Swansea City were the Premier League's early headline-grabbers, with managerial rookie Garry Monk guiding them towards the top of the table after a very impressive start to the season. However, they've stuttered in recent weeks, and have only picked up two points from a possible 12 in their last four matches. The pressure is now on the Swans to get back to winning ways away at Stoke City on Sunday.
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Swansea City will look to get back on track against struggling Stoke on Sunday.
Stoke were surprisingly solid under Mark Hughes last season, but their start to the current campaign has been a little more concerning. They've won only two of their opening seven games, and sit just a couple of places outside the relegation zone. The Potters need to get back on track quickly, and, as such, they shouldn't make life easy for their Welsh visitors.
Key player - Wilfried Bony (Swansea City)
Wilfried Bony arrived in the Premier League with a bang last season, scoring 17 times after making the move from the Eredivisie’s Vitesse. His superb power and hold-up play meant he was valuable in both scoring and creating chances, and the Swans reportedly had to fend off interest from some big clubs in the summer. Alas, he hasn’t been quite as good so far this season, finding the net just once in his opening seven games. Swansea will be hoping he finds his shooting boots again this weekend.
Key matchup - Wilfried Bony vs. Ryan Shawcross
One of the men who'll be tasked with keeping Bony quiet in this match is Ryan Shawcross, who has started the season impressively and earned himself links with a move back to his former club Manchester United. He's a big, powerful centre-back, who epitomised Stoke under Tony Pulis with his aggressive, tough-tackling approach. Bony will certainly have to fight if he's going to score at the Britannia.
Stoke City injuries and suspensions
Out: Peter Odemwingie (knee). In doubt: Marko Arnautović (knock), Geoff Cameron (hernia).
Swansea City injuries and suspensions
Out: Jordi Amat (knee), Leon Britton (knee), Jonjo Shelvey (suspended). In doubt: Dwight Tiendalli (groin).
Stoke's only definite absentee is Peter Odemwingie, though Marko Arnautović and Geoff Cameron could join him on the sidelines. Fortunately, attackers Mame Biram Diouf and Victor Moses should both be available for selection for Mark Hughes. Swansea, meanwhile, will be without Jordi Amat, Leon Britton and Jonjo Shelvey, though Dwight Tiendalli should be available after recovering from a groin problem.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Britannia Stadium, Stoke, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S.), Sportsnet World (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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