Alan Pardew’s sacking should give West Brom a lift

Swansea may have to settle for a point

West Brom's Salomon Rondon cuts a dejected figureCredit: Matthew Ashton

3pm Saturday

Relegation-bound West Brom haven’t had much to cheer about this season but they could pick up their first point in eight matches with a stalemate against Swansea.

Alan Pardew’s sacking should give the rock-bottom Baggies a lift and they have little to fear from the visit of Swansea, who have failed to score in their last three league matches.

However, the Swans remain hard to beat under Carlos Carvalhal – they have drawn six of their last eight away games – and an underwhelming affair could end all-square.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 9-4 Betfred

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Team news
West Brom
Gareth Barry is out for the season and James Morrison and Daniel Sturridge are still out.

Swansea
Sam Clucas is ready to return and Jordan Ayew completes his three-match ban.

Key stat
West Brom have drawn seven of their 16 home games this season.