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Robin Roefs - Concedes three in first half Roefs allowed three goals while making two saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Roefs allowed all three goals in the first half as Sunderland dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts. Roefs and the Black Cats take on Burnley in their next Premier League fixture.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - Sends in three crosses Le Fee crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Le Fee finished with the third most crosses on the team while being the runner up in chances created. The midfielder has one goal involvement to go along with five shots, four chances created and 10 crosses over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Prevents clean sheet Brobbey scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 3-1 loss to West Ham.

Impact Brobbey found the back of the net in the 66th minute preventing a clean sheet during Saturday's defeat. The forward has two goals to go along with five shots and a chance created in his last three starts.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nordi Mukiele - Sets up goal Saturday Mukiele had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing five times (one accurate) and blocking a shot during Saturday's match against West Ham.

Impact Mukiele set up Brian Brobbey in the 66th minute while leading Sunderland in crosses and blocks as of his substitution in the 83rd minute. Mukiele has assists in back-to-back matches and has lined up at right back in three straight fixtures resulting in improved attacking output including three chances created and 14 crosses in those matches.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Granit Xhaka - Suffers ankle injury Xhaka suffered an ankle injury during the victory against Crystal Palace and is set to miss some time to undergo a period of rehabilitation at the Academy of Light, the club announ...

Impact Xhaka suffered an ankle injury during the win against Crystal Palace last Saturday and couldn't recover in time for the game against West Ham United. The midfielder will now undergo a period of rehabilitation at the Academy of Light, and no timeline has been given regarding his return. Against the Hammers, Enzo Le Fee will play deeper in the middle of the pitch, adding an additional attacking spot in the frontline, with Romain Mundle starting a third consecutive game for the Black Cats.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham United vs. Sunderland AFC Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 24

Preview the matchup between West Ham United and Sunderland AFC with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

JANUARY 23 • Data Skrive

West Ham United vs. Sunderland AFC Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 24

Where to Watch West Ham United vs. Sunderland AFC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream West Ham United (18th in the Premier League) and Sunderland AFC (ninth) meet at London Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 a.m.Watch Premier League...

JANUARY 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Sunderland, Aston Villa and Everton Battle for Former Liverpool Attacker Sunderland is going through an important moment of the season, knowing they must maintain consistency toward the final stretch of the Premie...

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Dan Neil - Not playing against West Ham Neil didn't travel with the squad for Saturday's game against West Ham amid rumors of a transfer away from Sunderland, Mike McGrath of the Daily Telegraph reports.

Impact Neil has recorded only 13 minutes of EPL play this season, seeing his role significantly reduced after being a constant presence in midfield during the last season when the team got promoted from the Championship. He'll likely end the 2025/26 campaign with another club and may even leave the league if the rumors are confirmed. While it remains to be seen if Sunderland will cover his spot with a new signing, both Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki should remain the top options in a two-man defensive midfield line.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chemsdine Talbi - Returns to club Tabli (international duty) is back with the club and an option moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "Habib and Chemsdine are back in training. They could be availabl...

Impact Tabli has returned from AFCON after his runner-up campaign with Morocco, having joined Sunderland for training Thursday. He should not be deemed an option for his club, having missed around a month while on international duty. He started in nine of his 16 appearances before his absence, but was more of a bench option before AFCON, likely to return to that role in his first match back.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Habib Diarra - Option moving forward Diarra (international duty) is an option for the club moving forward, according to manager Regis Le Bris. "Habib and Chemsdine are back in training. They could be available for our...

Impact Diarra has been off with Senegal at AFCON for the past month, but is finally back with his club after winning the competition, with the midfielder back in training Thursday. This is massive news for the club as they have only had the midfielder available for one game since Sept. 13, as he was dealing with a long injury absence ahead of AFCON. He started in all four games to begin the season, likely to work back into that role if his performances are solid.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Nets decisive goal Brobbey scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Brobbey tucked a scooped shot from close range just under the bar Saturday to give Sunderland a second-half lead they would not relinquish in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the forward has attempted eight shots (three on goal) and scored twice. After being named to the Sunderland starting XI just once in their first 12 league matches, Brobbey has been selected to the starting XI in seven of Sunderland's last eight league matchups.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nordi Mukiele - Assists from cross in win Mukiele assisted once to go with seven crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Mukiele's driven cross into the box setup the first Sunderland goal Saturday in their 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace. The defender's seven crosses (four accurate) marked a team-high for the fixture. In addition to supplying his second assist of the league campaign, Mukiele contributed three tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearance to the defensive effort.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - Calm finish in win Le Fee scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Le Fee arrived ion the penalty spot Saturday to stroke home a driven cross and initially bring Sunderland level before they would kick-on to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. In addition to his goal contribution, the attacker added two tackles (two won) and one clearance to the defensive effort across his 90 minutes of play. Le Fee has played the full 90 minutes in each of his last eight Premier League appearances.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Roefs - One save in victory Roefs recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Roefs saved one of two shots on goal and made two clearances Saturday as Sunderland earned a 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace. In his inaugural Premier League campaign, the 23-year old keeper has conceded one goal or less in 16 of his 22 league appearances. Look for Roefs to continue his strong run of form Saturday when Sunderland travel to take-on West Ham United.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

'We've been abandoned' - Oliver Glasner criticizes Crystal Palace board in extraordinary rant about transfer strategy after Sunderland defeat

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has launched an attack on the Eagles' board over their handling of the departure of another key player af...

JANUARY 17 • goal

'We've been abandoned' - Oliver Glasner criticizes Crystal Palace board in extraordinary rant about transfer strategy after Sunderland defeat

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JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Brian Brobbey's 'BRILLIANT' finish puts Sunderland 2-1 ahead of Palace | Premier League

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

'Rapid response!': Enzo Le Fee brings Sunderland level with Palace | Premier League

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Sunderland AFC vs. Crystal Palace Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 17

Preview the matchup between Sunderland AFC and Crystal Palace with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

JANUARY 16 • Data Skrive

Sunderland AFC vs. Crystal Palace Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 17

Where to Watch Sunderland AFC vs. Crystal Palace: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Jean-Philippe Mateta (No. 5 in the Premier League, eight goals) leads Crystal Palace away versus Sunderland AFC's strong defense, which has...

JANUARY 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Man City close to buying Guehi and manager Glasner announces he is leaving Crystal Palace in summer

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Manchester City is close to signing defender Marc Guehi

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Aji Alese - Fit to play with reserve Alese (shoulder) is fit to play with the reserve and is unlikely to feature with the senior squad this season.

Impact Alese has recovered from a shoulder injury suffered one year ago with the Black Cats and is fit to play for the reserve team in Friday's Wear-Tyne derby. The defender is unlikely to return to the senior squad and feature under coach Regis Le Bris this season, as Sunderland signed several options in the backline last summer, with Reinildo starting in his spot and establishing himself as an undisputed figure moving forward.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Brobbey - Doing fine after precaution sub Brobbey is doing fine after being taken off as a precaution in Saturday's 4-1 FA Cup victory against Everton, coach Regis Le Bris confirmed in the press conference. "He's ok."

Impact Brobbey was forced off as a precaution in the last game after coming off the bench due to undisclosed reasons but is doing fine and is an option moving forward for the Black Cats. Brobbey is expected to start in the frontline against Crystal Palace on Saturday since he has been an undisputed starter in his last six Premier League games, scoring one goal to go with 11 shots in that span.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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