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We Are Sunderland

Matty Hewitt / Joe Ramage

What Arteta said is Sunderland proof as Black Cats dispel myth

NOV 12, 202525 MIN
We Are Sunderland

What Arteta said is Sunderland proof as Black Cats dispel myth

NOV 12, 202525 MIN

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Sunderland continued their superb start to the Premier League season with a draw against leaders Arsenal - and Mikel Arteta was complimentary about the Black Cats afterwards.

We reflect on the game, Arteta's comments and the performances of Granit Xhaka, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey.

And we have an early look ahead to next month's Wear-Tyne derby...

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