A three-nil result may not seem like a game that was decided on fine margins, but if J-Rod had put that golden chance away early on, it could have been a very different game.
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Two clubs enduring difficult times meet at Stamford Bridge on Monday and, while the nature of the difficulties could hardly be more difference, both will see the potential implications as severe.
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Twelve games to go and the Baggies are marooned at the bottom of the table, four points off Huddersfield in 19th who are the last of four teams on 24 points. It is the Terriers who are the next league visitors to the Hawthorns in three weeks’ time in what will be another massive game.
Read MoreBaggies players couldn’t match the tribute to a legend
After a wonderful and moving tribute to the legend that is Cyrille Regis, it was back to the stark reality that, currently, the non-footballing side of the club is doing a far better job than the footballing side. Alan Pardew has probably his toughest test on his hands, and his current record of eight points from a possible 39 is…
Read MoreBaggies to make Cyrille proud once more
After a roller-coaster week which started with the highs of a memorable victory at Anfield and the loan signing of Daniel Sturridge but ends with the stark reality that the Baggies are three points adrift at the bottom of the table, Albion face Southampton at the Hawthorns in another massively important fixture.
Read MoreAlbion’s Premier League Season Comparison – 25 games
After the elation of beating Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and the excitement of signing Daniel Sturridge on Monday evening, Arsenal managed to capitulate against Swansea on Tuesday evening to send the Baggies bottom of the table ahead of last night’s game at the Etihad.
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