Sunderland Midfielders

Wayne Rooney hails Sunderland's 'Exceptional' star as Premier League's best signing Sports Illustrated11:41
“Shut up and work” – Sunderland star responds to Leeds United player’s complaints Sport Witness08:37
'Very, very far' - Granit Xhaka delivers Sunderland assessment that fans will love Sunderland Echo18:04
“Stay at Sunderland” – National manager tells midfielder to pause move to bigger club Sport Witness10:15
'I feel like I have to impress him as much as the manager': How Granit Xhaka became… MailOnline02:05
Régis Le Bris shares what he's noticed in Sunderland training this week after Granit Xhaka… Sunderland Echo11:05
'Close': Régis Le Bris confirms Sunderland pair close to make long-awaited injury comebacks Sunderland Echo16:57

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Yesterday
Sunderland U21s player ratings – Dennis Cirkin, Dan Neil, Luke O'Nien and standout performers… Sunderland Echo20:51 12-Nov-25
Dan Neil and two Sunderland first-team stars named in exciting U21 line-up to face Athletic… Sunderland Echo18:08 12-Nov-25
Wayne Rooney Hails Sunderland's 'Exceptional' Star as Premier League's Best Signing Sports Illustrated11:41 12-Nov-25
Xhaka, Ballard & Geertruida Lead Sunderland’s International Recognition Sports Illustrated10:16 12-Nov-25
Sunderland Star Admits Speaking To Leeds United Man Before NT Criticism Inside Futbol10:02 12-Nov-25
“Shut up and work” – Sunderland star responds to Leeds United player’s complaints Sport Witness08:37 12-Nov-25
When Sunderland midfielder 'learned a big lesson' - and what it taught Regis Le Bris The Northern Echo07:55 12-Nov-25
In the last 7 days
Clear transfer message to Sunderland star amid 'possible' interest from 'major clubs' The Northern Echo14:28 11-Nov-25
National boss urges Sunderland player to snub Wearside exit amid transfer future question Sunderland Echo12:39 11-Nov-25
“I’m glad we have him” – Sunderland star hailed as “fantastic”, big impression on new face Sport Witness12:17 11-Nov-25
'Not seen anything like it' - Martin Keown blown away by Sunderland man who was 'possessed' vs… Sunderland Echo10:37 11-Nov-25
“Stay at Sunderland” – National manager tells midfielder to pause move to bigger club Sport Witness10:15 11-Nov-25
'Epitomised...': Alan Shearer names Sunderland duo in his team of the week after Arsenal… Sunderland Echo18:33 10-Nov-25
Wayne Rooney blown away by Sunderland player – delivers huge Premier League claim after Arsenal … Sunderland Echo11:35 10-Nov-25
'Special' – Granit Xhaka, Nordi Mukiele and Reinildo send messages to Sunderland fans after… Sunderland Echo17:57 9-Nov-25
'Old man’ – Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs cracks Granit Xhaka joke as he hails captain’s… Sunderland Echo17:06 9-Nov-25
Lorik Cana on Louis-Dreyfus link, his shock Sunderland departure and long bond with Granit Xhaka Sunderland Echo16:05 9-Nov-25
Piers Morgan has dropped his honest Grant Xhaka verdict after Arsenal's draw vs Sunderland Give Me Sport20:46 8-Nov-25
Arteta must unleash "aggressive" £48m-rated Arsenal star to silence Xhaka vs Sunderland -… FootballFanCast.com13:17 8-Nov-25
Sunderland (A) | On The Whistle Le Grove12:08 8-Nov-25
Régis Le Bris shares what he's noticed in Sunderland training this week after Granit Xhaka… Sunderland Echo11:05 8-Nov-25
What Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe taught Regis Le Bris ahead of Sunderland v Arsenal The Northern Echo08:54 8-Nov-25
Dennis Cirkin and Romaine Mundle latest as Sunderland comeback dates are set The Northern Echo17:27 7-Nov-25
What Granit Xhaka is doing to help Sunderland beat Arsenal Football.London17:13 7-Nov-25
'Close': Régis Le Bris confirms Sunderland pair close to make long-awaited injury comebacks Sunderland Echo16:57 7-Nov-25
