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Manchester United hope to continue their fine start to the new Premier League season when they travel to Swansea City today.

The Red Devils were flying in their opening game of the season, defeating West Ham United 4-0 at Old Trafford. Romelu Lukaku grabbed a brace in that game, his league debut for the club, as United flowed forward with grace and purpose.

The Swans played out a goalless draw against Southampton in their first match of the campaign, and it could be a difficult season for the south Wales side.

Swansea have a commendable record against United in the Premier League, winning three of their past six meetings against the Old Trafford club, according to WhoScored.com.

However, United prevailed 3-1 during their visit to the Liberty Stadium last term, with Paul Pogba opening the scoring.

The addition of Lukaku offset the loss of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and manager Jose Mourinho appears more relaxed in his technical area as his team better reflects his personality after a year in charge.

Lukaku’s mobility was impressive against West Ham, but it was his link play with Marcus Rashford and Pogba that highlighted the team’s progression under the self-proclaimed Special One.

With Gylfi Sigurdsson now at Everton, Swans coach Paul Clement could look towards former striker Wilfried Bony in an attempt to strengthen his squad.

According to David Anderson of the Daily Mirror, the Manchester City player could soon return after leaving in January 2015.

Swansea failed to score against Saints, and the Fernando Llorente’s injury-enforced absence has squeezed their options.

Per BBC Sport, the Spaniard will not be fit for the United game, but he could be ready for the meeting with Crystal Palace next Saturday.

Old Trafford was rocking last Sunday, as United produced a swashbuckling style against the Hammers not seen since Sir Alex Ferguson’s time at the Theatre of Dreams ended in 2013.

It is too early to be thinking of trophies, but Mourinho has the pieces of the jigsaw in place to oversee a progressive season.

Swansea will suffer without Sigurdsson, as the Icelandic midfielder has been the heartbeat of the team since returning to the Liberty from Tottenham Hotspur in 2014.

United were better away from home last term, and their ability to counter should produce impressive results on the road.

Swansea will need to hit the visitors early if they want the three points on offer, but today’s opponents sharpened their teeth over pre-season.

The Red Devils will expect to win their second league match of the season, and Lukaku and Rashford will once again produce the magic needed for victory.

Fixtures

Today

Swansea City v    Manchester United, 13:30; Leicester City v     Brighton & Hove Albion,16:00: Liverpool v     Crystal Palace, 16:00: Burnley v West Bromwich Albion,16:00:   AFC Bournemouth v Watford,16:00: Southampton v West Ham United,16:00: Stoke City v     Arsenal    ,18:30

Tomorrow

Huddersfield Town v Newcastle United, 14:30: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea: 17:00. — Online