Garry Monk insists Swansea's squad remain united in their quest to halt a run of one win from nine games against AFC Bournemouth.
Under-pressure Swansea City boss Garry Monk refuses to label his team's Premier League home match against AFC Bournemouth as a must-win encounter.
Since August's impressive 2-1 win over Manchester United, Swansea have won just one game from nine in all competitions.
At his pre-match news conference, Monk dismissed reports that he is on the brink of the sack as being part of an "agenda", criticising "irresponsible" reporting surrounding his job security.
Third-bottom Bournemouth would close to within two points of Swansea if they were to prolong Monk's misery with victory at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, but the manager insists his squad remains united
"I will let others say if it is must win.