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Andy’s Player Ratings: Lens 0-2 Sunderland – Black Cats Cruise To Victory

Andy’s Player Ratings: Lens 0-2 Sunderland – Black Cats Cruise To Victory

Sunderland easily see off Champions League outfit Lens, as Hume and Isidor score. Here’s how Andy rated the lads!
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Match Preview: Sunderland Say ‘Bonjour!’ As We Head To France

Match Preview: Sunderland Say ‘Bonjour!’ As We Head To France

Can Sunderland pass their sternest pre-season examination yet? With two games in one day, how will Régis Le Bris manage his squad ahead of the Premier League opener?
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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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Haway The Podcast | MATCHDAY PREVIEW | RC Lens v SAFC | Avengers Assemble In France!

Haway The Podcast | MATCHDAY PREVIEW | RC Lens v SAFC | Avengers Assemble In France!

Join us for a chat ahead of Sunderland’s trip to take on RC Lens!
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Opposition Analysis: Will Lens Test Sunderland’s Mettle?

Opposition Analysis: Will Lens Test Sunderland’s Mettle?

Lewis Forbister runs the rule over today’s opponents. An intriguing game awaits!
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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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Reader’s Corner: Why Sunderland’s Europa League Squad Is a Transfer Balancing Act

Reader’s Corner: Why Sunderland’s Europa League Squad Is a Transfer Balancing Act

Why has Sunderland's transfer window been so quiet? UEFA's squad rules could explain everything - and Florent Ghisolfi has a far trickier puzzle to solve than many realise.
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UEFA Changes Referee for AGF's Champions League Qualification Match

UEFA Changes Referee for AGF's Champions League Qualification Match

UEFA Changes Referee for AGF's Champions League Qualification Match
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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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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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Scouting Report: Who Is Ernest Poku? Sunderland’s Latest Winger Target Analysed

Scouting Report: Who Is Ernest Poku? Sunderland’s Latest Winger Target Analysed

Could Ernest Poku be Sunderland's next attacking addition? We take a closer look at the Dutch winger's qualities, statistics and how he could fit into Régis Le Bris' squad.
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On This Day (6 Aug 2022): Four Years On – The Championship Win That Changed Everything

On This Day (6 Aug 2022): Four Years On – The Championship Win That Changed Everything

Four years on from Sunderland's win at Bristol City, was this the moment that shaped the club's remarkable rise - or a glimpse of a very different future?