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Before the match the Welsh had five-game unbeaten streak of three draws and two wins, where one of those wins was achieved in previous round when they defeated Liverpool at home. Let’s add that the Gunners from London won last three head-to-head with Swansea.

Swansea

Given they were defeated by Arsenal by even 4-0 at home last year we believe the Welsh will this time give their maximum in order to make it up to their fans, especially as the atmosphere in the locker room has significantly improved after series of good results. Before all we need to mention home triumph over Liverpool 1-0, while before that Swansea drew away in the league with Newcastle 1-1, so now they have just three points fewer than 18th positioned Stoke.

In the meantime Swansea played three FA Cup matches; they firstly drew with Wolverhampton away and then defeated then in the 2nd leg played at home. Last weekend Swansea drew with Notts County 1-1 and will face it again next week when the 2nd leg is scheduled. Before that match, they need to take care of this one against the Gunners. The only out of action is injured midfielder Sanches.

Probable lineups Swansea: Fabianski – Naughton, van der Hoorn, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson – Dyer, Fer, Ki Sung-Yong, Clucas – Ayew

Arsenal

The guests from London come to Wales after two consecutive victories at home where the one of 2-1 over Chelsea brought them place in the final of League Cup. Before that Arsenal defeated another city rival in the league, Crystal Palace by 4-1. Coach Wenger had played those two matches with four defenders, which was obviously a good move and now against Swansea we expect from Arsenal to use the same tactical set up

Those two wins came after five-game winless streak of three draws and two defeats, including one from the FA Cup, when the Gunners lost away to Nottingham Forrest 4-2. However, reaching the final of FA Cup has made atmosphere in the locker room significantly better. Newcomer to the team Mkhitaryan is expected to be in the starting line-up against Swansea. He recently came from Manchester United while Sanchez went in the opposite direction. Let’s add that due to injuries this match should skip midfielder Cazorla and forwards Giroud and Welbeck.

Probable lineups Arsenal: Cech – Bellerin, Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal – Ramsey, Xhaka, Wilshere – Mkhitaryan, Ozil – Lacazette

Verdict:

Of course, Aresenal is a great favourite to win the match but the Welsh significantly improved recently and consequently we believe that are not without chances in this match, especially as each point is very valuable for them in attempt to escape the drop zone.

Pick:  Asian handicap +1.25 Swansea 1.85 - 85/100 @1XBet