Supporters' faith will be tested but O'Neil believes it is holding

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  • Author, Nick Mashiter
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport football news reporter

Boss Gary O'Neil feels Wolves fans still understand why they have struggled.

Sunday's visit of Manchester City is likely to test that belief and Wolves could slip back to the bottom of the Premier League.

They have been handed a nightmare fixture list and next weekend's trip to Brighton will mean they have faced seven of the top eight in their opening nine games.

O'Neil has been at pains to reinforce the context of the season and Wolves' struggles but Friday's press conference was arguably the first time he has fielded several questions about the future.

He remains confident Wolves will stay up - and said so - but that belief and unity which has has fostered since arriving last August will be stretched soon enough.

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