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Swansea is looking to build on last seasons` successful campaign and the hosts are doing just that. They achieved qualification to the Europa League group stages where they demolished Valencia 3-0 away and they are on the 9th place in the league, a very good spot considering that they had a nightmare draw in the first few rounds, playing Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United. On the other hand, Swansea lost to Birmingham in the League Cup on Wednesday, 3-1, using mostly reserve players. The hosts splashed the cash in the summer, signing poacher Bony from Vitesse and alongside Michu he forms one of the most dangerous attacking lines in the Premier League.
The gunners are pumping on all cylinders at the moment. Wenger’s team finally looks to have developed into a Premier League contender, one of the reasons being the signing of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid. After losing 1-3 to Aston Villa in the season opener, Arsenal won 7 consecutive games until drawing away to West Brom in the League Cup on wednesday. The gunners went on to win at penalties and it was an impressive performance, since Wenger pretty much rested every player in midfield and attack.
In the last of their 4 games, both Swansea and Arsenal played three over 2,5 games each. Arsenal is currently the most offensive team in the Premier League with a goal difference of 11-6 in 5 rounds.
Team news & lineups
Wenger continues to miss a lot of players, but it is a common situation for Arsenal and they are used to it. I don’t know what kind of job the physios are doing at this club. Cazorla, Rosicky, Sanogo, Diaby and Oxlade Chamberlain are out. Swansea could be without key defender and captain Williams.
Swansea City: Vorm – Chico, Williams, Rangel, Davies – Shelvey, Canas, Dyer, Routledge – Michu, Bony
Arsenal: Szczesny – Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs – Ramsey, Flamini – Monreal, Wilshere, Ozil – Giroud
No matter how good this Arsenal side looks at the moment, you still can’t trust their defense. Koscielny and Mertesacker will always be error-prone and when opponents are coming at full speed on counters, the gunners have problems. With the fantastic offensive line of Michu and Bony, Swansea is sure to put some big pressure on Arsenal’s back line. On the other hand, the gunners have huge firepower themselves, especially with Mesut Ozil to lead the show. The visitors scored in every single game this season. Look for a spectacular game between two fine teams with offensive minded managers and squads. Both Arsenal and Swansea have strikers in absolute top form (Giroud / Michu, Bony), which are also fresh after being rested midweek. Goals are expected here. My pick is 1-1 or 1-2 for the gunners.
Pick: over 2,5
Odds: 1.80 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 6.40
Event date: 28 September
Editor Facts
- Rostick is 3 for 4 in tips involving Swansea this season
