Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill was attempting to remain upbeat after his side's latest setback, a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
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The Black Cats have won only once in their last 17 league games, and also suffered a midweek Capital One Cup loss to local rivals Middlesbrough.
And O'Neill conceded: "Yes, it's difficult, it's been a difficult week for us, obviously, losing against Middlesbrough and then not scoring here.
"It's been a difficult week, but we will come through. We threw just about everything at them to try to get on the score-sheet, but it eluded us today again. But it will turn."
O'Neill, meanwhile, received support from Villa counterpart Paul Lambert, who said: "It's a tough, tough job, it really is a tough job. But if there's one person who will turn it around, it will be him.
"I have got the utmost respect for the Gaffer. I am not in a position to sit here and say I have got one over him or anything."
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