Forget survival…here are 3 reasons why Swansea can finish in the top-half

Swans in terrific form at present

The top two sides in the Premier League form table have both taken 11 points from the past five games. One is Tottenham Hotspur, and the other is former relegation-favourites Swansea City.

The appointment of Carlos Carvalhal as manager on 28 December has seen the club’s form transform overnight. As well as enjoying a superb league run, they also secured their biggest ever FA Cup win, defeating Notts County 8-1.

Following the side’s stunning turnaround, the Coral News Team think that merely avoiding relegation could just be the beginning. In fact, they’re backing the Swans for a top-half finish. Here’s why…

Defensive strength combined with goals across the park

While some may have assumed the South Wales club’s good form was a flash in the pan, it’s hard to make that argument now. Especially following well-deserved victories over Liverpool and Arsenal.

Having conceded 34 times in their first 22 Prem games of the season, they’ve now let in just three goals in five matches.

Carvalhal has shifted their set-up to a defensive five since arriving. His centre-back trio of Alfie Mawson, Mike van der Hoorn and Federico Fernandez look well-balanced and appear to have a good understanding already.

While they’ve lacked a prolific goalscorer up to now, players throughout the squad are chipping in. In their last six games across all competitions, 12 different players have netted for Swansea. That’s a record the Prem’s biggest clubs would envy.

It’s tight – and sides above them are dropping points

While Manchester City are running away with the league title, everything else in the Premier League is pretty tight. As it stands, a mere four points separate AFC Bournemouth in 10^th place from the Swans.