Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admits they're getting "murdered" after their 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.
Jeffrey Schlupp opened the scoring for Palace with a deflected finish before going off injured.
Eberechi Eze, his replacement, doubled the lead with a stunning solo effort, running from inside his own half and finishing from 18 yards after evading a couple of challenges.
"It was the perfect storm last season - players were at the top of their game and we had no injuries," said Wilder, whose side finished ninth on their return to top-flight football.
"Now injuries are hitting us quite hard... but we had enough on the pitch to get us a result. The result wasn't decided when the team sheet came in. It was decided in fourth minute and the last 30 seconds of the first half.
"This club, over the past three, four years, is not used to losing games. It's difficult, it's a struggle, its ruthless and murders you at times with what you're up against."
Asked if United can get out of their predicament, Wilder said: "We have to do it sooner than later. There are records to be broken - we have to find a win from somewhere."
