Alan Pardew's side have suffered a dip in form but will be hoping to return to their sparkling best to secure a win at the Hawthorns and keep the pressure on fifth-placed Chelsea
The Hawthorns — West Bromwich
Referee: C. Foy
Team News
West Bromwich
After limping off against Chelsea a few weeks ago, it was later
confirmed that Steven Reid is likely to miss the rest of the season. Better news for West Brom is the potential return of Peter Odemwingie from a calf injury. Zoltan Gera remains absent.
probable lineups : Foster, Shorey, Ridgewell, McAuley, Jones, Brunt, Morrison, Mulumbu, Scharner, Thomas, Long. (4-5-1).
| 17 Mar 2012 | Wigan Athletic 1 - West Bromwich 1 | |
| 11 Mar 2012 | Manchester United 2 - West Bromwich 0 | |
| 3 Mar 2012 | West Bromwich 1 - Chelsea FC 0 | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | West Bromwich 4 - Sunderland 0 | |
| 12 Feb 2012 | Wolves 1 - West Bromwich 5 |
Newcastle
Alan Pardew has said he "doesn't think" Ryan Taylor will be ready to
return for the West Brom game due to a calf injury. James Perch may play
at left back, or Pardew could stick with Gutierrez in that position,
with Perch in central midfield and Cabaye moving out wide.
Cheikh Tiote should be fit to play, and may come into central midfield ahead of Danny Guthrie.
probable lineups : Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson, Perch, Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierez, Cisse, Ba. (4-4-2).
| 18 Mar 2012 | Newcastle United 1 - Norwich City 0 | |
| 12 Mar 2012 | Arsenal FC 2 - Newcastle United 1 | |
| 4 Mar 2012 | Newcastle United 1 - Sunderland 1 | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Newcastle United 2 - Wolves 2 | |
| 11 Feb 2012 | Tottenham 5 - Newcastle United 0 |
Head to Head
| Premier League (EPL) | 21 Dec 2011 | Newcastle United 2 - West Bromwich 3 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 22 May 2011 | Newcastle United 3 - West Bromwich 3 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 5 Dec 2010 | West Bromwich 3 - Newcastle United 1 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 7 Feb 2009 | West Bromwich 2 - Newcastle United 3 |
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| Premier League (EPL) | 28 Oct 2008 | Newcastle United 2 - West Bromwich 1 |
Prediction
West Brom have won their last 2 home games without conceding - a 4-0
thrashing of Sunderland followed by an impressive 1-0 win over Chelsea.
Since those games they have lost at United and drawn with Wigan though,
so it will be interesting to see whether they can return to winning ways
back at their home ground.
Newcastle overcame Norwich last week to pick up their first win in 5
games. They have also lost 7 and won only 2 of their last 10 games away
from home in all competitions, so it is clear they are not on the best
of form at present. They still occupy 6th position in the table, though,
and are 5 points ahead of Liverpool. They have every chance of making
it into the Europa League but will need to pick their form up, and soon.
West Brom have won 3 and drawn 3 of their last 6 meetings with
Newcastle, including a 3-2 win at St James' Park earlier this season.
They are something of a bogey team for the Magpies and could be once
again here.
West Bromwich 2 - 1 Newcastle
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