Laudrup is a part of the past in Swansea, and Garry Monk have taken over for now. However, Swansea are looking for a new manager for the long run; Great Dane Football Blog takes a look on five prospects.

5. Garry Monk

The defender - and now manager - have spent a lifetime in Swansea, and could well keep the job after this season. Especially if he manages to keep the Swans out of the relegation. However, it speaks against Monk that he is/has been a part of the squad as he can get too familiar with the players. Furthermore, he has no managing experience, but, again, if he manages to keep the club in the Premier League he has a good chance of staying as manager.

4. Marcel Desailly

The former Chelsea defender and World Cup and Euro winner has been linked with Swansea after Laudrup's exit. The 45-year old Ghana born French ended his career in Qatar SC in 2006 and have not had any manager jobs so far. Instead, he has been working for several media and charities the last couple of years. Swansea could be a good start of his managing career, but as with Garry Monk, it speaks against the French that he has no managing experience. That said, he has a lot of routine from playing and is rated as one of the legends in football. 

1. Glenn Hoodle

The former England manager was sounded about the job three months ago, but would not be involved as long as Laudrup was the manager. The former Tottenham and Chelsea midfielder and manager is an obvious choice for Swansea, given his knowledge of the Premier League. However, the league has changed since Hoodle was in charge of a PL club. Furthermore, Hoodles style might not match the players in Swansea as the squads is now. 

Manchester United v Swansea City

Barclay Premier League Round 21

Old Trafford

11-01-2014 @ 17.30

How are the two teams form?

After a winning streak of four matches in a row Manchester United lost 2-1 against Tottenham last round and against Swansea in the FA Cup. The Red Devils were beginning to find a great form and finds themselves only four points from top five. However, a win is needed against Swansea on Saturday to keep up the trail.

Swansea are thirteenth in the Premier League only four points from the relegation zone. Michael Laudrups troops have not won in their last six league matches why the FA Cup win against Manchester United yesterday was a late Christmas present for the fans.

What are the probable starting line ups?

Manchester United will have to do with out Fabio who is serving a ban while Fellaini, Nani and Van Persie, are all out with injuries. Furthermore, Ferdinand, Jones, Rafael and Rooney are rated doubtful for the match. Swansea are without Dyer, Michu, Monk and Vorm while there are doubts about Hernández and Lamah.

De Gea

Smalling - Vidic - Evans - Evra

Cleverley - Carrick

Valencia - Rooney - Januzaj

Welbeck

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Bony

Hernández - Shelvey - Routledge

Cañas - De Guzmán

Davies - Chico - Williams - Rangel

Tremmel

What to expect from this match?

Both teams are in need of three points, so one of the two sides will stand back in this match. Despite the result from last night, United should be favorites, especially given Swansea's current form. They might be struggling with injuries, but on paper the squad is still better than Swansea. That said, the Swans came back last night and will be eager to take two wins in a week at Old Trafford. I expect Manchester to be the dominant side in this match while Swansea will be living on counter-attacks.

What are the odds?

William Hill holds a 1/2 bet on a Manchester United win while a draw gives 7/2 at BetVictor. The best bet for a Swansea win is 15/2 from Coral. 

Swansea City is taking on Manchester United in the first match of the upcoming Premier League season. Not less than 8 players have joined Swansea while David Moyes has taken over in Manchester after Sir Alex Fergusons retirement. Match of the week is between Swansea City and Manchester United.

English Premier League - Round 1

Libery Stadium, Swansea

17 - 08 - 2013 @ 17.30 UK

How are the two teams form?

Swansea City have done well in their pre-season matches winning all 7. Furthermore, the Welsh went through to the next round of the Europa League Qualifications with an 4-0 win over two matches against Malmö FF.

Michael Laudrup continued his impressing season in Swansea, bringing the League Cup Trophy to Swansea. The Dane has a history of leaving clubs faster than a Mario Balotelli can get a booking; is he leaving Wales?

Laudrup is a legend in European football, and a legend will always be surrounded by rumours. Latest, Laudrup was on his way to Real Madrid, then Manchester City but Wales seems to be the place for the Dane.

Despite having a history of changing between European clubs, the Swansea manager has already said that he is ready to sign a new contract with the Welsh club. The latest results show that Swansea play style and Laudrup's name are a great mix that might get far. However, a lot needs to happen before the Welsh will be found in top three of the Premier League.

The question is if the manager will get an offer he cannot refuse. Manchester City and Real Madrid might be able to give the Laudrup free hands to buy who ever he wants. However, the pressure on the two teams might just be too much for the Dane. Furthermore, in Swansea Laudrup has the board's confidence and he will have to screw up big time to lose his seat in Wales.

The League Cup was Laudrup's first big trophy since leaving Brøndby in 2006, and he will be thirsty for more. At the moment,  Swansea is the place for Laudrup and here he has the impact he wants to have; latest bringing in Morten Wieghorts to the staff. The next season will be even more interesting than this as Laudrup will have to show that this was not just a  one time performance. Then, we can talk about Manchester City and Real Madrid.