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Barclays Premier League

Saturday, 25 April 2015,

West Brom
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Liverpool
  • Kickoff: 15:00 BST
  • Stadium: The Hawthorns
  • Referee: -
  • Stadium: The Hawthorns
  • Attendance: 26,663

      West Bromwich Albion

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      Full time

      Liverpool

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      No Wisdom for Baggies

      Andre Wisdom is ineligible to play parent club Liverpool when they face West Brom at The Hawthorns.

      The on-loan defender is sidelined along with Youssouf Mulumbu who serves the final game of his three-match ban while Ben Foster remains a long-term absentee with a knee injury.

      Craig Dawson is fit, though, despite limping off against Crystal Palace with a dead leg with the defender set to keep his place.

      Head coach Tony Pulis insists West Brom will relish their underdog tag as they start their nightmare run-in.

      The Baggies are eight points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone and also face Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in their final five games, along with a trip to Newcastle.

      But Pulis will embrace their challenge against the big hitters as the Baggies try to reach his 40 points survival target.

      "We can't be below 100 per cent, not just physically but mentally," he said, with Albion on 36 points.

      "Every game that we play in now we will be the underdog and I've always enjoyed that.

      "As for the three points last weekend, I was most concerned about (restoring) the confidence in the players."

      Liverpool come to The Hawthorns after their disappointing display in the 2-1 FA Cup semi final defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.

      And Pulis insisted they must still be respected despite their slip.

      "You have to give Villa credit. They were very, very good. They caused them lots of problems," he said.

      "Brendan Rodgers knows what the Premier League is like. Expectations are going to be different to what they were like at Swansea,

      "They expect you to win trophies at Liverpool.

      "It's ebbs and flows. You have to ride with the waves and make sure you have a clear view of where you want to go.

      "(Raheem) Sterling, (Philippe) Coutinho, (Daniel) Sturridge, (Adam) Lallana - whoever he plays they have great players."

      Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits his side cannot afford to allow another setback affect their finish to the season and they have to be ready to take advantage of any slip-ups by their top-four rivals.

      "It is important. We want to finish the season strongly and if you can finish it strongly you can take that momentum into the following season," said Rodgers.

      "We have missed out on our goals to win a trophy, we went close but not enough, and the other one was to reach the top four.

      "It is going to be difficult but we have to be there and fighting.

      "It is a distant possibility, mathematically it could be, but the reliance is not with ourselves.

      "You want to rely on yourselves and if you get the points you want to be in there but we have to be there to capitalise if anyone makes a mistake."

      Daniel Sturridge will miss his third successive match as he has still not recovered from a hip injury.

      91'+4

      End Regular Time

      91'+4

      Attempt missed. Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Steven Gerrard.

      91'+4

      Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 95'

      91'+3

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Free Kick at 94'

      91'+3

      Foul by Brown Ideye (West Bromwich Albion).

      91'+1

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 92'

      91'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Free Kick at 91'

      91'

      Foul by Claudio Yacob (West Bromwich Albion).

      90'

      Attempt missed. Claudio Yacob (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

      90'

      Fabio Borini (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 90'

      89'

      Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Simon Mignolet.

      89'

      Callum McManaman (West Bromwich Albion) Corner Kick at 89'

      89'

      Attempt saved. Callum McManaman (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brown Ideye.

      89'

      Brown Ideye (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 89'

      88'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Free Kick at 88'

      87'

      Foul by Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion).

      87'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 87'

      85'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 85'

      85'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 85'

      84'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 84'

      83'

      Attempt saved. Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Callum McManaman with a cross.

      83'

      Callum McManaman (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 83'

      83'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 83'

      82'

      Chris Baird (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 82'

      81'

      Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Chris Baird replaces James Morrison.

      81'

      Attempt missed. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.

      80'

      Attempt saved. Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

      80'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 80'

      79'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 79'

      78'

      Attempt saved. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Lallana.

      78'

      Adam Lallana (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 78'

      78'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Throw In at 78'

      77'

      Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) Corner Kick at 77'

      77'

      Joleon Lescott (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 77'

      76'

      Foul by Dejan Lovren (Liverpool).

      76'

      Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

      76'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 76'

      75'

      Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Brown Ideye replaces Saido Berahino.

      75'

      Substitution, Liverpool. Fabio Borini replaces Mario Balotelli.

      75'

      Substitution, Liverpool. Adam Lallana replaces Jordon Ibe.

      74'

      Attempt missed. Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Martin Skrtel with a headed pass following a corner.

