Following an exciting week of Champions league action domestic football returns this weekend and we’ve got some tips for Swansea v Aston Villa. Swansea and Villa last met in May 1983 when the Welsh side won a top-flight home game 2-1 against the Villans. 33 goals have been conceded and 28 scored in games involving these two teams so far this season so we’ll hope for an action packed 90 minutes at The Liberty Stadium.

Although only picking up one point from their previous two games, Swansea City have impressed and continued to play with a high degree of style. It took 5 games and the reigning champions Manchester United to put an end to their unbeaten Premier League home record this year, so Villa could have their work cut out in Wales this Sunday.

Danny Graham has been Swansea’s highest goal scorer so far this season, netting four in all competitions. Although he’s the leading scorer, he hasn’t been amongst the Picklive points, scoring only 63 and 21 in the last two games. However one player collecting a steady amount of points every time he features is Angel Rangel. The right-back arrived from Spanish side Terrassa in the summer of 2008 and has collected 107 points ( v Wolves) and 115 points( v Manchester United) in Swansea City’s last two Picklive outings. Against Wolves and Manchester United he picked up an impressive 67 and 73 points for completed passes and also scored 31 and 23 points for interceptions to help him become one of Swansea City’s top Picklive scorers so far.

If you’re looking for a consistent performer and one who will maintain a steady stream of points then look no further then Mark Gower. The London born midfielder has picked up a solid 93 points both times he has featured on Picklive. Although not the highest scorer or most attacking player, Gower continues to progressively accumulate points through his accurate passing (48 v Wolves and 59 v Man United). Completed crosses have likewise helped to increase his tally with 24 in the Wolves game and 21 against United.

Aston Villa players have struggled to collect Picklive points in their games this season. Their trouble maintaining possession, as highlighted at White Hart Lane on Monday, is the most probable cause. Nevertheless they’re a team full of talented individuals who are fully capable of scoring big on Picklive.

He may have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this season but Barry Bannan is a dependable performer. He’s one of the few Villa players to amass a total score of above 50 in consecutive games when he picked up 61 and 97 points against Newcastle and QPR in September. Against Newcastle, Bannan gained 12 points from interceptions, 20 points from completed passes and came up with a valuable assist, grabbing his team a draw and earning himself an extra 10 points. His total score improved when Villa played QPR, when he collected an impressive 97 points. Although his scoring may not be the best Picklive have seen, he definitely provides a stable scoring option and seems to pop up with the goods when his team is in need.

Stephen Warnock could possibly be a practical choice on your quest for success this Sunday. The reliable left back impressed against Manchester City, scoring 99 points and grabbing Villa’s only goal of the game. He’s also comfortable on the ball as his 37 points for completed passes at Eastlands shows.

The game kicks off at 13:30 and is live on Sky Sports 1, get involved by making your picks here. Best of luck!