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Ian Mitchelmore

Majestic Swansea City player ratings as Wolves loanee shines and others dazzle in Hull City win

STEVEN BENDA 8

Tipped Jean Michael Seri's effort over early on but was a spectator for long periods after that as Swansea dominated. Calm and composed with the few bits he did have to do. Clean sheet.

NATHAN WOOD 8

Did well in the air when needed and was his usual composed self in possession. His reading of the game was once again impressive.

KYLE NAUGHTON 8

The experienced defender was well and truly in the wars in the first-half, but was his usual self on the ball, time and time again playing confidently. Top stuff.

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BEN CABANGO 9

The Welshman was positive throughout and committed himself to numerous attacks. Did his defensive duties well too. Another top display from the 22-year-old who is looking the real deal right now.

MATTY SORINOLA 8

Got into plenty of promising positions and always looked to be positive, although his final ball, particularly crosses, was often lacking. Improved in the second-half, to his credit, and got the assist for Swansea's opener.

JOE ALLEN 6

Calm as you like in midfield as ever but was cruelly forced off with an injury after half an hour.

MATT GRIMES 8

Led by example throughout and wasn't afraid to drop deep to help Swansea go from back to front if needed. Another good display.

RYAN MANNING - Star Man 9

Made a mockery of his Ireland snub with another impressive display. Defensively sound and caused plenty of problems in attack, playing a key role in some big Swansea chances. Got the goal to put the Swans ahead as part of what was a brilliant display.

JAY FULTON 8

Did his fair share of defensive work and was solid enough going up the pitch too. Firm challenge in the second-half typified his no-nonsense approach. Another great shift.

OLLIE COOPER 8

Showed great energy early on as Swansea dominated and had two decent chances to score in the first-half. A real livewire throughout and rightly earned applause when he was withdrawn. The lad has been brilliant since being in the first team.

JOEL PIROE 8

Linked up so well with Manning, Cooper and others. Had two glorious chances to score early on, the first of which saw him strike the crossbar while he was denied by the fingertips of Nathan Baxter at the end of the first-half. Everything but the finish from the striker. Finally got the goal he deserved late on after intercepting a loose pass before poking home.

Subs

Luke Cundle (for Allen) - The Wolves loanee grew in confidence in the second-half and rattled the crossbar with a fierce strike. Brave in possession as Swansea pushed to go ahead and was alert to tap home his first goal for the club. 8

Michael Obafemi (for Piroe) - Too late to make an impact. N/A

Fin Stevens (for Sorinola) - As above. N/A

Armstrong Oko-Flex - Close to having a shot at the death but was well challenged. N/A

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