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Paul Clement admits Swansea City are still developing as a team

Paul Clement, Swansea City press conference
Image: Paul Clement says Swansea City are still a work in progress

Paul Clement is not concerned about Swansea's indifferent home form as he prepares his side for the visit of Watford this weekend. 

The Swans have been beaten by Manchester United and Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium this season, but are unbeaten in three games away from home.

Clement is convinced there is no issue of confidence and says the results will come if they can sharpen up in front of goal.

"We have played five games away compared to only two at home, one of which was against Manchester United," Clement said.

"We did well for long periods in that game, but the Newcastle performance was disappointing. There are no alarm bells ringing after two home games, though. I like to look at the positives.

SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 10:  Joselu of Newcastle United heads on goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Newcastle United at Liber
Image: Swansea lost 1-0 to Newcastle United on 10 September

"We have been very hard to break down away from home and we've picked up some positive results."

Clement accepts that it is taking time for the new players to gel but is sure that things are moving in the right direction.

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"The team is evolving - this side feels like a very different team to last season," Clement added.

"We have had quite a lot of players going out - we didn't think there would be quite so many, but that's the way it worked out.

Tammy Abraham celebrates his first Premier League goal
Image: Tammy Abraham celebrates his first Premier League goal in the win at Crystal Palace

"We have some different qualities already that we didn't have last year, and in certain areas we have lost a little bit. All the time we are trying to improve and develop as a team.

"The defensive side of things can come a little bit quicker, but offensively you need a bit more fluidity and players take time to get to know each other. We are working on it for sure."

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