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Sunderland need to pick themselves up after the disappointing defeat at Craven Cottage. We pick the bones out of the loss at Fulham and look ahead to the visit of Bournemouth this weekend. And we also discuss the interesting decisions facing Regis Le Bris - in the short and long term. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR &pou...

The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching when Sunderland are set to lose a number of key players. How will the Black Cats cope? We run through how the starting XI will look. We also talk January, Granit Xhaka and those bizarre Juventus links and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Fulham. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MON...

Sunderland continued their superb start to the Premier League season with a draw against leaders Arsenal - and Mikel Arteta was complimentary about the Black Cats afterwards. We reflect on the game, Arteta's comments and the performances of Granit Xhaka, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey. And we have an early look ahead to next month's Wear-Tyne derby... 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COV...

Is Granit Xhaka currently the best midfielder in the Premier League? It's a big claim but Scott Wilson argues there's certainly a debate to be had. What's not in question is Xhaka's influence on the Black Cats after his equaliser secured Regis Le Bris' side a point against Everton. We reflect on that game and also discuss Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' Sky interview. And we look ahead to this weekend's game...

Sunderland will have Premier League rivals looking on with regret and envy after their superb start to the season. We discuss why in our latest video as we reflect on the weekend win over Wolves and preview the challenges to come. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram : we.are.sunderland TikTok : wearesunderland Website : www.wearesunderland.com

Sunderland return to Premier League action against Wolves this weekend. We bring you the latest from Regis Le Bris' press conference ahead of the game, including injury updates on Noah Sadiki and Omar Alderete and how the Black Cats might line up. We also discuss the Sunderland exit of Stuart Harvey. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok : we...

We reflect on Sunderland's season so far as we enter the October international break. We discuss: The two big things we've learnt about the Black Cats in the Premier League The new signings The challenges to come and how Sunderland will approach AFCON  And we also have an early look ahead to the January transfer window. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO TO...

Have Sunderland ever gone to Old Trafford to face Manchester United with such belief and confidence? We preview Saturday's game, reflect on the win at Nottingham Forest and discuss the numerous talking points to come out of Regis Le Bris' press conference, including Robin Roefs, Granit Xhaka and the club's behind the scenes "upgrade". TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHE...

Sunderland continued their excellent start to the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa - and one prominent pundit has already admitted he got the Black Cats wrong. We reflect on the draw over Villa and discuss how Regis Le Bris will deal with the absence of the suspended Reinildo. We also look ahead to the coming trips to Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. TAKE ADVANTAGE...

Sunderland continued their impressive start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. We reflect on that game and the impressive summer signings who are perhaps going under the radar. We also preview Sunday's game against Aston Villa. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok : wearesunderland Website: www.weares...

Sunderland are preparing to return to Premier League action after the international break and the next spell of games will be very revealing, for rwo reasons. We discuss what we'll learn from the coming run and also analyse Alan Browne's comments this week after he left to join Middlesbrough on loan. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wea...

It was an eventful end to a hugely exciting summer transfer window for Sunderland. Now the dust has settled, we reflect on deadline day and the transfer window as a whole. And we tell you what came out of our sit down chat with Kristjaan Speakman at the Academy of Light this week. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram : we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Websit...

We reflect on two Sunderland defeats in our latest episode, looking back on the losses to Burnley and Huddersfield. And we look ahead to the final days of the transfer window. What do we expect to happen as Sunderland look to put the finishing touches to their summer work and continue their efforts to offload some players. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are...

What a start for Sunderland! We reflect on a memorable day after the Black Cats' emphatic success against West Ham. What were the main takeaways from the game? What did we learn? What are Sunderland capable of this season? And on the transfer front, who is next through the door? We discuss Sunderland's plans for the final stages of the window. FOLLOW: X : @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOffi...

Dom Shaw is joined by Nick Barnes to preview the Premier League season. We look ahead to Sunderland's opener against West Ham this weekend, and also reflect on a busy summer of incomings. Who will turn out to be the best signing? And what do Sunderland still want to do before the end of the transfer window? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram : we.are.sunderland Tik...

It's been another busy week on Wearside, with signings, further transfer developments and the first friendly of the summer. We reflect on Sunderland's latest moves in the transfer market and discuss their pursuit of former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. And we assess the talking points to come of the first pre-season friendly of the summer against South Shields. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook...

Reinildo Mandava is Sunderland's latest new recruit, and he'll soon be followed by Chemsdine Talbi - then what comes next? That's what we discuss in our latest We Are Sunderland briefing, as we also assess the profile of Sunderland's new recruits. What's the latest on the goalkeeper front? Will Sunderland sign an out-and-out striker or a versatile forward? And we also look ahead to this weekend's...

Sunderland's bold and exciting summer transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down. After the arrival of Habib Diarra and with Reinildo set to follow, the Black Cats are now on the verge of signing Noah Sadiki. So what's the thinking behind Sunderland's transfer strategy? What and who comes next? And who will leave in the coming weeks, with a mass exodos imminent. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Fa...

It's been a fascinating week on Wearside, with several players linked with a move to Sunderland this summer. While some are pure speculation, what do the links tell us about Sunderland's transfer approach? We discuss Sunderland's "hard-headed" strategy, the importance of a major new off the pitch partnership and the imminent arrival of Florent Ghisolfi. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunde...

We can start planning for the year ahead after Sunderland discovered their Premier League fixture list this week. So where are the opportunities and dangers in the schedule? And what did we learn from Kristjaan Speakman's transfer update this week? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com

We discuss what came out of our chat with Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman last week, including: Sunderland's summer transfer plan Dan Neil contract latest Regis Le Bris' backroom team How the Black Cats will approach their Premier League return. We also discuss Jobe Bellingham's exit, reflecting on the midfielder's time on Wearside and looking ahead to what the future might hold fo...

What a weekend! We reflect on Sunderland's unforgettable Wembley success - and look ahead to the future. What does promotion mean for Sunderland's transfer plans? What happens next with Jobe Bellingham? We also reflect on the brave decisions that led to promotion and have an early look ahead to next season's Premier League campaign. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook : WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instag...

We speak to Sheffield Uniter reporter Stu Rayner, of the Yorkshire Post, to get the inside view on the Blades ahead of Saturday's play-off final. Where will the game be won and lost? Who are United's key players? What's the feeling on Sheffield? What's their view on Sunderland? And how is a former Sunderland transfer target faring ahead of a potential reunion? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeA...

The countdown is on! The Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United is just days away and we have an early look ahead to Saturday's promotion decider. Why are Sunderland seen as outsiders? Who will handle the occasion better? And how does Regis Le Bris opt to use the pieces in the jigsaw of his Sunderland attack? FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial In...

What a night! And what a moment! We relive what could well have been Sunderland's greatest night at the Stadium of Light and tell of the emotional behind the scenes moments that followed Dan Ballard's last gasp goal against Coventry. We also have an early look ahead to the play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley. FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram : we.a...