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Paul Clement: Swansea City head coach wins Premier League manager of the month

Swansea City boss Paul Clement has won the Barclays Premier League manager of the month award after a winning three of his five games in charge in January.

Clement, 44, replaced Bob Bradley after joining from Bayern Munich, where he was Carlo Ancelotti's assistant.

The Swans beat Liverpool at Anfield in addition to wins against Crystal Palace and Southampton to move off the foot of the Premier League table.

"January was a good month. Now we need February to be good as well," he said.

Clement told BBC Wales Sport: "It's a great honour for me personally but it's a big recognition for all the work that's been done by the players, the backroom staff and also the support the fans have given us both home and away.