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The period of mourning has begun. Manchester United's Premier League title has surely passed away, following the victory for Manchester City at Newcastle. Old Trafford was sepulchral at first for this meeting with Swansea City, even if a 2-0 victory eventually raised spirits a little. Honours have been prised from United often enough, but there may be a deeper melancholy for Sir Alex Ferguson in the recollection that his side had led the league table by eight points on Easter Sunday.

He clutched at straws after the match when announcing to the crowd that he hoped for the "biggest celebration of our lives" next weekend. United lie behind City because of a gap of eight in goal difference. Rather than wonder how the Easter advantage had slipped away, it might be more appropriate to ask how United had ever been in so dominant a position. Paul Scholes scored the opener here, but the need to coax a veteran out of retirement is also a commentary on straitened circumstances at Old Trafford.

Even so it would still take a curmudgeon not to admire him, even in these very late moments of his career. There was a goal from Scholes in the 28th minute after a cross by Antonio Valencia from the right was directed by Michael Carrick towards the target, where the 37-year-old waited to convert the opportunity.

The fixture gradually took on a therapeutic purpose for the hosts, especially since Swansea, prior to half-time, had displayed nothing of the spirit that has added to the appeal of the Premier League. United slowly sensed that they could impose their will to genuine effect and the crowd, for its part, began to feel that it would do no harm to take an interest in the fixture.

The audience stirred as it recognised that Swansea were a muted side with little thought of inconveniencing United. A rout no longer looked quite so improbable and there was every cause, if only for entertainment purposes, to score repeatedly. By half-time, City's lead on goal difference was down to eight. In the 41st minute, a bending shot by Ashley Young from the left streaked into the far corner of the net, with Michel Vorm powerless to reach it.

With iron will, United and their followers had developed some interest in the fixture. Swansea, for their part, were a minor disappointment then. No one anticipated the sort of result achieved on their own ground when Manchester City were beaten, but there was barely a declaration that they were taking part properly in this match.

At least the United goalkeeper David de Gea did have to make a save as he turned a Gylfi Sigurdsson drive round the post in the 52nd minute. Swansea had located some pride, most likely at the urging of their manager, Brendan Rodgers. With an hour gone, De Gea had to scramble and save with his feet after a Joe Allen attempt had been redirected by Danny Graham.

The contest petered out, but Swansea took some credit for belatedly carrying the play to United on occasion. Read More

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