West Bromwich Albion vs Newcastle United
2012/2013 English Premier League, Round 34
On Saturday, 20th April at 14:00 GMT, West Bromwich Albion
will host Newcastle United at the Hawthorns for Round 34 of the
2012/2013 English Premier League.
Newcastle are 13 in the table with 36 points from 33
matches and only really need one more win to gain enough points to
survive. They were thrashed last week 3-0 by local rivals Sunderland
which will have dented their confidence but they must put it behind them
if they don’t want to be dragged further into the relegation fight.
West Bromwich have lost two consecutively, the latest a 1-2 effort
against Arsenal FC in which they were unable to capitalize despite
playing against 10 men for the final 20 minutes of the match. The
Baggies are currently in 8th place, a position they would prefer to hold
as jumping 7th place Liverpool appears unlikely before season's end.
Newcastle defeated West Brom in the reverse fixture at St. James Park,
but the hosts will like their chances of claiming 3 points at the
Hawthorns.
West Brom are comfortably midtable and don’t have much left to play for
this year while Newcastle need to gain a few more points to make sure
they stay away from the relegation zone this season.
WBA are 8 in the Premiership with 44 points from 32
matches which looks to be their likely end position this season. Many
people tipped them to be in the relegation fight this year after losing
manager Roy Hodgson so it’s been an excellent year for new boss Steve
Clarke and his side.
Date: 20.April.2013 - 14:00 GMT
Stadium: The Hawthorns - West Bromwich
Referee: Michael Jones