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Fan Letters: Fans Praise Sunderland’s Summer Strategy

Fan Letters: Fans Praise Sunderland’s Summer Strategy

Have Sunderland set the standard for sustainable success? Two readers share their thoughts on the club's impressive pre-season and recruitment model.
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Chelsea vs. AC Milan friendly prediction, start time, how to watch

Chelsea vs. AC Milan friendly prediction, start time, how to watch

Chelsea and AC Milan meet at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday for a preseason friendly.
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Chelsea Defeats Milan 3-0 to Win Indonesia Super Cup

Chelsea Defeats Milan 3-0 to Win Indonesia Super Cup

Chelsea Defeats Milan 3-0 to Win Indonesia Super Cup
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer Set to Return Against AC Milan After Injury

Chelsea's Cole Palmer Set to Return Against AC Milan After Injury

Chelsea's Cole Palmer Set to Return Against AC Milan After Injury
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Do Sunderland Need More Players in Their Prime?

Do Sunderland Need More Players in Their Prime?

Is Sunderland's youth-first recruitment model enough on its own? Or does the squad now need more players in their peak years to sustain Premier League success?
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Frank Leboeuf Advises Xabi Alonso on Chelsea's Squad Management

Frank Leboeuf Advises Xabi Alonso on Chelsea's Squad Management

Frank Leboeuf Advises Xabi Alonso on Chelsea's Squad Management
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July’s Monthly Juventus Thoughts: No Money, Mo Problems?

July’s Monthly Juventus Thoughts: No Money, Mo Problems?

We’re just a few weeks away from the new season. Are we in a better position than we were a few months ago?
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Talking Tactics: What We Learned from Sunderland’s US Tour

Talking Tactics: What We Learned from Sunderland’s US Tour

What did Sunderland's final two matches in the USA reveal? We examine the tactical patterns, standout performers and key lessons before the trip to France.
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Are Sunderland Ready for the Demands of a Bigger Season?

Are Sunderland Ready for the Demands of a Bigger Season?

With the Premier League and Europa League both on the horizon, do Sunderland have the depth, quality and home-grown talent to cope with the challenges ahead?
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Newcastle United Maintains Stance on Lewis Hall Amid Manchester United Interest

Newcastle United Maintains Stance on Lewis Hall Amid Manchester United Interest

Newcastle United Maintains Stance on Lewis Hall Amid Manchester United Interest
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Arsenal's Search for Left-Wing Signing Continues After Vinicius Junior Stays at Real Madrid

Arsenal's Search for Left-Wing Signing Continues After Vinicius Junior Stays at Real Madrid

Arsenal's Search for Left-Wing Signing Continues After Vinicius Junior Stays at Real Madrid
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On This Day (7th Aug 2014): The Borini Saga — Sunderland’s Summer of Waiting & Hope

On This Day (7th Aug 2014): The Borini Saga — Sunderland’s Summer of Waiting & Hope

Could Sunderland really bring Fabio Borini back to Wearside? The summer of 2014 became a transfer saga full of hope, frustration and ultimately, disappointment.