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Crystal Palace 1-2 Swansea: Alfie Mawson and Angel Rangel on target in front of new boss Paul Clement as Eagles' struggles continue under Sam Allardyce

Daily Mail | January 3, 2017

Related Topics: Crystal Palace F.C., Alfie Mawson

Swansea produced the perfect performance in front of new manager Paul Clement as goals from Alfie Mawson and Angel Rangel sealed a vital victory over Crystal Palace.

The visitors made their dominance pay when Mawson headed in Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-kick in the 42nd minute but that goal was cancelled out in impressive fashion when Wilfried Zaha volleyed home in the second half.

But substitute Rangel ensured Clement, who watched from the Selhurst Park stands on Tuesday, witnessed a win on the day he was appointed as the Swans boss on a two-and-a-half year deal.

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Swansea defender Alfie Mawson (right) loses his marker to deservedly head the visitors into the lead in the 42nd minuteu00a0
Swansea defender Alfie Mawson (right) loses his marker to deservedly head the visitors into the lead in the 42nd minute
The 22-year-old former Barnsley centre back wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring with a clever headed finish
The 22-year-old former Barnsley centre back wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring with a clever headed finish
Ki Sung-yueng (left) and Neil Taylor join in on the celebrations after Mawson gave struggling Swansea the lead in Londonu00a0
Ki Sung-yueng (left) and Neil Taylor join in on the celebrations after Mawson gave struggling Swansea the lead in London
Prior to that goal, Palace thought they deserved a penalty when Christian Benteke appeared to be caught byu00a0Lukasz Fabianski
Prior to that goal, Palace thought they deserved a penalty when Christian Benteke appeared to be caught by Lukasz Fabianski
Jason Puncheon, the Palace playmaker, remonstrates with Premier League officialu00a0Paul Tierney but the penalty wasn't given
Jason Puncheon, the Palace playmaker, remonstrates with Premier League official Paul Tierney but the penalty wasn't given
Paul Clement (centre), who was confirmed as Swansea's new boss earlier on Tuesday, watches the action from the stands
The former Bayern Munich assistant manager later made his way down to the Swansea dugout on the stroke of half-timeu00a0
The former Bayern Munich assistant manager later made his way down to the Swansea dugout on the stroke of half-time
Sam Allardyce walks towards the home dugout ahead of what was his first home match in charge of the Eagles
Sam Allardyce walks towards the home dugout ahead of what was his first home match in charge of the Eagles
Fernando Llorente, the Swansea target man, reacts in disappointment after seeing his early header go wide of the Palace post
Fernando Llorente, the Swansea target man, reacts in disappointment after seeing his early header go wide of the Palace post
Swansea enjoyed the majority of possession in the first half- pictured isu00a0Gylfi Sigurdsson (right) bringing the ball forward
Swansea enjoyed most of the possession in the opening 20 minutes - pictured is Gylfi Sigurdsson bringing the ball forward
After a slow start to the game, Palace finally attack Swans' goal but Yohan Cabaye's effort is well saved byu00a0Fabianski
After a slow start to the game, Palace finally attack Swans' goal but Yohan Cabaye's effort is well saved by Fabianski
Townsend, formerly of Tottenham and Newcastle, vents his anger at linesman after failing to win a throw-in during first-half
Townsend, formerly of Tottenham and Newcastle, vents his anger at linesman after failing to win a throw-in during first-half
France international Cabaye was lucky to escape a first-half booking when he caught Jay Fulton with this sliding challengeu00a0
France international Cabaye was lucky to escape a first-half booking when he caught Jay Fulton with this sliding challenge
Benteke takes advantage of a Swansea defensive mistake but the Belgian is denied a penalty when he is caught by Fabianski
Benteke takes advantage of a Swansea defensive mistake but the Belgian is denied a penalty when he is caught by Fabianski
Wilfried Zaha vents his frustration at fourth official Mike Dean, who endured a controversial night at West Ham on Monday
Wilfried Zaha vents his frustration at fourth official Mike Dean, who endured a controversial night at West Ham on Monday
Benteke receives medical treatment after falling in build-up to that denied penalty - the striker was substituted at half-time
Benteke receives medical treatment after falling in build-up to that denied penalty - the striker was substituted at half-time
Mawson was left unmarked to head homeu00a0Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-kick as the Swans get the goal their performance deserved
Mawson was left unmarked to head home Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-kick as the Swans get the goal their performance deserved
The Swansea defender raises his right arm in celebration after scoring the first-half goal against the south London outfitu00a0
The Swansea defender raises his right arm in celebration after scoring the first-half goal against the south London outfit
Wilfried Zaha (left), playing his last game before he jets off to the Africa Cup of Nations, is hunted down byu00a0Kyle Naughton
Wilfried Zaha (left), playing his last game before he jets off to the Africa Cup of Nations, is hunted down by Kyle Naughton
Palace's French midfielder Cabaye (left) and Swansea's Scotland Under 21 international Fulton compete for the ball
Palace's French midfielder Cabaye (left) and Swansea's Scotland Under 21 international Fulton compete for the ball
Eagles manager Allardyce shouts instructions to his team during a second-half in which they were chasing an equaliseru00a0
Eagles manager Allardyce shouts instructions to his team during a second-half in which they were chasing an equaliser
Swansea left back Taylor (right) looks to take on Palace winger Townsend (left) during the Premier League fixtureu00a0
Swansea left back Taylor (right) looks to take on Palace winger Townsend (left) during the Premier League fixture
Wayne Routledge, who begun his professional career at the south London club, holds onto possession deep in Palace's halfu00a0
Wayne Routledge, who begun his professional career at the south London club, holds onto possession deep in Palace's half
Clement, who was watching the match from the stands, then returned to the dugout in the second half to speak to his players
Clement, who was watching the match from the stands, then returned to the dugout in the second half to speak to his players
Former Eagles winger Routledge in action with Crystal Palace right back Joel Ward as the two struggling teams competeu00a0
Former Eagles winger Routledge in action with Crystal Palace right back Joel Ward as the two struggling teams compete
Under-fire Premier League referee Dean was the fourth official for Tuesday's clash between Palace and the Swans
Under-fire Premier League referee Dean was the fourth official for Tuesday's clash between Palace and the Swans
The teams make their way out on to the Selhurst Park pitch and are welcomed by a light show and The Crystals cheerleaders
The teams make their way out on to the Selhurst Park pitch and are welcomed by a light show and The Crystals cheerleaders
Newly-appointed Swansea manager Clement walks pitchside with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish prior to kick-off
Newly-appointed Swansea manager Clement walks pitchside with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish prior to kick-off
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