Red alert for Sunderland

After causing a major surprise at the start of the season, Sunderland have slowly but surely slipped down the ranks in the tough Premier League race.

Sunderland (in blue) risk being dragged into a relegation battle if they are not careful.

The 0-3 defeat against Arsenal on February 7th exposed the gap in quality and simultaneously caused the "Black Cats" to drop to 9th place in the Premier League table. From comfortably sitting in the top 3 at the beginning of the season, Sunderland has been in a slump and faces the risk of being drawn into the relegation battle if they don't improve their performance soon.

Recent statistics are raising serious alarms. Since the beginning of December, Sunderland have won only 3 of their 12 Premier League matches.

This decline is not temporary, but clearly reflects inherent limitations, especially their away form. After 13 away games this season, they have only managed a mere 2 wins, a record among the lowest in the league.

A run of eight consecutive away games without a win further highlights just how vulnerable Sunderland are when playing away from the Stadium of Light. Their defensive system is increasingly unstable, their ability to control the game is weak and immature at crucial moments, causing them to frequently drop points in the same familiar scenario.

Sunderland have won only 3 of their 12 Premier League matches since the start of December.

Nevertheless, Sunderland still has the crucial advantage of playing at home. The home ground has become a veritable fortress, as the team remains unbeaten in the Premier League this season. Amidst these difficulties, returning to their familiar home stadium to host Liverpool in the next round holds special significance, both in terms of morale and points.

Despite being a newly promoted team, Sunderland's performance since the start of the season has been commendable. Earning points against a host of big clubs like Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Aston Villa shows they are not easily intimidated.

However, to avoid a season ending in anxiety, Sunderland understands that initial excitement is not enough. What they need now is stability and long-term resilience.

Highlights Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland: On the night of February 7th, Arsenal easily defeated Sunderland 3-0 in the 25th round of the Premier League.

Source: https://znews.vn/bao-dong-do-cho-sunderland-post1626228.html