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Why Coventry are not a hopeless case despite miserable start

Coventry City have endured a brutal reintroduction to the top flight after a quarter-century absence, losing all four matches without finding the net ahead of their fifth fixture. Frank Lampard's team faced a daunting calendar that featured four clubs presently in the top five, traveling to meet the top two and conceding five times to leading scorers Brighton, alongside fixtures against Arsenal, Manchester City, and Hull City.

With a mere five players possessing at least 20 appearances in the competition, Lampard observed following the Brighton loss that top-tier quality punished his group after falling behind.

Despite the barren run, home supporters at the CBS Arena demonstrated resolute backing for a squad returning to this level for the first time since 2001. The team has shown strength in the air while seeking greater cohesion on the deck and in the press, drawing comparisons to Daniel Farke's Leeds side who overpowered Newcastle.