Highlights
- Stoke City's underwhelming start to the season puts manager Alex Neil under significant pressure to deliver results after the international break.
- Stoke City's current league position is deemed unacceptable despite the rebuilding process the club has undergone.
- The potential backlash from Sunderland fans towards Alex Neil, who left their club for a rival team last season, could contribute to his potential dismissal if Stoke City loses.