Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards believes Saturday's visitors Sheffield United will still present a stern test for his side (12:30 BST) despite a troubled start to their season.
While Boro have won their opening three matches, the Blades - beaten by Sunderland in last season's Championship play-off final - have yet to pick up a point and sit bottom in the early table.
"They're a good team with very good players; I know people look at the results but their performances have been good," Edwards told BBC Radio Tees.
"Just because we've had a half-decent start results wise, nothing changes, it's a really difficult game and I think everyone will understand that.