Jose Mourinho’s "little horse" will look to take advantage of title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City meeting each other, to get back into the title race. Having seen of PSG in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night Chelsea should take momentum to South Wales, and could end the day top if they win and Liverpool lose.
Swansea, on the other hand, are still looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. Last week’s defeat at Hull leaves the Swans just six points above Fulham in 18th. One more win for Garry Monk’s side will take them a long way towards safety, but they’ve never beaten Chelsea in the Premier League.
Team News:
Swansea:
Swansea head coach Garry Monk has reported no new injury worries ahead of Sunday's Liberty Stadium clash against Barclays Premier League title-chasers Chelsea.
The Swans are looking to bounce back from last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Hull.
That result means they are still not guaranteed safety from relegation, and they now face a Chelsea side fresh from booking their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Chelsea:
Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is likely to miss Sunday's match with a calf injury sustained against Paris St Germain on Tuesday night.
Mohamed Salah and Nemanja Matic are available after being ineligible in Champions League competition, while midfielder Ramires is back from a three-match domestic ban following his dismissal in the controversial loss at Aston Villa.
Demba Ba, who scored the goal which took Chelsea into the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night, could start a first Premier League game since October after being used mainly as a substitute this term.
Stats:
Chelsea have not lost a league game following a Champions League match this season. They have won eight and drawn once on their return from European competition, with an aggregate score of 26-6.
Chelsea have won the last nine Premier League games they have played on a Sunday
Both of Garry Monk’s wins as Swansea City boss have come at home – he has only picked up 2 points away
Swansea have had eight own goals scored on their behalf this season. Only Wilfred Bony has scored more for the Swans
Prediction:
Swansea have never looked the same since taking part in Europa League football this season and the entire team seems to be put off by the tight schedule, injuries and managerial change. Gary Monk has struggled to steady ship, while Jose Mourinho has his players ready to run through walls for him, especially with that stunning midweek victory over PSG lifting up the team's spirits and morale. Swansea 0-2 Chelsea.
