Swansea City grabbed all three points with a 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic thanks to a Joel Piroe brace.
This is how the Swans rated:
ANDY FISHER 8
Had precious little to do in all fairness. Did the basics well and played a key role in Swansea's stunning second goal. Brilliant save to deny Thelo Aasgaard late on. Another clean sheet and applauded the Jack Army who chanted his name in the second half.
JOEL LATIBEAUDIERE 8
Made his fair share of clearances and was both confident and comfortable on the ball. Had a good battle with James McClean in the second half.
BEN CABANGO 8
Solid at the back once again and was very good in possession. Grafted so well in the second half and really stood up to the physical challenge Wigan looked to present.
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NATHAN WOOD 8
As with Cabango, Wood continued his fine form with another assured display while he was a clearing machine at the back. Was alert during the rare moments that Wigan threatened while his role in Swansea's second showed why Russell Martin rates him so highly.
RYAN MANNING 8
Made plenty of defensive interventions and was so productive on the ball, as evidenced by his role in Swansea's second goal. Linked up so nicely with Jamie Paterson. Plenty of tackles and interceptions too to make life easier at the back.
MATT GRIMES 8
As slick as ever in the middle of the park. Put his body on the line when needed, as evidenced with a whack to the face late on. Pretty much what we've come to expect in terms of his work in possession.
JOE ALLEN 8
Went close with a header in the first half, and his experience on the ball told as he helped Swansea move seamlessly around the park. Read play well numerous times in the second half to ensure Fisher wasn't tested. Subbed.
JAY FULTON 8
Back in the starting 11 against his former club, Fulton was excellent in possession and did well to prod into the path of Joel Piroe for Swansea's second. Made plenty of key passes and a couple of timely tackles too.
OLIVIER NTCHAM 8
Pressed ever so well and oozed confidence when running at the Wigan defence. Had a few efforts from distance and played a pivotal role in Swansea's second goal. Subbed.
JAMIE PATERSON 8
On his first start for the Swans since mid-December, Paterson caused Wigan plenty of problems from the left flank and played a key role in his side's opener. Should have won a penalty, but referee Sam Allison waved away his claims. Brought plenty of energy to his play and his directness was a joy to watch. Great showing. Withdrawn.
JOEL PIROE - star man 9
A typically cool finish from the striker to put Swansea ahead early on while his second was even better. Agonisingly close to netting his first hat-trick before half-time but rifled against the post. Worked his socks off defensively, too.
SUBS
Ollie Cooper (for Allen) - The likeliest to do any damage in the final half an hour. Had a shot blocked and a header straight at Ben Amos. 6
Liam Cullen (for Paterson) - Couldn't get a shot away from a counter. N/A
Harry Darling (for Ntcham) - Late arrival. N/A
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