Cardiff City boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he took the job with eyes wide open.
The Norwegian, appointed earlier this month, claims he was well aware of the battle he was likely to be facing to avoid relegation.
After defeat at Manchester City, Solskjaer said: "I knew what I was up against when I came here.
"I didn't come here and think everything was going to be all-singing and all-dancing.
"It is a tough league but it is five points up to number 10, so still as tight as it has been.
"We have just got to make sure we keep performing like we did today."
