Pardew says his Newcastle team look strong

United's new captain Wayne Rooney
equalised early in the second period,
but Gylfi Sigurdsson earned Swansea
victory in the 72nd minute with a
close-range finish.
It gave Swansea back-to-back wins at
Old Trafford, following their shock FA
Cup success in January, and was a
reversal of United's 4-1 win at the
Liberty Stadium on the first day of last
season.
Injuries obliged Van Gaal to give
competitive debuts to Tyler Blackett,
20, and 21-year-old Jesse Lingard.
Lingard's day was to last only 24
minutes, however, as he was forced off
after appearing to jar his knee in a
challenge with visiting captain Ashley
Williams.
United bossed possession in the first
half, but Swansea struck from their first
sight of goal, with Ki stroking home a
lay-off from Sigurdsson.
Swansea's fans burst into a chorus of
'You're getting sacked in the morning!'
aimed at Van Gaal, who sat impassively
in his seat in the dug-out.
The Dutchman introduced Nani in place
of striker Javier Hernandez at half-time,
and United responded immediately.
Juan Mata's right-wing corner was
flicked on by Phil Jones and Rooney
hooked home a spectacular close-range
volley at the back post.
Rooney came close to putting United
ahead with a free-kick that hit the
outside of the post in the 66th minute.