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Guest: Warren, is the Swansea City contributor for the Premier Punditry podcast. He has also written a few articles for the Swansea Way, which has been touted as the Best Blog in Wales. His twitter account is @warrensmith2111 if you want to give a follow!
Chelsea FC at Swansea City
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Talking Points:
Gary Monk’s pre-game press conference:
This squad is ‘strongest he’s ever seen at Chelsea’
Chelsea are his favorites to win the Premier League trophy ahead of Manchester City
Bafetimbi Gomis to step up and fill the void left by Wilfried Bony who is heading to Manchester City once he returns from the African Cup of Nations.
Swansea was already prepared to not have Bony due to African Cup of Nations and signed Nelson Oliveira from Benfica on loan
Chelsea FC have never lost to Swansea in the Premier League
Chelsea have only won 1 of their last 5 Premier League away matches (1-2-2)
Chelsea defeated Swansea 4-2 the last time these sides met but the Swans took the early lead through a John Terry own goal
Swansea City have dropped more points from winning positions than any other team this season (16 points)
Swansea’s woodwork has been hit more times than any other team (14 times)
Chelsea have seen 6 opposition players be sent off this season, more than any other
Injuries/Suspensions
Chelsea: Azpilicueta (groin), Courtois (finger)
Swanswea: Montero (injury), Shelvey (suspension), Sung-yueng (Asian Cup of Nations)
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Prediction Information
Last 6 matches
CFC: 4-1-1
Swansea: 2-2-2
Standings
CFC: 1st (49 pts)
Swansea: 9th (30 pts)
Past meetings
This season: CFC 4-2 Swansea
Chelsea: Costa hat-trick, Remy with the finishing touch
Swansea: JT own goal, Shelvey at the end
Predictions
FourFourTwo: Chelsea FC 1-0 Swansea City
Brandon: CFC 2-0 Swansea
Dan: CFC 2-1 Swansea
Nick: CFC 3-0 Swansea City
Warren: CFC 1-2 Swansea