'Eternally grateful' - Mikel Arteta's heartfelt 239-word Granit Xhaka tribute ahead of… Sunderland Echo16:37 7-Nov-25
Xhaka details whether he will celebrate vs Arsenal if he scores for Sunderland Football.London16:01 7-Nov-25
Is Xhaka fit to face Arsenal? Sunderland team news amid injury blow Evening Standard15:20 7-Nov-25
"Could not care less" - Arsenal sent 'ugly' demand for Sunderland Xhaka reunion Sports Mole14:09 7-Nov-25
Mikel Arteta: Granit Xhaka’s move to Sunderland ‘one of best summer signings’ The Independent12:06 7-Nov-25
Arsenal Granit Xhaka reunion adds spice to Sunderland meeting Daily Cannon12:01 7-Nov-25
Exclusive: £1.4bn deal explains exactly how Sunderland signed Granit Xhaka TBR Football11:48 7-Nov-25
Three Things We Learned from Mikel Arteta’s Sunderland v Arsenal pre-match press conference Layth's Take11:25 7-Nov-25
Every word Mikel Arteta said on Arsenal vs Sunderland and Granit Xhaka reunion Football.London10:56 7-Nov-25
How 'second coach' Xhaka faces Arsenal as Sunderland's saviour Sky Sports08:05 7-Nov-25
'I feel like I have to impress him as much as the manager': How Granit Xhaka became… MailOnline02:05 7-Nov-25
Why Granit Xhaka knew from day one that Sunderland move was right decision TBR Football20:42 6-Nov-25
'Very, very far' - Granit Xhaka delivers Sunderland assessment that fans will love Sunderland Echo18:04 6-Nov-25
Reporter shares what he's heard on club record move to sign struggling Sunderland player FootballFanCast.com17:50 6-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka Makes Superb Mikel Arteta Claim Ahead of Sunderland vs. Arsenal Sports Illustrated17:30 6-Nov-25
The inside track on Granit Xhaka - why Sunderland knew they had best summer signing The Northern Echo14:57 6-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka is not interested in role Regis Le Bris earmarked for him at Sunderland TBR Football13:55 6-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka reveals honest Mikel Arteta conversations that moulded him into Sunderland hero Chronicle Live13:51 6-Nov-25
Xhaka to haunt Arteta? Predicted Sunderland XI vs. Arsenal Sports Mole13:04 6-Nov-25
Enzo Le Fée: Sunderland’s Determined Magician Roker Report06:07 6-Nov-25
In the last month
How to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction NBC Sports15:23 5-Nov-25
The Jermain Defoe 'sleeping giant' and Granit Xhaka verdicts that Sunderland fans will love Sunderland Echo13:20 5-Nov-25
'Can't get enough of him' - Ally McCoist and Sam Allardyce awestruck by 'outstanding'… Sunderland Echo11:38 5-Nov-25
'So commendable' - The Sunderland star who showed 'another side to his game entirely' against… Sunderland Echo11:07 5-Nov-25
Refusal to spend €10-12m has benefitted Sunderland – Club dropped a transfer chance Sport Witness09:36 5-Nov-25
'Emotional' Sunderland star sets Arsenal challenge after 'brilliant' 8/10 showing v Everton London World07:03 5-Nov-25
The Inspirational Granit Xhaka Is Sunderland’s Man Of Steel Roker Report06:22 5-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka's brutal answer shows Sunderland teammates what standards are all about Chronicle Live16:41 4-Nov-25
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Xhaka’s first goal of the season sends Black Cats back up to fourth FromTheSpot14:44 4-Nov-25
Where does Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka rank in the all-time best signings by newly-promoted clubs? Planet Football13:39 4-Nov-25
Facing Arsenal at the Stadium of Light will be “emotional” says Xhaka Just Arsenal News13:06 4-Nov-25
Sunderland fans erupt as Habib Diarra names his comeback game – and it’s a big one Sunderland Echo12:03 4-Nov-25
