Rock-bottom Sunderland welcome high-flying Leeds United to the Stadium of Light on Sunday in a game that could have implications at both ends of the table, and you can follow all the action live right here with ESPN.
With just four points from seven games so far, Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland side have failed to replicate their heroics of last season while a win for Leeds could see them into the European spots.
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With the added pressure of balancing a Europa League campaign alongside just their second season in the top-flight since promotion, Sunderland are in dire need of some points.
“Leeds are always a good side, from the Championship and now in the Premier League,” Le Bris said this week.
“They have built early-season momentum, but it is a new opportunity for us. We have a good mix of young and experienced players, and I am pretty sure we will be rewarded soon. It is important to stay resilient and show the character of the team.”
Coming into this one on the back of a point against rivals Manchester United, Leeds are sitting pretty in eighth in the league and three points on Wearside would be their third win of the campaign that has started in dream fashion.
