Swansea vs West Ham team news: Borja Gonzalez is recalled for Swans as Pedro Obiang and James Collins out for Hammers
Both Swansea and West Ham make changes as the Swans try desperately to reverse some poor form on Boxing Day against the Hammers
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THE pressure is building on Swansea boss Bob Bradley as he attempts to drag the Welsh side away from danger in the Premier League.
On Boxing Day the Swans entertain West Ham, who themselves have struggled form this season.
Eyebrows were raised when Swansea appointed someone with no Premier League experience to replace Francesco Guidolin, so in many sense he has been up against it from the start.
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For West Ham, they have struggled to adjust to life at the London Stadium, with fans voicing their discontent with performances this season.
It's all on the line on Boxing Day for both clubs.
What is the latest Swansea team news?
Swansea boss Bob Bradley has no new injury doubts, but could be tempted to shake things up after a poor performance last time out against Middlesbrough.
Jefferson Montero looked lively in a late cameo, and could earn a recall.
Who is definitely out for Swansea?
Injured: Emnes, Fernández, Gomis, Ki, Tabanou.
Doubts: None.
Suspended: None.
What is the latest West Ham team news?
Andre Ayew came on for the Hammers at half-time during their unconvincing win against Hull, and could earn a start supporting Andy Carroll on Boxing Day.
Elsewhere, Obiang could be sweating on his place after being hooked at half-time of the game against The Tigers.
Who is definitely out for West Ham?
Injured: Gokhan Tore, Simone Zaza, Diafra Sakho, Reece Oxford.
Doubtful: James Collins
Suspended: Obiang
Who is playing for Swansea on Boxing Day?
Predicted line-up: FABIANSKI, RANGEL, MAWSON, AMAT, TAYLOR, BRITTON, FULTON, BARROW, SIGURDSSON, ROUTLEDGE, LLORENTE
Who is playing for West Ham on Boxing Day?
Predicted line-up: RANDOLPH; KOUYATÉ, REID, OGBONNA, ANTONIO, NOBLE, OBIANG, CRESSWELL, LANZINI, PAYET, CARROLL
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When is Swansea vs West Ham?
Swansea will host West Ham on Monday, December 26, Boxing Day, with a 3pm kick-off.
Where can I watch it?
AS the game starts at 3pm, it will not be broadcast live on television.
However, you can follow all the action with our live blog and see all the goals as they go on the Sun Mobile app.
Form guide
Swansea: WLWLL
West Ham: LLDWW
Who is going to win - latest odds?
Swansea - 8/5
West Ham - 17/10
Draw - 23/10
SunSport prediction
Swansea 2 West Ham 2 - 12/1 with SunBets
Swansea vs West Ham - Fact me
- Swansea beat West Ham 4-1 in May, their only win in their last seven Premier League fixtures against the Hammers (D3 L3).
- West Ham have taken a point in their last three visits to Liberty Stadium in the Premier League, but haven't won there since April 1983.
- Swansea City have won consecutive Boxing Day fixtures for the first time since 2007, beating Aston Villa in 2014 and West Brom in 2015 - both by 1-0 scorelines.
- This will be the third occasion that Swansea and West Ham will play each other on Boxing Day; with the Hammers unbeaten in both previous clashes (winning 3-0 in 1949 and drawing 1-1 in 1933).
- Swansea only had three points more after 17 Premier League games of 2015-16 (15) than they currently have this season (12) - they ended in 12th place last season.
- West Ham have lost twice as many Premier League games this season (8) as they had at this stage in both 2015-16 (4) and 2014-15 (4).
- The Hammers have kept a clean sheet in their last two Premier League games - they last kept three in a row in the competition in December 2015.
- Dimitri Payet has created 63 goalscoring chances in the Premier League this season; more than any other player. No other West Ham player has created more than 19.
- Since Bob Bradley took charge of his first Swansea City game on October 15th, the Swans have conceded 25 goals - more than any other side.
- West Ham haven't won any of their last seven Premier League away matches against opposition that were placed in the relegation zone coming in to that match (W0 D5 L2).