Garry Monk is eager for Swansea City to finish in their best-ever position in the Premier League.

The Swans sit eighth on the table which would represent their highest table positon in a top flight campaign come season's end.

However, the Welsh club host ninth-placed Stoke City on Saturday and a loss would see them fall behind the Potters which Monk is desperate to avoid.

"There is a real possibility for us to finish eighth, the highest we have ever finished in the Premier League," he said.

"For that reason alone this is such a vital game and the most important one of our season.

"We've been in the top 10 all year and it is important that we consolidate that position because that was one of our targets at the start of the season.

"But as it's unfolded we're in eighth place towards the end of the season and it's in our own hands to get that place.

"It will be difficult because you have Everton, West Ham and Stoke coming and fighting behind us.

"But we're in such a good position to get that best placing we've had since we've been in the Premier League - and that's the drive and motivation for us."