Sunderland and Bournemouth go into the weekend desperate for a win, both trying to steady themselves after a rough patch. They meet at the Stadium of Light tomorrow. And honestly, the timing feels important for each side.
Sunderland's good early-season buzz has slowed down a bit, with the Black Cats now stuck on a three-game run without a victory.
Softfootball understands that. Their last home match, the 2-2 draw with Arsenal , showed they still have fight in the team, even if the rhythm isn't always smooth. Getting back to winning ways is starting to feel necessary if they want to hang around the upper half of the table.