Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring from the spot at the Liberty Stadium

Aguero returns with double as Man City win again

Sergio Aguero struck twice on his return from suspension as Premier League leaders Manchester City made it a perfect six wins from six under manager Pep Guardiola against Swansea.

Soccer • 24 Sep 16

Philippe Coutinho could return to the Liverpool line-up

Premier League team news

All the latest updates ahead of the weekend's Premier League ties.

Soccer • 16 Sep 16

Diego Costa reacts following a challenge against Swansea

Conte claims Swans tried to have Costa dismissed

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praised Diego Costa's "patience" after accusing Swansea players of trying to kick him throughout their Liberty Stadium draw.

Soccer • 12 Sep 16

Diego Costa has four goals so far thisnseason

Swansea and Chelsea ends all square

Diego Costa struck twice as Chelsea preserved their unbeaten Premier League record in a 2-2 draw at Swansea.

Soccer • 11 Sep 16

Leroy Fer celebrates with manager Francesco Guidolin

Fer fires Swans to victory at Burnley

Leroy Fer's 82nd-minute winner denied Burnley a point on their Premier League return as Swansea claimed a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor.

Soccer • 13 Aug 16

Champions Leicester City will begin their title defence away at Hull City

Premier League team news

This weekend's Premier League team news as the new season gets underway and champions Leicester begin their title defence.

Soccer • 12 Aug 16

Ashley Williams starred for Wales at Euro 2016

Everton bring in Williams to replace Stones

Everton have announced the signing of Swansea defender Ashley Williams.

Soccer • 10 Aug 16

American consortium completes Swansea takeover

The takeover of Swansea by an American investment group has been completed.

Soccer • 05 Jun 16

Guidolin signs new two-year Swansea deal

Francesco Guidolin is to remain as Swansea boss after agreeing a new two-year contract with the Premier League club.

Soccer • 11 May 16

Liverpool captain Martin Skrtel and Swansea captain Ashley Williams (R) carry a wreath in memory of the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough Distaster

Swans brush Liverpool aside to secure safety

Swansea secured their Barclays Premier League status as a weakened Liverpool side suffered a 3-1 defeat before their European showdown with Villarreal.

Soccer • 01 May 16

Marc Albrighton finishes things off with Leicester City's fourth goal

Leicester take a big step towards league title

Leicester are a step closer to making their dream a reality after Claudio Ranieri's men swatted aside Swansea to tighten their grip on the Premier League title.

Soccer • 24 Apr 16

Andros Townsend scored and provided two assists in Newcastle's victory

Andros Townsend inspires Newcastle to victory

January signing Andros Townsend turned in a man-of-the-match display to hand birthday boy Rafael Benitez a 3-0 win as Newcastle grabbed a Barclays Premier League lifeline.

Soccer • 16 Apr 16

Swansea City's Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates scoring against Chelsea

Classy Gylfi Sigurdsson strike sinks Chelsea

Swansea reached the 40-point milestone with a 1-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea.

Soccer • 09 Apr 16

Federico Fernandez got the all-important goal

Swansea secure precious win against doomed Villa

Federico Fernandez's first Swansea goal eased their Barclays Premier League relegation fears as Aston Villa were beaten 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Mar 16

Max Gradel (r) fired the Cherries in front

Bournemouth win takes them closer to safety

Steve Cook looped in a crucial headed winner after Bournemouth had twice let the lead slip, allowing Eddie Howe's men to finally celebrate their first back-to-back home wins in the top flight on Saturday.

Soccer • 12 Mar 16

Francesco Guidolin will be back in the Swansea dugout for the match against Bournemouth on Saturday

Francesco Guidolin poised to resume Swansea duties

Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin is set to resume work this week after being released from hospital.

Soccer • 07 Mar 16

Gylfi Sigurdsson shows his delight after netting the winning goal

Swansea win to move further clear of drop zone

Swansea provided the perfect pick-me-up for absent head coach Francesco Guidolin with a crucial win over relegation rivals Norwich.

Soccer • 05 Mar 16

Theo Walcott cuts a disconsolate figure after the loss to Swansea

Wenger 'not in the mood' to talk about title hopes

Frustrated Arsene Wenger insisted "I'm not in the mood" to discuss Arsenal's Premier League title chances after the crippling 2-1 home defeat to Swansea.

Soccer • 03 Mar 16

Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur (blocked) scores past Lukasz Fabianski

Spurs dig deep to sink Swansea

Tottenham showed the sort of resilience from which champions are made as Mauricio Pochettino's side scored twice in the last 20 minutes to beat Swansea 2-1.

Soccer • 28 Feb 16

Scott Dann heads home an equaliser for Crystal Palace

Scott Dann soars to salvage draw for Palace

Swansea had to settle for a point in their Barclays Premier League relegation battle as Crystal Palace stopped the rot after five straight defeats.

Soccer • 06 Feb 16

Rondon rescues a point for the Baggies

Salomon Rondon rescued a point for West Brom with a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Swansea victory at The Hawthorns.

Soccer • 02 Feb 16

Seamus Coleman returned from injury but was guilty of two missed chances to secure a point for Everton

Coleman returns but Everton sunk by Swans

Ireland's Seamus Coleman made his return from injury for Everton but couldn't prevent the Toffees falling to a 2-1 defeat to Swansea at Goodison Park.

Soccer • 24 Jan 16

Francesco Guidolin's brief will be to steer Swansea clear of the relegation zone

Swansea set to name Guidolin as head coach

Francesco Guidolin is set to be named as the new Swansea head coach before Monday night's Premier League clash with Watford, Press Association Sport understands.

Soccer • 17 Jan 16