Arsenal's underwhelming start to the season didn't get any better when they threw away a lead to draw with Belgian outfit Anderlecht in the Champions League in midweek. The Gunners will no doubt look to take their anger out on Swansea City in the Premier League on Sunday, knowing that they could move level on points with Manchester City if other results go their way.
Swansea City vs. Arsenal live stream: How to watch the EPL online
Arsenal head to Swansea on Sunday on the back of a disappointing Champions League result against Anderlecht in midweek.
Julian Finney
However, Swansea won't be an easy opponent. Not only do they have home advantage, but they have a team that has won four of its opening 10 league games, and one that would leapfrog Arsenal in the table with a victory. Garry Monk has impressed since taking charge of the Swans in his first managerial post last season, and a surprise result here wouldn't be all that surprising.
Key player - Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal)
Alexis Sánchez is by far Arsenal’s most dangerous attacking threat, with the Chilean having impressed since joining from Barcelona on the back of an impressive World Cup campaign. The winger is a player who can create chances with pieces of individual brilliance, and one who’s not afraid to take on opponents one-on-one. In short, he makes Arsenal less predictable, and boy do they need that.
Key matchup - Wilfred Bony vs. Arsenal’s makeshift centre-back pairing
In the continued absence of starting centre-back Laurent Koscielny, Arsène Wenger will almost certainly turn once again to full-back Nacho Monreal in this game, drafting him into the centre of the defence alongside Per Mertesacker. Alongside a big, strong, aerial threat like Wilfred Bony that could well spell disaster.
Swansea City injuries and suspensions
Out: Dwight Tiendalli (groin), Jordi Amat, Leon Britton, Ashley Richards (knee), Rory Donnelly (foot), Jonjo Shelvey (suspended). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: Out: David Ospina (thigh), Olivier Giroud (tibia), Mathieu Debuchy (ankle), Laurent Koscielny (achilles), Mesut Özil, Mikel Arteta (hamstring). In doubt: Jack Wilshere (knee).
Both of these sides have a fair few absentees. Swansea’s most notable is supended midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, though they’ve also got five other players out through injury. Arsenal’s woes continue, with Mikel Arteta the latest player to be added to their lengthy injury list, but Jack Wilshere could play after recovering from a knee injury.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales
TV: NBCSN, Directv (U.S.), TSN3, RDS 2 (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sky Go (U.K.)
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