Western Mail

How they rated

- FREDDIE WOODMAN KYLE NAUGHTON MARC GUEHI JOE RODON JAKE BIDWELL CONOR GALLAGHER MATT GRIMES ANDRE AYEW GEORGE BYERS BERSANT CELINA

Barely tested in the opening half until he had to pick the ball out of the net as Scott Sinclair put the hosts ahead. Decent enough in the second half under the high ball, but didn’t really have any big saves to make.

More than assured on his return to the team after missing the Stoke loss due to illness. Very solid defensivel­y. Didn’t offer too much offensivel­y, although he can be more than happy with his efforts.

The Chelsea loanee impressed alongside Joe Rodon on what was his second appearance for the Swans. Dealt really well with the aerial threat of Alex Neil’s side.

Like he’s never been away. On what was his first start for more than three months, Rodon cut a typically composed figure and made some vital tackles and headers whenever Preston pressed.

Did relatively well until Sinclair started to get in possession. Preston enjoyed a fair amount of joy down Swansea’s left, with Darnell Fisher causing problems too. Booked for fouling Sinclair and was perhaps lucky to escape a second caution for tripping the same man.

Brilliant shimmy and pass in the build-up to Swansea’s equaliser, and the Chelsea man was slick in everything he did. Influence waned somewhat in the second half, but still a decent display.

A gritty display from the captain, but Ben Pearson bossed things in midfield.

Cut a frustrated figure in the first half and often felt the wrath of the home fans. However, got himself an assist when Rhian Brewster levelled on 33 minutes. Brilliant pass to Bersant Celina in the second half should have seen him claim a second assist.

Solid enough in the opening half as Swansea edged proceeding­s. Did OK after the restart and linked up play nicely for those further up the pitch. Subbed.

Continued his impressive form, with his direct runs causing plenty of problems. Stung the palms of Declan Rudd in the first half, but fluffed his lines after the restart when played through on goal by Ayew. Final ball was often lacking, but the intentions were there. Booked.

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