Southampton v Swansea Barclays Premier League -November -2012
Match Preview: This week has been very demanding boss Nigel Adkins Southampton, but remained calm and wisdom despite speculation about his future. You can take all three points on Saturday, he will be able to stem the tide for a while.It is not surprising to hear the fans chanting his name in Monday's loss to West Brom. The Saints have made enormous progress in Adkins, recover-to-back promotions, and is very popular.Only club remained in place after losing eight of their first 10 games of the Premier League, but looking at the right side of this team was Southampton (1993-94). This is not good for the saints at this time, but with a home game Swansea is exactly the kind of opportunity for them to turn the page. They have a real opportunity to earn points in the coming weeks, with three of their next four games at home, along with a second visit to the bottom of Queens Park Rangers.That said, Swansea have started to return to form after a dip. They gave Chelsea a real test last week, and also broke the Liverpool League Cup, so it will not be an easy match for the Saints. Adkins adverse life is, keep a close eye on Michu, which is becoming one of the most consistent scorers in the Premier League.
Team news:Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc is in contention after the club has closed an investigation into allegations he threw a bottle of local fans two weeks ago.Jack Cork is available due to a knee injury, and Frazer Richardson is close to a return from his groin problem.Swansea defender Chico Flores has a dead leg and has many doubts by director Michael Laudrup.Garry Monk is set to continue in central defense, while Kyle Bartley and Michel Vorm stand aside.However, the signature log Gaston Ramirez is now fit, while goalkeeper Artur Boruc is back in contention, while Adkins has some additional options. Jack Cork is also suitable - played for Great Britain in the Olympics, but has not yet appeared in the Premier League for the Saints. And we could see 17 years ago left Luke Shaw, who has "enormous potential", according to its director, in Saturday's action.Despite the defensive struggles of the Saints, I think this could be a voltage, low-scoring game because the stakes are high if you can grind a win at home, no doubt alleviate pressure on Adkins and give players and fans confidence for next weekend six pointer at Loftus Road.
Tete-a-teteThe sides met twice in the last 29 years. Swansea took four points behind the Saints in the league in 2008-09, winning 3-0 at home and 2-2 away from drawing.Swan's victory last after Southampton was a victory of 4 to March 1, 1953 in a Second Division match. Santos was relegated to the third row at the end of this season.
SouthamptonOf the six former teams who have lost eight of their 10 or more opening matches of the Premier League, all but one were relegated. The only club in this position was Southampton in 1993-94.Saints have conceded 28 goals in their first 10 games, equaling the Premier League record (set by Barnsley in 1997-98).They scored 11 points in winning positions this season - only Fulham (12) has a worse record.They are the first team in Premier League history behind each of their first 10 games of the season.1997 Saints have conceded goals in the league at home.
SwanseaSwans have won one of their last eight league matches. However, his only loss in his last five games of the League Cup and was 1-0 to Manchester City.They took 12 points in the opening league match in October as they did last season under Brendan Rodgers, but scored five goals.Michael Laudrup men started the season with a 5-0 win against QPR, but have lost three league games off course without scoring.Garry Monk could start his 250th game for Swansea in all competitions.
Barclays Premier LeagueSouthampton v Swansea MatchDate: Saturday 10 Novober 2012Kick-off: 1500 GMTLocation: St Mary
