Swansea City v Spurs: Spurs seek first win at Swansea since 1946
If Harry Redknapp's Tottenham want to join Manchester United as the only teams to leave the Liberty Stadium victorious this season then they will have to do something which they haven't managed to do since 1946. Yes, Swansea haven't lost to Spurs in Wales since just after the end of the Second World War, but with Gareth Bale revelling in his new free role the Welshman could destroy that stat.
Swansea City's home form continues to astound the Premier League. Tipped to be relegated before Christmas by some, the Swans have taken to life in the top flight with ease and their displays at the Liberty have been key to that. They've lost just once at home and conceded just three goals in nine games - the best home defensive record in the country. But this will be their sternest test yet as the likes of Bale, Adebayor, Modric and Van der Vaart cross the border.
Spurs emerged from their midweek game at Norwich unscathed thanks to Bale's brace and Redknapp will be hoping his side's title hopes don't come off the tracks at Swansea. Despite the Swans' impressive home record, the majority of our pundits believe this will be a great day for Spurs fans.
Swansea City v Spurs; Kick Off 3pm December 31 2011
Prediction Panel
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Arsenal |
Don McMahon |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Aston Villa |
Frank Pattison |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Blackburn |
Terry Kennedy |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Bolton |
Dave Blackburn |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Chelsea |
Joe Tyler |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Everton |
Chris Goodwin |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Fulham |
Neil Springate |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Liverpool |
Mark Williams |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Man City |
Callum Rothwell |
0 |
V |
1 |
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Man Utd |
Peter Lee |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Newcastle |
Michael Stout |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Norwich City |
Sue Read |
2 |
V |
3 |
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QPR |
Arjun Swaminathan |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Stoke City |
Philip Eccleston |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Sunderland |
Tony Ratton |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Tottenham |
Mike Richards |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Swansea |
Jim White |
1 |
V |
2 |
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West Brom |
Andy Wakeman |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Wigan |
Alan Moore |
2 |
V |
3 |
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Wolves |
Chris Cox |
0 |
V |
2 |
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OUR EXPERTS |
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Writer |
Colin Illingworth |
1 |
V |
3 |
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Writer |
Steve Coulter |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Phil Bundy |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Mitch Waddon |
2 |
V |
3 |
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Writer |
Matt Turner |
0 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Chris Pettitt |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Hugh Larkin |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Aston Villa fan |
Lynette Ranson |
0 |
V |
3 |
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Blackpool fan |
Phil Trow |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Boro fan |
Sue Gardener |
2 |
V |
3 |
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Fulham fan |
Russell Goldman |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Pompey fan |
Dan Taylor |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Pompey fan |
Peter Rendle |
0 |
V |
2 |
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West Ham fan |
Matthew Beeby |
1 |
V |
3 |
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West Ham fan |
Nigel Telfer |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Editor |
Antony Melvin |
1 |
V |
2 |
Panel Verdict
Spurs are tipped for victory.
Home: 2; Draw: 4; Away: 30.
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