Can Sunderland defy the Premier League doubters again?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
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Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
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