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Direct replacement or tactical tweak? Five options for Sunderland in Jack Clarke absence

How might Sunderland set up in the absence of Jack Clarke? There are plenty of options to consider...

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Direct replacement or tactical tweak? Five options for Sunderland in Jack Clarke absence

How might Sunderland set up in the absence of Jack Clarke? There are plenty of options to consider...

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Beeline for decline: How Sunderland 'obsession with progression' turned into self-sabotage

Sunderland have managed to get themselves in a right pickle with Michael Beale, and they may be the only people remotely surprised.

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Fewer goals and points, rarer wins: Statistics prove Michael Beale has made Sunderland worse

Despite whatever excuses Michael Beale wants to offer, the statistics on his Sunderland performance make for bad reading.

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VIDEO: How Sunderland powered past Plymouth

Sunderland showed some real mettle and quality to comeback to beat Plymouth, and this is how they did it.

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Incredible Jack Clarke statistic that shows Sunderland have the best player in the league

There are a lot of players in the Championship putting up good numbers, but no one has ever achieved even close to Sunderland's Jack Clarke in one key metric.

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100% duels and tackles won: Who was unsung Sunderland hero against Plymouth?

Sunderland had many fine individual performances in the win over Plymouth, but one man may not be getting the credit he deserves.

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VIDEO: Why Sunderland striker debate should be over and Leo Hjede debut analysis

Should the Sunderland striker debate now be over? How did Leo Hjelde do on his debut? How did Michael Beale rescue a point against Middlesbrough?

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How Championship rivals' £400k per week losses shine new light on Sunderland model

Hull City are an example often offered of a Championship club showing 'ambition,' but their published accounts show the value of Sunderland's more cautious approach.

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Why Abdoullah Ba has become unlikely hero in quest to sell 'the model' to Sunderland fans

Changing perceptions is never easy, but it is the task with which Sunderland are faced. Abdoullah Ba could prove to be their trump card, though.

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Sunderland: A needless tale of eroded trust, betrayal and self-sabotage

Things have gone very wrong at Sunderland, probably more wrong than the club even realise. But how on earth has it come to this?

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Seven reasons why Sunderland should sack Michael Beale now

It has taken Michael Beale just seven games to inspire Sunderland fans to chant for his sacking. Here are seven reasons the club should listen.

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VIDEO: How selection changes helped Sunderland start the New Year brightly

Sunderland started 2024 with a brilliantly efficient win over Preston, but how did they do it?

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Five Sunderland players who could get new lease of life under Michael Beale

Michael Beale will inevitably bring some change at Sunderland. That may be bad news for some players - but good for others.

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Sell to thrive, not sell to survive: The Sunderland 'model' explained - in their own words

Although Sunderland make it clear that they have a 'model' they are not good at explaining what it is. So, pulling together stuff they have said about it, we'll have a go ourselves.

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What can Sunderland expect tactically from Michael Beale?

Michael Beale appears to be a good fit tactically for Sunderland and has impressive endorsements, but talking himself into trouble is a distinct danger.

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Michael Beale to Sunderland: The good, the bad, and the WTF

here we go again. Sunderland appear to have a new head coach in Michael Beale, with fans left to try to make sense of it.

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VIDEO: How two games led to the Sunderland Redemption of Mike Dodds

Sunderland have had a statement week under interim boss Mike Dodds, beating two promotion rivals in four days. But how did he do it?

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Jimmy Thelin: Who is Sunderland-linked coach and what tactics does he play?

There is a new name in the fray to be the next Sunderland head coach, but who exactly is Jimmy Thelin?

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Five Reasons why Sunderland sacked Tony Mowbray

Sunderland have been criticised by many in the media for sacking Tony Mowbray, but there are good reasons for it.

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How does Tony Mowbray compare statistically to his Sunderland predecessors?

What do the stats say about Tony Mowbray's performance at Sunderland? Pretty good things, all things considered...

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What to expect as Sunderland search for new head coach

What kind of direction are Sunderland likely to go in the search to replace sacked head coach Tony Mowbray?

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Awful Sunderland statistic shows Tony Mowbray wrong to blame strikers for slump

Tony Mowbray has been very public about blaming Sunderland's recent bad run on the strikers, but do those accusations hold water?

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Sunderland striker woes laid bare as they rank in bottom four for key statistic

Just how wasteful are Sunderland in front of goal this season? The statistics paint a sorry tale.

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Four shocking statistics that highlight Sunderland struggles in front of goal

Sunderland were wasteful at Plymouth and, again, it cost them. The statistics make for woeful reading.

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VIDEO - How Sunderland played a blinder against the Blues

Birmingham visited the Stadium of Light with both teams in need of a win. Wayne Rooney was coming off the back of five games without one and Sunderland were looking to get their promotion hopes back on track with one.