|
|
Played
December 31, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee: P. Dowd
Attendance: 20393
December 31, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee: P. Dowd
Attendance: 20393
84′
Scott Sinclair
|
|
|
|
|
| Swansea City | 13.00 | 6.00 | 12.00 | 6.20 |
| Draw | 1.12 | 3.75 | 1.17 | 3.85 |
| Tottenham | 10.00 | 1.62 | 7.00 | 1.64 |
Premier League Preview: Swansea v Tottenham
Such prowess means a win at the Liberty Stadium would equal Spurs' best ever haul of seven away Premier League victories in a season, but Welsh side have lost just once at home
By Jay Jaffa
| |
PROBABLE LINEUPS |
|
SWANSEA CITY
 Vorm Agustien, Monk, Williams, Richards Gower, Britton Routledge, Allen, Sinclair Graham |
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
 Friedel Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto Parker, Sandro, Modric Van der Vaart, Bale Adebayor |
Neil Taylor remains sidelined by a knee injury, whilst Angel Rangel was forced off in the 1-1 draw against QPR with an ankle injury. In his suspected absence, Kemy Agustien may be forced to fill in at right-back.
Mark Gower is expected to slot into the central midfield position Agustien would vacate to feature against the club he began his career at.
For Harry Redknapp it is a matter of keeping his first XI fit. Luka Modric and Younes Kaboul passed late fitness tests before the Norwich game whilst Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart have struggled recently with hamstring problems.
Jermain Defoe may make the bench as he recovers from a hamstring strain and it is entirely possible that Ledley King will step out in Tottenham colours following a full week's rest since the Chelsea draw last Sunday.
| |
DID YOU KNOW? |
- Swansea have the third best pass completion this season (85.7 per cent), ahead of Arsenal in fourth, Spurs in fifth, and Manchester United in sixth.
- Swansea have lost just once at the Liberty Stadium this season.
- However, they have won only once in their last eight Premier League games.
- The Swans have kept eight clean sheets in the Premier League this season – only Manchester United (10) have more.
- Six of Swansea's eight clean sheets have come at home.
- Only Manchester United (23) have claimed more away points than Tottenham (19) this season.
- Tottenham are one away win away from equalling their record of seven away wins in a Premier League season.
- Gareth Bale (pictured right) will play his first club game against a Welsh side since lining up for Southampton as a 17-year-old against Cardiff in March 2007.
- Bale and Adebayor have created quite the partnership going forward. They've scored 16 league goals between them (six and nine respectively) and have assisted each other five times (four and one).
How do you stay up to date with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com – your best source for mobile coverage of the beautiful game.
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets |
|
| Sign up today with Coral and get a £50 FREE bet - no strings attached! |
|
| Sign up today with BetVictor and get a £25 FREE BET! |
|
Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
-
Swansea 0-2 Tottenham
- 24.16 %
-
Swansea 0-3 Tottenham
- 17.68 %
-
Swansea 1-3 Tottenham
- 13.33 %
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 30, 2013 | Swansea 1 - Tottenham 2 |
|
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 16, 2012 | Tottenham 1 - Swansea 0 |
|
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 1, 2012 | Tottenham 3 - Swansea 1 |
|
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 31, 2011 | Swansea 1 - Tottenham 1 |
|
Swansea
    |
||
| May 19, 2013 | Swansea 0 - Fulham 3 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Man Utd. 2 - Swansea 1 | EPL |
| May 7, 2013 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Swansea 3 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | Swansea 0 - Manchester City FC 0 | EPL |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Swansea 0 | EPL |
Tottenham
  |
||
| May 24, 2013 | Jamaica 0 - Tottenham 0 | FR |
| May 19, 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Sunderland 0 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Stoke 1 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 8, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | Tottenham 1 - Southampton 0 | EPL |
| Returns: | Swansea City £130.00 |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 | |
| Returns: | Draw £37.50 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 | |
| Returns: | Tottenham £100.00 |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
| 1 | Michel Vorm | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Ashley Williams | Defender |
| 3 | Neil Taylor | Defender |
| 16 | Garry Monk | Defender |
| 11 | Scott Sinclair | Midfielder |
| 12 | Nathan Dyer | Midfielder |
| 24 | Joe Allen | Midfielder |
| 27 | Mark Gower | Midfielder |
| 29 | Ashley Richards | Midfielder |
| 14 | Stephen Dobbie | Striker |
| 19 | Luke Moore | Striker |
| 25 | Gerhard Tremmel | Goalkeeper |
| 21 | Fede Bessone | Defender |
| 22 | Ángel Rangel | Defender |
| 7 | Leon Britton | Midfielder |
| 15 | Wayne Routledge | Midfielder |
| 26 | Kemy Agustien | Midfielder |
| 10 | Danny Graham | Striker |
| 8 | Leroy Lita | Striker |
| 24 | Brad Friedel | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Younes Kaboul | Defender |
| 13 | William Gallas | Defender |
| 28 | Kyle Walker | Defender |
| 32 | Benoit Assou-Ekotto | Defender |
| 3 | Gareth Bale | Midfielder |
| 8 | Scott Parker | Midfielder |
| 23 | Rafael van der Vaart | Midfielder |
| 16 | Luka Modric | Midfielder |
| 30 | Sandro | Midfielder |
| 10 | Emmanuel Adebayor | Striker |
| 1 | Carlo Cudicini | Goalkeeper |
| 20 | Michael Dawson | Defender |
| 21 | Niko Kranjcar | Midfielder |
| 25 | Danny Rose | Midfielder |
| 29 | Jake Livermore | Midfielder |
| 20 | Steven Pienaar | Midfielder |
| 18 | Jermain Defoe | Striker |
| Leon Britton | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
The Swans' link between defence and attack, Britton will have to be on top form against a rabid Spurs midfield but he has shown he has the nous and ability to collect the ball in dangerous areas and keep to Brendan Rodgers' mantra of a short, sharp passing game.
He will be looking to make amends for the unfortunate header that led to Jamie Mackie's equaliser in their last outing.
He will be looking to make amends for the unfortunate header that led to Jamie Mackie's equaliser in their last outing.
| Gareth Bale | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 3 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
Brilliant against Norwich and superb this season, the PFA Player of the Year winner has already surpassed his league performances that earned him the accolade from his peers.
Bale could be lining up against Agustien – traditionally more a midfielder than a full-back – so will fancy his chances of creating danger down the Spurs left. Redknapp gave him licence to roam against Norwich and there's reason to think he will drift inside when the opportunity arises. Shackling Bale will be the toughest task for a sturdy Swansea back-line.
Bale could be lining up against Agustien – traditionally more a midfielder than a full-back – so will fancy his chances of creating danger down the Spurs left. Redknapp gave him licence to roam against Norwich and there's reason to think he will drift inside when the opportunity arises. Shackling Bale will be the toughest task for a sturdy Swansea back-line.
This will be a tight game and it may resemble Tottenham's recent trip to Norwich. Swansea will have more of the ball than Norwich did and may offer more of a goal threat, but Spurs' stunning form on their travels suggests they will come away victors.
Results
Times In BST
Live
Final
scheduled
Suspended
Cancelled
Postponed
Match News
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Robin van Persie Striker Man Utd. |
26 | 3 |
|
Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
|
Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
|
C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
|
Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
