Sunderland's predicted final Premier League position ahead of Brighton and Bournemouth tests | OneFootball

According to Opta, Sunderland are projected to finish 15th on 44.75 points as they prepare to face Brighton and Bournemouth after the international break.

It has been a challenging start as they try to build on an overwhelmingly positive first season back in the top flight. Last season they finished seventh and qualified for the Europa League after the Championship play-off final win against Sheffield United.

Regis Le Bris’ side have proved awkward opponents, with Arsenal and Manchester City pushed hard in the week before the first international break. The Black Cats have four points from their first five matches, and those fixtures included three clubs currently in the top four.

The predicted table has Arsenal first on 76.28 points, Manchester City second on 75.44 and Liverpool third with 62.37. Brighton are forecast to end fourth on 60.36.

Bournemouth are projected to finish 12th with 46.48. The bottom three are Tottenham Hotspur in 18th on 42.90, Fulham in 19th with 39.96 and Coventry City in 20th on 39.37.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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