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Ian Mitchelmore

Swansea City player ratings as Manning and midfield man shine in Wigan comeback

Swansea City came from two goals behind to secure a 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic at home.

Here's how the Swans players rated:

STEVEN BENDA 6

Fine save to deny Nathan Broadhead but couldn't do anything to prevent Will Keane and Tom Naylor scoring from corners. Did well with the ball at his feet.

NATHAN WOOD 6

Comfortable enough on the ball as ever and generally coped well defensively.

BEN CABANGO 6

Lost out in his challenge with Keane for Wigan's opener but was good enough on the ball. Solid enough before being subbed.

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JOEL LATIBEAUDIERE 6

Captaining his side for the first time, Latibeaudiere was largely tidy in possession, although there was some frustrating sloppiness in there.

ARMSTRONG OKO-FLEX 6

On his first start since joining on loan from West Ham, Oko-Flex caused plenty of problems with his pace and was his side's brightest spark in attack in the first half. Fired just wide early on but always had the visitors on the back foot. Withdrawn at half-time.

JAY FULTON - star man 7

Made stacks of clearances in a top defensive shift without captain Matt Grimes. Generally slick in possession, too. Good showing given the lack of depth around him.

OLLIE COOPER 6

Worked tirelessly in an attempt to give his side something in attack and tracked back so well defensively. Booked in the second half, though, and spurned a fine chance from Kyle Naughton's cross. Plenty of endeavour as always.

RYAN MANNING 7

Always a willing runner on the left and took his goal brilliantly to get Swansea back into it. Made so many key defensive interventions to keep Swansea on the ball.

JOEL PIROE 6

On the fringes for long spells but drew a smart save out of Jamie Jones early on in the second-half. Took his penalty very well to earn Swansea a point.

LUKE CUNDLE 6

Didn't get much joy in attacking areas thanks largely to Wigan's fine defensive efforts up until the final stages. Subbed.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI 5

Had nothing in front of goal in truth and was unable to influence proceedings from what was a rather lonely position. Subbed.

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Subs

Jamie Paterson (for Oko-Flex) - Always seemed agonisignly close to creating something but lack of match sharpness and touch wasn't as needed. Will improve in time after a long spell out, no doubt. 6

Olivier Ntcham (for Obafemi) - Lacked the ruthless instinct in the final stages. A willing runner, though, and played a part in getting Swansea further up the pitch. 6

Matty Sorinola (for Cundle) - Some decent moments on the left as he gave Wigan's defence something to worry about. 6

Kyle Naughton (for Cabango) - Great delivery for Cooper and won the penalty. Good impact. 6

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