Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has fired a relegation warning at his players after their thrashing at Manchester City.
The Black Cats have 38 points after 31 matches and manager Bruce believes it is not enough to guarantee survival.
He said: "We haven't got enough points in the bag, not when you see it.
"We are six points (above the relegation zone) and there are seven games to go. We have been on a horrific run.
"We have played some of the top six and we have found it very difficult with a half-fit squad, but that is not to make excuses. We have to arrest that."
