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Swansea boss Monk hails matchwinner Gomis

Swansea City boss Garry Monk hailed matchwinner Bafetimbi Gomis after victory at Aston Villa.

The forward pounced with just three minutes left to seal a 1-0 victory and leave the Swans eighth in the Barclays Premier League.

It was his first strike since collapsing at Tottenham earlier this month - the result of a vasovagal condition which causes low blood pressure - and Monk believes the six-goal striker has fully recovered.

He said: "He's fine like we said at the time, of course it's a concern but we understand his situation and you've seen from the last two performances there's no stopping him. His work rate is incredible.

"Yes he'll be disappointed he didn't take early chances but he kept pushing and got his goal in the end. He deserved that and it will give him confidence.

"A lot of people can get upset and lose concentration but they are very focused players. There were some big performances out there from us."

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