Swans to soar to home victory against Pearson’s misfiring Foxes

Swansea City are aiming to end a run of five Premier League games without a win, as they host Leicester City (10/3 to taste victory) at the Liberty Stadium. The Swans will be feeling especially bullish, having lost just one home game in all competitions this term, making them odds-on favourites at 17/20 for the win.

Both teams will be relishing the prospect of what will be their first encounter against each other in top-flight football, as it illustrates just how far both clubs have come in recent times.

The Swans and Foxes last clashed in 2010-11, when the duo were still plying their trade in the Championship and, whilst Leicester just best the head-to-head record, Swansea have not lost to their competitors on home turf since 1986.

Garry Monk’s men began this Premier League season in fine fashion, enjoying back-to-back wins over Manchester United, Burnley and West Bromwich Albion. Since suffering defeat to Chelsea, however, the Swans have picked up just two points from their last four outings.

With Jordi Amat, Leon Britton and Dwight Tiendalli all sidelined for the home side, Monk may have to bank on his attacking options to secure three points in front of the Liberty faithful.

In a boost for the Swans, midfield magician Jonjo Shelvey will be available after serving a suspension, and is 5/1 to crown his return by scoring any time. Wilfried Bony has netted two in his last two, making the Ivory Coast attacker 7/1 to bag a brace or better. The in-form forward is also available in a marvellous matchday special, with Coral offering enticing odds of 3/1 for Bony to score and Swansea to win (maximum stake £20).

Gylfi Sigurdsson, who has provided a scintillating six assists and one goal in his eight league appearances, is also an exciting 11/4 to make the difference once more by netting anytime, whilst club leading marksman Nathan Dyer is also 8/1 to open the floodgates.