Sunderland defender Wes Brown insists they can still beat the drop after defeat to West Ham United.
Former Manchester United and England defender Brown, part of the five-man defence deployed by manager Gus Poyet this week, remains positive despite the performances, and the statistics showing otherwise.
Brown said: "It is another opportunity missed. We just can't put our chances in the back of the net at the moment and when it comes down to it, that's the main point.
"I wouldn't say playing at the Stadium of Light makes it more difficult. It helps when they're cheering and getting behind us like they did in the second half when we were pushing on. It's edgy times at the minute so you can understand the disappointment.
"We have to stick with it. That's all we can do. We can't give up. We've just got to keep going and keep batting on. If anything, we have to give even more. We know we need points and wins."
