Laudrup revels in Swansea's rout of Valencia

Wilfried Bony, Michu and Jonathan de Guzman were all on target as the Swans kicked off their Europa League group stage with a 3-0 win over the Liga side, who had a man sent off

Michael Laudrup hailed his Swansea City players after their dominant 3-0 win over 10-man Valencia in the Europa League on Thursday.

Wilfried Bony scored his fourth goal in four European games to put Swansea ahead in the Group A fixture at Mestalla, just four minutes after Adil Rami had received his marching orders for hauling down the Ivorian.

Swansea 2-2 Liverpool: Shelvey hero and villain in topsy-turvy match

The former Reds man scored and set one up for the home side but also gifted his former employers two goals as Brendan Rodgers' men remain unbeaten in the league.

Jonjo Shelvey starred at both ends as Liverpool survived a late Swansea barrage to maintain their unbeaten start to the season at the Liberty Stadium.

Shelvey weaved through the Reds defence early on to give the hosts the lead, before a stray backpass gifted Daniel Sturridge the chance to score his fourth goal in as many matches.

Laudrup: 'Ridiculous' offer won't buy Swansea star Michu

The Swans boss revealed the attacker will not be sold because there is not enough time to find a suitable replacement, insisting that the club's chairman feels the same way

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has warned Arsenal that star forward Michu is not for sale - even if a “ridiculous” offer was made.

Arsene Wenger’s side have been credited with an interest in the Spanish attacker as their attempts to sign Liverpool’s Luis Suarez continue to be thwarted.

Arsenal eye strike duo as transfer plan B

Arsene Wenger has not given up hope of signing Luis Suarez from Liverpool, although the Arsenal manager has identified Swansea City’s Michu and Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko as possible alternatives, according to the Daily Mail.

Wenger has been in desperate search for a striker all summer, first of all missing out on Gonzalo Higuain who despite being heavily linked with Arsenal, completed a mega money switch to Napoli.

The club have also been left frustrated in their ongoing bid to sign Luis Suarez, having two official offers rejected so far – the second of which Wenger believed would trigger a release clause in the player’s contract.

Michu vows to improve after Bony signing

Michu, who was signed for just £2 million from La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano, was the surprise package of the Premier League last season, scoring an astonishing 22 goals as he helped the Welsh club to a ninth-placed finish, as well as a first ever League Cup trophy - this gives the Swans and Michu an opportunity for Europa League football this season.

The 27-year-old has targeted improvement ahead of the 2013/14 campaign,

and admitted that his  favoured position is playing 'in the hole' despite wearing the number nine last season and having to play as an out-and-out striker due to Swansea's lack of cover in that position.