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Talking Points: Brobbey and Diarra Shine as Sunderland End US Tour on a High

Talking Points: Brobbey and Diarra Shine as Sunderland End US Tour on a High

Who impressed most as Sunderland wrapped up their US tour? Brobbey, Diarra and Rigg caught the eye, but others still have work to do before the season begins.
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2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland Wrap Up Their USA Tour With A Win

2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland Wrap Up Their USA Tour With A Win

Nordi Mukiele’s first half goal made the difference for the Lads in Philadelphia. What did our writers make of it?
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Tottenham's Mateus Fernandes Faces Social Media Speculation Amid Injury Concerns

Tottenham's Mateus Fernandes Faces Social Media Speculation Amid Injury Concerns

Tottenham's Mateus Fernandes Faces Social Media Speculation Amid Injury Concerns
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Vini Jr. Returns to Real Madrid Amid Contract Uncertainty as Arsenal Shows Interest

Vini Jr. Returns to Real Madrid Amid Contract Uncertainty as Arsenal Shows Interest

Vini Jr. Returns to Real Madrid Amid Contract Uncertainty as Arsenal Shows Interest
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Knee-jerk Takeaways From Reading’s July

Knee-jerk Takeaways From Reading’s July

Alex takes a closer look at what we learned from the closing weeks of pre-season, both on and off the pitch.
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What Makes Sunderland a ‘Proper Club’?

What Makes Sunderland a ‘Proper Club’?

What does being a "proper club" really mean? Sunderland's story suggests it has little to do with trophies - and everything to do with people, place and identity.
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Matchday Musings: Mukiele Makes The Difference For Sunderland!

Matchday Musings: Mukiele Makes The Difference For Sunderland!

Did Sunderland save their best display until last? A dominant win over Wrexham offered more encouraging signs ahead of the final pre-season tests.
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Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-0 Wrexham – USA Tour Ends in Victory

Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-0 Wrexham – USA Tour Ends in Victory

Sunderland’s preseason tour ends in victory as the team see off Wrexham, here’s how Andy rated the lads!
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Talking Points: Sunderland Fall Narrowly to Leeds

Talking Points: Sunderland Fall Narrowly to Leeds

Was there more to Sunderland's defeat than the scoreline? From Ellborg's display to the return of the World Cup stars, there was plenty to take away…
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Sunderland AFC: The Club They Want To Stay At!

Sunderland AFC: The Club They Want To Stay At!

“Every single person from the ownership down to the academy is united in their vision to take the club to the top.”
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What Can Sunderland Learn From Recent Europa League History?

What Can Sunderland Learn From Recent Europa League History?

Alex Charlton looks at how English sides have fared in recent years, and how the Lads’ might do in 2026/2027.
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Gerónimo Rulli Nears Move to Manchester City as Backup Goalkeeper

Gerónimo Rulli Nears Move to Manchester City as Backup Goalkeeper

Gerónimo Rulli Nears Move to Manchester City as Backup Goalkeeper