West Brom are now a best price 7/4 for relegation after their superb 3-1 win at Birmingham last weekend…

Barcelona captain Carlos Puyol has been ruled out of the Champions League clash encounter Arsenal.

The 32-year-old centre-half has been out of action since the middle of January and although he has been able to train in recent days, he is not fit for Tuesday’s game..

Arsene Wenger’s men take a 2-1 lead to Spain for the last 16 encounter, having been dumped out of the competition by the Catalans last season.

It leaves Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola with a selection headache as fellow centre-back Gerard Pique is suspended for the game. Guardiola may opt to pair Eric Abidal and Sergio Busquets in central defence.

Arsenal are also dealing with severe injury problems, with Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie and Alex Song definitely out, while skipper Cesc Fabregas is rated 90 per cent likely to play by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

West Brom are now a best price 7/4 for relegation after their superb 3-1 win at Birmingham last weekend…

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