Arsenal travel away to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday as they battle it out against Swansea City. The home side will take comfort in knowing that they secured a win in their previous encounter, while their opponents were held to a draw, but it remains a stiff ask for the struggling Swans side.
Betting Opens: Fri 13 Jan
Closes: Sat 14 Jan 17:00
Current Pool: R.00
Status: NOT YET OPEN. Pool Code SLL
Turf Moor Stadium will host the match between Burnley and Southampton. The away side suffered a 3-0 defeat in their previous encounter against Everton and will want to bounce back, however Burnley are not an easy team to beat in their own backyard.
Betting Opens: Fri 13 Jan
Closes: Sat 14 Jan 17:00
Current Pool: R.00
Status: NOT YET OPEN. Pool Code SLL
Swansea v Arsenal (Premier League)
League Rankings: Swansea 19th Arsenal 5th
Useful facts: On paper, the Gunners look a sure bet to overcome new coach Paul Clement's charges, but their inconsistency could result in an upset, especially because Swansea are at home. But that the home side has lost four of their last five games does not paint a great picture of them coming into this fixture.
Sammy Troughton: Draw.
Burnley v Southampton (Premier League)
League Rankings: Burnley 12th Southampton 10th
Useful facts: Mid-table clashes, especially at the halfway mark of a season, are always tricky to predict, and this one should be no different. Southampton will be hoping for a good result against the in-form Liverpool in the League Cup so as to go to this away fixture in high spirits. Burnley, though, should be a tough nut to crack.
Sammy Troughton: Burnley win.
