After last weekend’s
result, Swansea City will look to put things right in their upcoming
fixture against Arsenal. The 2-1 home loss to Leicester wasn’t what
Paul Clement had in mind, and travelling to the Emirates Stadium will
be no easy task.
Despite the recent
loss, Swansea actually had 56% possession, meaning they had plenty of
the ball throughout the game. The Swans had a number of chances, but
didn’t prove to be clinical enough in the end.
Still on eight points,
Swansea are hovering around the lower part of the Premier League as
goal difference is the saviour of the side’s position. The total
goals conceded so far isn’t actually too bad at 10, while goals
scored has tallied just six. The lads need to be more clinical in
front of goal if they are to claim vital points this season.
The key player for Swans thus far has been Tammy Abraham. The youngster currently has four
league goals to his name and proves a threat up front. His lanky physique is a great asset to have on the pitch and, if utilised
correctly, Swansea have that “go-to” player.
Although we are only
nine games into the season, fans will feel a little edgy after the
recent loss to Leicester and there is many reasons to be. The main
thing on any Premier League fans’ mind would be the security of
your own team in the Premier League. Thinking about not being in that
bottom three is painful at times.
For now, Swansea
shouldn’t need to worry. Despite playing away to Arsenal next, there
are five teams currently below them. Plus, those other teams will have to play
each other and some of the top sides in the Premier League yet.
Heading into the
Arsenal fixture, Arsene Wenger’s side are still missing key
players. Santi Cazorla is still out injured; as are Calum Chambers,
Skhodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck. None of these three players will be
back for the Swansea game.
The
Swans will have four players missing for the trip to the Emirates
Stadium. Kyle Bartley of course is still injured. Martin Olsson
suffered a hamstring injury and doesn’t have a return date set yet.
Rentao Sanches is out until November with a thigh strain and Wilfried
Bony has a hamstring problem which makes him a major doubt
against Arsenal.
Paul Clement will be
having a headache over wanting his strongest side possible but with
key players missing he will have to make due. The key now is to focus
on the game ahead and hopefully grab something against Arsenal.
The Gunners may
have won 5-2 at Everton last time out but they ARE conceding goals.
If Swansea head into the game with a positive attitude, they could
shock Arsene Wenger’s side. We have already seen them lose a few
times this season and there is no reason why the Welsh side can’t
beat them this weekend.
Up the Jack Army.
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