Swansea handed new manager Francesco Guidolin a win in his first match in charge of the Welsh club as they defeated Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park on Sunday.
The Swans opened scoring in the 17th minute when Gylfi Sigurdsson converted from the penalty spot after Andre Ayew was brought down in the box.
Everton responded nine minutes later with Gareth Barry's flick-on from a Toffees corner forcing Jack Cork to redirect the ball into his own net.
However, the visitors were back in front after 34 minutes with Ayew's strike deflecting past Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard.
Seamus Coleman had a golden opportunity to snatch a late point for the Toffees, but he blasted his shot from close range over the bar in the final seconds.
MATCH OVERVIEW
Everton: 1 (Jack Cork (OG) 26')
Swansea City: 2 (Gylfi Sigurdsson 17', Andre Ayew 34')
Goodison Park, Merseyside (36,908)
TALKING POINTS
Swansea's players clearly responded to the mid-week managerial change, with an energetic first-half display that saw them controlling possession for the opening 45 minutes. It remains to be seen if Guidolin can continue to get that sort of effort and energy out of his squad as they attempt to steer clear of a relegation dog fight.
Everton defender John Stones has been the subject of ongoing transfer speculation this January and it may have affected his performance against Swansea. The England international was culpable for both goals, having his back past intercepted by Ayew prior to the penalty being given and deflecting the ball past Howard for Swansea's second.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Everton face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday, while Swansea travel to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.
TWITTER INSIGHT
Yessssss! Big three points! Thanks for the amazing support #swanspic.twitter.com/Lf715kWDRI
— Jordi Amat Maas (@JordiAmat5) January 24, 2016
Unbelievable 3 points today, just what we needed! #swans
— Matt Grimes (@Matt_Grimes8) January 24, 2016
Great 3p today proud of the team performance we keep going fans where amazing as always #swans
— Modou Barrow (@modoubarrow14) January 24, 2016
QUOTES CORNER
Everton manager Roberto Martinez lamented his side's slow start to the match:
"We were very slow in our performance - pedestrian - but two aspects affected our momentum which was the two injuries. The first half and second half performance were very contrasting."
Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin was delighted to win his first match as a Premier League manager:
"In this moment I am very happy. This is the first match in Premier League for me. I dreamed of working in Premier League but I didn't dream of winning the first match.
"I must understand what happens in this day because I am surprised. It is new for me."
STATS SPECIALS
*Thanks to Opta
46 - There have now been 46 Premier League goals at Goodison Park this season, more than any other ground. Entertainment.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 24, 2016
5 - Since August 2013, Tim Howard has given away 5 Premier League penalties, at least three more than any other keeper. Sloppy.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 24, 2016
