Joe Allen believes Sunday`s crunch derby against local rivals Cardiff is arguably the biggest in Swansea`s 98-year history. It was only seven months ago that Michael Chopra bagged a dramatic injury-time winner to seal victory for the blue half of south Wales in an encounter which had the same billing, strengthening the Bluebirds` grip on fourth place over then fifth-placed Swansea. But the ante has since been upped and the Swans head to the Welsh capital sitting pretty in third while their fierce rivals top the Championship table, with both teams in form and playing delightful football in the process. Allen, who received a round of applause in the Swansea dressing room after his performance in Saturday`s 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace, knows all too well the size of the clash. "This is the first game we all look out for," the forward told the South Wales Evening Post. "It was important we didn't look further than the Palace game but now that's over we can fully concentrate on the derby. The win over Palace gives us fantastic momentum and Cardiff are on the same kind of run. "Everyone can see the quality in their team. No-one is surprised with how well they are doing. But we're in there and doing really well too. This is definitely the biggest derby I've been involved in - the club too probably - and it will be one of the most exciting given our positions."
Source: PA
Source: PA