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Andre Ayew’s Swansea suffer promotion setback after Leeds United loss

Andre Ayew’s Swansea bowed 1-0 to Leeds United in Sunday’s Championship encounter.

Substitute Pablo Hernandez decided the game thanks to his 89th-minute effort to silence the Swans at the Liberty Stadium.

Fuelled by back-to-back wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City, Steve Cooper’s men created the first chance of the evening as Rhian Brewster’s shot from 20 yards was saved by Illan Meslier.

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A minute later, Ayew played Conor Gallagher forward, but he saw his strike deflect wide for a corner.

The visitors’ first clear-cut chance came in the 32nd minute after Patrick Bamford latched onto a through ball but could only fire into goalkeeper Freddie Woodman’s hands.