It's been a worrying week on Wearside after the international break injuries sustained by Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard.

We discuss the pair as we wait for an update.

We reflect on Regis Le Bris' 100 games in charge of Sunderland. And we talk the Manchester City charges and what any punishment could potentially mean for the Black Cats.

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Where do you start in picking the bones out of Sunderland's defeat to Manchester City?

We analyse Sunday's crazy game in our latest episode and also reflect on Sunderland's start to the season on the whole.

We discuss the brilliance of Brian Brobbey, and also assess the Granit Xhaka situation amid the Covid vaccine certificate investigation.

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What a night!

Sunderland delivered.

We reflect on the Europa League opener at the Stadium of Light and a night for the ages on Wearside. 

We talk Enzo Le Fee, Regis Le Bris' selection, Kevin Danso and look ahead to the weekend trip to Manchester City.

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Here we go, then! It's Europa League time.

Sunderland kick off their European campaign at home to AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. We preview the game and the occasion and reflect on Sunderland's incredible climb from League One into Europe.

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We sat down with Florent Ghisolfi ahead of Sunderland's Carabao Cup victory over Hull City in midweek.

The director of football discussed the pursuit of Malick Fofana, Chemsdine Talbi's situation and Juan Angulo.

We reflect on our chat with Ghisolfi, look back on the Hull win and preview a huge week for the Black Cats.

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And breathe...!

It was the most dramatic transfer deadline day for Sunderland but it ended with success as Malick Fofana completed his move from Lyon.

We reflect on the incredible deadline day developments and the deals that did and didn't happen.

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It promises to be a busy and fascinating final few days of the summer transfer window on Wearside. Jack Grealish, Igor Paixão, Geny Catamo - who will end up at the Stadium of Light?

We bring you the latest on the transfer front as of Thursday afternoon, and also discuss Everton's reported interest in Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor's new contract.

We also reflect on the weekend defeat to Ipswich.

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Here we go, then! Sunderland are kicking off their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town this weekend.

How will the season play out?  Where will the Black Cats finish? How will they fare in Europe?

We offer our predictions, and we also update you on the latest with Dayann Methalie and Sunderland's transfer picture.

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Another week has passed without Sunderland making a signing, so what's the latest on the transfer front at the Stadium of Light? How many signings do we think will arrive?

And when can the Black Cats expect to make a breakthrough?

We reflect on the win over Lens last week, look ahead to the final pre-season friendly at Rennes and predict the starting XI at Ipswich in the first Premier League game of the season.

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Sunderland are continuing to push for more signings, with Thomas Meunier so far the only new recruit this summer.

The Black Cats clearly want and need more through the door, but we discuss why there's no need to panic at this stage. 

We assess the players Sunderland want, the areas that will be strengthened and talk about the future of several figures in Regis Le Bris' squad.

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