T. Fosu-Mensah enters the game and replaces P. Pogba.
Pogba leaves the action to be replaced by Fosu-Mensah.
90' +1
Three minutes of added time have been allocated by the referee so Swansea don't have to wait long before the inquisition starts on their performance. Bob Bradley has plenty of work to do to salvage anything positive from this season for the Liberty Stadium side.
89'
M. Schneiderlin enters the game and replaces W. Rooney.
Second change of the match from United and it sees Rooney leave the action to be replaced by Morgan Schneiderlin. Even with the two-goal advantage at this late stage, Mourinho makes no mistake with his pragmatism.
87'
Swansea looked like they may just make things difficult for United after scoring through Van der Hoorn, but even after the small period of thereafter they have reverted back to their fairly muted performance. It looks like Mourinho's men are going to end their poor run of form with a win.
85'
A small break in play at the moment as Darmian is down in a lot of pain clutching his knee after an altercation with Barrow. The substitute opts to knock the ball out of play which results in some thanks from the United players, but he certainly had the option to keep on playing there! The Italian comes back on to the pitch not long after receiving treatment.
83'
Montero has been bright since coming on as United finally have something to deal with in terms of direct running. The winger cuts inside past Young before clipping a cross to the back post for Barrow, who sends an awkward volley low towards the bottom corner! A combination of De Gea and the woodwork come to the aid of the Red Devils, though!
81'
J. Lingard enters the game and replaces Mata.
First substitution of the match from Jose Mourinho, who once again is forced to sit in the stands. Leaving the pitch is Mata and his replacement will be Lingard, who is given just under 10 minutes to impress the Portuguese boss.
80'
Mata gets yellow.
Another United booking here and the guilty party is Mata, who just clips the heels of Montero in the middle of the park.
78'
OH JUST WIDE FROM MATA! Rooney latches on to a loose ball around 20 yards out and turns back the years with a burst of pace to get in behind the Swansea defence down the left channel. He unselfishly reverses a perfect pass inside and Mata meets it with a cushioned attempt towards the far corner, but it agonisingly trickles the wrong side of the post!
76'
Z. Ibrahimović gets yellow.
First booking of the match now and it is a vital one for Manchester United. Ibrahimovic needlessly comes through the back of Fer and the resulting yellow card means that he will now MISS the nest Premier League match, which is against no less than Arsenal. Not good.
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74'
Rooney displays some quick feet to get out of a sticky situation in the middle of the park and passes square to Mata. The Spaniard collects possession near the byline and skips past a couple of weak challenges but is eventually stopped in his tracks by Ki, who makes the important interception. United can't get out at the moment.
72'
The ascendancy is certainly with Swansea at the moment and the fans finally are seeing something to shout about. For the first time in the match, United are on the ropes at the back but the visitors still have a decent advantage, so not the time for panic stations.
70'
L. Fer enters the game and replaces L. Britton.
Bob Bradley reacts quickly to his side grabbing a goal back and makes his third and final change. Entering the action is Leroy Fer and he will provide some more guile and running than his predecessor, Britton. Twenty minutes to go!
69'
M. van der Hoorn has scored a goal for Swansea City! Assist by G. Sigurðsson.
68'
Sigurdsson record an assist with a lovely free-kick from the right wing.
GOOOAAAAAALLLL FOR SWANSEA! A ray of hope for the visitors! Set-pieces always looked to be a positive option for the home side, and this has proved to be the case as Sigurdsson whips a wicked free-kick into the box for Van der Hoorn, who rises above Jones and Pogba to bullet a cracking header into the corner! Three-one.
66'
Much better from the Swans this time as Ki pops a lovely pass out wide to Montero. The substitute takes on Mata with a twisting and turning run before lashing a strike at goal which just takes a deflection on the route through, eventually earning the hosts a corner in the process. All the pressure is undone though as Rangel nearly finds row Z with a shot from range after the set-piece.
64'
Swansea get the opportunity to get some decent service into the box and United see the danger, opting to put everyone back into the box. Sigurdsson stands over the free-kick on the right then steps up to swing a cross into the danger area, but it is pretty flat which allows Rooney to comfortably clear at the front post.
62'
You have to feel for Baston ever-so-slightly as he has been desperately isolated up top since Llorente went off. On the other hand, with a player who is your most expensive signing, you would be expecting more than one or two harmless touches throughout an entire match. He has been awful.
60'
Thirty minutes to go in this Premier League clash and things continue to look rosy for Manchester United. Jones would have been expecting a pretty touch match on his return from injury, and it should have been, but he has been able to get the fitness up without really worrying about making any challenges.
58'
Some of the Swansea players are in danger of losing their tempers due to frustration here. Van der Hoorn, in his attempts to win the ball, kicks and hacks and pulls away at Ibrahimovic a few yards in from the touchline, which catalyses a less-than-impressed reaction from the former PSG striker. That would certainly been an interesting altercation if it was allowed to progress...
