Garry Monk is ready for the challenge that awaits him as Swansea’s new head coach, saying: “I will give everything I have.”

Swansea last night sacked manager Michael Laudrup — with veteran defender Garry Monk charged with rallying the team for Saturday’s Welsh derby with Cardiff.

Swansea have announced they have parted company with manager Michael Laudrup.

Emmanuel Adebayor grabbed a brace as Tottenham won 3-1 at the Liberty Stadium to compound Swansea's relegation fears.

Manchester United 2 Swansea 0

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Aston Villa 1 Swansea City 1

Swansea have been dealt a blow after it was confirmed that Spanish forward Michu is likely to be sidelined for six weeks when he undergoes ankle surgery.

Swansea 1 Everton 2

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has ruled himself out of the running for the Tottenham job.

Norwich 1 Swansea 1

A first Tottenham goal for Erik Lamela and a record-breaking penalty from Jermain Defoe secured safe passage into the knockout rounds of the Europa League for Andre Villas-Boas’s side as they finally broke down a spirited Sheriff side to win 2-1 at White Hart Lane.

Swansea 0 West Ham 0

Michael Laudrup believes Alex Ferguson was wrong to lift the lid on his dealings with some of his former players in his autobiography.

Swansea 4 Sunderland 0

Southampton 2 Swansea 0

As details of the draw for the next round were announced on the radio during extra-time at West Brom in midweek, and the terrace tom-toms transmitted the news of the prize home draw against Chelsea that was awaiting the victors, it was the thought of the ensuing familial flashpoint that immediately weighed most heavy on my mind and a clash with my Mum’s 80th birthday bash.

As details of the draw for the next round were announced on the radio during extra-time at West Brom in midweek, and the terrace tom-toms transmitted the news of the prize home draw against Chelsea that was awaiting the victors, it was the thought of the ensuing familial flashpoint that immediately weighed most heavy on my mind and a clash with my Mum’s 80th birthday bash.

Crystal Palace 0 Swansea City 2

Jonjo Shelvey won praise for his character from managers Michael Laudrup and Brendan Rodgers after experiencing a journey through football heaven and hell in Swansea’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Swansea 2 Liverpool 2

West Brom 0 Swansea 2

Michael Laudrup has warned his Swansea side they must find their clinical edge in front of goal if they are to pick up their first victory of the Barclays Premier League season at West Brom on Sunday.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hopes the long-running Gareth Bale transfer saga will finally come to an end in the next couple of days.

Tottenham 1 Swansea 0

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has joined the growing list of Premier League managers calling for the transfer window to close prior to the start of the season.

Swansea new boy Wilfried Bony was delighted after a brace on his competitive debut helped Swansea to a 4-0 Europa League win over Malmo.

Michael Laudrup insists he will remain in charge of Swansea despite the club severing ties with his agent.

A disagreement over transfer funds is threatening to disrupt Swansea’s summer plans but manager Michael Laudrup is expected still to be in charge of the club next season, Press Association Sport understands.

Departing Everton manager David Moyes believes it may be tough for his successor to be plucked from a lower league.

Roberto Mancini is a man under pressure to win and win well against Wigan in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Chelsea 2 Swansea City 0

Swansea 0 Southampton 0

Swansea 0 Southampton 0

Norwich City 2 Swansea City 2

Neil Lennon does not “see any reason” why he would leave Celtic.

Swansea manager and former Real Madrid great Michael Laudrup believes referee Cuneyt Cakir made “a very poor decision” when he sent off Nani during Manchester United’s Champions League exit.

Bradford 0 Swansea 5

Roberto Martinez seemed as delighted with Swansea City’s victory in the League Cup final as though he was still their manager.

Bradford 0 Swansea 5

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he will not get carried away by a 5-0 thrashing of a lacklustre Swansea side at Anfield.

Liverpool 5 Swansea City 0

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup hopes to have goalkeeper Michel Vorm back from injury against QPR.

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes there is no urgent need for him to extend his contract with the club.