Swansea City Sack Manager Ahead of Liverpool Clash

The Welsh side fire manager Paul Clement less than a week before the Swans face off against Liverpool. Liverpool’s recent opponents have not exactly had the festive spirit. In recent weeks Everton and West Bromwich Albion have both sacked their managers prior to a showdown with the Reds, and instead of gladly giving Liverpool all three points, they have cruelly decided to share the spoils. They really need to learn the gift of giving (and, you know, not playing defensive, shit football).

In keeping with this tradition, Swansea City have also sacked their manager Paul Clement. And like the aforementioned clubs, the Swans will almost immediately thereafter have a showdown with Liverpool.

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