Swansea City 0 – 4 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#2 Paul Clement faces tough task ahead

Pretty much sums it up

Speaking at the end of the game, Paul Clement stated, “At times it was horrible to be on the sideline watching that, seeing my side trying but suffering for long periods. They're not the games that will decide our season but it was hard to watch at times because they were so dominant. For me, they (Manchester City) are one of the best sides I've ever come across - so many good athletes, so many intelligent footballers and it's really hard to pin them down.”

While Clement was gracious enough in defeat, he is aware that the result against Manchester City was an expected outcome. In the coming weeks, the Swans will face Everton and Crystal Palace before heading to Anfield for the Boxing Day fixture.

If the Swans are to haul themselves out of the relegation zone, then they will have to start picking up points against opponents in and around them. Palace seems rejuvenated under Roy Hodgson and West Bromwich Albion managed a creditable draw against Liverpool on Wednesday evening as West Ham United held off Arsenal.

Clement needs to sort out his team and will hope to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window if they are to continue their stay in the Premier League.