On the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, the panel discusses Sunderland’s fantastic start to the Premier League season.
Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend says Regis Le Bris’ side are getting the balance right tactically, adding that they are “looking to press high but are also happy to sit back and be compact”.
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Sunderland fan Frankie Francis spoke about the excitement among supporters, and told the story of how the club’s owner managed to persuade Granit Xhaka to move to the Stadium of Light following their promotion from the Championship.
Watch the full episode on BBC iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds
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