Indeed, we travelled to the Liberty Stadium in similar circumstances as recently as 2 January - Harry Kane could only make the bench after recovering from illness - and secured a 2-0 win.
Swansea have been revitalised under the leadership of new boss Carlos Carvalhal, losing just twice in 16 games and taking the scalps of Liverpool, Arsenal and high-flying Burnley on home soil.
"Every game has been tough, just look at Newport and Rochdale, we needed replays to go through," said Mauricio.
"The competition is different to the Premier League. Swansea are fighting for survival in the Premier League, Carlos Carvalhal has done a great job and it will be tough again.