Yet bottom-of-the table Sunderland and incoming boss Chris Coleman still have 30 games to transform their season. So why not tell us where you think the club will finish in the Championship come May.
Poll: Where will Sunderland finish this season with Chris Coleman as manager?
They are three points from safety, 16 from the play-offs and 25 from an automatic promotion spot.
By The Newsroom
Saturday, 18th November 2017, 9:17 am
Updated Tuesday, 12th December 2017, 8:10 am