      74'

      Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 74'

      74'

      Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gareth McAuley.

      74'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Corner Kick at 74'

      74'

      Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 74'

      73'

      Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

      73'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 73'

      73'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 73'

      73'

      Attempt blocked. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philippe Coutinho.

      73'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 73'

      72'

      Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 72'

      72'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 72'

      72'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 72'

      71'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 71'

      71'

      Offside, Liverpool. Philippe Coutinho tries a through ball, but Mario Balotelli is caught offside.

      68'

      Attempt saved. Emre Can (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Steven Gerrard with a cross.

      68'

      Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 68'

      64'

      Attempt saved. James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) header from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner.

      64'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 64'

      64'

      Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Callum McManaman replaces Victor Anichebe.

      63'

      Gareth McAuley (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      63'

      Jordon Ibe (Liverpool) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Mario Balotelli.

      63'

      Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 63'

      62'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 62'

      61'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Free Kick at 61'

      61'

      Craig Dawson

      61'

      Jordon Ibe (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      60'

      Attempt saved. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

      60'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 60'

      60'

      Dejan Lovren (Liverpool) Free Kick at 60'

      60'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      60'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 60'

      57'

      Attempt missed. Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Brunt with a cross.

      57'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 57'

      56'

      Attempt saved. Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.

      56'

      Attempt saved. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

      56'

      Attempt blocked. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

      56'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 55'

      55'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 55'

      54'

      Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 54'

      54'

      Attempt missed. Gareth McAuley (West Bromwich Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Darren Fletcher with a cross following a set piece situation.

      54'

      Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 54'

      54'

      Darren Fletcher (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 54'

      53'

      Foul by Raheem Sterling (Liverpool).

      52'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 52'

      52'

      Foul by Raheem Sterling (Liverpool).

      51'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Free Kick at 51'

      51'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.

      51'

      Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 50'

      50'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 50'

      50'

      Joleon Lescott (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      50'

      Simon Mignolet (Liverpool) Free Kick at 50'

      49'

      Martin Skrtel (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      48'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 48'

      48'

      Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Henderson.

      48'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 48'

      47'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 47'

      46'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 46'

      46'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 46'

      46'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 46'

      46'

      Start 2nd Half

      46'+1

      Halftime

      46'

      Attempt blocked. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

      45'

      Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

      45'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 45'

      44'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 44'

      43'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 43'

      42'

      Attempt missed. Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right from a direct free kick.

      42'

      Victor Anichebe (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

      42'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 42'

      42'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 42'

      41'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 41'

      40'

      Foul by Jordan Henderson (Liverpool).

      40'

      Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gareth McAuley.

      40'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Corner Kick at 40'

      40'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 40'

      39'

      Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 39'

      37'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 37'

      36'

      Foul by Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool).

      35'

      Attempt missed. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Philippe Coutinho.

      35'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 35'

      34'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 34'

      34'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 34'

      34'

      Simon Mignolet (Liverpool) Free Kick at 34'

      33'

      Foul by Victor Anichebe (West Bromwich Albion).

      33'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 33'

      32'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 32'

      32'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 32'

      31'

      Attempt missed. Emre Can (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Philippe Coutinho.

      31'

      Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 31'

      28'

      Attempt missed. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right.

      27'

      Attempt missed. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.

      26'

      Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

      26'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 26'

      25'

      Boaz Myhill (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 25'

      25'

      Hand ball by Raheem Sterling (Liverpool).

      23'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 23'

      21'

      Attempt missed. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

      21'

      Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 21'

      19'

      Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Craig Dawson.

      19'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Corner Kick at 18'

      18'

      Simon Mignolet (Liverpool) Free Kick at 18'

      17'

      Foul by Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool).

      17'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 17'

      14'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 14'

      14'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 14'

      13'

      Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Craig Gardner.

      13'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Corner Kick at 13'

      12'

      Attempt blocked. Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.

      12'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 12'

      10'

      Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordon Ibe.

      10'

      Jordon Ibe (Liverpool) Assists Shot at 10'

      10'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 10'

      9'

      Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) Free Kick at 9'

      9'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

      9'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 9'

      8'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Throw In at 8'

      6'

      Attempt missed. Victor Anichebe (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Craig Gardner following a set piece situation.

      6'

      Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 6'

      6'

      Attempt missed. Craig Gardner (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Craig Dawson with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

      6'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Assists Shot at 6'

      6'

      Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion) Free Kick at 6'

      6'

      Foul by Dejan Lovren (Liverpool).

