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April 14, 2012 3:00 PM BST
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee:‬ M. Clattenburg‎
Attendance:‬ 18985‎
 
37′ Gylfi Sigurdsson
 
43′ Nathan Dyer
 
63′ (OG) Scott Dann
 

Swansea City - Blackburn Preview: Both sides seeking to end four-game losing streak

Swans aiming to rediscover impressive home form after two defeats in a row at the Liberty Stadium, with Rovers hoping to bounce back from late heartache at the hands of Liverpool

By Ross Jackson

More On :  Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City, Swansea City vs Blackburn Rovers

PROBABLE LINEUPS

SWANSEA CITY

Vorm
Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Taylor
Dyer, Britton, Allen, Sinclair
Sigurdsson
Graham
BLACKBURN ROVERS

Robinson
Orr, Dann, Hanley, Olsson
Hoilett, N'Zonzi, Dunn, Pedersen
Formica
Yakubu

Brendan Rodgers has no further injury worries following his side's 3-0 humbling at the hands of QPR on Wednesday. They are, however, still without the injured Ferre Bodde and Keny Agustien.

Meanwhile, Wayne Routledge's recent run in the side could be set to come to an end having been hauled off at half-time in the midweek defeat at Loftus Road.

Similarly, Steve Kean's team boasts a near full quota, with Vince Grella the only injured absentee. There will likely be a recall for Norwegian midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen as Rovers look to exploit his set-piece delivery.


 DID YOU KNOW?
  • During that run Swansea have mustered just one goal - a second half Gylfi Sigurdsson strike against Tottenham.
  • Danny Graham has scored 10 Premier League goals this season. The only Englishmen to have scored more this term are Frank Lampard, Grant Holt and Wayne Rooney.
  • Despite their lack of goals, Brendan Rodgers' side boast an impressive defensive record, with only Manchester City conceding less at home this season.
  • Blackburn striker Yakubu (pictured right) currently sits joint fourth in the Premier League top scorers' chart with 16 goals this season.
  • Steve Kean's side rely heavily on the Nigerian striker's firepower, with Junior Hoilett the only other player in the side to have scored more than three goals this season.
  • The Swans' home form has been impressive so far this season, but they have failed to score or pick up a point in their last two games at the Liberty Stadium.
  • When the two sides met earlier this season it was Rovers who emerged victorious, with Yakubu grabbing all four goals in a 4-2 win.
  • Following midweek wins for Wigan and QPR, Rovers sit 19th in the table, three points from safety.
  • Despite regular protests at Ewood Park, Blackburn's biggest concern appears to be their away form, with no team conceding more goals or picking up less wins on the road this season than the Lancashire club.

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Top 3 Predictions
  • Swansea City 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
    20.2 %
  • Swansea City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
    18.18 %
  • Swansea City 1-2 Blackburn Rovers
    15.15 %
Head to Head
Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 14 Apr 2012 Swansea City 3 - Blackburn Rovers 0
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Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ 3 Dec 2011 Blackburn Rovers 4 - Swansea City 2
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Last Five Matches
Swansea City
19 May 2013Swansea City 0 - Fulham 3EPL
12 May 2013Manchester United 2 - Swansea City 1EPL
7 May 2013Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea City 3EPL
4 May 2013Swansea City 0 - Manchester City 0EPL
28 Apr 2013Chelsea FC 2 - Swansea City 0EPL
Blackburn Rovers
4 May 2013Birmingham City 1 - Blackburn Rovers 1ENG2
27 Apr 2013Blackburn Rovers 1 - Crystal Palace 1ENG2
23 Apr 2013Millwall 1 - Blackburn Rovers 2ENG2
20 Apr 2013Watford 4 - Blackburn Rovers 0ENG2
16 Apr 2013Blackburn Rovers 1 - Huddersfield Town 0ENG2
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
1Michel VormGoalkeeper
6Ashley WilliamsDefender
3Neil TaylorDefender
45Steven CaulkerDefender
22Ángel RangelDefender
7Leon BrittonMidfielder
11Scott Sinclair Midfielder
12Nathan DyerMidfielder
24Joe AllenMidfielder
22Gylfi SigurdssonMidfielder
10Danny GrahamStriker
25Gerhard TremmelGoalkeeper
5Alan TateDefender
16Garry MonkDefender
15Wayne RoutledgeMidfielder
27Mark GowerMidfielder
51Josh McEachranMidfielder
8Leroy LitaStriker
19Luke MooreStriker
1Paul RobinsonGoalkeeper
16Scott DannDefender
2Bradley OrrDefender
31Grant HanleyDefender
8David DunnMidfielder
12Morten-Gamst PedersenMidfielder
15Steven N'ZonziMidfielder
-Marcus OlssonMidfielder
35Jason LoweDefender
23Junior HoilettStriker
-Aiyegbeni YakubuStriker
34Jake Kean Goalkeeper
3Martin OlssonDefender
10Mauro FormicaStriker
11Radosav PetrovićMidfielder
-Anthony ModesteStriker
-Rubén RochinaStriker
25David GoodwillieStriker
Players to Watch
Nathan Dyer
Nathan Dyer
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 12
Games Goals YC RC
37 3 5 1
Since serving a three-match ban for a sending off against Wigan at the beginning of March, Dyer has had to play second-fiddle to Wayne Routledge. However, with Routledge hauled off at half-time against QPR, the 24-year-old could be given his chance to impress against Swansea, and will no doubt be looking to exploit the space left by the adventurous Martin Olsson.
Morten-Gamst Pedersen
Morten-Gamst Pedersen
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 12
Games Goals YC RC
0 0 0 0
The Norwegian midfielder was left out of the side cruelly beaten by Liverpool on Tuesday, however, with the Swansea midfield severely lacking in height, Rovers’ best avenue for success may come via the midfielder’s long-throws and set-pieces.
Prediction
Had this fixture been played a few weeks ago the Swans would have looked a certainty for three points. But recent home defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle have exposed a vulnerability to Rodgers’ side, yet they should have enough quality to overcome a travelsick Blackburn side.
Editor's Prediction
Swansea City 2
Blackburn 0
Results
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Liverpool 		23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
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Tottenham 		21 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa 		19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City 		19 0

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