Arsene Wenger wary of Swansea City threat

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that Saturday's Premier League clash with Swansea City is a good chance to measure his side's progress compared to last season.

The Gunners will host the Swans at the Emirates Stadium this weekend looking to gain revenge for their 2-1 defeat in the corresponding fixture in 2015-16.

It was a result that all but ended Arsenal's title hopes, and Wenger has called on his side to show their credentials this season by dealing with the pressure of being favourites.

"Last year we had a very negative experience with Swansea, who killed our opportunity to win the Premier League," he told beIN Sports.

"We have a good opportunity to show that we have learned from that and that we are capable of dealing with these kinds of opponents. That's what is at stake for us. We have to refocus because the players have been away and we've basically had nobody here.

"We have to show that we can deal with the kinds of fixtures where we are the favourites. We were not always capable of doing that last season and we want to show that we have moved forward."

The match will also be Bob Bradley's first game in charge of Swansea.