Even though they have picked up seven points in their last three games to move level on points with second-place Watford in the Championship table, there have been concerns about their performance levels in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
They are struggling to create goal-scoring chances as opposition teams appear to have found a way to neutralise their flying wing-backs Jake Bidwell and Connor Roberts – both provided a regular attacking threat in the first half of the season.<\/p>\n
Conor Hourihane’s arrival in January looked an ideal way to add more goals from midfield, and the Republic of Ireland international started excellently with four goals in his first five appearances. He has struggled in the last few games though, in part due to a lack of opportunities to utilise his deadly left foot.<\/p>\n
Four of Swansea’s last six goals have been penalties, and several of those have been the result of contentious refereeing decisions.<\/p>\n
The Swans managed just a single shot on target in a lethargic 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers in midweek and that was Andre Ayew’s first-half equaliser from the spot.<\/p>\n
They have hardly been a free-scoring side all season, but keeping just one clean sheet in their last six has prevented Swansea making an automatic promotion spot their own.<\/p>\n
“What we want to continue to do is commit to how we play, how we work and how the team behaves, and we’ll see where that takes us in the end.\u00a0That process is still ongoing.<\/p>\n
“34 games played, 12 still to go. We’ve just got to stay focused on the short-term and concentrate on what’s next.”<\/p>\n
– Swansea City Head Coach Steve Cooper<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The injuries have also started to mount for Cooper after centre-back Marc Guehi was forced off at half-time of the game with Blackburn due to a groin injury. Paul Arriola missed the game with a thigh strain and Jordan Morris and Liam Cullen are long-term absentees, although Wayne Routeledge did return at Blackburn after almost two months out.<\/p>\n
Travelling to Bedfordshire to take on a Luton side that have little to lose on Saturday with Championship survival very nearly secured could therefore be a difficult task.<\/p>\n
Whilst Swansea were toiling at Ewood Park on Tuesday night, Luton were able to have a full week off after their midweek game against Rotherham was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak among the Millers’ squad.<\/p>\n
The Hatters currently sit 12 points clear of the relegation zone and are looking for a handful of wins in the coming weeks to ensure they won’t have to experience a scrap for survival on the final day as was the case last season.<\/p>\n
“First thing is to get to 51 points, which was our tally last year. Once we get that, then anything for us is progression. That\u2019s basically what we want to do.”<\/p>\n