Swansea City vs Liverpool. Premier League.
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Saturday 1 October 2016 12:32, UK
Jurgen Klopp has to decide whether to stick with Loris Karius in goal or recall Simon Mignolet when Liverpool travel to Swansea on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 11.30am.
Karius has started the last two games for Liverpool after arriving from Mainz in the summer to compete for the No 1 jersey with Mignolet.
Liverpool head to Wales in good form, having won four games on the spin, most recently demolishing Hull City 5-1 last weekend.
Klopp's side are enjoying a prolific start to the season - their 24 goals in eight competitive fixtures is their highest tally since 1895-96 (34 goals).
Meanwhile, Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin conceded his job could be on the line if they lose to Liverpool.
Swansea have not won in the Premier League since the opening day, and four losses and one draw since sees them sit in 17th place.
When asked if a defeat to Liverpool could signal the end for him, Guidolin said: "Maybe. Could be. It could happen."
Guidolin may be tempted to name an unchanged Swansea side after an improved showing in the defeat to league leaders Manchester City.
Federico Fernandez could be fit again after a groin strain and record signing Borja Baston's wait for a first Premier League start is set to continue with the Spaniard expected to be on the bench.
Divock Origi is a doubt after the striker sustained a knock to his foot and the clash at the Liberty Stadium may come too soon.
Swansea's 3-1 victory in May 2016 ended a run of eight games in all competitions without a win against Liverpool (D2 L6).
Liverpool have won only one of their five visits to Liberty Stadium in the Premier League (D2 L2) - 1-0 in March 2015.
Daniel Sturridge has been directly involved in six goals in his six PL appearances against Swansea for Liverpool (four goals, two assists).
Liverpool have scored 16 goals in six Premier League games this season, last campaign it took them until their 13th match to reach this total.
Fernando Llorente is the 61st Spaniard to score in the Premier League and is currently one of 17 to have a single goal, alongside the likes of Fran Merida, Xisco and Kepa.
I can't see anything other than an away win. Liverpool are playing very well and are very dominant at the moment. Take away the Burnley result and they have been outstanding.
It's hard for Swansea, for a lot of teams if they come 17th it's been a good season, that's how tight it is down there. But I am a great believer that you stick with your manager you had at the start of the season.
PAUL PREDICTS: 0-3 (Sky Bet odds 9/1)
Liverpool are Sky Bet's 4/9 favourites for the victory on Saturday, with Swansea up against odds of 11/2 while the draw is priced at 11/2.
Daniel Sturridge heads the first goalscorer betting at 7/2 in a market where seven different Reds players are shorter odds than the Swans' main threat Fernando Llorente, who is a 17/2 chance to net first.
The Soccer Saturday pundits and Jamie Redknapp have made their predictions, including Phil Thompson's 22/1 fancy for his former side to win 2-0 and Saido Mane to score first.
