Summary
Sunderland's early season optimism that they would avoid relegation has drifted away with the autumn leaves. Luke Edwards assesses what they need to avoid relegation.
Reality has a nasty habit of biting those blinded by optimism and Sunderland have certainly felt its sharp teeth sinking into their flesh on their return to the Premiership.See the full content of this document
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How the Black Cats Can Stay Up
Six months ago, as the Black Cats charged to the Championship title, seven points ahead of their nearest rivals Wigan and 21 ahead of West Ham United, the team who would join them on English football's top table via the play-offs, the popular view was that Mick McCarthy's men would not only survive in the top fl...
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