Dede Ayew scores again as Swansea beat Newcastle 2-0 (Video)

Swansea produced a stylish display to beat 10-man Newcastle and inflict a first defeat on new Magpies head coach Steve McClaren.

Jonjo Shelvey set up Bafetimbi Gomis to round Tim Krul and slot into an empty net to give Swansea an early lead.

Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat was sent off shortly before half-time for persistently fouling Jefferson Montero.

The Ecuadorian's next involvement was to cross for Andre Ayew to headed his second Swansea goal in as many games.

Garry Monk's side could have won by a bigger margin, but Montero and Gylfi Sigurdsson's long-range shots hit the woodwork.

Newcastle failed to trouble the hosts, who monopolised possession and consigned their opponents to a seventh successive Premier League away defeat.

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Shelvey's renaissance

Swansea midfielder Shelvey is widely regarded as a talent unfulfilled, and his inconsistency was a source of frustration for Monk last season.

But judging by his form early in this campaign, the 23-year-old seems to be finally making the most of the ability which brought him his only England cap to date in 2012.

Shelvey impressed in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea and dominated against Newcastle, orchestrating Swansea's midfield and providing a brilliant assist for Gomis's goal.

McClaren's misery

Newcastle showed signs of promise in their opening draw against Southampton, with Georginio Wijnaldum the brightest of the new signings on display.

But the Toon were toothless for large parts at Liberty Stadium, the likes of striker Papiss Cisse almost anonymous as McClaren's side were starved of possession.

Janmaat's red card will have irked the former England boss, as the Dutchman was guilty of an unnecessary and impulsive tug of Montero's shirt to leave Newcastle down to 10 men and facing a daunting task which they never looked like completing.

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