Paul Clement's fast start at Swansea has earned the club's new boss consideration for January's Premier League Manager of the Month award. If he can mastermind a second consecutive away win against another powerhouse opponent, he might put himself in the frame for next month's award, too. On Sunday, Swansea visit Manchester City. A month ago the only debate here would be how many goals City would score. Now, the discussion is about whether Swansea can provide a banana skin for Pep Guardiola's refocused City.
Guardiola has already thrown a little flattery Swansea's way, saying that having watched recent performances he could not see a way through Clement's super-organised defence.