Andy Griffin remains confident that Stoke can hold onto their automatic promotion spot - but admits the Potters now face "an uphill struggle".The 2-1 reverse extended the Potters' winless run to four matches, and with Hull, Watford and West Brom breathing heavily down their neck for second spot it seems Tony Pulis' side are feeling the pressure.

But Griffin is adamant City can hold their nerve and clinch promotion, and told the club's official website: "We are only one point off top spot and we have to keep believing that we can win this league.

"Obviously things are now out of hands and we need to hope that a couple of results go our way.

"We have given ourselves an uphill struggle now, but can we win four out of four?, I hope so and we still believe we can do."

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