Our prediction for this Premier League match:
West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United take on each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be a close relegation six-pointer. The Baggies suffered a 1-0 loss to Everton on Wednesday evening, with the team remaining in the relegation zone. The Baggies are eager to keep their survival hopes alive, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Newcastle. Since defender Kieran Gibbs should be the only absentee in Sam Allardyce’s team, we believe that home win should be considered.
The Magpies, on the other hand, collected only one point in total from the previous three league fixtures. Newcastle United are not enjoying a season to remember, and given Callum Wilson’s injury, we are tempted to put our money on the home team. Manquillo and Schar are sidelined with injuries as well, while Fernandez is a major doubt.
Highlighted Player (Branislav Ivanovic):
Over the years Branislav Ivanovic has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world football. Bane plays as a centre back, but he is capable of playing as a full back as well. The Serbian defender has been playing for Chelsea since 2008 and he used to play for the likes of Srem, OFK Beograd and Lokomotiv Moscow in the past as well.
Ivanovic leaves his heart on the field in every single match and that is the main reason why the fans love him. He is known for his aerial ability as well and it has to be noted that he has scored 22 goals for Chelsea since arriving to Stamford Bridge in 2008.
The Serbian footballer has won two Premier League trophies with the Blues, but the Champions League trophy won in 2012 is considered the biggest success of his career. Branislav is married to Natasa, who gave birth to his four children.
Highlighted Team (Newcastle):
Newcastle United failed to impress in the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign and, as a result, they dropped to the English second tier. The Magpies will host their rivals at their St. James’ Park in the 2016/2017 Championship campaign and it has to be noted that the capacity of the stadium is 52,354.
Newcastle United have won four domestic trophies (1904/1905, 1906/1907, 1908/1909, 1926/1927), while lifting six FA Cup titles (1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955) and a number of star players were part of the St. James’ Park outfit in the past.
David Ginola, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Nolberto Solano, Gary Speed, Obafemi Martins and Kevin Nolan are notable footballers who are still remembered at the club. Newcastle’s fiercest rivals are Sunderland and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals face each other in the Tyne-Wear derby. The color of Newcastle’s home kit is black and white.