Stoke City have come through pressure cauldron – now seven games could shape season

Stoke City have recovered from a three-game opening losing streak to take 13 points from their next five matches. The Potters currently sit seventh in the Championship, four points behind leaders Swansea City, ahead of an intense run of seven matches across the next month that could define their campaign.

Pundit Don Goodman noted that manager Mark Robins faced early pressure after defeats to Swansea, Wolves, and Southampton. Goodman highlighted goalkeeper Viktor Johansson's key display against Norwich, adding that Stoke can solidify a top-end challenge if they capitalize on favorable upcoming fixtures against teams like Bolton and Middlesbrough.