Sunderland vs Leeds Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Sunderland have enjoyed a magnificent return to the Premier League as they now take on a Leeds United side that are also beginning to find their feet back in the top-flight.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – USA Network
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Telemundo
Sunderland preview: High-flying Black Cats
Sunderland come into this one on the back of a hard-fought goalless draw with Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium, in what was the first game of their difficult run due to the amount of players away at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Having gained promotion via the Championship playoffs last season, Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats have been magnificent this season as they begin the festive weekend sitting in the top-half of the table.
Leeds preview: Finding a way
Having won the Championship last season, Daniel Farke immediately found himself under pressure for his job, if reports were to be believed, but the last month has seen the Yorkshire giants begin to find a way of performing and getting results.
Last weekend, they hammered Crystal Palace by four goals to one at Elland Road, extending their unbeaten run of form to four matches since an unfortunate 3-2 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in late-November.
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Leeds team news: Coming soon
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Sunderland vs Leeds prediction
Last season, Leeds were a lot better than Sunderland in the second-tier. Things have certainly changed with Sunderland spending over £150 million in the summer. However, even though the versatility and strength of their squad remains good, they have been hurt by AFCON. Given that, as well as the fact Leeds have discovered some form of their own, siding with the visitors may well represent good value for this one at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Leeds tip: Double chance – Leeds to win or draw
