SATURDAY STATS: Norwich v Swans
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 08:00
Saturday means it's time for some statistics as we look ahead to this afternoon's Barclays Premier League fixture against Norwich City.
The Swans travel to Carrow Road aiming for a return to winning ways following their defeat to Arsenal last weekend.
And ahead of today's clash, we take a look at the match from a statistical perspective.
Norwich
1: The Canaries have struggled on home soil so far this season, having won just one of their last eight Premier League matches at Carrow Road.
104: Sebastien Bassong has been forced in to making 104 clearances this season in the Premier League - 17 more than any other player.
1: Cameron Jerome netted Norwich's goal at Man City last weekend - he hasn't scored in successive Premier League appearances since November 2010.
6: Norwich are winless in 6 Premier League matches, losing their last four on-the-bounce.
Swans
2: The Swans will be aiming to continue where they left off against Aston Villa, and secure their second away win of the season.
63: Jefferson Montero has fired in more crosses from open play than any other Premier League player this season (63).
62: The Ecuador international has also attempted more dribbles with the ball than any other player in the Premier League (62).
17: Swans skipper Ashley Williams has blocked more shots than any other player in the Premier League this season (17).
2015-16 Players with the most... Aerial duels won
Norwich: Sebastien Bassong - 45
Swans: Federico Fernandez - 34
Head-to-head
25: There have been 25 goals scored in six Premier League meetings between Norwich City and Swansea City. Goals galore.
1: Swansea will be hoping for an improvement in fortunes at Carrow Road, having won just one of their last 15 visits to Norwich in all competitions (W1 D3 L11).
65: Today's match will be the 47th league meeting between the two sides, with the Swans holding the slight advantage with 20 wins to Norwich's 17.
