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Swansea vs Arsenal, Premier League: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?

A closer look at Tuesday's Premier League clash

Tuesday 30 January 2018 17:43 GMT

Arsenal won 2-1 in their last encounter with Swansea (Getty)

Swansea City welcome Arsenal to the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night with new-signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan likely to feature.

There is also the possibility that Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck will return to further strength Arsenal's attack as the duo bounce back from injury..

Arsenal are currently in sixth place and just three points behind neighbours Tottenham while Swansea are bottom and level on points with West Brom.

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Bernd Leno - 6

Curiously on a night where Chelsea dominated possession, had little to do with few clear sightings of his goal. Commanded his area better than he has at times this season. A second Premier League clean sheet.

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Hector Bellerin - 8

Very solid showing, and awful to see him stretchered off after a non-contact leg injury so soon after returning.

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Sokratis Papastathopoulos - 7

Very strong at the back, combining well with Koscielny and showing passion and leadership. An assist with a sliced cross to set up his centre-back partner, too.

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Laurent Koscielny - 9

Should have put Arsenal ahead just prior to Lacazette’s opener, but made amends with a fortunate shoulder home after mistiming his header attempt. Outstanding defensively. Header after header, block after block, tackle after tackle.

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Sead Kolasinac - 7

A player more noted for his attacking influence this season but very solid defensively on the night. Did waste one chance, opting to go further to the byline rather than square with Torreira waiting unmarked.

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Granit Xhaka - 7

Strong performance. Tackled and intercepted well.

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Lucas Torreira - 7

The midfield dovetailed nicely, shutting down Chelsea’s football and holding their defensive structure to secure the game. Torreira moved forward effectively at times, too.

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Matteo Guendouzi - 7

Busy and tireless on the left of the midfield three during the first half, providing cover for Sead Kolasinac in Arsenal’s narrower system.

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Aaron Ramsey - 7

Deployed in a free role behind the front two, making the most of his touches and working hard. Wasn’t hugely impactful beyond the first 15 minutes, but instrumental in Arsenal’s fast start.

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Alexandre Lacazette - 8

Excellent opener, controlling superbly and staying on his feet before applying a strong finish. Fizzed throughout with his ability to move with the ball a huge asset for Arsenal.

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Pierrer-Emerick Aubameyang - 7

Missed a couple of very good chances in the early stages, but constantly threatened the Chelsea defence and put the hard work in up front.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6

Superb reflex save from Koscielny header early on. Faultless for the goals.

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Cesar Azpiulicueta - 6

Escaped an uncharacteristic early error unpunished. Afforded plenty of space but found targets lacking with Chelsea’s diminutive front-six.

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Antonio Rudiger - 5

Escaped an uncharacteristic early error unpunished. Afforded plenty of space but found targets lacking with Chelsea’s diminutive front-six.

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David Luiz - 5

His range of passing stood out, but should have taken better charge of his box as the senior head in the Chelsea defence.

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Marcos Alonso - 7

Similarly frustrated by Chelsea’s lack of options as he looked to cross. Hit the post with a flicked header late in the first half and, in truth, looked their most likely goal threat, moving into the box at times to give a sizeable option.

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Jorginho - 5

Kept things ticking over in midfield as he always does when Chelsea dominate possession, but is limited as a forward passer and creator.

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Mateo Kovacic - 6

Uninfluential during his hour on the pitch, and Chelsea’s lack of midfield creativity was telling.

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N'Golo Kante - 5

There is an argument to be made that Chelsea’s two best players both started this game out of position. Kante isn’t being asked to do what he does well.

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Pedro - 6

Nearly equalised five minutes after the opener with a deft chip over Bernd Leno, the ball tumbling just the wrong side of the post. Otherwise largely ineffectual, but he was typically industrious.

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Willian - 5

Wasteful, with his only option seemingly to cut inside and fire against Arsenal defenders. At risk of losing his place to Giroud to add balance.

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Eden Hazard - 5

Chelsea’s reliance on him is such that on a subdued night from him like tonight they never look like scoring. Deploying him as a false-nine doesn’t really work in games like this, and he drifted with touches limited.

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The home side will be looking to continue their strong home form which has seen them record back-to-back victories under manager Carlos Carvahal.

Their last victory against the Gunners came in 2016 when a late Ashley Williams goal gave the Swans their fourth victory at the Emirates.

What time does it start?

Swansea vs. Arsenal kicks off at 7:45 pm on Tuesday 30 January.

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be televised live in the UK. Highlights will be shown at 10:45pm this Wednesday on BBC 1.

It’s a big game for…

Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian is set to make his debut for the Gunners after signing for the club last week. Where the player will fit in at Arsenal remains the topic of much discussion and fans will no doubt be keen to see how he fares alongside Mesut Ozil.

Best stat…

15. Swansea have only scored 15 goals so far this season, with both Tammy Abraham and Jordan Ayew leading the way with five goals each to their name.

Remember when…

A Bafetembi Gomis winner secured a memorable 2-1 Swansea win in November 2014. Despite going behind late in the second half to an Alexis Sanchez goal, a fantastic Glyffi Sigurdsson free-kick inspired Swansea to a comeback victory.

Player to watch…

Jack Wilshire. The Arsenal playmaker has seen a revival in form since returning from his loan spell at Bournemouth last season. After great displays in the wins over both Chelsea and Crystal Palace he will be looking for another dominant display at the Liberty Stadium.

Past three-meetings…

Arsenal 2 Swansea 1, Premier League, October 2017

Swansea 0 Arsenal 4, Premier League, January 2017

Arsenal 3 Swansea City 2, Premier League, October 2016

Form guide…

Swansea: LDDWWD

Arsenal: DLDLWW

Odds…

Swansea to win: 23/4

Arsenal to win: 12/25

Draw: 7/2

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