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Eck: Villa must keep up momentum against Swansea

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has called on his players to maintain their momentum against Swansea City.

Villa go into the game on the back of victory at Chelsea.

McLeish told Villa's website: "Swansea are in a rich vein of form. They are a good side and we will certainly not underestimate them just because we have beaten Chelsea.

"That counts for nothing. The best thing we can do now is go and win this game on the back of the victory at Stamford Bridge.

"Swansea at Villa Park is now the most important game for us. In fact, the Swansea game becomes even more important now.

"The three points against Chelsea emphasises how important it is to win a home game in front of our own fans who I thought were magnificent at Stamford Bridge.

"We're certainly not counting our chickens! The one thing about football is that when you think you're doing well you get a kick in the teeth.

"I've always been one to keep my feet on the ground. That's what I've asked the players to do and make sure they're 100% ready for Swansea. We need to be physically and mentally ready for Swansea."

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