Régis Le Bris handed headache with Sunderland star walking suspension tightrope ahead of… Sunderland Echo11:02 4-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka's huge Sunderland salary revealed as ex-Arsenal man provides further return on investment: report FourFourTwo10:51 4-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka shares ‘honest’ verdict as he admits Sunderland were ‘lucky’ vs Everton Everton News10:33 4-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka makes honest admission on emotional Arsenal return with Sunderland TBR Football08:09 4-Nov-25
'Need to show': Granit Xhaka reveals his Sunderland dressing room message after draw with… Sunderland Echo08:09 4-Nov-25
100% tackles won, 96% passing: Sunderland star was just as impressive as Xhaka v Everton -… FootballFanCast.com07:38 4-Nov-25
'Signing of the season' - how Xhaka has taken Sunderland to top four BBC23:40 3-Nov-25
Regis Le Bris hails Granit Xhaka influence as midfielder earns Sunderland point The Independent23:35 3-Nov-25
"Killed the goalkeeper" - Jamie Carragher blasts £150,000-a-week Everton star after what he did … Give Me Sport22:56 3-Nov-25
Signing of the season Granit Xhaka is a Champions League player running the show for Sunderland Football36522:49 3-Nov-25
Xhaka's first Sunderland goal earns draw against Everton. Video, 00:08:40 BBC22:33 3-Nov-25
Sunderland fight back to draw with Toffees RTE22:32 3-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka pegs back Everton to deny Moyes winning return to Sunderland Irish Examiner22:30 3-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka equaliser earns Sunderland point against Everton The Irish News22:30 3-Nov-25
Xhaka lifts Sunderland into fourth after Everton draw France 2422:23 3-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka leads the way in tale of two halves in Sunderland vs Everton player ratings Chronicle Live22:21 3-Nov-25
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 1-1 Everton – Xhaka Scores First Safc Goal Roker Report22:18 3-Nov-25
Sunderland 1-1 Everton: Xhaka cancels out Ndiaye's superb solo effort MailOnline22:11 3-Nov-25
Opinion: Granit Xhaka goal was huge for Sunderland but 81% pass master changed the game vs Everton TBR Football22:10 3-Nov-25
Xhaka stars as Sunderland punish Barry miss after Ndiaye wonder goal Sky Sports22:03 3-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka told brutal Arsenal 'didn't like him' truth amid Sunderland awe - 'I've never seen' Chronicle Live13:32 3-Nov-25
Transfer news: The signing Sunderland were nearly snubbed by - and how Xhaka made arrival… Sunderland Echo12:38 3-Nov-25
'Made me feel...' - Sunderland U21s starlet talks up Luke O'Nien influence after Stadium of… Sunderland Echo12:08 3-Nov-25
Granit Xhaka, Nordi Mukiele and Reinildo's stunning Sunderland wages revealed – according to… Sunderland Echo17:09 2-Nov-25
‘No way’ – French journalist makes ruthless Enzo Le Fée international claim after Sunderland… Sunderland Echo16:08 2-Nov-25
Régis Le Bris handed double Sunderland injury boost as duo return to training ahead of Everton… Sunderland Echo10:01 2-Nov-25
Transfers: Leicester and Southampton ‘monitoring’ Sunderland man as Règis Le Bris gives blunt… Sunderland Echo09:11 2-Nov-25
Dan Neil set for big Sunderland opportunity as Le Bris hails 'perfect behaviour' The Northern Echo07:18 1-Nov-25
Sunderland handed Granit Xhaka message amid Regis Le Bris claim - 'The scary thing is' Chronicle Live07:08 1-Nov-25
'Maybe' – Sunderland figure answers transfer question amid Enzo Le Fée influence behind the… Sunderland Echo07:04 1-Nov-25
Sunderland Star ‘Shows It, Tells It’ Insists Regis Le Bris As Importance Talked Up Inside Futbol16:08 31-Oct-25
Regis Le Bris' stance on Luke O'Nien's Sunderland situation amid Premier League wait The Northern Echo07:53 31-Oct-25
