Stephen Elliott: This is why Sunderland need to be wary of Wigan Athletic and Rotherham in League One promotion race

Looking at the League One table Sunderland find themselves in a decent position just two points off the top of the table.
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I have to say though, I don’t think there is much room for many more defeats.

I know there is a long way to go in League One this season but I think Wigan Athletic and Rotherham are two teams that, if given a bit of a gap at the top, will have the experience, ability and squad depth to sustain high levels from now until the end of the season to keep others at bay.

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It’s all to play for and thankfully Sunderland seem to be playing well again.

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.
Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

I was slightly worried a few weeks back but confidence seems to be running through the team again.

I know it’s all about looking after your own results and making sure you perform but I know from experience it’s getting to that stage of the season where you look for your competitors results and hope they have lost or even dropped points.

It will annoy the players slightly that Rotherham have picked up another three points but on the flip side when they see Wigan had conceded a late equaliser it will make the win against Plymouth more enjoyable and more important.

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