Swansea City need a result when they host Everton in the Premier League in Saturday’s evening kick-off.
Swansea recorded a vital point away at Manchester United last time out, despite going behind to a controversial Wayne Rooney penalty.
A superb Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick earned Swansea a more than deserved point in their battle against the drop.
Everton were easily beaten at home to the champions elect Chelsea on the same day.
After 65 dull minutes, a stunning Pedro Rodriguez effort gave Chelsea the lead and they eventually ran out 3-0 winners!
Premier League form: Swansea City W1 D1 L3; Everton W2 D2 L1
Premier League top scorers
Swansea City – Fernando Llorente 12 goals
Everton – Romelu Lukaku 24 goals
Match history
The pair played out an entertaining draw at Goodison Park earlier in the season, with the hosts rescuing a late point.
Swansea have a decent record against Everton and are unbeaten in the last six between the two.
Last five Premier League meetings
Everton 1 Swansea 1 – 19/11/16
Everton 1 Swansea 2 – 24/01/16
Swansea 0 Everton 0 – 19/05/15
Swansea 1 Everton 1 – 11/04/15
Everton 0 Swansea 0 – 01/11/14
Over 2.5 goals – 17/20 with Bet 365
Team news
Jack Cork and Martin Olsson are likely to start for Swansea here having recovered from their minor issues.
Jefferson Montero is unlikely to feature again this season after another injury for the winger.
Aaron Lennon isn’t expected to feature again this season after being detained by the police under the Mental Health Act.
Morgan Schneiderlin is a major doubt after missing the defeat to Chelsea.
Expected starting XI’s
Swansea City (4-3-1-2): Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson; Cork, Britton, Carroll; Sigurdsson; Llorente, Ayew
Everton (4-3-3): Stekelenburg; Holgate, Jagielka, Williams, Baines; Gueye, Barry, Davies; Barkley, Lukaku, Mirallas
Predictions
Result: Swansea City (9/5 with Stan James)
Correct Score: 2-1 (10/1 with Paddy Power)
Anytime Goalscorer: Fernando Llorente (2/1 with Bet 365)
