Premier League preview and odds: Arsenal vs Swansea City

Published on: 29/02/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Arsenal vs Swansea City

March 02, 2016 19:45pm - Emirates Stadium

Premier League

After yet another slip-up last weekend, Arsenal will once again try to revive their Premier League title challenge when they welcome relegations battlers Swansea to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Gunners falling behind

While Leicester and Tottenham continue their steady progress at the top of the table, Arsenal have failed to keep pace in the Premier League title race. With just two wins from their last seven league matches, the Gunners are now five points adrift of the leaders with 11 games left to play.

In their most recent outing, the North London side fell 3-2 away to Manchester United. Prior to that, they bagged their second win of the season over Leicester City, and remain one of only two teams (along with Liverpool) to have beaten the surprise table-toppers in the league this season.

Despite the win over the Foxes, Arsene Wenger`s men have failed to close the gap to the leaders. They will be keen to claim all three points on Wednesday ahead of next weekend`s crucial clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Swansea reeling after back-to-back defeats

Swansea City are now winless in four Premier League matches after drawing twice and then losing their last two games, at home to Southampton and away to Tottenham.

Prior to those defeats, the Welsh side had been unbeaten in four and had shown some signs of improvement under new boss Francesco Guidolin. However, they now find themselves just three points above the drop zone with 11 games left to play.

In their last match, the Swans gave a good account of themselves in a 2-1 defeat away to second-ranked Spurs. Prior to that, they were undone 1-0 at home by an in-form Southampton side.

Away from home, the Whites have recorded just two victories all season.

Team news

The home side will be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere.

Meanwhile, the visitors are in the fortunate position of being injury-free.

Recent form (League)

Arsenal: LWDLD

Swansea City: LLDLL

Betting odds and tips

Despite their recent blip, the Gunners have remained strong at home, having lost just once since the opening day of the season. In contrast, Swansea have one just twice on the road all season.

The home side should grab all three point but offer little in the way of value. Instead look at the goal scorer market.

Danny Welbeck looked impressive on his return to league action against Manchester United and also grabbed a goal.

You can Welbeck to score anytime at 11/8 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 29/02/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (29/02/2016 16:51:17) but are subject to change.