Championship

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The LeaguePaper Team
5 January 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

BLAST: Eliezer Mayenda shoots against Sheff United

SUNDERLAND v
PORTSMOUTH
Today, Kick-off: 3pm

KEY MAN
JOBE BELLINGHAM Sunderland

SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris has warned Sunderland fans not to get used to seeing Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda deployed together up front.
Le Bris ditched his usual 4-2-3-1 system in favour of an attacking 4-4-2 against Sheffield United on New Year’s Day.
And the Frenchman’s tactical surprise paid dividends as the deadly duo bagged a goal apiece in an impressive 2-1 victory that revived the Black Catsȁ...

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