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Pantilimon - One superb save in the second half to keep a clean sheet and his handling and distribution were first class throughout in challenging conditions - 7 Richards – Good to see him back. Not tested a great deal defensively and that gave him licence to join our attacks. His passing to Navas was lazy on occasions and he [...]

Hart - One outstanding save from Remy in the second half when the striker was clean through, and Hart was a reassuring figure in net. His handling was good, his punching decisive and he never buckled despite the late pressure - 8 Zabaleta - Had minimal influence as an attacking force, but that owed much to the home side’s control of [...]

Pantilimon - After his mistake in the previous match to gift Blackburn an equaliser, he would have wanted a trouble-free night and he got just that. Made one effortlessly comfortable save, plucked a couple of crosses out of the air and, save for a moment of confusion with Kompany, that was that – 6 Zabaleta - With our [...]

Pantilimon - Culpable for the goal when he opted to punch rather than catch the ball, and his fumble enabled Blackburn to level. His handling was otherwise impressive and his ability to rise above strikers to pluck the ball out the air relieves the pressure on our defence, but his distribution was sloppy after half-time - 5 Boyata - This may [...]

Hart - A couple of simple stops, but wasn’t called into action a great deal considering Swansea’s pretty possession. Helpless for both goals – 6 Zabaleta - A powerful figure at the back, whether in stopping attacks down his side or covering for the man inside him. Tried to venture forward as much as possible but there are [...]