Sunderland, Aston Villa and Premier League
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The Premier League weekend continues at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland host Aston Villa. Sunderland have won both of their home games upon their return to the top flight, beating West Ham 3-0 and Brentford 2-1.
Follow build-up, Team news, score, radio & live text updates from across the Premier League as Bournemouth host Newcastle, Sunderland face Aston Villa plus Arsenal play Manchester City.
Reinildo Mandava was sent off for Sunderland during the first half for a kick out at Cash, meaning the Black Cats had to earn a point the hard way. It is now three unbeaten in the Premier League for Regis Le Bris’ side with this point lifting them up to 7th in the table.
Chris Sutton has predicted the result of Sunderland’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa as he named the Villans player he thinks will score the crucial goal. Aston Villa are yet to get a Premier League goal on board this season, though they have at least managed to get a point from their Everton stalemate.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Sunderland (kick-off 14:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference:
The 6-foot-2 centre-back is becoming nearly as undroppable as Isidor by putting in these consistent attritional showings, with his hard-working approach clear for all to see again versus Villa, as the ex-RB Leipzig warrior was constantly put through his paces.
Sunderland had a historic transfer window during the summer, closing more than 10 signings, and it seems they are already thinking about their next target.