Régis Le Bris makes honest Luke O'Nien admission - and explains why he's so key to Sunderland Sunderland Echo06:07 31-Oct-25
Luke O’Nien’s brilliant post-youth match gesture revealed as Sunderland coach hails Granit… Sunderland Echo16:32 30-Oct-25
The Sunderland loanee making life 'really difficult' for his new boss after summer transfer exit Sunderland Echo11:36 30-Oct-25
Regis Le Bris and Granit Xhaka watch summer signing make Sunderland first team case The Northern Echo10:39 30-Oct-25
James Copley's Sunderland U21s player ratings vs Anderlecht – including O'Nien, Brobbey and… Sunderland Echo21:00 29-Oct-25
Sunderland first-team quartet named in Graeme Murty's U21 starting XI vs Anderlecht in European … Sunderland Echo18:07 29-Oct-25
'It's a dream to play alongside special Sunderland star - he is different' The Northern Echo07:00 29-Oct-25
'Second coach': Granit Xhaka's unseen influence on Sunderland's comeback at Chelsea revealed Sunderland Echo06:04 29-Oct-25
The unsung hero that Sunderland fans should keep enjoying while they still can Sunderland Echo18:02 28-Oct-25
'Wrap him up in cotton wool' - Marco Gabbiadini urges Sunderland to protect one-time 'villain' Sunderland Echo17:01 28-Oct-25
'Masterclass': Alan Shearer hails Sunderland star in his Premier League team of the week Sunderland Echo08:03 28-Oct-25
Martin O'Neill aims jibe at ex-Sunderland owner Ellis Short amid glowing Granit Xhaka verdict Sunderland Echo07:01 28-Oct-25
The Relentless Noah Sadiki Is Sunderland’s Driving Force Roker Report05:20 28-Oct-25
I watched Lutsharel Geertruida's full Sunderland debut at Chelsea - this is what I noticed Sunderland Echo18:08 27-Oct-25
The breakdown: The secrets of Sunderland's success - the stat that proves Granit Xhaka and Noah … MailOnline17:15 27-Oct-25
'Sensational' - Troy Deeney names Sunderland trio in Team of the Week after late Chelsea triumph Sunderland Echo10:41 27-Oct-25
Sunderland Fans Perplexed by Granit Xhaka's 'Jedi Precognition' in Chelsea Win Sports Illustrated10:08 27-Oct-25
Three Sunderland stars named in Premier League team of the week include 'sensational' Granit Xhaka TBR Football08:23 27-Oct-25
The brilliant thing Chris Rigg did during win over Chelsea that Sunderland fans may have missed TBR Football15:16 26-Oct-25
Romaine Mundle posts 19-word message after Régis Le Bris outlines Sunderland return timeline Sunderland Echo15:09 26-Oct-25
Chemsdine Talbi just revealed Sunderland’s greatest ‘quality’ and Granit Xhaka is absolutely key to it TBR Football11:52 26-Oct-25
Vito Mannone, Sam Allardyce and Granit Xhaka react to Sunderland's win over Chelsea at Stamford … Sunderland Echo18:37 25-Oct-25
Two changes: Régis Le Bris hands out first Sunderland start in team to face Chelsea Sunderland Echo13:51 25-Oct-25
Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg sends bullish message to Chelsea ahead of Premier League clash Sunderland Echo07:04 25-Oct-25
Romaine Mundle Sunderland return timeframe confirmed after final specialist meeting The Northern Echo08:50 24-Oct-25
'Really close': Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris issues major Romaine Mundle injury update Sunderland Echo08:00 24-Oct-25

      
            
      
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Pos	Team	P	GD	PTS
1	Arsenal	11	15	26
2	Man City	11	15	22
3	Chelsea	11	10	20
4	Sunderland	11	4	19
5	Tottenham	11	9	18
6	Aston Villa	11	3	18
7	Man Utd	11	1	18
8	Liverpool	11	1	18
9	Bournemouth	11	-1	18
10	Crystal Palace	11	5	17
11	Brighton	11	2	16
12	Brentford	11	0	16
13	Everton	11	-1	15
14	Newcastle	11	-3	12
15	Fulham	11	-4	11
16	Leeds	11	-10	11
17	Burnley	11	-8	10
18	West Ham	11	-10	10
19	Nottm Forest	11	-10	9
20	Wolves	11	-18	2