http://gty.im/468597438 8 Bafetimbi Gomis scored twice today at the Liberty stadium in a game full of drama, leaving visitors, Hull only three points off the relegation zone. It took the Swans 18 minutes to open the goal scoring, with Ki Sung-Yeung finding the back of the net after Jonjo Shelvey’s long-range shot was blocked by Keeper Allan McGregor, only to find Ki’s boot. Swansea dominated the first half possession, and attempts on goal with plenty of long range shots from Jonjo Shelvey attacking the Hull goal. It wasn’t long before Swansea added another goal to the score sheet with Bafetimbi…
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http://gty.im/468603774 Two goals from Ander Herrera and a wonder-goal from Wayne Rooney secure three points for Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Following the week break for the Euro 2016 qualifiers and friendly games, the game saw a penalty appeal within five minutes after Rooney was brought down in the box by Ciaran Clark, who had an arm around Rooney’s neck. However, Referee Roger East and his assistant denied Manchester United their spot kick. United continued to put pressure on Villa with advances from Mata and Ashley Young failing to find the back of the net, although Villa…
http://gty.im/467150072 A late goal by Bafetimbi Gomis saw Swansea City claim all three points today at Villa Park. A number of early attempts on goal for the Swans were blocked and denied, with Bafetimbi Gomis, who returned for his second game since his collapse at White Hart Lane earlier this month, having a number of attempts on to end his goal drought. The 23rd minute saw an early Villa substitution, with on-loan midfielder Tom Cleverley being replaced, following an injury, by Carlos Sanchez. With both teams having opportunities to score, but no on finding the back of the net, the…
http://gty.im/465711786 6 Goals from Nacho Monreal and Danny Welbeck saw Arsenal secure their place in the semi final after seeing off Manchester United. The game began with both teams having chances, and fourth minute yellow card for Hector Bellerin after a challenge on Ashley Young, putting him in a difficult position, marking Young for the next 86 minutes. Both United and Arsenal had early opportunities to put themselves ahead with Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria making a cross to Young whose shot went wide. The 25th minute saw Arsenal go ahead with Nacho Monreal’s shot finding the back of the…
http://gty.im/464035242 Manchester United had not lost a Premiership game since November, and Swansea were looking to secure a double win against United today at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea’s 2-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion last week caused Monk to call the current Swansea City side poor, however with Emnes back in the side after an injury and Gylfi Sigurdsson returning after suspension after his red card against Blackburn, Monk insisted during his midweek press conference that his Swansea City side had improved since their 2-1 over United in August. Manchester United’s win over Preston North End during their Midweek FA…
Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley has been ruled out of playing following news that he needs an operation on a knee injury sustained in training. According to a statement on the club’s webpage: “Bartley will undergo an operation on Thursday with the hope of being back in contention for selection six weeks later.” The 23 year old, who signed for Swansea from Arsenal in 2012 hasn’t played for the team since being sent off during Swansea’s 3-2 loss to Blackburn in the FA Cup. Bartley has struggled for force his way into the starting eleven under Garry Monk, seeing Ashley…
Josh Sheehan has joined Yeovil Town on a month long emergency loan, according to the midfielder’s twitter account. The 19-year-old Wales under 21 international is under contract with Swansea City until summer 2015. He made his senior debut for the club in the league cup against Rotherham in 2014. Yeovil are currently at the bottom of league one. Sheehan could make his debut for the club this weekend, against Gillingham. Craig Eastmond, 24, was a free agent following his release from Colchester and has also been signed. The former Arsenal midfielder was let go by the U’s last month after…
Manchester City midfielder James Milner will be out of contract at the end of the season and has been urged by City manager Manuel Pellegrini to sign an extension with the club. The 29-year old England international has been with the club since 2010, after signing for £26 million from Aston Villa, is said to be keeping his options open. However, there is interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool, with both keen to sign the Yorkshire man. With Liverpool looking for to replace Steven Gerrard who is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, and Arsenal are looking at…
Tony Pulis’ inspired West Bromwich Albion beat Swansea City 2-0 on Wednesday evening at the Hawthorns. Swansea, still without Gylfi Siggurdsson and Leon Britton, were looking for three points away to take them to the supposedly safe 40 point mark. West Brom were looking to climb away from the relegation zone this evening. Both teams started well, with chances taken at both ends. The 13th minute saw a West Brom’ James Morrison’s corner to Craig Dawson was headed towards the post, to be saved by Lukasz Fabianski. Swansea’s Neil Taylor picked up a yellow card in the 35th minute for…