Team News: Nicolas Anelka starts for West Bromwich Albion

Nicolas Anelka starts up front for West Bromwich Albion in this afternoon's clash against Swansea City.

The Frenchman is partnered in attack by Shane Long, while Scott Sinclair is handed his debut after his loan move from Manchester City.

Wilfried Bony is chosen to lead the line for the Swans by Michael Laudrup, with Michu expected to support the striker.

Jonjo Shelvey is named in midfield again, while Pablo Hernandez makes a start on the wing.

West Brom: Myhill, Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell, Morrison, Yacob, Mulumbu, Sinclair, Anelka, Long

Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Williams, Chico Flores, Davies, Canas, Shelvey, Michu, Routledge, Hernandez, Bony