Swansea City boss Garry Monk says he draws inspiration from Liverpool rival Brendan Rodgers.

Rodgers left Swansea for Liverpool three years ago.

Monk said: "I've not spoken to Brendan about the game coming up - he has got his own things going on at Liverpool with different targets.

"He has moved on from us obviously and is doing exceptionally well at Liverpool, turning them around and making them a real force.

"But what he did for our club is fantastic and it's the benchmark for us.

"Any manager who comes in - but especially for me, because I played under him and worked very closely with him - what he achieved is an inspiration and it's an inspiration for me to try to get this side to 47 points.

"He did a great job for our club and if we can do the same or try to improve on it then great, that's what you have to try to do as a manager."