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Sunderland 0-1 Swansea City: Alan Sheehan proud of resilient Swans

Alan Sheehan believes it is an “incredible achievement” that Swansea City’s players have turned things around to climb into the top half of the Championship after an impressive victory over Sunderland.

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The LeaguePaper Team
13 April 2025

CAPTAIN MARVEL: Ben Cabango wheels away after grabbing Swansea’s goal PICTURES: Alamy

By Paul Fraser

SUNDERLAND 0

SWANSEA CITY 1
Cabango 58
Alan Sheehan believes it is an “incredible achievement” that Swansea City’s players have turned things around to climb into the top half of the Championship after an impressive victory over Sunderland.
It was only the second time the Black Cats have been defeated on home soil this season and saw the Swans climb up to 12th.
Fourth-placed Sunderland were undone by Ben Cabango’s goal for the visitors.
The Swansea caretaker-boss gave his thoughts on his side’s recent run of form.
Satisfied
He said: “My memo was to keep this team in the lea...

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