Garry Monk ready for 'season-defining' Stoke City clash

Garry Monk has rallied his Swansea City charges for Saturday's visit of Stoke City in what he believes represents their biggest game of the season.

Victory over the Potters would see Swansea establish a six-point lead in eighth and remain on course for their highest ever Premier League finish.

"There is a real possibility for us to finish eighth, the highest we have ever finished in the Premier League," he told a press conference.

"For that reason alone this is such a vital game and the most important one of our season. "We've been in the top 10 all year and it is important that we consolidate that position because that was one of our targets at the start of the season.

"But as it's unfolded we're in eighth place towards the end of the season and it's in our own hands to get that place. It will be difficult because you have Everton, West Ham and Stoke coming and fighting behind us."

Stoke won the reverse fixture 2-1 at the Britannia back in October.