da poker： West Brom strolled to yet another impressive victory against Swansea but the fact Kieran Gibbs suffered an injury which forced him off in the second half is a negative they could do without.
da bwin： The former Arsenal man was visibly frustrated after he appeared to pick up a hamstring injury, the extent of which is still unknown.
He managed to walk off so it may not be too severe but it is certainly a development he and his team could do without, as the match against the Swans was just his third appearance since his previous injury lay-off.
The left-back missed 12 games because of that issue and although the Baggies coped well without him, Bilic would undoubtedly prefer to call upon his experience and attacking skill – having scored one and assisted one in his last three games.
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Fans too are disappointed that he had to be substituted, and many feel sorry for him as he was just beginning to rediscover his form and fitness.
Bilic’s side were already in the ascendency when Gibbs came off but they still coped very well in his absence.
Darnell Furlong replaced him and Nathan Ferguson filled in at left-back, but both players were faultless for the remainder and showed signs that the team will be just as effective without Gibbs.
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Nevertheless, it is still a blow to lose a player of his quality and know-how, and that’s why fans are hoping that he won’t spend too long on the sidelines.
West Brom’s win means they go back above Leeds, who also won, proving that the pressure that both sides are creating is helping one another to perform better.