Swansea City vs Hull City preview: What time does it start, where can I watch it live, what channel is it on?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Liberty Stadium
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Jack Livermore: Hull are currently going through an injury crisis that makes Arsenal’s squad look hale and healthy in comparison, one consequence of which is that Livermore, a midfielder by trade, has been forced to fill in at centre-back. He did an admirable job of it against Leicester but will no doubt be going through a period of adjustment to his new responsibilities.
Best stat…
Hull have never won at Liberty Stadium throughout all competitions.
Remember when…
Chico Flores scored a ‘hand of god’ style goal for Swansea to deny Hull an away win.
Player to watch…
Gylfi Sigurdsson: Set to make his first start at the Euro’s, the Icelander has to be considered one of the most versatile and gifted midfielders in the Premier League at this point. He is noted in particular for his hard-working attitude and free kick taking ability that is rivalled by few.
Past three-meetings…
Hull 1 (Meyler) Swansea 0, League Cup, September 2015
Swansea 3 (Sung-Yueng, Gomis x2) Hull 1 (McShane), Premier League, April 2015
Hull 0 Swansea (Sung-Yueng) 1, Premier League, December 2014
Form guide…
SWANSEA: WDWWLL
HULL CITY: WWDWLW
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 15:00 Saturday 20th August
TV: Highlights on BBC1
Odds…
SWANSEA CITY TO WIN: 4/5
HULL CITY TO WIN: 17/4
DRAW: 13/5
(Odds provided by BetVictor)
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