Andy Gray challenged Richard Keys’ assertion about the outcome of the West Brom vs. Ipswich Town match on Saturday, February 10th. The teams, both vying for promotion, settled for a thrilling 2-2 draw at Portman Road in the morning fixture. During the discussion on beIN SPORTS that day, Keys suggested that the result benefited everyone else in the league. However, Gray disagreed, expressing that other teams would have preferred West Brom to secure a victory.

West Brom firmly in hunt for Premier League return

West Brom may understandably feel disappointed with how the match unfolded, especially considering they were twice equalized, with the second instance occurring in added time. Nonetheless, securing a point at Portman Road is still a favorable outcome. It ensures that Albion maintains a strong position in the top six of the league standings.

Albion currently occupies the fifth position in the table, but the teams behind them are rapidly gaining ground. In fact, there’s just a four-point gap between the Baggies and Preston North End, who are sitting in ninth place.

The competition for the final two play-off spots appears to be intensifying, forming a six-team battle. Ipswich seems poised to secure their place in the end-of-season playoffs. In this specific discussion, Gray’s perspective appears to hold weight – it’s probable that the teams in pursuit would have preferred Ipswich to secure a victory instead of a draw between the sides. With other teams eagerly waiting for any slip-ups from Albion, there’s hope for a return to winning form against Cardiff City in the upcoming midweek fixture.