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Sunderland have plenty of valuable assets in their squad.

SAFC squad market value compared to PL rivals ahead of summer

Jhon Lucumi is back on Sunderland's radar.

Sunderland given major boost in return for failed 2025 signing

Sunderland are facing a transfer battle.

SAFC face summer transfer battle for in-demand free agent right-back

Sunderland are looking to bounce back against Wolves.

Sunderland handed stark warning ahead of Wolves trip - 'Not an option'

Sunderland are lining up a summer transfer move.

Sunderland 'preparing bid' for cut-price national team midfielder

Sunderland were dismantled by Forest.

SAFC legend has stern words after Forest collapse - 'There's no point'

Sunderland are still battling to qualify for Europe.

How much Premier League prize money can Sunderland earn per place?

Dennis Cirkin is among the SAFC players whose deals expire this summer.

Sunderland contract latest as major summer decisions loom

Sunderland could be busy again this summer.

Six European talents Sunderland could target in summer transfer window

Jamie Redknapp was stunned by Friday's result.

Redknapp labels SAFC collapse 'result of the season' amid awful stat

Anthony Patterson's days at SAFC look numbered.

Sunderland transfer latest as crucial Anthony Patterson update emerges

Graeme Murty's side will look to advance in the PL2 Play-Offs.

Man Utd U21s vs SAFC U21s: Full match details ahead of PL2 play-offs

Sunderland suffered utter collapse against Nottingham Forest.

SAFC defensive record compared to PL rivals after Forest collapse

Dennis Cirkin's future remains uncertain.

Dennis Cirkin compared to Sunderland rivals amid uncertain future

Regis Le Bris has enjoyed great success as SAFC manager.

RLB win rate vs PL rivals as SAFC boss responds to job speculation

Granit Xhaka was one of many summer arrivals for SAFC.

Sunderland net spend compared to Premier League rivals

Sunderland beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 away earlier this season.

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Enzo Le Fee has been crucial to Sunderland's attack this season.

Pundit makes huge 'second to none' Enzo Le Fee claim

Dan Ballard has recovered from a hamstring injury.

Dan Ballard returns: How important is defender to Sunderland?

Lewis Grabban of Sunderland celebrates his goal.

What happened next? The last Sunderland side to visit Villa Park

Referee Sam Barrott.

Aston Villa vs SAFC: This is ref Sam Barrott's previous Mackems record

David Moyes and Regis Le Bris.

What are Sunderland's rivals saying about the European race?

Sunderland players celebrate.

How much each PL place is worth in prize money for SAFC and rivals

Eliezer Mayenda of Sunderland celebrates scoring with teammates Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra.

How SAFC and Aston Villa's net spend compares to PL rivals this season

Brian Brobbey of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team's second goal.

Sunderland xG compared to Aston Villa and other Premier League rivals

Sunderland are enjoying a strong return to the Premier League.

Who has the most goal contributions in the PL for SAFC this season?

How do Roefs and Ellborg compare this season?

Robin Roefs v Melker Ellborg: How do Sunderland's goalkeepers compare?

Brian Brobbey has become a key figure for Sunderland.

Brian Brobbey's Sunderland impact revealed following Bayern links
We've taken a look at the impact Brian Brobbey has had for Sunderland this season following links to Bayern Munich.
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Granit Xhaka has been vital to Sunderland's Premier League campaign.

The stats that prove Ian Wright's 'magnificent' Granit Xhaka claim

Le Bris made some eye-catching decisions against Spurs.

SAFC players with most minutes this season after ruthless RLB call

RLB heaps praise on SAFC youngster Chris Rigg - "He is a great symbol"

Jamie Redknapp outlines exactly why Spurs should be worried vs SAFC

Noah Sadiki on SAFC's UCL chances and makes 'unknown' Spurs admission

Chris Sutton makes Sunderland vs Spurs prediction - "Good luck to him"

What happened next? The last SAFC side to host Spurs in the PL

The Stadium of Light, home of Sunderland AFC.

SAFC average attendance compared to PL rivals ahead of Spurs visit

Sunderland players celebrate.

Predicting Sunderland's summer transfer business

Nico Paz of Como 1907.

Seven European stars Sunderland could target this summer

Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates with teammate Reinildo Mandava.

SAFC run-in assessed: Remaining fixture difficulty and opposition form

Referee Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Omar Alderete of Sunderland.

PL bad boys and how Sunderland compare: Most-carded teams and players

Chemsdine Talbi of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland.

SAFC net spend compared to Premier League rivals ahead of Spurs visit

Jordan Pickford.

Ex-SAFC keeper Pickford hails 'spotlight' grassroots opportunity

Roberto De Zerbi.

Where Tottenham clash will be won and lost for Sunderland

Former Sunderland manager Jack Ross.

Ex-Sunderland boss 'shortlisted' for major role with Scottish FA

Granit Xhaka.

Every Sunderland player with a chance of playing at the 2026 World Cup

Chemsdine Talbi of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland.

Sunderland xG compared to Premier League rivals ahead of Spurs visit

Regis Le Bris celebrates - again.

Regis Le Bris and Eddie Howe win rates compared after NUFC 1-2 SAFC

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