56'
Rojo, who has barely been tested at the back so far, lifts a speculative ball up top and Rooney attempts to get on the end of it. Mawson just puts his arm across the United man and ends up conceding the free-kick, which the visitors opt to take quickly.
54'
One of the major positives today for Manchester United so far has been the performance of Rooney as the captain has looked hungry and full of intensity. He actually seems to have knocked up a decent understanding with Ibrahimovic as proved by the last two goals scored by the Swede.
52'
Pogba and Darminan link up with a couple of passes down the left wing. The Frenchman attempts to tease Rangel into making the tackle, or even a foul, but the Swansea right-back actually does well to make the interception. United, typically, reclaim possession quite quickly, though.
50'
United have seemingly continued the formula from the first half and look just as comfortable as they did in the opening 45. What Swansea do have now though is electric pace on both wings and Sigurdsson in his more favoured role just behind the striker, so they can at least grab a goal or two if they are at it.
48'
There really is an eerie atmosphere inside the stadium this afternoon as the Swansea fans are really struggling to muster up any kind of singing or cheering. Yu can't blame them, either, as this has been desperately abject from the Swans.
46'
J. Montero enters the game and replaces Fernando Llorente.
M. Barrow enters the game and replaces W. Routledge.
The second period is under way at the Liberty Stadium!
Two changes have been made at the break from Bob Bradley. The first sees Llorente not come out for the second half, with Jefferson Montero his replacement. The second sees Modou Barrow replace Routledge.
45'
Just the one minute of added time has been allocated by the referee as he doesn't prolong Swansea's misery. Expect plenty of boos from the Liberty Stadium faithful as the whistle goes...
43'
Mata pops up in a more central area this time after receiving the ball from Pogba and opts to pass out wide rather than having a crack himself. Darmian is the man who picks up possession and decides to take on Rangel before pulling the trigger, but the attempt ends up flashing high and wide over the bar.
41'
Darmian actually features at left-back today rather than the previously thought right-back, and sends a throw-in to the chest of Pogba, who returns the favour with a delicate little lift over the Swansea defence. However, the Italian is forced to revert back rather than hitting the byline as the hosts recover well on this occasion.
39'
United definitely do not have a lot of pace out on the pitch today, but what they do have in abundance is experience. The front four of United have been round the block a few times and it is the neat and tidy play from the likes of Rooney and Ibrahimovic which have allowed them to generate so much space. Well that and Swansea's inability to make a tackle.
37'
Britton picks up the ball inside the centre circle and attempts to change things up a little by going for a more direct pass rather than a short one. He looks to pick out the overlapping run of Sigurdsson, but the ball is desperately overhit and the Iceland international is left frustrated.
35'
Ten minutes to go in the first half now and the Swansea players are begging to get in and get their half-time oranges before conceding any more easy goals. Bradley must be beside himself at rage at this, as this performance is in no way in his image. No fight, no intensity.
33'
Z. Ibrahimović has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by W. Rooney.
More unselfish work from Rooney as he records his second assist for Zlatan.
GOOOOAAAAAL! GOOOAAAALLL FOR UNITED! Ibrahimovic and Rooney exchange a lovely one-two in the middle of the park and the former shoves away a couple of attempted challenges inside the box before lifting a left-footed attempt into the top corner! Three-nil - So, so easy!
32'
Things get from bad to worse for Swansea here as some of their fans are airing their discontent at the new owners, who haven't exactly established a decent relationship with the Liberty Stadium faithful as of yet. "We want our club back" is the chant of choice.
30'
Britton collects the ball in the middle of the park but wants far too much time in order to turn and face the United half. Eventually, he is let off the hook by Fellaini, who comes in from behind to make the needless tackle and force the foul. A bit of respite for Swansea then.
28'
As mentioned previously, Swansea have had fleeting moments of sustained possession without penetration. However, they are becoming increasingly rare due to the simple fact they are allowing United far too much room when on the ball, with the crowd crying out for something to make a solid tackle. All too easy for the visitors.
26'
Originally it was thought that Manchester United would be employing a 4-3-3 formation today, but it is clear now they are sticking with the 4-4-2. Vitally, Pogba has been given a free role behind Zlatan which in turn is allowing Carrick to run things from more deeper areas. Rooney and Mata continually swapping wings, too.
24'
Indeed, the Red Devils are treating this like a bit of a training match at the moment and this is mainly due to Carrick who is effortlessly running things in the middle of the pitch. It does make you wonder though - why has Mourinho kept him out of the team in the league for so very long?
22'
Well, this is exactly the start that Mourinho would have been wanting for his side after such a poor run of form. It has to be said though that Swansea have made things very very easy for United, with Bob Bradley likely to be extremely frustrated at the lack of intensity from his charges.
21'
Z. Ibrahimović has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by W. Rooney.
20'
GOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! The visitors double the lead, and in simple fashion! Rooney collects the ball deep down the left wing and cuts inside on his right foot before popping a pass to his team-mate. Ibrahimovic skips past the challenge of Ki before lashing an attempt beyond the despairing Fabianski into the bottom corner! Two-nil.
