Two clubs in opposite halves of the Premier League table will do battle today in a league match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion. The first-division clash scheduled for 11 a.m. ET will be held at Liberty Stadium in Swansea and can be live streamed here free.
A minus-17 goal differential is the only thing keeping West Brom from falling into the relegation zone entering the weekend. The club is 17th in the Premier League table and desperate for three points. To make matters worse, controversial French striker Nicolas Anelka took to Twitter on Friday to announce that he has terminated his contract (h/t to Sky Sports for the translation). "Wishing to retain my integrity, I have therefore taken the decision to free myself and put an end to the contract linking me with West Bromwich Albion to 2014, with immediate effect," Anelka said.
The Frenchman was recently given a five-match ban by the English Football Association for his controversial quenelle gesture. West Brom opted to add an £80,000 fine and order to complete a compulsory education course.
That no longer appears to be an option for Anelka.
With another controversy surrounding the club, will West Brom continue to spiral toward relegation? Tell us @SportsWN
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: West Brom's Gareth McAuley has been a defensive stalwart for the club this season. The aged North Irishman has averaged a tackle, two interceptions and nearly eight clearances per match in 2013-14.
Swansea City's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Amat, Williams, Davies; Guzmán, Britton; Routledge, Hernández, Dyer; Bony
West Bromwich Albion's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Foster; Ridgewell, Olsson, McAuley, Reid; Morrison, Mulumbu; Berahino, Gera, Amalfitano; Anichebe
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Drawn |
Lost |
GD |
Points |
|
1 |
Chelsea |
29 |
20 |
6 |
3 |
34 |
66 |
|
2 |
Liverpool |
28 |
18 |
5 |
5 |
38 |
59 |
|
3 |
Arsenal |
28 |
18 |
5 |
5 |
24 |
59 |
|
4 |
Man City |
26 |
18 |
3 |
5 |
42 |
57 |
|
5 |
Tottenham |
29 |
16 |
5 |
8 |
0 |
53 |
|
6 |
Man United |
28 |
14 |
6 |
8 |
15 |
48 |
|
7 |
Everton |
27 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
11 |
48 |
|
8 |
Newcastle |
28 |
13 |
4 |
11 |
-2 |
43 |
|
9 |
Southampton |
29 |
11 |
9 |
9 |
4 |
42 |
|
10 |
West Ham |
28 |
8 |
7 |
13 |
-4 |
31 |
|
11 |
Aston Villa |
28 |
8 |
7 |
13 |
-7 |
31 |
|
12 |
Stoke |
29 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
-14 |
31 |
|
13 |
Hull |
28 |
8 |
6 |
14 |
-5 |
30 |
|
14 |
Swansea |
28 |
7 |
8 |
13 |
-4 |
29 |
|
15 |
Norwich |
29 |
7 |
8 |
14 |
-22 |
29 |
|
16 |
Crystal Palace |
28 |
8 |
3 |
17 |
-19 |
27 |
|
17 |
West Brom |
28 |
4 |
13 |
11 |
-11 |
25 |
|
18 |
Cardiff |
29 |
6 |
7 |
16 |
-28 |
25 |
|
19 |
Sunderland |
26 |
6 |
6 |
14 |
-16 |
24 |
|
20 |
Fulham |
29 |
6 |
3 |
20 |
-36 |
21 |
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