Kevin Phillips has been speaking about Sunderland’s start to the new season.

Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips has argued that the Black Cats have “nothing to worry about” this season following their battling start to the new campaign.

Regis Le Bris’ side have picked up just four points from their opening five Premier League matches, securing a point away at Brentford before beating Fulham at home. They have, however, also produced eye-catching performances against Arsenal and Manchester City, earning plenty of plaudits from onlookers despite suffering defeat in both games.

And based on what he has seen so far, Phillips has stated that Sunderland have shown more than enough to suggest that they will be absolutely fine this term.

Speaking exclusively to The Echo, courtesy of BestBettingSites, he said: “I think Sunderland and everyone would like probably three or four more points on the board just for that little bit of safety. But what I've seen so far in the performances has shown me that I don't think they have anything to fear, nothing to worry about.

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“I was at the Arsenal game - they certainly didn't deserve to lose it; they deserved a point. Even in the first game of the season, Ipswich, they have thrown a few points away, but their performances suggest that they have got more than enough to compete, and they've got enough to score goals in big games.

“Going to City and [Brian] Brobbey scoring three at Manchester City - it shows you that they have got firepower. So there's nothing to worry about. I've been impressed, but yeah, we would like a few more points for sure.”

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