How they rated

KRISTOFFER NORDFELDT

Sound enough with his hands and didn’t really have a huge amount to do until his superb late save as Roberts nearly put through his own net. Still looks uncomfortable with the ball at his feet, though, and some of his distribution was pretty awry.

CONNOR ROBERTS

Had his hands full early on as Enda Stephens and Jack O’Connell pushed down his side, but he soon settled and made a couple of crucial clearances at the far post.

MIKE VAN DER HOORN (CAPTAIN)

Handed the armband and really led from the front. Ready to face the physical threat of Clarke and McGoldrick and took a fair few bumps and bruises for his trouble. A very good start in the leadership role.

FEDERICO FERNANDEZ

Selected despite the uncertainty over his future, with Graham Potter praising his application and attitude. Couldn’t fault him on that score, taking a smack in the face from Stephens for his troubles, but was slack in his use of the ball.

MARTIN OLSSON

Rushed back into the side after returning to training earlier this week and there were tell-tale signs of rust with some poor passing and decision-making. But as the game went on he grew in confidence and linked well with new boy McKay.

JAY FULTON

Had a nightmare opening with his first two passes coming nowhere near to finding their man, and was then unceremoniously bundled off the ball by Clarke. Improved from there, got through plenty of work and came close to an equaliser before McBurnie struck.

TOM CARROLL

Grew in confidence as the game went on and became more influential in helping link Swansea’s play together. Was overrun and outmatched at times in the opening hour but finished strongly and he needs to continue on that note after his struggles last term.

JOEL ASORO

Showed glimpses of what he can do, as well as how raw a prospect he remains. His pace troubled United but was never quite able to work the room to make full use of it. Clear to see what he offers.

BERSANT CELINA

One awful error in the second half aside, he was a real spark for Swansea. Desperate to get on the ball, with Potter notably waving him upfield as he tried to drop in between the centre-halves. Brought others into play and found space in between the lines. Swansea have missed a player with his qualities. He will hopefully improve as he settles in.

OLI MCBURNIE

It didn’t look like it was going to be his day, but he showed the poacher’s instinct he has to be the man in the right place to convert the equaliser from close range. His first league goal for Swansea was reward for a tireless effort.