x

Swansea 2 Tottenham Hotspur - Fighting Point For Swans

The Swans were pegged back twice this afternoon and denied a first Premier League win over Spurs in the process as they took their points tally to double figures for the season and lifted up to 11th in the table.

A headed goal from Andre Ayew and an own goal from Harry Kane looked potentially to have given the Swans the win that they so desperately wanted but two free kick from Christian Eriksen gave Spurs a point.

It was a hugely entertaining game at the Liberty which could easily have gone either way but both goalkeepers were on good form to keep out good efforts from various people and at the end a point felt a fair result for both teams.

The Swans had made two changes from the side that started last week's defeat at Southampton with Angel Rangel in for a first league start of the season at the expense of Kyle Naughton and Jefferson Montero back in the side with Jack Cork dropping to the bench for the second time this season.

Montero was a threat for Kyle Walker all afternoon and it was him that provided the final touch to a superb Swansea move for the opening goal. The ball had been played right from the back in typical Swansea fashion when it was played out to Montero who took one touch and delivered a perfect cross which Andre Ayew guided perfectly with his head into the back of the net.

The Liberty was alive and the Swans were winning, the exact boost that they needed after a four game run that had seen us slip down the league.

The lead though didn't last long and it was a cheap goal really. Eriksen lined up to take a free kick after a foul by Fernandez and his ball found its was through a hole in the wall and past a static Fabianski to bring the visitors level.

The Swans looked shocked and for a couple of minutes we were clearly second best in the game but we soon managed to restore a lead thanks to a massive dollop of luck. Montero (again) earned us a corner and as Shelvey played it in it was sliced into the back of the net by Harry Kane to restore the Swans lead.

The second half was a hugely entertaining encounter as both sides went in search of further goals but it was another superb free kick from Eriksen that was the only goal of the half as he curled the ball into the far corner to bring Spurs level.

It was a blow for the Swans who had been looking to extend their lead at that point but it was probably a goal that Spurs deserved on the overall balance of play through the game.

Eriksen came close again for Spurs as did Dier as they looked to extend their lead whilst Gylfi, Fernandez and Ki all came close for the Swans but there was to be no more additions to the scoring and the game ended 2-2 as the Swans extended their unbeaten home record to five games,

It was a much better performance from the Swans and one more in keeping of the early weeks of the season and one that we need to remember when we return from the international break against Stoke in two weeks.

What to read next:

Gwyn’s Eye View : Swansea City v Millwall
Glyn is back with his favourite stats as we build up to the last game of the season. That comes in the form of Millwall who it seems are close to selling their requested 1,148 allocation, so its down to the Jack Army to do their bit this bank holiday weekend.
The fate today’s Swansea footballers would never have to endure
Swansea City bring this season to a close on Saturday with a home game against Millwall. However, what about those bygone days when footballers had no choice but to go down the pit after their career ended, or open a toy shop, pub or retrain ? That thought would petrify todays modern footballer.
Jamal Lowe : Still to be contacted regards his future at Swansea, Langstaff update
We have been told by numerous Swansea fans of a chance meeting in a service station between Jamal Lowe and those returning from Norwich yesterday. Nothing in that or indeed the conversation they had yesterday. Indeed there has to be some interpretation from what we know already on Jamal Lowe.
Brave Swans in memorable game at Carrow Road
It was a pulsating game to watch and very much one of my favourite away games of the season. The Swans looked an entirely different side to that we saw at Middlesbrough when it is clear a catalyst for commitment was agreed behind the scenes at Swansea City. To a man every player grafted and wore the shirt with pride. To see the players really acknowledge the Swans support at Carrow Road this afternoon was emotional.
Norwich City 2 - 2 Swansea City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
TEAM NEWS : Norwich City v Swansea City
The Swans are on the Norfolk Broads, punting and boating their way to the end of the season. Hopefully the city of Norwich is obliging.
Swansea City : Jack Army travel over 1,000 miles for two games in succession
Swansea City have set out on their second long distance away trip in two weekends, this time to Norwich for todays clash between the Swans and Canaries (3pm) Over the last ten meetings between the clubs Swansea City have won five times, Norwich the same.
Cardiff City fan sends tragedy tweet directed at dead Swansea City fan Terry Coles
As a result of the news reported by Sky on Wednesday that five military horses had escaped and ran through central London, a Cardiff City follower thought it wise to relate the incident to the death of Swansea fan Terry Coles, 42.
Swansea reject Cullen contract and trigger one year option
Liam Cullen has had his request for a new contract dismissed by Swansea City after discussions broke down last week. The lowest paid ‘senior’ player at the club ( he is twenty five) asked for a better contract increasing his £3,500 a week to around £7,000 a week over three years.
Gwyn’s Eye View : Norwich City v Swansea City ‘The officials’
Thanks to Gwyn we have a thorough assessment of this weeks officials who will take charge at Carrow Road this Saturday at 3pm. Norwich City will be keen to get the points to guarantee their play off slot, and Saturday is their first go.