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Arsenal v Swansea – 10 things you ought to know

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The EmiratesArsenal host Swansea tonight at the Emirates, so here are, courtesy of OPTA, 10 things you ought to know about both sides ahead of kick-off:

1. In their last 34 home games at the Emirates, Arsenal have only lost one (W24 D9 L1).

2. Arsene Wenger’s side have conceded just two goals in their last seven Premier League matches at the Emirates.

3. Danny Welbeck has netted three goals in four Premier League games against the Swans.

4. No player has assisted as many goals in the Premier League than Santi Cazorla (28) since the Spanish midfielder made his debut in August 2012.

5. Arsenal named the same eleven for the fourth time in a row in the Premier League last time out – the last time they did this was in March-April 1996.

6. The Gunners have not named the same team in five successive matches in the Premier League since January 1994.

7. 21 of the last 22 goals in this fixture in all competitions have been scored in the second half of the match.

8. In his last six Premier League games, Aaron Ramsey has scored three goals and four assists.

9. Arsenal and Swansea have met seven times in the Premier League, both recording three wins a piece and one draw. But the Swans have had to come from behind to get seven of the 10 points they have earned against the Gunners.

10. After scoring a combined total of three goals in his first two PL campaigns combined, Ki Sung-Yueng has scored eight times in 2014-15.

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