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Match Analysis: Manchester United 2-1 Swansea City

Match Analysis: United 2-1 Swansea
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester United's win over Swansea City at Old Trafford.

All eyes were on Sir Alex Ferguson this afternoon as he took charge of Manchester United for the final time at Old Trafford against Swansea City.

The match also marked Paul Scholes's final home match for the Red Devils, with both men retiring at the end of the season.

Both sides had little riding on the match, with United readying to be crowned Premier League champions after the game, whereas Swansea City had already ensured safety and European football following their Capital One Cup victory earlier this year.

Ferguson finished on a high note, as United ran out 2-1 winners.

Read Sports Mole's analysis of the match below.

Match statistics:

Manchester United:
Shots 10
On target 6
Possession 64%
Corners 5
Fouls 3

Swansea City:
Shots 5
On target 2
Possession 36%
Corners 4
Fouls 4

Was the result fair?

You couldn't argue with either side winning the match, to be honest. United were brilliant in parts, while the Swans were dangerous as well. However, with Ferguson bowing out, there was only going to be one winner.

Manchester United's performance

You could tell that United had the Premier League already wrapped up. The match was very lethargic in sections, but they probably did enough to warrant a win.

Swansea City's performance

Swansea, like United, had already wrapped up their season but they still played some great football and at times looked likely to get the win.

Sports Mole's man of the match

Rio Ferdinand: It's hard to pin down any one man to pick up the award, but purely for scoring the winner, Rio Ferdinand takes this one. His goal was a strike worthy of any striker and ensured that Ferguson went out with a bang.

Biggest Gaffe

I've tried very hard to think of a gaffe in this match, but there isn't really a moment that deserves this 'award'.

Referee performance

Jonathan Moss probably won't have an easier game to officiate in his life. There was too much joy and positivity throughout the afternoon for there to be any chance of confrontation. Moss didn't even need to hand out a single yellow card.

What next?

Manchester United: Ferguson takes charge of United for the final time when they travel to West Bromwich Albion next weekend.

Swansea City: The Swans bring an end to their season by hosting Fulham next Sunday.

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