Sunderland’s run-in rated: seven games to shape their Premier League finish | OneFootball

Sunderland face seven matches after the international break, chasing a top-half spot and possibly Europe. They restart by hosting Tottenham.

According to Sunderland Echo, Spurs arrive in freefall and fighting for survival, yet remain a set-piece danger with Richarlison on nine league goals. An early Sunderland strike could rattle them. Predicted score: Sunderland 3-1 Tottenham.

19 April, Aston Villa away. A 2-0 win over West Ham steadied them, though recent form has dipped. With Villa Park a fortress and Sunderland only four away wins, Villa could edge it, 2-0.

24 April, Nottingham Forest at home. Forest’s 3-0 win at Tottenham may lift belief. Gibbs-White is the main threat, but Sunderland should fancy 2-0.

2 May, Wolves away. Bottom of the table yet improving, with Adam Armstrong off the mark at Brentford, this feels like a stalemate. Prediction: 1-1.

9 May, Manchester United at home. Michael Carrick’s side are seeking to cement third place and possess quality across the pitch, so Sunderland will need an airtight display. Likely outcome, Man Utd 2-1.

17 May, Everton away. Sunderland won on penalties there in the FA Cup after a 1-1 draw, but Everton now look like European contenders. With wins over Newcastle and Chelsea and eight goals in their last four, the hosts could prevail 2-0.

24 May, Chelsea at home. A patchy season and a switch to Liam Rosenior leave questions, and early frustration could suit Sunderland. Cole Palmer is the main threat, though one goal in nine hints at 1-1.

Source: Sunderland Echo