A neat assist for Rooney after making a decent run down the left.
18'
An impressive start to the match from United who have took it upon themselves to take control of proceedings fairly early on. Swansea have had moments of their patient possession play, but this makeshift United defence have barely been tested as there has been zero service to Llorente and Baston as of yet.
16'
Just wide from Fellaini! The Belgium starts to get involved in the play a bit further forward on this occasion and makes a late run into the penalty area, but the resulting attempt on goal is disappointingly dragged wide of the right-hand post.
15'
P. Pogba has scored a goal for Manchester United!
GOOOOAAAAAALLLL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED! A screamer from Pogba! A nice bit of play from the visitors including Rooney and Ibrahimovic eventually sees the ball drop to their team-mate around 20 yards out, who cuts across the ball wonderfully to send a half-volley fizzing into the top right corner! One-nil.
12'
Last week in the disappointing home draw against Burnley, Ibrahimovic had TWELVE shots by himself and failed to find the back of the net, mainly due to Tom Heaton. The Swede is on his worst goalscoring drought since his time at Inter, and United really need him to start firing soon.
10'
Mata pops up down the left-hand side and subsequently pops a pass into Ibrahimovic, who cleverly chests into the path of the onrushing Pogba. However, the retreating Ki just does enough to put the Frenchman off, and the attack fizzles out to nothing for United and a goal-kick for Swansea.
8'
Carrick makes a rare Premier League start for United this season and it already seems as if they might have more control in those central areas. Against Swansea you need to be adept at keeping the ball, and the former Spurs man is the best suited player to do so for the Red Devils.
6'
Baston attempts to latch on to a loose ball down the right-hand side but is thwarted by Jones, who displays an impressive bit of pace to slide out for a throw-in. The United defender is making his first start at the heart of the defence for 10 months, so will certainly be looking to get his career back on track after that lengthy spell on the sidelines.
4'
Swansea are just starting to find their feet with their signature, short passing game in the middle of the pitch. Naturally, this is coming through Britton, but we can expect the hosts to be using the space on the wings a lot too as if they can get crosses in, they have the Spanish duo of Llorente and Baston to aim for.
2'
ROONEY! JUST WIDE FROM THE UNITED CAPTAIN! A positive opening couple of minutes from him, as he chests down with an assured touch inside the opposition penalty area before curling a lovely attempt towards the bottom corner. Unfortunately for the visitors, the strike flashes the wrong side of the post.
1'
We are under way at the Liberty Stadium!
Even with the talents of the likes of Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic now in their ranks, United have found goalscoring a massive problem in the past month or so. They have scored just once in their last four league games with a drought lasting nearly five hours, while they have attempted 67 shots on goal with no success since Anthony Martial netted against Stoke.
It was all meant to be different for the Red Devils this season under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho, but despite a fairly promising start, United have won just one out of their last seven league matches, with the Portuguese subsequently having a record comparable to alleged failures, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. Today, they travel to the Liberty where they have a poor record in recent seasons.
Good afternoon football fans! Welcome to LIVE coverage of the English Premier League encounter between Swansea and Manchester United from the Liberty Stadium.
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The last clash between Swansea and Manchester United came in January of this year in the Premier League and on that occasion at Old Trafford, the hosts ran out narrow 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Martial and Wayne Rooney. However, in the two matches previous to that which came at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea won both with a 2-1 scoreline. The Swans have won three of the past four meetings.
Swansea, meanwhile, have huge issues of their own with new head coach, Bob Bradley, still searching for his first win as boss of the Swans. The poor start to the campaign under Francesco Guidolin has continued and they still find themselves fighting for their lives inside the relegation zone, with just five points recorded from 10 games so far.
Manchester United (4-3-3): De Gea; Darmian, Jones, Rojo, Young; Carrick, Fellaini. Pogba; Rooney, Mata, Ibrahimovic.
Manchester United subs: Romero, Blind, Fosu-Mensah, Lingard, Schneiderlin, Martial, Rashford.
The players are making their way to the pitch and we are almost ready for kick-off!
Half-time in this Premier League clash. Manchester United are on course to bounce back from their poor run of form and claim all three points against Swansea and go into the break 3-0 up, with a double from Ibrahimovic and a screamer from Pogba tallying up the scoreline so far. Second period to come.
Swansea (4-4-2): Fabianski; Rangel, Van der Hoorn, Mawson, Kingsley; Routledge, Ki, Britton, Sigurdsson; Llorente, Baston.
Full-time in this Premier League clash. Manchester United claim an overdue win and claim all three points with a very comfortable 3-1 win against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. The damage was done by the Red Devils in the first half as a Paul Pogba screamer and a double from Zlatan Ibrahimovic cancelled out Mike van der Hoorn's second-half header. Thanks for joining us, see you next time!
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