The chances of Albion staying in the Premier League may remain as remote as they’ve ever been, but there is a feeling of relief amongst Baggies fans as Alan Pardew’s long-overdue departure from the club was confirmed on Easter Monday. Furthermore, I’m actually looking forward to Saturday’s game with Swansea City to see what Big Dave will do different.
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Baggies protect an unbeaten record against the “best of the rest”
Two founder members of the Football League meet at the Hawthorns on Saturday for the 128th time in the league, although just the sixth time in the Premier League. The Baggies are unbeaten against Burnley in the Premier League, but it is the Clarets who are leading the way as the “best of the rest” this season.
Read MoreThe agony continues for Albion with a trip to the coast
For the first time this season, Albion have the opportunity to complete a league double as they face Bournemouth, one of only two teams that the Baggies managed to beat in the first half of the season.
Read MoreAlbion can look at Leicester to maintain slim survival hopes
West Bromwich Albion face Leicester City at the Hawthorns this weekend and it’s difficult to find something new to say about what seems to be the Baggies’ doomed efforts to stay in the Premier League.
Read MoreExpect Murder at the Vicarage
Weather permitting, Albion will be supported by a sell-out following in excess of 2,000 at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon for what could see the end of Alan Pardew’s days at the Hawthorns. However, it won’t take Miss Marple to work out whodunit, this is very much a case of suicide.
Read MoreGreat Escape 2 must start now!
After a fortnight of turmoil at the Hawthorns, Albion return to Premier League action with a crucial home game against relegation rivals, Huddersfield Town. With many Albion fans seemingly having given up on survival and others calling for Pardew’s head, could three points restore some hope? If Albion are to pull off another Great Escape, a win this weekend is…
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