West Bromwich Albion face a huge game towards the bottom of the Premier League.
West Brom host Huddersfield Town on Saturday in a game that could not only have major implications down the bottom of the Premier League, but may perhaps help decide Alan Pardew’s fate.
The Sun recently reported that the Baggies hierarchy have given Pardew two games to turn things around after a poor start to life at The Hawthorns with the first of those coming against the Terriers. Of course, a defeat to the side immediately above the bottom three would surely make the board think again if they are seriously considering the manager’s position already.
West Brom desperately need to get some points on the board with the side seven points off safety and Huddersfield, who sit 17th. So what team will Pardew select for the contest?
The back five in our predicted lineup will certainly look familiar with Ben Foster sat behind Craig Dawson at right-back, Kieran Gibbs on the left and a partnership of Jonny Evans and Ahmed Hegazi in the middle.
The midfield however, may see Pardew take more of a risk. Gareth Barry was extremely poor against Southampton in the FA Cup last weekend, so dropping the veteran and having Sam Field alongside Grzegorz Krychowiak in the middle of the park may be a smart move.
Elsewhere, James McClean was brilliant against Southampton so he surely deserves a rare league start, while Chris Brunt may come in on the right with Matt Phillips struggling for form.
Salomon Rondon has been extremely impressive lately, so it would be no shock to see the Venezuelan start alongside Jay Rodriguez up front – though Baggies fans may be hoping that Daniel Sturridge is in contention to play at some stage after his difficult start to life on loan.
With that in mind, here is a look at the predicted lineup in full…
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