Stoke are determined to not repeat last season’s struggles and they dug deep in their pockets to bring in a host of new signings this summer.
However, Stoke have failed to begin the season in an impressive manner and have picked up only one point from the last five league games.
Neil will take his team to Ashton Gate on Saturday to face Bristol City and Pearson believes that the Robins are in for a tough match.
Pearson admits that Stoke have not begun the season very well and believes that their new faces will need time to gel in with the squad.
“It’ll be another tough match”, Pearson wrote in his Bristol City official site column.
“Stoke City have had a disappointing start, but they have a lot of new players and it will take time for them to bed in.
“We all know how unpredictable the Championship is – just look at Plymouth’s 6-2 win over Norwich after they lost to us.
“We have to be on top of our game, every game.”
Last season, Stoke came out 2-1 victorious from their encounter with Bristol City at Ashton Gate and it remains to be seen whether Neil’ side will be able to again snatch three points from the Robins.
