Liverpool has startet their season in great form winning their three first matches of the Premier League. Meanwhile, Swansea won their first match last week against West Bromwich. Tonight, the two sides meet for the first time this season.

 Swansea - Liverpool

Liberty Stadium

Premier League Round 4

16-09-2013 @ 20.00 UK

 

How are the two teams form?

Liverpool is currently on a shared 1st with Arsenal and Tottenham after three matches and three wins. A single point is enough to take the lead in the Premier League until the weekend. The last three matches have been won with a 1-0 victory, and Daniel Sturridge have been the man behind all of the goals.

Meanwhile, Swansea started the season losing 4-1 to Manchester United, followed by a small loss to Tottenham Hotspurs. However, the Swans won their 3 first points last week against West Bromwich Albion and hopes to add another 3 tonight.

The last 5 matches between the two sides have ended with 2 Swansea victories, 2 draws and a single win for Liverpool.

What are the probable line ups?

Alan Tate and Neil Taylor is definately out for Swansea while Nathan Dyer is doubtful due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Liverpool is without Sissoko, Coates and Johnson while Allen, Touré and Sturridge are doubtful. Luis Suarez is still banned.

Vorm 

Rangel - Williams - Chico - Davies

Routledge - Britton - Shelvey - Hernández

Michu

Bony

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Sturridge

Aspas

Coutinho - Lucas - Gerrard - Henderson

Enrique - Agger - Touré - Wisdom

Mignolet

What to expect from this match?

Swansea have had a good take on Liverpool in the past but have only won two small victories. Liverpool, on the other hand scored not less than 5 goals against the Welsh side last time they met at Anfield.

Given Liverpool's current form they go into this match as favorites for the win. However, Swansea is not an easy team to play against and can cause problems for the Liverpool defends. Especially Michu has done well against the Reds in the past.

What are the odds?

Bet365 is only one of the many bookmakers putting Liverpool up as favorites with a 13/10 bet. Meanwhile, Sportbetting gives a 12/5 on both a draw and a Swansea win.

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