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Bob Bradley has been appointed manager of Swansea after the departure of Francesco Guidolin, the Premier League club have announced.
An American consortium led by Stephen Kaplan and Jason Levien took over in July, inheriting Guidolin as manager.
But after a six-match winless run, the Italian has been replaced by former United States boss Bradley.
"We can confirm the club has parted company with Francesco Guidolin, who will be replaced by Bob Bradley," Swansea wrote on Twitter.
Former Udinese boss Guidolin joined Swansea in January as head coach and was given a two-year contract in May.
Ryan Giggs and Gianfranco Zola were among those to have been linked with the Swansea job. Last week there were reports club chairman Huw Jenkins had met with Bradley at Bristol Airport.
Bradley has been working at French club Le Havre in Ligue 2.
Swansea's only wins this season were at Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season and against Peterborough in the EFL Cup.
Show all 22 1 /22Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Lukasz Fabianski: 6 out of 10 Wasn’t actually tested that much with Liverpool failing to register a shot on target in the first half. Solid enough when called upon.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Angel Rangel: 5 out of 10 It was all going so well with some excellent tackles made and then he clumsily barged over Firmino to give away a penalty.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Mike van der Hoorn: 5 out of 10 Nearly gave a goal away dawdling in defence and then missed a great late chance to equalise.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Jordi Amat: 6 out of 10 Excellent in first half, overrun at times in the second but overall played quite well.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Kyle Naughton: 6 out of 10 Was pressed into action repeatedly in second half but responded reasonably well including making an excellent block or two.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Leroy Fer: 7 out of 10 Scored the game’s opening goal but was less influential after that, still looks crucial to Swansea’s hopes though. Subbed with 20 minutes to go.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Jack Cork: 6 out of 10 Dependable in midfield if not outstanding.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Leon Britton: 6 out of 10 Subbed in second half as Liverpool threatened to run rampant, enjoyed a good first 45 minutes but less effective after the break.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Wayne Routledge: 6 out of 10 Subbed with half an hour to go as Swansea tried to resist Liverpool, but had reasonable game, his great cross early on should have given Swansea a lead but Baston blew the chance.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Borja Baston: 5 out of 10 When he was made Swansea’s record signing the transfer screamed horrific flop and this game did nothing to dispel that. Headed wide twice unmarked from six yards - no wonder Swansea are struggling for goals.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Gylfi Sigurdsson: 6 out of 10 Great from set pieces and played some great crosses into the box but needs to have more influence for Swansea.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Loris Karius: 6 out of 10 Doesn't look much more secure than Mignolet based on this game.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Nathaniel Clyne: 7 out of 10 Very dangerous down the right as Liverpool swarmed forward in the second half.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Dejan Lovren: 7 out of 10 Calm in defence and made some good last ditch tackles to keep Swansea at bay.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Joel Matip: 6 out of 10 A fairly quiet game, but was occasionally put under a bit of pressure by Swansea.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings James Milner: 7 out of 10 A reliable presence as ever and slotted winning penalty coolly.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Adam Lallana: 5 out of 10 Limped off with a groin injury early in first half.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Jordan Henderson: 6 out of 10 His great ball provided assist for equaliser but otherwise was quiet.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Giorgenio Wijnaldum: 6 out of 10 More dangerous in second half but didn’t really assert himself on the game.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Sadio Mane: 8 out of 10 Always looked a threat with the ball at his feet, perhaps unlucky not to get more out of the game.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Roberto Firmino: 8 out of 10 Lucky to score with what was a terrible header, but was a menace to the Swansea defence and won crucial winning penalty.
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Swansea vs Liverpool player ratings Philippe Coutinho: 6 out of 10 Fairly anonymous for most of the game, one to forget for the Brazilian.
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Swansea lost in the next round to Manchester City, while the only Premier League point in five games was a 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Manchester City and Liverpool have beaten the Swans in successive weeks and they travel to Arsenal on October 15, following the international break.
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