Arsene Wenger will be hoping his Arsenal side can continue their resurgence in form as they welcome Paul Clement’s struggling Swansea to the Emirates. Arsenal’s 5-2 demolition of Everton ultimately cost Ronald Koeman his job and the verve with which Arsenal played, will give their fans real cause for optimism this season. Swansea came short up against a resurgent Leicester City side last time out and will need to be at their best here to keep the Gunners at bay.
English Premier League – Emirates Stadium – Saturday 28th October 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5 at Skybet |
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Questions were raised about Arsenal’s mental strength following their defeat to Watford earlier in the month but they silenced their critics with a much needed 5-2 win at Everton last Sunday. Alexis Sanchez, Aleandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil lead the line for the Gunners with aplomb and perhaps indicated a sign of the potential within the Arsenal squad.
Lacazette now has 5 goals in the Premier League for the Gunners and will want to add to his tally here.
Swansea City
Swansea sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone and need to start picking up points quickly, whilst their goal tally of 6 in 9 league games is the second lowest in the Premier League. 5 of the 8 points they have picked up this season have come on their travels and how they would dearly love to get one over Arsenal here. Tammy Abraham has shown his potential this season – the on-loan Chelsea forward has scored 4 goals already this term.
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a 12:8 lead in the head to head record between the two sides whilst there have been a further 3 draws shared between the two clubs. Arsenal bagged the double over Swansea last season – winning 3-2 at the Emirates just over a year ago in a topsy-turvy encounter then thrashing Swansea at the Liberty Stadium 4-0 in January 2017.
Odds and Predictions
Arsenal look in good form and Swansea are struggling in front of goal.
Both teams to score – NO – is good value at 3/4 with Coral.
Alexandre Lacazette will want to add to his Premier League tally of 5 goals.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime is a sensible punt at 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Arsenal have kept 3 Premier League clean sheets at home already this season.
Arsenal to keep a clean sheet is good value at 5/6 with UniBet.
The Gunners will be looking to dominate the match from the first minute and should cause many problems for the Swans.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a banker bet at 4/9 with SkyBet
Score Prediction
Arsenal 3 – 0 Swansea City – 7/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Arsenal look to be finding form and should notch a comprehensive win over Swansea at home. Arsenal to win with a -2.5 Asian Handicap looks great value at at 6/4 with Stan James.