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Played
January 31, 2012 7:45 PM GMT
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee: K. Friend
Attendance: 20526
January 31, 2012 7:45 PM GMT
Liberty Stadium — Swansea
Referee: K. Friend
Attendance: 20526
40′
Scott Sinclair
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| Swansea City | 1.20 | 4.20 | 1.01 | 4.40 |
| Draw | 5.00 | 3.40 | 11.00 | 3.40 |
| Chelsea | 34.00 | 1.91 | 150.00 | 1.96 |
Premier League Preview: Swansea - Chelsea
Blues will need the Spaniard on song to score at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday where the Swans have one of the best defensive records in the Premier League
By Nathan Lowe
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SWANSEA CITY
 Vorm Williams, Caulker, Taylor, Rangel Allen, Britton, Sigurdsson Dyer, Graham, Sinclair |
CHELSEA
 Cech Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Cole Romeu, Essien, Meireles Sturridge, Torres, Mata |
Expect Nathan Dyer, Danny Graham and Scott Sinclair to return to the starting XI, while Joe Allen and Leon Britton should return to the side in place of Josh McEachran and Kemy Agustien.
Andre Villas-Boas will be without Ramires, who injured his right knee in Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup victory over QPR. Frank Lampard is a doubt for the match due to a calf strain, while Jon Obi Mikel is out with a hamstring and Didier Drogba also misses the tie due to African Cup of Nations duty.
Fernando Torres will likely continue in attack alongside Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge for the visitors, and Michael Essien may be in line for a start as he looks to fully complete his injury comeback.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
- Chelsea have only lost once in the 10 ten Premier League matches, but only won twice in the last seven.
- Fernando Torres (right) hasn't found the back of the net for 16 matches in all competitions.
- The London club has scored 16 goals on their travels this season, less than any other top five side.
- The Blues defeated Swansea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge earlier this season with Torres, Lampard, Terry and Drogba all on target.
- Swansea have lost just once at the Liberty Stadium this term, collecting more points at home than any side outside the top six.
- Rodgers' men have conceded just six times on friendly turf this season, equalling Manchester City for best in the league.
- Swansea loaned midfielder Josh McEachran from the Blues in mid-January.
- Chelsea's John Terry will answer allegations of racism against QPR's Anton Ferdinand the day after the Swansea match.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Swansea 0-3 Chelsea FC
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Swansea 0-2 Chelsea FC
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Swansea 1-2 Chelsea FC
- 11.01 %
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 28, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Swansea 0 |
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| England - Capital One Cup (CCUP) | Jan 23, 2013 | Swansea 0 - Chelsea FC 0 |
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| England - Capital One Cup (CCUP) | Jan 9, 2013 | Chelsea FC 0 - Swansea 2 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 3, 2012 | Swansea 1 - Chelsea FC 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 31, 2012 | Swansea 1 - Chelsea FC 1 |
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| 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 |
Chelsea FC
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| May 24, 2013 | Chelsea FC 3 - Manchester City FC 4 | FR |
| May 19, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Everton 1 | EPL |
| May 15, 2013 | Benfica 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | EL |
| May 11, 2013 | Aston Villa 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
| May 8, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| Returns: | Swansea City £42.00 |
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| Returns: | Chelsea £340.00 |
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| 1 | Michel Vorm | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Ashley Williams | Defender |
| 3 | Neil Taylor | Defender |
| 45 | Steven Caulker | Defender |
| 22 | Ángel Rangel | Defender |
| 7 | Leon Britton | Midfielder |
| 11 | Scott Sinclair | Midfielder |
| 12 | Nathan Dyer | Midfielder |
| 24 | Joe Allen | Midfielder |
| 22 | Gylfi Sigurdsson | Midfielder |
| 10 | Danny Graham | Striker |
| 25 | Gerhard Tremmel | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | Garry Monk | Defender |
| 15 | Wayne Routledge | Midfielder |
| 26 | Kemy Agustien | Midfielder |
| 29 | Ashley Richards | Midfielder |
| 8 | Leroy Lita | Striker |
| 19 | Luke Moore | Striker |
| 1 | Petr Cech | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Branislav Ivanovic | Defender |
| 3 | Ashley Cole | Defender |
| 4 | David Luiz | Defender |
| 19 | José Bosingwa | Defender |
| 6 | Oriol Romeu | Midfielder |
| 15 | Florent Malouda | Midfielder |
| 14 | Raúl Meireles | Midfielder |
| 9 | Fernando Torres | Striker |
| 10 | Juan Mata | Striker |
| 15 | Daniel Sturridge | Striker |
| 22 | Ross Turnbull | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Paulo Ferreira | Defender |
| 24 | Gary Cahill | Defender |
| 34 | Ryan Bertrand | Defender |
| 5 | Michael Essien | Midfielder |
| 36 | Romelu Lukaku | Striker |
| - | Lucas Piazon | Striker |
| Nathan Dyer | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 12 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 37 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
The wideman’s great form has been turning heads this season, enough that some have tossed his name around for the England national team. Dyer fancies the opportunity, saying "it’s always been a big ambition of mine and it’s nice for people to talk about it." Another standout performance against one of the country's marquee clubs would surely boost his ambitions.
| Michael Essien | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 5 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Ghanaian may earn his first start this season after returning earlier this month from a knee injury suffered in pre-season. He has made substitute appearances in each of Chelsea's last three matches. With Lampard expected to miss the game with a continuing calf niggle, the 29-year-old might be the 'new signing' his side need to find consistency this season.
The Swans home form is among the best in the league, and with both Dyer and Scott Sinclair up top and wide their efficacy is not solely based on their organised defence. Chelsea have scored only one goal in five of their last six matches as Torres continues his ignominious goal drought. Swansea's confidence in Wales compounded by the visitor's lack of scoring form suggests Andre Villas-Boas’ men may leave the Liberty Stadium with just a point.
Results
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Robin van Persie Striker Man Utd. |
26 | 3 |
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Luis Suárez Striker Liverpool |
23 | 0 |
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Gareth Bale Midfielder Tottenham |
21 | 0 |
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C. Benteke Striker Aston Villa |
19 | 3 |
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Michu Midfielder Swansea City |
19 | 0 |
