In the second of the Sunday previews, Swansea host Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium. The Swans have won just one game this season, with the change of manager yet to positively effect results. Manchester United appear to be having that problem, with Jose Mourinho yet to solve United's similar problems of last year.

Swansea vs Manchester United – Sunday 6th November 2016 – 15:00

Swansea

Swansea welcome Manchester United to the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with both sides desperate for the three points after disappointing recent results.

The hosts Swansea come into this match on the back of a 3-1 defeat away against Stoke on Monday night.

Two goals from Wilfried Bony (3, 73) and an unfortunate own goal from Swansea defender Alfie Mawson in the 55th minute, were enough to give Stoke the victory.

Wayne Routledge had equalised for the visitors in the 8th minute, but it wasn't enough for the Swans, as former player Bony had the casting vote.

Swans In Poor Form

It was another frustrating night for Swansea and for their new manager Bob Bradley, who is yet to win a match with his new club.

Their run of five defeats and a draw is only worse than Hull City, who have lost their last six successive games.

They are in the bottom three of the Premier League, with five points from their opening ten matches.

They have shipped 11 goals in their last four Premier League matches, this is a huge area of concern for them.

Hosts Underdogs

Swansea head into this fixture as the underdogs with their league form and just one win this season taken into account.

They will be looking to register their second win of the season, they will also be looking to give their manager a much-needed win.

Bob Bradley's men will be looking to continue their excellent recent record against United, they have won three of their last five meetings against the Red Devils.

Swansea are 18/5 with Gylfi Sigurdsson at 8/1 to score first.

Swansea

United Struggling Again

Manchester United travel to the Liberty in mixed form, with another poor display in Europe adding to their current woes.

They lost their last fixture against Fenerbahce 2-1, a result that Mourinho was very unhappy with, claiming the players had treated it as a pre-season friendly.

Two excellent goals courtesy of Moussa Sow's overhead kick (2) and an unstoppable free kick from Jeremy Lens (59), compiling the misery on United.

Wayne Rooney produced a stunning effort of his own in the 89th minute but it wasn't enough for United, who produced another lacklustre display.

United Too Slow In Attack

Manchester United have struggled in recent games, they have looked devoid of ideas in attack and have failed to move through the gears quickly enough.

They have scored just six times in their last six matches, with four of those came in the 4-1 win against Fenerbahce.

Goalless draws against Liverpool and Burnley have been sandwiched in between defeats against Chelsea and Fenerbahce.

United Favourites

Manchester United do come into this match as favourites, despite their poor form in front of goal and their defensive crisis.

This will be a tough fixture for Jose Mourinho's side, with Swansea likely to be fighting hard and the Liberty has been an unhappy hunting ground in recent times.

United will be looking to continue their overall record against Swansea, in 15 meetings they have won 8, drawn twice and lost 5 times.

Man United are 8/11 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 7/2 to open the scoring.

The second match sees Leicester face West Brom at the King Power Stadium, with the Champions looking to transfer their Champions League form into the Premier League. West Brom are looking to avoid three successive defeats after what has been a solid start to the season, they have faced Liverpool and Manchester City in previous matches, Leicester will be just as difficult as those opponents.

Leicester vs West Brom – Sunday 6th November 2016 – 16:30 - Sky Sports 1

Leicester

Leicester welcome West Brom to the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with both sides desperate for the three points.

The hosts Leicester come into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw away against FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night.

It means Leicester will now have to wait to confirm their qualification to the latter stages of the competition, with two games left to play.

Kasper Schmeichel will now be an absentee as well, having incredibly fractured his hand in the fixture, it means Ron-Robert Zieler will deputise.

Foxes In Mixed Form

It was another great night for Claudio Ranieri and his side, they still remain unbeaten in the competition and they will be looking to transfer that form to the Premier League.

Their run of five defeats and a draw is only worse than Hull City, who have lost their last six successive games.

They have suffered just one defeat in their last six matches, with the 3-0 defeat against Chelsea their only blemish.

They find themselves 11th in the Premier League on 12 points, they have had a mixed bag in terms of results with three wins, three draws and four defeats so far.

Hosts Favourites

Leicester head into this fixture as the favourites with their excellent home form taken into account.

They will be looking to register their foruth win of the season, they will also be looking for a third win in seven games.

Claudio Ranieri's men will be looking to continue their excellent recent record against West Brom, they have won two of their last three meetings against the Baggies.

Leicester are 3/4 with Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy at 9/2 to score first.

Leicester

West Brom Struggling

West Brom travel to the King Power Stadium in poor form, with just one win in their last six matches.

They lost their last fixture against Manchester City 4-0, a result that gave Tony Pulis back to back defeats.

Goals from Sergio Aguero (19, 28) and Ilkay Gundogan (79, 90) ensured Manchester City bounced secured a very comfortable win at home.

West Brom Unlucky

West Brom have struggled in recent games, they have faced high-quality opposition in Manchester City and Liverpool.

Draws against Sunderland, Tottenham and Stoke have given Tony Pulis a solid foundation to build on but they now need to capitalise against those types of teams.

They have conceded 11 goals in their last six games, it is up front that they have struggled though scoring just ten goals this season.

Baggies Underdogs

West Brom do come into this match as underdogs, with just two wins this season and their away form informing that decision.

This will be a tough fixture for Tony Pulis's side, with Leicester dropping very few points at home and they will be looking to turn the corner in the league.

West Brom will be looking to continue their overall record against Leicester, in 71 meetings they have won 35, drawn 14 and lost 22 times.

West Brom are 19/5 with Salomon Rondon at 15/2 to open the scoring.

 

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Llorente to score first @ 9/1 and United to win 2-1 @ 7/1

Tip 2 – Mahrez to score first @ 5/1 and Leicester to win 2-1 @ 15/2

 

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