West Ham boss David Moyes has no immediate fears for his job, but knows he needs an upturn in results soon.
The Hammers host Brentford on Friday night lying one point and two places above the Premier League relegation zone after a run of three successive defeats.
Moyes still has credit in the bank with owner David Sullivan after guiding West Ham to sixth and seventh-placed finishes, as well as a Europa League semi-final just seven months ago.
The Scot celebrated three years in charge in his second spell with the club on Thursday.
But unless West Ham come out of a run of fixtures against the Bees, Leeds, Wolves and Everton with some much-needed points, Moyes' chances of making it to four years will look very slim.
He said: "We've recently been much more used to being in the top half of the league so we don't enjoy the position we're in. We recognise it and we have to win a few games and get out of it.
"Am I under pressure at the moment? No, not at all. I've got great support from David Sullivan.
"I'm not daft, you are always under pressure as a football manager. Nobody can get over that. Most managers, if you lose a few games, you are always going to be under a bit of pressure.
"You've got to come in and try to raise expectations wherever you go, I think we've done that. We've had some really good seasons in the last two years, probably done a lot better.
"We're just disappointed we've not done as well at the moment, but we plan to do a lot better and we're working towards that."
Despite their perilous position Moyes has no plans to rush into some emergency transfer surgery when the window opens.
"I think if players left we'd look to replace them but at the moment I've got no indication of that so we'll see how it goes," he added.
Hammers captain Declan Rice is widely expected to leave the club at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Manchester United among the interested parties.
However, when pressed for an update on the England midfielder, Moyes said: "There will be no chance Declan Rice leaves in this window if that's what you are talking about."
Moyes could welcome back defender Nayef Aguerd and striker Gianluca Scamacca, who both missed the St Stephen's Day defeat at Arsenal, against the Bees.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has urged West Ham to keep faith with Moyes.
"David Moyes and his staff have done a top job for the last three years," Frank said.
"Maybe they've over-performed, but definitely top-performed in terms of stabilising the club and finishing in two unbelievable positions in sixth and seventh.
"To finish sixth above bigger clubs is remarkable and then to get to the semi-final of Europe. It’s about results, but this league is on a knife edge.
"Let’s say they have an average year and finish 15th, I would 100% back David Moyes and his staff to continue.
"No club in the Premier League can stay consistently in one position unless you are Manchester City or Liverpool. It’s about staying calm and sticking to the strategy."
Meanwhile, Frank is impressed by Ivan Toney's ability to deliver on the pitch despite the threat of possible disciplinary action for allegedly breaching betting rules.
Toney has until 4 January 4 to respond to a Football Association charge relating to 262 alleged breaches, yet he showed no sign of being a player under pressure as he found the net in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham on St Stephen's Day.
Frank has spoken to the 26-year-old striker at length and is confident ahead of Friday’s London derby against West Ham that he is in the right frame to mind to perform.
"I can only praise him for his mentality and his character. He is in many ways unique there," Frank said.
"His ability to have that laser focus and go into the game focused on the next action, the next moment and fulfilling his role in the team and pushing the team and helping the team is remarkable.
"I’ve spoken to him a few times to ask how he is and how his family are. In this modern world everyone thinks they know everything and there are a lot of clever people out there, especially on social media.
"It’s important for him and the family to take care for each other, which they do because they have a strong family.
"For any player it’s about finding that consistency, no matter what is hitting you. From where you find your extra inspiration, motivation, or whatever it is, it’s different from player to player.
"But I don’t see a more determined player, I just see the same Ivan who wants to progress and be better every day."
