Premier League 2013-14: Season Predictions

West Brom

It could be argued that, if you asked a football fan on the street to name two West Brom players who hit the headlines last year, you would probably expect to hear Romelu Lukaku and Peter Odemwingie. Although for different reasons, they would be foremost in people's minds about West Brom. But for the purposes of this article and not wanting to undermine Steve Clarke's side, let's not mention Odemwingie's escapades and instead focus on the other name mentioned here: Romelu Lukaku. Without doubt, the on-loan Chelsea star's goals and assists contributed heavily to the Baggies to a Premier League best finish of 8th place. And, so it appears now that the men from the Hawthorns, who were one of the perennial yo-yo clubs, are now settled and established as a Premier League side. In order to maintain their stay and somewhat replace Romelu Lukaku, they have signed Matej Vydra and Nicolas Anelka to provide the goals, and especially in Anelka's case, vital Premier League experience having played previously for Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Bolton during his nomadic career. Apart from that, Clarke has kept faith with the squad that took them to those heights. Although, they undoubtedly enjoyed the experience last season, they overahieved in my opinion and will be brought back to reality this season. Prediction: 15th