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# Opposition Preview: Swansea City

Swansea will really want to bounce back after a disappointing run of games for Gary Monk’s men. With only one win in their last 5 games. Ahead of the weekend’s fixture, we asked Declan Terry of Read Swansea to help us take a look of the Swans.

### How do you think the game will pan out?

I think it’ll be quite an even game to be honest. I don’t think we’ll dominate in possession as we haven’t really done that in any game since August. Both defences have been a bit leaky of late, so there could be a few goals. However, with Norwich’s defence weakened by the suspension of Russell Martin, I’m hoping that Jefferson Montero, Andre Ayew and Bafetimbi Gomis can take advantage of that.

### Who do you consider Swansea’s main threat?

It’s got to be Andre Ayew. He’s undoubtedly been our star man this season, netting five goals and getting a couple of assists from the right-wing. He’s the type of player to spark something out of nowhere, and Norwich will definitely struggle to keep tabs on him. He really is a top-class player.

![Jan Kruger/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnorwich.com/readnorwich/2015/11/484110824.jpg)

### How do you think the Swans will line up?

I think Garry Monk will go with the same starting XI as he has done in recent weeks. That being – Fabianski; Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor; Ki, Shelvey, Sigurdsson; Ayew, Montero, Gomis.

### Who do you fear the most in Norwich’s team?

Probably Nathan Redmond. I’m a big fan of the flying winger and he will cause Neil Taylor troubles. He reminds me a bit of our Jefferson Montero in how he’s so rapid, and even unplayable on his day. I just wished we signed him when you went down in 2014!

![Dan Mullan/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnorwich.com/readnorwich/2015/11/487903726.jpg)

### Do Swansea have any hidden gems we should fear?

I feel as if Kyle Naughton is over-looked by many people. He’s solid defensively and very wise when attacking. He never seems to do a thing wrong, which is great for a right-back. He’s had the likes of Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez, Raheem Sterling and Eden Hazard in his pocket when we’ve played their respective teams in the past. I do really believe that he’s one of the best right-backs in the league at the moment, and he’s now a crucial asset to Swansea.

![Tony Marshall/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnorwich.com/readnorwich/2015/11/495628856.jpg)

### Score predictions?

I’m going for a 1-1 draw. I’ll go with Diemurci Mbokani to score from a corner – as we cant defend from corners! And then I think Jonjo Shelvey will score his first of the season to gain us a point at Carrow Road.

**Thanks for Declan for taking the time to speak to us.**