It’s going to take some time for Jürgen Klopp to get his system drilled into his players, but there have been major signs of progress at Liverpool in his first few matches. They’ve won five of their last six in all competitions, and they’re hoping to build on their big victory over Manchester City last week with another three points against Swansea City.
Liverpool vs. Swansea 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch EPL online
Jürgen Klopp and co. will expect to produce another big win as they march towards top four.
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After doing so well in his first year-plus with Swansea that he was hearing grumblings of being considered for a big job, Garry Monk has struggled to start this season. His Swans are winless in their last three, and they’ve only won once in their last 10 games in all competitions, putting them in 15th. They’re expecting to be comfortably top half and nowhere near the drop zone, and a point at Anfield would be a great starting point towards turning around their season.
Liverpool got the better of Swansea last season, winning both of their meetings. At Anfield, they were victorious by a score of 4-1.
Key player -- Gylfi Sigurdsson
Swansea’s Icelandic attacking midfielder is their most dangerous creator, distance shooter and set piece taker. And with Jonjo Shelvey missing out on this game, they’ll have a more conservative player in midfield, not someone who tries ambitious shots and through balls. That puts more responsibility on Sigurdsson to be his team’s best attacking player.
Key matchup -- Liverpool’s attacking set pieces
Christian Benteke and the Liverpool central defenders are a big threat in the box on set plays, especially since Lukasz Fabianski isn't the most commanding goalkeeper.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Mamadou Sakho (knee), Jon Flanagan (knee), Joe Gomez (knee), Danny Ings (knee), Lucas (suspended). In doubt: Philippe Coutinho (hamstring), Jordan Henderson (foot), Jordan Rossiter (hamstring), Daniel Sturridge (foot).
Swansea City injuries and suspensions
Out: Jonjo Shelvey (suspended).
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 11:15 a.m. ET, 4:15 p.m. local
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S. - English), Telemundo (U.S. - Spanish), TSN1 (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra (U.S. - Spanish), TSN (Canada)
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