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How Sunderland surprised the Premier League

How Sunderland surprised the Premier League

The Athletic FC Podcast
Oct 29, 2025 33 min
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<p>Sunderland have enjoyed a dream start so far in the Premier League.</p><br><p>Their win over Chelsea means they’re in the top four after nine games.</p><br><p>17 points from their opening nine Premier League games is the best return by a promoted club at this stage of a season since Hull City in 2008-09.</p><br><p>So how have they done it?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Chris Weatherspoon, Phil Hay and Seb Stafford-Bloor</p><p>Executive Producer: Abi Paterson</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou and John Rogers</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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