No reason to suggest why Stoke cannot bounce back
BBC Radio Stoke's Mark Elliott breaks down the Middlesbrough defeat and Stoke's position in the Championship.
Stoke City faced a tough challenge against Middlesbrough, but ultimately fell short. The match saw opportunities for the home side, with Jeremy Sarmiento potentially awarded a penalty in the first half for a foul on Djibril Soumare. Junior Tchamadeu nearly found the net for Stoke in the second half with a well-timed run, but missed.
Despite this setback, it's unlikely that Stoke will struggle to bounce back, given their strong performance in recent fixtures. The team's first ten games have provided insight into their current standing in the Championship, with notable losses against Swansea, Southampton, Wolves and Middlesbrough, as well as West Ham, who are among the teams to watch for automatic promotion.
However, Stoke has performed well against the rest of the teams, suggesting a promising position in the lower half of the top eight. The upcoming fixtures against Derby County, Blackburn Rovers, and Portsmouth, alongside away games at Bristol City and Preston North End, present an opportunity for Stoke to secure a significant number of points.
A sequence of five wins in six unbeaten games demonstrates the team's resilience, and while the defeat by Boro is a lesson to learn from, there's no indication that Stoke cannot bounce back and achieve further positive results.
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