The Swans are in superb form after beating Arsenal in their last game and will be looking to secure another three points at home.
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Swansea:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-c25261 Laudrup has managed to turn around things at the Liberty City Stadium in such emphatic fashion that most fans have forgotten the feats achieved by Brendan Rodgers.
The tactician orchestrated a major victory over the Gunners at the Emirates last time out and before that earned a credible three points against West Bromwich Albion with many goals to spare.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 were also hard fought against the Welsh giants and failed to get the better of them in a dull goalless draw. Pitted against a robust Newcastle United side, Swansea showed their class by coming out on top in a narrow 2-1 win.
With such a run of games, Norwich will be up for tough task when they travel to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041 on Saturday.
Norwich City:
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Canaries-c38723 looked destined for relegation as they succumbed to defeat after defeat in the Premier League. Coming up against Manchester United, one would have expected a goalfest, but the hosts managed to oust the 19-time English champions at Carrow Road.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Houghton’s side have improved speedily since then and now have a good run of form going into the game against Swansea.
Credible draws against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 and Southampton coupled with a win against Sunderland has showcased their attacking qualities and a cracker could be on the cards this weekend.
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Swansea:
While manager Laudrup has instilled an attacking philosophy at the helm, pulling it off this time around might be a difficult task, especially with a long injury possibly curtailing his plans.
Bartley, Graham, Hernandez, Taylor, Wayne Routledge and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michel-Vorm-c25482 are sidelined with various injuries and are going to continue on the treatment table for the time being.
Most of the team, however, is expected to be the same, with Michu being the most prominent player in the entire squad.
The Spaniard arrived with little expectations at the helm but has managed to take England by storm with his sensational performances. A brace against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 proved his worth and while reports linking him with a transfer to a bigger club continue, the midfielder
will be one to watch against Norwich.
Swansea have warded off interest from top sides and according to chairman Huw Jenkins, they will do everything in their possible power to keep the Spanish playmaker at the helm for the foreseeable future.
"We'll be looking to strengthen in January, not to weaken our squad. We'll make every attempt to make sure that happens.”
Continuing, the superemo added that Michu was well worth the money they paid for him and that his scoring record has proved his quality in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749’s top flight.
“We felt we had him [Michu] at good value and with his goal scoring it's proved to be a good decision. We're very pleased with that one,” said the official while speaking to the media.
Norwich City:
Kane is out with an ankle injury alongside goalkeeper Ruddy, but Turner is expected to make his return from a shoulder problem against the Swans.
Other than that Chris Houghton has a full squad to choose from and will be turning to captain Grant Holt to fire past their opponents’ tough defence.
Author Prediction:
Swansea 2-1 Norwich City
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