Sunderland received Wolverhampton Wanderers this past Saturday the 18th of October.
Sunderland were coming back from a 2-nil loss to Manchester United and hoping for a better result as they prepared to receive the Wolves.
Wolverhampton on the other hand walked into the match as the only team in the Premier League to have zero victories under their belt this season. Coming off a tie with Brighton, Wolverhampton were sitting bottom of the table with only 2 points.
Unfortunately Wolverhamptons situation wasn’t going to get any better.
Embed from Getty ImagesMatch Highlights
Sunderland would have a dodgy start as the Wolves would put the pressure on and create several chances.
An offside flag would deny Sunderland their first gol at the nine minute mark. Though Sunderland would not be denied.
At the 16th minute of the match a combination between Mukiele and Hume in the keepers box would put Sunderland ahead in the match 1-0.
Embed from Getty ImagesAt the 27th minute the post would deny Sunderland a second.
Wolverhampton would have more ball posession thorought the second half of the match and create more chances to challenge Sunderlands keeper. Though the 1-0 scoreline would stand until the 92nd minute.
On injury time, a botched Wolverhampton corner would leave Talbi running up the pitch at full speed with defenders running back franticly.
This panic would cause an error form the defensive line as Wovles defender, Krejci, would put it past his own keeper in an attempt to stop Talbi’s cross. Johnstone could only watch as the ball gingerly passed by him into the back of his net, as his inertia had him heading in the other direction.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe final whistle would secure another victory for Sunderland making it their 3rd home win of the season.
Climbing The Table
With the Black Cats of Sunderland coming out on top they secure another 3 points.
This win helps push them up the table into 7th place, putting them into a three way tie in points with 5th-place Chelsea and 6th-place Tottenham Hotspur.
Sunderland are currently still undefeated at home and this match also marks their fourth clean sheet of the season.
The Road Ahead
Their next match will see them face off against Chelsea in London.
Embed from Getty ImagesHopefully Sunderland put in a spectacular performance agaisnt the Blues and secure another 3 points to put them past the London based team.
November will bring Everton, Arsenal, Fulham, and Bournemouth in that order.
But one match at a time.
Let us for now celebrate this important victory and another step forward moving Sunderland higher up the table.
Puro Pinche Sunderland
It’s a great start for a team that has just come back into the Premier League. Currently sitting at the top half of the table, with an unbeaten streak at home, and four clean sheets.
Embed from Getty ImagesNothing to scoff at.
Especially since Sunderland plays in what is considered to be the most competitive league in all of Europe.
Todo México te apoya Sunderland!!
All of Mexico and the folks in Sunderland are cheering for your success Black Cats!
Que viva México! Y arriba el Sunderland!
