Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin believes there could be 'some better moments' ahead for his players as they look to halt an early season slide.
The Swans host unbeaten Manchester City for a second time in four days on Saturday, with Premier League points rather than an EFL Cup last-16 place the target.
And although the Welsh club have gone four games without a win following City's 2-1 Liberty Stadium triumph, Guidolin took heart from a vastly improved showing after last weekend's tame 1-0 loss to Southampton.
The manager made eight changes, with the likes of record signing Borja Baston and recalled Wales international Neil Taylor among those who made an impression as Swansea now build towards another City encounter, followed by tackling Liverpool seven days later.