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'Swansea against Cardiff is like Lazio vs Roma'

Michael Laudrup welcomes Cardiff's promotion but says Swansea still has targets to achieve before they look ahead to next term's derbies. Credit: PA

Cardiff's goalless draw against Charlton on Tuesday ensured there will be two Welsh clubs in the Premier League for the first time, and both sets of fans are already eagerly anticipating the meetings between the fierce rivals.

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says despite his desire to concentrate on the here and now, he admits he expects their games against Cardiff to be similar to his experiences in Rome as a player.

"From what I've heard, you can compare Swansea against Cardiff to Lazio and Roma, where I played in five or six really heavy games," Laudrup said.

Read More: Cardiff City seal promotion to top flight for first time in 51 years

Swansea star Agustien banned from driving

Kemy Agustien celebrated winning the Capital One Cup with Swansea in February. Credit: PA

Swansea City star Kemy Agustien has been banned from driving for a year, after receiving 39 penalty points.

The Dutch midfielder, 26, was ordered to pay £3,660 in fines and costs.

Neath Magistrates Court heard he was found to have committed a number of speeding offences and also run a red light.

His defence lawyer said the footballer was "embarrassed to find himself in this situation."

Swansea City submit plans to expand Liberty Stadium

Swansea City says they have submitted plans to expand the Liberty Stadium and redevelop the superstore at the ground.

The club also says they plan to spend £5.5million to improve their Landore training ground.

The Liberty stadium currently has capacity for 20,532 fans.

The funds generated by the profit are invaluable bearing in mind the extent of finance needed, not only to maintain Premier League status, but for the expansion of capacity in the Liberty Stadium and the development of appropriate training facilities of a standard befitting a Premier League club.

– Don Keefe, Swansea City Finance Director

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Player sales help boost profits at Swansea City

Joe Allen playing for Swansea
Joe Allen was sold to Liverpool for a total of £15million Credit: Nick Potts/PA Archive

Swansea City have announced they made £15.9million in profit after tax in the second half of last year, up on £6.5million for the same period in 2011.

The club said they made £14.8million from player sales including transfers for Joe Allen to Liverpool and Scott Sinclair to Manchester City.

Match preview: Watford v Cardiff City

Cardiff's Craig Bellamy in action against Blackburn Rovers Credit: PA photograph

Cardiff City can take another giant stride towards promotion to the Premier League when they go to Watford on Saturday evening. Victory would see City open up an eleven point gap on the Hornets, who occupy the final play-off place. And boss Malky Mackay has praised the character of his squad.

"You're debated, you're analysed, you're criticised. The torch is shone upon you, and in some cases you're ignored. So all these feelings can come out. And it's just about the players staying calm and making sure that they just do what we feel the correct process for being successful is."

Match preview: Norwich v Swansea

Swansea Manager Michael Laudrup Credit: PA photograph

Swansea travel to Norwich, with manager Michael Laudrup believing a top ten finish is still within reach. The Swans, on 40 points, have lost their last 3 games. But, despite a tough-looking run-in which includes games against Manchester United and Chelsea, the Great Dane is targeting a strong finish

"I said fifty points, I think it's still possible... Maybe with less than what I'm saying you can still be in the top ten. But we'll have to win at least two games and draw a couple of others" - Michael Laudrup

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