Cooper praises "motivated" Andre Ayew

Steve Cooper praised “highly motivated” Andre Ayew after the Ghanaian came off the bench to bag a brace and help Swansea City reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Steve Cooper | Resilience a good trait for Swansea City

Report | Swansea City 3 Northampton Town 1

Three goals in seven minutes – including a brace from Andre Ayew – saw Swansea City fight back to see off Northampton and reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Team news | Swansea City v Northampton Town

Kyle Naughton captains Swansea City on his 150th appearance for the club as Steve Cooper rings the changes for the Carabao Cup clash with Northampton.

Preview | Swansea City v Northampton Town

Talking Tactics | Swansea City v Northampton Town

WhoScored.com focus on new signing Kristoffer Peterson ahead of Swansea City's Carabao Cup clash with Northampton Town at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night.

Gallery | Derby County 0 Swansea City 0

See the best images from this afternoon's stalemate at Pride Park.

Team news | Aldo Kalulu starts in sole Swansea City change

Aldo Kalulu was handed his Swansea City debut as head coach Steve Cooper made just the one change for the clash with Derby at Pride Park.

Preview | Derby County v Swansea City

Gallery | Preparing for Derby County

See the best images from Fairwood as the Swans prepare for Saturday's Championship test against Derby County at Pride Park.