injury update ahead of the game.
While the Baggies have caused trouble for Liverpool earlier this season – in fact, they have not lost to the Reds yet this season – but on Saturday, it will be hard for them to continue that unbeaten run.
Ings went close to doubling Liverpool’s lead on 41 minutes but goalkeeper Ben Foster rushed out to deny the striker with a fine save.
Salah is also on the cusp of two records, per Sky Sports: “He is one goal away from equalling a 38-game Premier League record held by Alan Shearer (95/96), Cristiano Ronaldo (07/08) and Luis Suarez (13/14)”.
Four games remain and it’d be an absolute miracle if West Brom were to stay up but it’s mathematically possible.
His level of play has naturally prompted comparisons between himself and the world’s best and after his goal against West Brom on Saturday, he now officially sits alongside them.
When Klopp’s allegations about the dry pitch were put to caretaker Albion boss Darren Moore, he said: “It wasn’t a ploy, it was a hot day!”
West Bromwich Albion host high flying Liverpool with their feint hopes of Premier League survival still alive, after an impressive 1-0 win over second placed Manchester United on Sunday – a result which meant that Manchester City were inevitably confirmed as the Champions.
It’s fair to say that the second half was quieter than the first.
Egyptian global, Mohamed Salah has explained why he struggled in the Premier League while at Chelsea.
West Brom wrap up their season with games against Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace.
The Premier League match between West Brom and Liverpool will be broadcast live on NBCSN. Matip, Lallana, and Emre Can are definitely out, while Joe Gomez and Dejan Lovren are both doubtful to start.