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Managers have a special dictionary when it comes to contentious refereeing decisions.

When they've got away with one, they say things will 'even themselves out' over the season.

When they're on the wrong side of a bad call, it's a sign everything is against them.

But Swansea will feel they have every right to be aggrieved this year as a number of calls at crucial moments have affected them. We took a look at the controversial decisions to involve the Swans this year to ask: Have they prevented the Swans from picking up a few precious points?

v Newcastle (August 15th)

Aleksandar Mitrovic had been linked with Swansea over the summer, but ended up making the move to Tyneside. His reputation as something of a loose cannon was confirmed when he was booked 2.7 seconds into his Newcastle career.

In his second appearance, he was very fortunate to avoid a red card for what appeared to be a stamp on Neil Taylor.

This was a comfortable win in the heady early days of the season, however, so no points were lost as a result of Mitrovic's lucky break.

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v Arsenal (October 31st)

With the game finely poised at 0-0, a Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick appeared to strike Per Mertesacker in the arm. No penalty was given.

Garry Monk said, "When you see the replay it's clearly intentional."

Arsenal went 1-0 up soon after, before Andre Ayew had an effort cleared off the line. Then, a Bellerin cross was headed into the air by Williams. Giroud, Koscielny and Fabianski challenged, Fabianski fumbled, Koscielny bundled home. The keeper appeared to have been barged by Giroud, but nothing was given.

Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners and Monk's tenure spiralled downwards. A bitter pill to swallow.

v Liverpool (November 29th)

This was a cruel evening for Garry Monk. His team failed to register a single shot on target, but were much improved from some disappointing displays.

They were undone by a James Milner penalty, given after Jordon Ibe crossed from the right-wing.

It struck Neil Taylor's raised right arm but Swansea will no doubt feel it was an incorrect call.

If it was, it was a very costly one.

v Leicester (December 5th)

Garry Monk's final game was not without its controversy.

Riyad Mahrez scored a blistering hat-trick but was on the right end of some bad decisions. The ball appeared to strike his arm in the build up to the first goal, while he was at least a yard offside as he raced on to Kante's pass for the second.

Would Swansea have got something out of this game without those calls? Probably not. They were desperately poor that day, not registering a single shot on target til the final 15 minutes of the game. Leon Britton was also lucky not to be sent off in this one for a dangerous challenge.

v Man City (December 12th)

Swansea's first game under Alan Curtis ended in further ignominy.

Bafetimbi Gomis equalised in injury time before Kelechi Iheanacho nicked the win and robbed Swansea of what would have been a crucial point.

The key moment came at 1-0, however. Bafetimbi Gomis was penalised for dangerous play, meaning Gylfi Sigurdsson's excellent finish was ruled out.

Another borderline call, but yet another one that went against the Swans.

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v West Ham (December 20th)

If some on this list could have gone either way, this one was a stonewall penalty.

Ki's goal-bound effort in the 62nd minute slapped into ex-Cardiff man James Collins' arm. Collins went down clutching his head (later saying he was writhing because he was caught by a knee) and no penalty was given.

A 0-0 stalemate played out. 2 points cost?

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v Sunderland (January 13th)

This is one that will need little introduction to Swans fans.

In one of the biggest games of the season so far, rookie ref Graham Scott made some bizarre calls.

Two of Jermain Defoe's goals appeared to be offside, while Kyle Naughton was very harshly sent off for a challenge on Yann M'Vila.

They did get away with one call, however, as Andre Ayew won a very soft penalty.

But the red card was the key decision in this one, and one that could have a big impact on their Premier League season.

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v West Brom (the one they got away with.. December 26th)

This was one where Swansea really got the rub of the green as they secured three precious points.

Ki stabbed home the winner that day, but they were relieved that the referee turned down two good penalty claims from Chris Brunt and Callum McManaman.

The Brunt call in particular was a big break for the Swans, as Angel Rangel appeared to bring down the Northern Irishmen unfairly.