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Sunderland Eyes Unbeaten Home Record Amid Top Half Battle

1/17/2026

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Sunderland remains unbeaten at the Stadium of Light, keeping a place in the Premier League's top half.
They have 16 points from losing positions, the most for any promoted club since West Brom 2010-11.
If Sunderland avoids defeat against Burnley in February, they will set a 12-match unbeaten home record.
With three points separating them from fourth-placed Liverpool, supporters remain hopeful about next season.

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Sunderland remains unbeaten at the Stadium of Light, keeping a place in the Premier League's top half.
They have 16 points from losing positions, the most for any promoted club since West Brom 2010-11.
If Sunderland avoids defeat against Burnley in February, they will set a 12-match unbeaten home record.
With three points separating them from fourth-placed Liverpool, supporters remain hopeful about next season.