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Swansea City vs. Watford: Curtis desperate to avoid 'demoralising' defeat

One win in 11 Premier League fixtures has seen Swansea City slip to 17th place, leaving Alan Curtis craving three points against Watford.

Swansea City must avoid a "demoralising" third successive Premier League defeat and return to winning ways when they face Watford on Monday, manager Alan Curtis has stressed.

The Welsh club have won just one of their last 11 top-flight fixtures, with Wednesday's 4-2 humbling at home to struggling Sunderland following up a shock FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Oxford United and defeat to Manchester United.

Curtis, whose side sit in the relegation zone following Newcastle United's win against West Ham on Saturday, admitted the nature of the midweek defeat - dominated by controversial refereeing decisions - left his players in a bad way, but he hopes to ensure there are no lasting negative effects on morale by avoiding another loss.