Swansea’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Stoke won 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea 1 Stoke 2 Swansea’s survival hopes had rested on the longest of long shots, victory coupled by a Southampton defeat to Manchester City and a 10-goal swing in the process. Swansea fans protest during the defeat to Stoke Under-fire chairman Huw Jenkins was conspicuous by his absence from his customary seat in the directors’ box. But that did not prevent Swansea supporters from urging Jenkins to “get out of our club” from the first minute. Swansea dominated the closing stages but England goalkeeper Butland, probably playing his last game for Stoke, was immense.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2018 16:07 UTC