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Andre Ayew and Conor Hourihane scored as Swansea beat league leaders Norwich 2-0 on Friday to climb within two points of the Canaries at the top of the Championship table. The Welsh club, bidding to return to the Premier League for the first time since their relegation from the top flight in 2018, are now unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions. "We are growing day by day, game by game and are nowhere near the finished product," Swansea manager Steve Cooper told Sky Sports. "It was a really good win." Ghana forward Ayew put the hosts ahead in the 42nd minute at the Liberty Stadium, pouncing on a mistake by Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul who failed to claim a corner. Grant Hanley came close to an equaliser before half-time for the away side, but Hourihane netted with a fine strike less than three minutes into the second period. "It's a massive win," Hourihane said. "We came into this game full of confidence and will keep going full of confidence." The Ireland international has now scored three league goals in as many matches for the Swans since joining on loan from Aston Villa last month. "I am loving it here. I am delighted to have the opportunity to play," he added. "I have high standards and still want more, I am still hungry for more." Swansea have a game in hand on Norwich, but could slip back out of the automatic promotion spots when third-placed Brentford visit Middlesbrough on Saturday. jc/dj
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2021-02-05
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England national football team managerPremier LeagueAssociation footballSteve Cooper (football manager)Liberty StadiumGrant HanleyConor HourihaneAndré AyewTim KrulHigh Standards (XM)Ghana national football teamRepublic of Ireland national football teamMiddlesbrough F.C.Swansea City A.F.C.Brentford F.C.Wales national football teamSky SportsNorwich City F.C.Aston Villa F.C.

