da pinnacle: As 2010 draws to a close, both Roberto Di Matteo and Owen Coyle will reflect on a very successful last twelve months. For Coyle, the controversial move from Burnley to the Reebok stadium has paid dividends, as he has been able to successfully implement the enterprising style he employed whilst at Turf Moor.
da apostebet: Di Matteo has had similar success since ascending to the top flight with the Baggies. One of the favourites for relegation before the season started, West Brom have shaken off a poor start to record an impressive win at the Emirates, before coming from behind to draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Predicting this match up is pretty difficult, particularly as both sides have shown a propensity to win games the form book suggests they shouldn’t, and throw points away in places where they should emerge victorious.
Bolton will feel at home they should be able to see off the newly promoted Albion, and in clashes of this nature, the Trotters’ ability to play a more direct brand of football, combined with a greater experience of the hectic Christmas Premier League programme should be enough to prevail here.
Prediction: 2-1
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Bolton are 7/1 to win 2-1