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Liverpool vs Swansea City: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what are the odds?

Everything you need to know as struggling Swansea head to title challengers Liverpool

Jugen Klopp was visibly frustrated during Liverpool's draw with Man United

BOTTOM club Swansea City head to Anfield on Saturday to take on fourth placed Liverpool as they look to escape the relegation zone.

The visitors have lost five of their last six Premier League matches, conceding 18 goals in the process and are two points from safety.

 Paul Clement is in need of quick results if Swansea are to avoid relegation
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Paul Clement is in need of quick results if Swansea are to avoid relegationCredit: Getty Images


Keep up to date with ALL the latest Liverpool and Swansea City news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary.


Here is everything you need to know about Liverpool vs Swansea City...

When is Liverpool vs Swansea City?

Paul Clement will take his new Swansea team to Liverpool on Saturday January 21 at 12.30pm.

Where can I watch the game?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1.

Alternatively you can follow all the action with our live blog, starting at 11.30am.

Jurgen Klopp might be tempted to monitor Gustavo Viera if the teenager maintains his progress
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Jurgen Klopp was pleased with his side's performance against Manchester United despite conceding a late equaliserCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

What is the latest Liverpool team news?

Joel Matip is unlikely to return to the Liverpool defence after delay on his international clearance prevented him from playing against Manchester United last weekend. Philippe Coutinho could be in line to start after two substitute appearances following his injury comeback.

Nathaniel Clyne remains a doubt after picking up a rib injury in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton.

Who is definitely out for Liverpool?

Danny Ings is a long-term absentee and Sadio Mane will be missing again as he is with Senegal in the African Cup of Nations. Marko Grujic will also miss the match with Swansea.

What is the latest Swansea City team news?

Expect Paul Clement to stick with the same team that lost to Arsenal on Saturday. Neil Taylor fractured his cheekbone in training on Wednesday so he is set for spell on the sidelines.

Neil Taylor...we musnt appoint someone with relegation in mind
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Neil Taylor fractured his cheekbone in trainingCredit: Getty Images

Who is definitely out for Swansea City?

Neil Taylor, Jefferson Montero, Modou Barrow and Luciano Narsingh will all miss the trip to Anfield as the team aim to get themselves out of the relegation zone.

Premier League form guide

Liverpool - DDWWW

Swansea City - LWLLL

Who is going to win? Latest odds

Liverpool - 2/11

Swansea City - 12/1

Draw - 11/2

Your say

SunSport prediciton

Expect Swansea City's struggles to continue in Merseyside. Jurgen Klopp's side will be hoping to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea with a victory. Liverpool to win 3-0.

Liverpool vs Swansea - Facts

  • Swansea have conceded three or more goals in 11 of their 21 Premier League fixtures this season. This is more than they have done so in any other previous Premier League campaign.
  • Liverpool have won five of their last six Premier League games against Swansea, losing only once (1-3 at Liberty Stadium in 2015-16).
  • The Reds are one of two Premier League sides yet to lose on home turf (W7 D2), along with Spurs.
  • Swansea haven't won back-to-back away games within the same Premier League season since May 2015.
  • James Milner has found the back of the net in each of his last three Premier League appearances against Swansea (two for Liverpool, one for Man City).

What they say

New Swansea City manager Paul Clement was admitted Arsenal's class was too much for them on Saturday: "In the second half, we started poorly and then it was an uphill struggle after the first own goal. Arsenal showed how much quality they have offensively."

Jurgen Klopp was pleased with the way his side played against Manchester United despite Mourinho's 'long ball tactics': "They played long balls in a wild game. We played the better football and had the better plan."

 

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