Despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City in the EFL Cup home tie on Wednesday night, Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin was pleased with his team's performance that should have garnered a draw.
Goals from Gael Clichy and Aleix Garcia ultimately sealed the deal for City, and while substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson pulled one back for Swansea in injury time, but the Swans could not find an equaliser.
This defeat was Swansea's fourth league and cup match without a victory, something that Guidolin hopes will change soon.
"I am disappointed because I think we deserved another result,'' said Guidolin.
"We deserved to draw and take it to extra time. The game was well-balanced and the performance of my team was good.
"It is not a good moment for us. Little things are going against us, we are missing chances.
"Manchester City are a very good team, even though they changed their players around. But I am optimistic, as I saw my team play a good game.''
Asked whether he was feeling any pressure after the Swans' recent run of results, he added: "It has not affected me.
"This is my job. With my experience, I know football is like this. it does not bring any added pressure for me. I have to work with my players, my staff and to pick up better results.''
The two teams will clash for the second time in four days, when they go up against one another in the league game on Saturday at the same venue.