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Swansea head to the Welsh/English tomorrow as they look to continue the form that has seen them win 6 of their past seven games, conceding just one goal in the process.

Victory tomorrow at Chester and results going their way elsewhere could see the Swans top the league for the first time in over twelve months and Kenny Jackett has somewhere near a fully fit squad to choose from.

The good news is that Lee Trundle, Paul Connor and Izzy Iriekpen are all close to fitness for the game although the latter two will probably have to make do with a place on the bench at best as Jackett seems likely to stick with his tested back four and Scott Fitzgerald is in line for a Swans league debut alongside Lee Trundle - a partnership that I think could work very well indeed.

The only other question that leaves in the line up is the right wing place following on from a good display in that position from Brad Maylett in midweek. Equally so there was a good performance from Adrian Forbes and choosing between two players seemingly on form is a luxury not afforded to many Swans managers over the past 15 years.

Chester of course have the ex-Welsh international due of Ian Rush and Mark "Savarese won't score 10" Aizelwood in charge, the latter of whom is bound to draw a reaction from the upwards of 500 Swansea fans that are expected to make the trip North.

Rush rates Swansea as one of the better sides in this division but he will be hopeful of continuing the form that saw his side win two and draw two of their September league games following on from their dismal start after the resignation of Mark Wright on the eve of the season

The home side will definitely be without Kevin Ellison who is serving a one match ban although Cortez Belle has completed his suspension and should return. Chester also have Daryl Clare, Michael Branch and Andy Watson all back in training although all three lack match fitness and may not feature in the game.

It was several weeks ago that I commented that winning games becomes a habit - something which we can vouch for in recent weeks, the hope is that we don't break that habit tomorrow and set up what threatens to be a good top of the table clash against Mansfield next Friday night at the Vetch.

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