Paul Clement has described struggling Swansea's trip to Stoke as a 'cup final'.
The Swans have dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after taking only one point from their last six games.
But Saturday's opponents Stoke are only four points better off than Swansea having won only once in seven games.
'This is a really important game and we need to treat it like a cup final,' said Swansea boss Clement.
'The reason is we are five games away now from the halfway point.