Premier League
Nov 9, 2013 3.00pm
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HT : 1 0
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  • Frank Lampard 16' yellowcard
  • Samuel Eto'o 45' goal
  • Samuel Eto'o 45' yellowcard
  • Eden Hazard 90' goal
  • Branislav Ivanovic 90' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Claudio Yacob 29'
  • yellowcard Shane Long 45'
  • goal Shane Long 60'
  • goal Stephane Sessegnon 68'
  • yellowcard Morgan Amalfitano 83'
  • yellowcard Chris Brunt 90'
  • yellowcard Liam Ridgewell 90'
  • yellowcard Jonas Olsson 90'
  • yellowcard Gareth McAuley 90'

Preview: Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion

Chelsea vs. West Brom

Chelsea will be looking to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal when they face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues, who currently sit second in the table on goal difference, are five points adrift of their London rivals.

Jose Mourinho's side bounced back from their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United by beating Schalke 04 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

West Brom have moved up to 13th place after losing just one of their last six matches. The Baggies secured their third win in that run by seeing off Crystal Palace last weekend.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is expected to miss out after suffering a leg injury, while Eden Hazard will return to the side after missing the match against Schalke.

For West Brom, Boaz Myhill will start in goal, despite struggling with a calf injury. Strikers Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka could also feature after recovering from injuries.

Recent form

Chelsea: WDWWWL

West Brom: WWDDLW

Possible starting lineups

Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o

West Brom: Myhill; Jones, Ridgewell, McAuley, Olsson; Morrison, Mulumbu, Brunt, Sessegnon, Amalfitano; Long

Sports Mole says: 2-0

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