English Premier
2012-05-13 - West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Arsenal travels to The Hawthorns looking to spoil Roy Hodgson's departure on the last day to take up the England Manager post as they seek to claima top three finish and qualify for the Champions League next season.
Arsenal will have to break down a West Brom side that have lost just one of their last five games as they put together a strong end to the season.West Brom are currently 10th in the table and will be eager to finish in that position after 90 minutes against the Gunners.
And if Chelsea do beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, it will mean only the top three from England will gain entry to Europe's top club competition next season. So Wenger knows this match is a must win game and he cannot hope for the other teams below them to perform miserably.
And the manner Arsenal recovered from their poor start this season was nothing short of remarkable, and they have lost just two of their last ten games as the season comes to a close.
Team News :
West Bromwich Albion Team News :
West Brom Captain Chris Brunt is not available for selection after having his tonsils removed, while his midfield partner Paul Scharner is poised to make his final appearance for the club. The Austria international's contract expires this summer and it will not be extended another year.
Leading striker Peter Odemwingie is doubtful with a leg injury and winger Jerome Thomas is battling to overcome a bout of illness before Sunday.
Arsenal Team News :
Theo Walcott could recover from a hamstring injury in time to play in the final game of the season. However, Bacary Sagna is out of the game after undergoing surgery on his broken leg and will miss Euro 2012 for France this summer.
The likes of Per Mertesacker , Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere are all out with ankle injuries, while Abou Diaby misses out a calf problem.
Question remains if Robin van Persie will be at Arsenal next season, but he could shine in this final match for Arsenal.
Possible lineups
West Bromwich Albion : Foster, Jones, Ridgewell, McAuley, Olsson, Mulumbu, Dorrans, Scharner, Andrews, Fortune, Long.
Arsenal : Szczesny, Djourou, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Benayoun, Song, Ramsey, Rosicky, Van Persie, Gervinho.
Predictions :
Take Arsenal to get the win and the final third spot which could be the last spot should Chelsea win the Champions League on 19th May.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
WBA 0-1 Arsenal
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Arsenal to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Arsenal and give the 3/4 ball here for a slim 1 goal win, which means win half the bet.