      6'

      Emre Can (Liverpool) Throw In at 6'

      5'

      Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion) Blocked Pass at 5'

      5'

      Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Blocked Pass at 5'

      4'

      Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Throw In at 4'

      1'

      Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Free Kick at 1'

      1'

      Mario Balotelli (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

      1'

      First Half begins.

      1'

      First Half begins.

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      Possession

      26%
      74%
      • West Bromwich Albion
      • Liverpool

      Shots

      10
      22

      Shots on target

      4
      5

      Fouls

      12
      11

      Corners

      2
      4

      Yellow Cards

      1
      0

      Red Cards

      0
      0

      Head to Head

      West Brom0 - 0Liverpool
      Liverpool2 - 1West Brom
      West Brom1 - 1Liverpool
      Liverpool4 - 1West Brom
      Liverpool0 - 2West Brom
      West Brom1 - 2Liverpool

      West Brom

      • 13Boaz Myhill
      • 23Gareth McAuley
      • 6Joleon Lescott
      • 25Craig Dawson
      • 11Chris Brunt
      • 7James Morrison
      • -> Chris Baird
      • 8Craig Gardner
      • 10Victor Anichebe
      • -> Callum McManaman
      • 24Darren Fletcher
      • 5Claudio Yacob
      • 18Saido Berahino
      • -> Brown Ideye
      • Subs
      • 16Cristian Gamboa
      • 3Jonas Olsson
      • 29Stephane Sessegnon
      • 38Jack Rose

      Liverpool

      • 22Simon Mignolet
      • 23Emre Can
      • 37Martin Skrtel
      • 6Dejan Lovren
      • 2Glen Johnson
      • 31Raheem Sterling
      • 8Steven Gerrard
      • 14Jordan Henderson
      • 10Philippe Coutinho
      • 33Jordon Ibe
      • -> Adam Lallana
      • 45Mario Balotelli
      • -> Fabio Borini
      • Subs
      • 24Joe Allen
      • 4Kolo TourĂ©
      • 1Brad Jones
      • 50Lazar Markovic
      • 19Javi Manquillo

      Liverpool held by Baggies

      Liverpool's slim Champions League hopes suffered a huge blow as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at West Brom.

      The Reds are fifth in the Barclays Premier League but only moved six points behind Manchester City before the champions' home game with Aston Villa.

      Jordon Ibe hit the bar for the visitors and Boaz Myhill saved from Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Henderson.

      But they were left to rue a pedestrian performance with little goal threat from Mario Balotelli, who was hauled off in the second half.

      Simon Mignolet saved from Albion's James Morrison as West Brom edged towards safety but are still only seven points above the relegation zone.

      Balotelli started his first top flight game since November while Ibe and Glen Johnson also returned as Steven Gerrard made his 500th Barclays Premier League appearance for Liverpool.

      West Brom were unchanged for the visit of the Reds following their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace with the Baggies on the brink of safety.

      And that was exactly how the hosts looked in an instantly forgettable first half where both sides' one-paced approach left The Hawthorns asleep.

      Liverpool, still smarting from their 2-1 FA Cup semi final defeat to Aston Villa, were expected to improve after a weak display at Wembley.

      Yet Brendan Rodgers' side offered little attacking threat aside from two brief flashpoints which barely troubled the hosts.

      First, Gerrard's free kick whistled over on 27 minutes before Balotelli's instinctive volley arrowed over eight minutes later.

      Without the injured Daniel Sturridge, the Italy international was Liverpool's focal point but again let Rodgers' side down with a lifeless performance.

      The second half at least brought some excitement within 10 minutes of the restart when the Baggies survived a triple scare.

      Johnson's cross found Balotelli and his blocked shot fell to Coutinho, with Myhill saving his effort and then Henderson's follow-up.

      A minute later Craig Gardner guided Chris Brunt's cross into the sidenetting for Albion with the second half instantly more enthralling than the first.

      But Liverpool almost grabbed the lead on 62 minutes when Ibe swapped passes with Balotelli and darted into the area, only for his 10-yard effort to deflect off the bar.

      Suddenly, the game had opened up and the Baggies nearly went ahead when Mignolet saved Morrison's header after Martin Skrtel made a hash of Callum McManaman's cross.

      Liverpool looked the more likely to break the deadlock but it never came and Myhill calmly saved Gerrard's snapshot with 13 minutes left.

      Mignolet had to ensure a point with two minutes left when he saved McManaman's effort at the near post.

      But Dejan Lovren could have won it in injury time when he headed Gerrard's cross wide from eight yards.




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