WEST BROM v QPR: FORMATION CHANGE WILL BENEFIT HUGHES Ladbrokes: 6 October 2012 Reproduced with permission from Ladbrokes.com More Sharing ServicesShare | Share on facebookShare on myspaceShare on googleShare on twitter Mark Hughes is rapidly approaching âmust-winâ territory, despite the campaign being only six games old and with fixtures against Everton and Arsenal to follow this trip to West Brom, the Baggies represent the best chance of relieving pressure. The 16/5 that says theyâll triumph, however, suggests the size of the task on their hands at the Hawthorns. With no win and 12 goals conceded so far, the Râs problems are rooted in their incorrect formation selection, which leaves them too open at the back. If Hughes adopts a 4-3-3, they stand a chance of getting something from the Baggies, who were outclassed by a Liverpool second-string in the Capital One Cup playing the same way. Adel Taarabt and Junior Hoilett have the pace and creative spark to thrive in this system, if given the chance. The pair are priced up at 9/1 to break the deadlock in this one and the 9/4 available for Bobby Zamora to notch at any time has potential to be a shrewd investment. Yet, even if they do make this change in formation, their defensive frailties wonât be eradicated overnight. West Brom have been strong at home this year too, scoring six in three league games. This would suggest that the game will produce more than 2.5 goals, which can be backed at 5/6, while both teams to score is an enticing 4/6. If you fancy QPR to pull off an unlikely positive result in the west Midlands, the best bet on offer is an away win or draw with more than three goals scored in the game, which can be backed at 3/1.
I actually totally agree with this one but a lot of it depends on fitness of players. I've been thinking for a while that there is too much space between the attack and the midfield. The attack have often been left alone without a clue. Having a CDM would allow Ale and Estaban to push forward and support whoever is playing further up. So, my team with no injuries would be: Cesar [Bosingwa]-[Onouha]-[Nelson]-[Fabio] -----------------[Mbia]-------------- -----------[Faurlin]----[Granero]----- -----[Taarabt]------------[Hoilett]----- -----------------[Zamora]------------- Cisse as an impact sub, as with Mackie, SWP and Diakite. Derry and Hill to harden things up if needed. Or Hill actually going in instead of Onouha (not sure who's really better, Hill is more experienced but Onouha is more agile).
