West Brom boss Steve Bruce insisted it was still "all to play for" after beginning his managerial reign with a 2-0 defeat by Sheffield United.
The result dropped the Baggies to ninth in the Championship, but only one point adrift of the play-off places.
It is the first time they have been outside the top six this season.
"A big part of the season is round the corner and we've got to turn our form around and get a couple of results, and that's what I'm here for," he said.
Albion have led the table on three occasions this season but the style of play preferred by former boss Valerien Ismael was unpopular with some fans and he was let go by the club last week, leading to Bruce's appointment.