SWANSEA CITY V WEST HAM The Liberty Stadium 25 - 8 - 12 12.45K.O (Sky Sports 2) Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to the match thread for the game between Swansea City and West Ham United. Who would have thought weâd have kicked the second game of the season off in second place in the Premier League. After waiting until January for our first away win of the season, it has only taken 90 minutes to do it this season. Having put to bed the curse of the opening day of the season for Swansea City, itâs time for the boys to show it was no fluke and take the first home points of the season off West Ham. The Swans play their first home game of the new season with West Ham the visitors to the Liberty Stadium. Michael Laudrupâs men go their second campaign in the top-flight off to a flyer last weekend as they romped to a 5-0 win against QPR. Summer signing Michu helped himself to a brace as he introduced himself to English football, while Nathan Dyer also grabbed a double in West London. The Swansâ other scorer, Scott Sinclair, continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City but Laudrup confirmed on Thursday that the winger would be involved against the Hammers. West Ham returned to the Premier League after a one-year absence by beating Blackpool in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. It marked a good 12 months for boss Sam Allardyce, who took over from Avram Grant following the clubâs relegation in 2011. And the Hammers got their season off to a good start last weekend with a 1-0 home win against Aston Villa. New signing Ki Sung-Yeung didnât complete his move in time to feature against the Hammers, while Chico Flores is set to face a late fitness test. West Ham Promoted via the play-offs last season, the Hammers kicked off their season with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa, courtesy of a 40th minute goal from Kevin Nolan. The big spending hammers, recently linked with a move for £35million Andy Carroll, will be looking for another 3 points against a side that boasted one of the best home records in the Premier League last season. Swansea will be looking to keep the Liberty stadium a Fortress, this proving instrumental in keeping the Swans up last season. After a great performance from the newbies in the first game, the Swans will want to keep their focus and composure and not take West Ham lightly. A new season and a new chapter in the history of Swansea City. For the visitors, club-record signing Matt Jarvis goes straight into the squad while Allardyce is without injured Wales international Jack Collison. Recent form QPR 0 â 5 Swansea City West Ham 1 â 0 Aston Villa. *Premier league only. No fresh injury concerns for either side, with both likely to field the same squads as their previous games. Likely line-ups ⢠01 Vorm ⢠03 Taylor ⢠04 Chico ⢠06 Williams ⢠22 Rangel ⢠07 Britton ⢠09 Michu ⢠12 Dyer ⢠15 Routledge ⢠20 De Guzman ⢠10 Graham ⢠22 Jaaskelainen ⢠02 Reid ⢠03 McCartney ⢠19 Collins ⢠20 Demel ⢠04 Nolan ⢠14 Taylor ⢠16 Noble ⢠21 Diame ⢠09 Cole ⢠12 Vaz Te Analysis What can I add here? A dream start to life under Michael Laudrup. I was skeptical when he was first appointed due to his lack of managerial experience, but my god, hasnât he been quick to put that one to bed. We still pass well, but we finally have the missing ingredient, goals. Some shrewd business has been going on, with more transfers due in before the end of the transfer window. The future is bright, the future is Swansea City. Head-to-head Swansea and West Ham haven't met in the league since April 1983 when the Hammers won 5-1 away. However, the last time that the two sides met was back in January 1999 in the third round of the FA Cup. After a 1-1 draw at Upton Park, the Swans recorded a memorable win in the replay at the Vetch as they dumped out a side three divisions above them thanks to Martin Thomas's goal. Swansea stats ⢠Swansea's 5-0 win over QPR was their biggest ever in the top flight of English football ⢠Swansea have lost just one of their last six Premier League games (W3 D2 L1) ⢠Michu was the top scoring midfielder in La Liga last season, netting four more goals than any other midfield player (15) ⢠Swansea scored five goals from just six shots on target against QPR West Ham stats ⢠West Ham have won five and lost none of the last six league meetings with the Swans ⢠The Hammers have kept just one clean sheet in their last 27 Premier League away games ⢠West Ham have won none of their last six away games in the top flight, losing the last four in a row ⢠West Ham picked up more points away from home than any other team in the Championship last season (45) 32Red odds: Swans 10-9 West Ham 11-4 Draw 12-5 Hereâs to another 3 points, Swansea 3 â 0 West Ham.
After what has gone on in the last 24hrs, you did well to get something done. Also thanks to Dilli for his thread as well, top work lads.
Cheers jack ash , hope things are dying down on the bad news scene , you packed a years worth in a day it seems . Swans to win 2 - 1 .
important for Swansea to start well if Westham score first it will be difficult to get back into it as Westham will sit really deep if you score first you could spank them im going 3-1 Swansea.
