This evening we play West Brom at the Cottage in which simply put is one of the biggest games of our season…
Our recent performances, despite having some positives have not been of the level required of a Premier League mainstay. Our match against West Brom gives us an opportunity to change things around and give staying up a good go. On paper, our first team has enough ability to stay up but is our depth in key positions which worries me. West Brom have started the season poorly and other than a draw against Chelsea, which they should have won, they haven’t been great. We have to win.
In terms of our team, I would make two changes to the side that lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace. Areola should start in goal with a back four of Robinson, Le Marchand, Adarabioyo and Aina. In midfield, I would have Cairney and Anguissa holding with Loftus-Cheek in an attacking role. Bryan, Mitrovic and Lookman would occupy the forward positions in which I think is the strongest team we can field.
I think we will win 2-1 with Mitro getting a double.
HEAD TO HEAD
ALL COMPETITIONS
- Played – 84
- Fulham Wins – 27
- Draws – 21
- WBA Wins – 36
- Goals Scored – 103
- Goals Against – 124
FULHAM AT HOME
- Played – 37
- Fulham Wins – 16
- Draws – 10
- WBA Wins – 11
- Goals Scored – 53
- Goals Against – 30
BIGGEST WINS
- WBA 6-1 Fulham (1946/47)
- WBA 6-1 Fulham (1962/63)
- Fulham 6-1 WBA (2005/06)
LAST 5 GAMES
- WBA 0-0 Fulham
- Fulham 1-1 WBA
- WBA 1-1 Fulham
- Fulham 1-1 WBA
- WBA 1-2 Fulham
LEAGUE FORM
- FULHAM – LDLLL
- WBA – DDLDL
COLLINS JOHN’S VIEW
Luck is gonna come our way this time. I still think we need to play a 5-3-2 formation. Get more crosses into the box to provide Mitro with more service and move Lookman up top to partner him and give him more support.
PREDICTION: FULHAM 1-0 WEST BROM
LAST TIME OUT
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0-0 FULHAM
The last time we played West Brom we drew 0-0 in July at the Hawthorns. The game had few clear cut chances with the best for us coming from a 25-yard Knockaert volley but it was an important point on the road.
PLAYERS IN COMMON
Chris Baird, Giles Barnes, Joe Connor, Zoltan Gera, Jonathan Greening, Mark Grew, Geoff Horsfield, Junichi Inamoto, Stefan Johansen, Diomansy Kamara, Tony Lange, Stacy North, Paul Peschisolido, Kieran Richardson, Bobby Robson, Arthur Rowley, Nicky Shorey, Brian Talbot, Pascal Zuberbuhler.
BATTLE TO WATCH
SEMI AJAYI VS ALEKSANDER MITROVIĆ
Semi Ajayi is a 26-year-old Nigerian centre back who plays for West Brom. Semi arrived in July 2019 and had an instant impact helping his side to second place in the Championship, gaining promotion to the Premier League. An athletic and physical player, his battle with Mitrovic will be key to sucess for either side.
PREDICTED LINE-UP
