Swansea City boss Bob Bradley was happy with their 0-0 draw with Watford.
Bradley made a bold selection call by making five changes from the side which pushed Arsenal all the way in losing 3-2 in his first game at the helm.
The American handed 22-year-old Alfie Mawson, signed from Sky Bet Championship club Barnsley in August, his Premier League debut and was rewarded with an impressive display in central defence alongside Dutchman Mike van der Hoorn.
"Mike and Alfie gave us positive play in the centre of defence," Bradley said.
"Watford is clearly a very different team than Arsenal, and against guys like (Troy) Deeney and (Odion) Ighalo it was a good way to go.
"Alfie has earned respect from his team-mates, day in and day out, and he has a presence on the field for a young defender.
"He is not afraid to talk and organise, he is a solid passer, and I am very pleased with his first game. I've just got to keep these guys facing forward."