Careless loss costs the Reds third place

Manchester United slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Swansea City this morning after briefly going ahead at the Liberty Stadium. Ander Herrera finished off a fine move to give the Reds the lead in the first half, but United were in front for less than two minutes when Ki Sung-Yueng slipped through the defence to level the scores. After the break, Bafetimbi Gomis diverted a rasping Jonjo Shelvey shot with his head for a goal that ultimately condemned Louis van Gaal's men to a first defeat on the road since November’s Manchester derby. Not only did the Reds lose and six players receive yellow cards, Man United are down to fourth place and will need to win at least five games to have any chance at the Premiership.