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Swansea 2-0 Stoke: Fernando Llorente and Tom Carroll give Paul Clement's side victory but it is not enough to claw them out of the relegation zone

Daily Mail | April 22, 2017

Related Topics: Stoke City F.C., Fernando Llorente, Penalty kick, Claw

Swansea were unable to claw their way out of the relegation zone on Saturday despite a vital victory over Stoke, who missed a second-half penalty through Marko Arnautovic.

Hull's win over Watford kept the Swans in the bottom three, and two points adrift of safety.

Fernando Llorente's header in the 10th minute gave the home side an early lead, which was wrapped up in the second half by Tom Carroll - exactly 60 seconds after Stoke's penalty miss.

More to follow.

Tom Carroll wraps up victory for Swansea over Stoke with an effort from distance that takes a deflection off Joe Allen
Tom Carroll wraps up victory for Swansea over Stoke with an effort from distance that takes a deflection off Joe Allen
The Swansea midfielder cannot hide his delight after scoring 60 seconds after Stoke missed a penalty to equalise
The Swansea midfielder cannot hide his delight after scoring 60 seconds after Stoke missed a penalty to equalise
Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic blazes his effort from 12 yards over the bar as Stoke missed the chance to draw level
Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic blazes his effort from 12 yards over the bar as Stoke missed the chance to draw level
Lukasz Fabianski is sent the wrong way but the Swansea goalkeeper watches the penalty sail well over the crossbar
Lukasz Fabianski is sent the wrong way but the Swansea goalkeeper watches the penalty sail well over the crossbar
Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianksi celebrates the missed spot kick as Arnautovic stares down at the penalty spot
Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianksi celebrates the missed spot kick as Arnautovic stares down at the penalty spot
Fernando Llorente (not pictured) heads Swansea into a 10th minute lead after connecting with Gylfi Sigurdsson's corner kick
Fernando Llorente (not pictured) heads Swansea into a 10th minute lead after connecting with Gylfi Sigurdsson's corner kick
The Spaniard's header sails past the returning Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland and into the back of the net
The Spaniard's header sails past the returning Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland and into the back of the net
The Spanish striker celebrates after putting Swansea into the lead early on against Stoke on Saturday afternoon
The Spanish striker celebrates after putting Swansea into the lead early on against Stoke on Saturday afternoon
Gylfi Sigurdsson is closed down by Stoke midfielder Joe Allen during the early stages of the clash at the Liberty Stadium
Gylfi Sigurdsson is closed down by Stoke midfielder Joe Allen during the early stages of the clash at the Liberty Stadium
Stephen Kingsley keeps his eyes on the ball as he looks to hold onto possession for the home side
Stephen Kingsley keeps his eyes on the ball as he looks to hold onto possession for the home side
Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is at full stretch to get the ball under control as Joe Allen watches on
Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is at full stretch to get the ball under control as Joe Allen watches on
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton falls to the ground as Stoke star Xherdan Shaqiri takes the ball under his control
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton falls to the ground as Stoke star Xherdan Shaqiri takes the ball under his control
Gylfi Sigurdsson attempts to get a cross into the Stoke penalty area as three away players surround him
Gylfi Sigurdsson attempts to get a cross into the Stoke penalty area as three away players surround him
Stoke full back Glen Johnson looks to take the ball past Swansea midfielder Tom Carroll during the first-half
Stoke full back Glen Johnson looks to take the ball past Swansea midfielder Tom Carroll during the first-half
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton has his eye on the ball as Stoke striker Saido Berahino puts him under pressure
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton has his eye on the ball as Stoke striker Saido Berahino puts him under pressure
Gylfi Sigurdsson tracks the run of Xherdan Shaqiri as the Swiss forward looks to take the ball forward for Stoke
Gylfi Sigurdsson tracks the run of Xherdan Shaqiri as the Swiss forward looks to take the ball forward for Stoke
Swansea midfielder Ki Sung Yeun brushes off the challenge of Stoke opposite number Joe Allen during the first half
Swansea midfielder Ki Sung Yeun brushes off the challenge of Stoke opposite number Joe Allen during the first half
Peter Crouch watches on as strike partner Saido Berahino heads wide during the first half of Saturday's clash
Peter Crouch watches on as strike partner Saido Berahino heads wide during the first half of Saturday's clash
Swansea defender Alfie Mawson challenges for the ball in the air against Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross
Swansea defender Alfie Mawson challenges for the ball in the air against Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross
Swansea striker Jordan Ayew puts pressure on Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland as he tries to clear the ball upfield
Swansea striker Jordan Ayew puts pressure on Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland as he tries to clear the ball upfield
Goalscorer Fernando Llorente makes way for team-mate Mike van der Hoorn as Paul Clement looks to conserve the lead
Goalscorer Fernando Llorente makes way for team-mate Mike van der Hoorn as Paul Clement looks to conserve the lead
Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic receives some treatment from his medical team as Bruno Martins Indi provides support
Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic receives some treatment from his medical team as Bruno Martins Indi provides support
The Champions League trophy was on show at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday ahead of the final in Cardiff on June 3
The Champions League trophy was on show at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday ahead of the final in Cardiff on June 3
Swansea boss Paul Clement embraces his opposite number Mark Hughes on the touchline ahead of kick-off
Swansea boss Paul Clement embraces his opposite number Mark Hughes on the touchline ahead of kick-off
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