"As I watch the Championship week in, week out, there's really nothing between the teams," Pardew revealed. "It's the spirit and integrity of the group that could sometimes get you promoted out of the pack, which is where we are at the minute.
"We aren't as good as Reading or Wolves or Birmingham, but if results like this continue and we get our confidence up, then we can be, but we're fighting for our lives every week in this division.
"As Wolves have found out, two quick defeats can quickly turn your form on its head and you have to be prepared for that and respond."



