While the hustle and hectic manner of the premier league and the Champions league keep on keeping the world at their feet, there are other important matters than the clubs in the lower division would have to settle in the time left. This is especially true when it comes to the championship league in England. As the league slowly dwindles, the race for qualification to the elite premier league keeps on keeping us in soaked tension. Teams in the playoff stages would be looking to cement their position in the League in order to give themselves a good fighting chance when the 3rd team is finally chosen. It would be interesting to see if they can manage to do this in a league that is no doubt very competitive.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa would be happy with that they have been able to achieve so far. They are currently on course for a playoff place which would allow them to have a shot at promotion this season. Aston Villa is 5th in the league. They have managed to amass 76 points in the 46 games which have been played so far. If they should lose the match today, they would probably be looking over their shoulder for the last game as Middlesbrough would have the chance to draw level with them on points. They would, therefore, be desperate to claim a win here. However, their opponents are no pushovers.
West Brom
West Brom is a team who have really done well for themselves this season. They are definitely earned their playoff places even before the league is over and would be looking to keep a good form until the season is over. This would give them a chance to have a good shot at the playoff stages. They are currently 4th in the league. They have managed to amass 80 points in the 46 games that have been played. They would no doubt be hoping that they can leapfrog Leeds into 3rd position with a good performance against Aston Villa.
Form
When it comes to the form, there is hardly much to separate these two teams. Aston Villa has won four of their last six games in all competitions. The remaining matches have ended up in one loss and a draw. They have failed their last two games in all competitions and would be hoping to change that when they play West Brom tomorrow. It would be interesting to see how they would be able to pull their weight in a match which would seal their place in the top six.
West Brom, on the other hand, has won three of their last six games in the league. The remaining matches have ended in two losses and a single draw for West Brom. They have won just once in their last three matches and would be hoping to change this record today.
The truth is that Aston Villa needs this victory more and would surely be giving it their all to make sure that they come out victorious at the end.
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