NEIL Warnock has hailed Saturday's opponents Swansea City and knows just how hard it will be at the Liberty Stadium after watching them play Arsenal recently.
Last season, the Eagles secured a 1-1 draw but the south Wales outfit have continued to play an impressive brand of football, stemming up from the days of when Roberto Martinez was manager.
And they are now lead by a man who played under Martinez with the Swans, in the shape of Garry Monk.
"I think they are the best side I've seen this year," Warnock told the Advertiser.
"I saw them against Arsenal recently and they absolutely destroyed them. I know they won 2-1 but they were brilliant on the day, so I know how difficult it's going to be for us.
"After the Liverpool game, though, we go there in good spirits. Garry is a nice bloke and he was a nice, genuine player.
"He knows the situation there and knows all the players, and because of that he's fitted in well.
"He has signed one or two players who have really gelled superbly. Wilfried Bony is different class too and has fitted in to the Premier League."
For the full interview with Warnock, don't miss Friday's Croydon Advertiser.
By Mark Ritson (Twitter @MR_LWMedia)
