'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue — SkimNews
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- Sunderland lost 2-0 at Bournemouth on Sunday, their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, leaving them second bottom of the table after seven games with only four points.
- Nordi Mukiele told Sky Sports the squad is "not good enough" and suggested "maybe because we became arrogant," contrasting with Sunderland's 11 points from seven games at the same stage last season.
- Sunderland have won both of their Europa League fixtures this season — against AZ Alkmaar and Portuguese side Torreense — but have lost both league games played immediately after those European outings.
- Kevin Danso was sent off in the 17th minute at the Vitality Stadium after being bullied by Evanilson for the opening goal, and Omar Alderete's weak backpass later gifted Bournemouth the decisive second.
- According to Opta, Sunderland lead the Premier League with five errors leading to goals this season, have conceded 14 goals total, and managed only three off-target shots on Sunday — the lowest of any side in a single Premier League game this term.
- Head coach Regis le Bris declined to use the European schedule as an excuse: "We have a busy schedule. We want to embrace the challenge, but the position at the minute is not good."
Why it matters: With five league-high errors leading to goals and only four points from seven matches, Sunderland's early-season form points toward a genuine relegation fight — and the gap between their perfect Europa League starts and limp league follow-ups suggests a squad built for promotion now stretched too thin across two competitions.
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