Swansea City vs. Arsenal: Complete Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and More

Arsenal heads to Wales in search of some consistency as the Gunners battle Swansea City on Sunday. Arsenal emerged victorious when the teams played earlier in the season thanks to a 40th-minute goal by Andrei Arshavin.

The Gunners made a rapid rise up the table after a slow start, but the resurgence has stalled out as of late with Arsenal sitting in fifth place. Getting more help for Robin van Persie up front will be the key to the season's second half for Arsene Wenger.

Despite their mid-table standing, the Swans have been playing well recently. They picked up a draw with Tottenham and a win over Aston Villa before an FA Cup victory over Barnsley last weekend. Improved play from the back line is the most likely reason for the strong run.

Where: Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales

When: Sunday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. ET

Watch: Fox Soccer Channel and FoxSoccer.tv

Betting Odds: Arsenal -155, Swansea City +400, Draw +255

Player to Watch for Swansea City: Scott Sinclair

Sinclair doesn't receive nearly as much hype as some of the Premiership's other young strikers, but he's held his own after a big season in the 2010-2011 Championship. He's scored five goals in 20 games while providing support for Danny Graham up front.

He's already played for nine teams during his young career and has also represented England's youth national teams. Look for him to try to stretch the Gunners' defense on Saturday in hopes of opening more space for counterattacking midfielders since Swansea will likely play conservative.

Player to Watch for Arsenal: Thierry Henry

Wenger hasn't given any indication of what role Henry will play after he scored a goal in his return match with the Gunners. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, the Arsenal legend will be expected to create some instant offense.

The 34-year-old Frenchman agreed to a move to Wenger's side following a successful season with the New York Red Bulls. He's only going to provide short-term help, though, so Arsenal needs to keep searching for more support during the January transfer window.

Key Matchup: Steven Caulker vs. Robin van Persie

Caulker has shown good form for the Swans while on loan from Tottenham. His improvement since the campaign began is one of the major reasons Swansea City's results have been more acceptable. He's probably hoping the strong showing will earn him a spot with his main club next season.

He'll face a tough task on Saturday in the likes of van Persie. The 28-year-old striker has 17 goals, which leads the Premiership, and will bring a level of skill to the table that Caulker has rarely faced. It will be intriguing to see how that matchup plays out.

What They're Saying

Josh McEachran could be making his way from Stamford Bridge to Liberty Stadium in the near future. Chris Wathan of the Western Mail reports a deal between Chelsea and Swansea City should be completed soon.

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Swansea City will aim to complete the loan signing of Josh McEachran over the next 24 hours, with Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins insisting Brendan Rodgers is set to land a real star.

McEachran is poised to make the switch from Stamford Bridge to South Wales after a long pursuit by Swans boss Rodgers, who yesterday described the 18-year-old midfielder as one of Britain’s top young talents.

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Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain took to Twitter to quell rumors about a possible move away from the team:

Prediction

Arsenal 2, Swansea City 1