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Fernando Llorente urges Swansea to stay strong in battle to beat the drop, insisting it is 'important now that we keep our heads up'

Fernando Llorente insists Swansea must keep their heads up if they are to battle out of the Premier League relegation zone.

The Swans are two points adrift of safety after they lost 1-0 at Watford on Saturday and remain 18th in the table.

Etienne Capoue hit the winner for the hosts after stealing possession off a dawdling Alfie Mawson on the edge of the Swansea box just minutes before half-time.

Fernando Llorente and Swansea lost their third Premier League game in a row on Saturday
Fernando Llorente and Swansea lost their third Premier League game in a row on Saturday

With just five games remaining, manager Paul Clement believes his side may need to win as many as three of them to ensure survival.