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Staying up a relief, not a celebration - Johansson

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Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson says avoiding relegation from the Championship this season was a "relief" and not something to be celebrated.

The Potters finished two points above the drop zone in 18th with 51 points - their worst overall tally and lowest league position since relegation to the second tier in 2018.

"It's been a disappointing season because our goal was completely different," Johansson told BBC Radio Stoke.

"It's not a celebration; it's more of a massive relief. We had different plans for this season and how it was going to go, but then it changed.