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Takeover not the cause of Swans decline

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has defended the club's American takeover, claiming off-field events have not led to the team's decline.

The Swans are second from bottom in the Premier League, having been bought by Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan in July.

Jenkins has previously said he takes responsibility for the club's slump, but insists the takeover will benefit Swansea.

"The sale of shares has had no adverse effect on the football club," he said.

"Financially, we are in a stronger position to go forward, and with a little luck and continued hard work between now and the end of the season we can be in a great position to develop financially over the next few years.