Sunderland are Premier League leaders in this key statistic as Newcastle United prop up the table
Sunderland sit on top of a Premier League table based on one key statistic.
Sunderland’s spirit and resilience has been praised throughout their return to the Premier League - and there is one key statistic that proves just why.
The Black Cats secured their return to the top flight with a 2-1 win against Sheffield United in last season’s Championship play-off final and that provided the launchpad for a stunning summer transfer window that saw the likes of Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey and Robin Roefs arrive on Wearside.
It has been a season full of memorable moments such as the win at Chelsea, hard-earned draws with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City and the historic derby double over local rivals Newcastle United. But perhaps the most prominent feature of Sunderland’s season has been their ability to recover from setbacks and secure points from losing positions.
Incredibly, Regis Le Bris’ men sit joint top of a table based on points gained in such a situation in a sure sign of the team spirit and togetherness within the Black Cats ranks. There have been a number of memorable moments during those games such as Brian Brobbey’s winner at Newcastle, Chemsdine Talbi’s late strike in the 2-1 victory at Chelsea and Wilson Isidor’s dramatic clincher in a Stadium of Light triumph against a Brentford side that are firmly in the race for a European spot with just three games remaining in the season.
Sunderland sit above some notable competition in the table based on points gained from losing positions and only Aston Villa can match the Black Cats’ 19 points secured after coming from behind.
Premier League table based on points gained from losing positions
1st. Aston Villa - 19 points from 18 games falling behind
2nd. Sunderland - 19 points from 21 games falling behind
3rd. AFC Bournemouth - 16 points from 17 games falling behind
4th. Manchester United - 15 points from 16 games falling behind
5th. Brighton and Hove Albion - 15 points from 20 games falling behind
6th. Chelsea - 13 points from 19 games falling behind
7th. Fulham - 13 points from 22 games falling behind
8th. Nottingham Forest - 13 points from 22 games falling behind
9th. Arsenal - 9 points from 10 games falling behind
10th. Everton - 9 points from 18 games falling behind
11th. Leeds United - 9 points from 18 games falling behind
12th. West Ham United - 9 points from 22 games falling behind
13th. Burnley - 9 points from 30 games falling behind
14th. Brentford - 8 points from 16 games falling behind
15th. Crystal Palace - 8 points from 17 games falling behind
16th. Tottenham Hotspur - 7 points from 23 games falling behind
17th. Liverpool - 5 points from 14 games falling behind
18th. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 5 points from 28 games falling behind
19th. Manchester City - 3 points from 6 games falling behind
20th. Newcastle United - 3 points from 17 games falling behind
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