The Baggies ended their winless run with a 1-0 victory at fellow strugglers Sheffield United, but they remain inside the relegation zone heading into the weekend.
Browsing: West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion welcome Sheffield United to The Hawthorns tonight in a battle between the Premier League’s bottom two.
Just one of Man United’s 10 points so far this term has come on home territory, but they face a West Brom side struggling in the relegation zone without a win home or away so far in 2020-21.
Spurs have won 10 of their 14 matches in all competitions so far and enter this weekend’s action third in the division, two points off leaders and champions Liverpool.
Frank Lampard’s side were forced to pull off a three-goal comeback at West Bromwich Albion last weekend before being knocked out of the EFL Cup in midweek, while Palace are also looking to bounce back from a defeat
The Baggies have lost their first two games back in the top flight and were knocked out of the EFL Cup in midweek, whereas Chelsea have won and lost their opening two league games.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side kicked off their campaign with an impressive 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, whereas the newly-promoted Baggies were soundly beaten at home to Leicester City.
The 36-year-old has signed a one-year contract, having been a free agent after leaving Zenit St Petersburg.
Week 1 matches continue on Sunday (today)
Midfielder Barry made 653 appearances in lengthy spells with Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton, scoring 53 goals.
Fulham, West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa have all been mentioned as interested parties, while Crystal Palace have had a £12 million offer rejected.
Reports claimed Aston Villa is considering a £10 million move for Obafemi, but face competition from West Brom.
Albion is looking forward to the new campaign in September following promotion from the Championship, after a two-year exile out of the top flight.
The point for Slaven Bilic’s side was enough to ensure second-place in England’s second tier after rivals Brentford blew their chance by losing 2-1 at home to lowly Barnsley.
Leeds United have already secured a return to the top flight after a 16-year absence, but West Bromwich Albion, Brentford and Fulham all have a chance of grabbing the runners-up spot and the lucrative prize it brings.
Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League on Friday after second-placed West Bromwich Albion’s loss at Huddersfield Town guaranteed a top-two finish and Marcelo Bielsa’s side now have an unassailable five-point lead with a game in hand.
West Brom looked rusty on their return to action after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with their profligacy in front of goal proving costly
The 22-year-old was part of the West Bromwich Albion side that ended last term in the top six, before the Baggies lost out to eventual winners Aston Villa following the two-legged semi-final.
Aston Villa could reportedly miss out on the signing of 15-year-old Nigerian defender Paul Ibahadon due to issues with his international clearance.
West Bromwich Albion face competition for the signing of QPR winger Bright Osayi-Samuel.