Swansea vs Newcastle United preview: Jefferson Montero hoping to give Magpies the runaround
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at The Liberty Stadium
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Jonjo Shelvey: Following an impressive performance at Stamford Bridge on the opening day, Swansea manager Garry Monk has challenged his midfielder to earn an England recall.
Best stat…
5 – Swansea have won five out of the last six meetings between the two sides.
Remember when…
Papiss Cissé scored this fine chip to secure a 2-0 victory for Newcastle at the Liberty back in April 2012.
Player to watch…
Jefferson Montero – The Ecuadorian winger gave Branislav Ivanovic a torrid time in last weekend’s 2-2 with Chelsea. Daryl Janmaat beware.
Past three-meetings…
Newcastle United 2 (Perez, De Jong) Swansea 3 (Oliveira, Sigurdsson, Cork), Premier League, April 2015
Swansea City 2 (Bony, Routledge) Newcastle 2 (Cisse 2), Premier League October 2014
Newcastle 1 (Ameobi) Swansea 2 (Bony 2), Premier League, April 2014
Premier League form guide…
Swansea: D
Newcastle: D
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 3pm, Saturday 15th August.
TV: Highlights on Match of the Day BBC1, 10.20pm
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