Michael Owen states his prediction for Liverpool FC v West Brom
The Liverpool legend believes Jurgen Klopp's side won't suffer a derby hangover when West Brom make the trip to Anfield on Wednesday night
Michael Owen is backing Liverpool FC to beat West Brom on Wednesday night despite the disappointment of a 1-1 draw with Everton at the weekend.
The Reds squandered a 1-0 lead to drop two points in Sunday’s Merseyside derby after Wayne Rooney’s controversial penalty cancelled out Mohamed Salah’s stylish opener at Anfield.
Liverpool FC missed out on the chance to move into third place ahead of defending Premier League champions Chelsea after the Blues lost 1-0 at West Ham United.
The 18-time English champions have still unbeaten in their last eight Premier League games to build some momentum in the top-four race as Jurgen Klopp looks to secure qualification for the Champions League.
Liverpool FC have collected 17 points from a possible 24 ahead of the visit of West Brom on Wednesday night.
Former Reds striker Owen believes Liverpool FC will beat West Brom at Anfield.
“Liverpool have to put behind the loss of two points in the Merseyside derby and it will be interesting to see what side Jurgen Klopp starts with at Anfield against West Brom, having shuffled his pack for the visit of Everton on Sunday,” Owen told BetVictor.
“The Baggies have scored in their last six PL games at Anfield and may do so again midweek, but I take the Reds to get back to winning ways.”
Liverpool FC finished in fourth place in the Premier League last season to secure a place in the Champions League.
The Reds signed four players in the summer transfer window to improve his Liverpool FC squad.
The 18-time English champions haven’t lost a Premier League game since a 4-1 loss to title rivals Tottenham Hotspur back in September.
