2 Sunderland team dilemmas facing Alex Neil ahead of Wigan Athletic clash
Without a League One victory in six, Sunderland need to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later, with their objective now all about securing a play-off spot.
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Clarke starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to play Wigan on Saturday
Alex Neil is still searching for his first win as Sunderland boss but faces his toughest test so far on Saturday in a trip to face Wigan at the DW Stadium.
'Brilliant' - James Hunter hails Sunderland ace who made five accurate long balls vs Burton
James Hunter was left hailing Anthony Patterson after he made a big save for Sunderland in their 1-1 draw at home to Burton Albion on Tuesday night.
Fewer touches than Patterson: SAFC dud who completed 7 passes let Neil down badly - opinion
Alex Neil’s wait for a first win at Sunderland continues as he watched his side draw 1-1 with Burton at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
Black Cats booed off after losing fourth game in five: Sunderland 1-2 MK Dons match report
Sunderland's nightmare continued as they suffered their fourth defeat in five games - with the Black Cats marking new boss Alex Neil's first home game in charge by slipping out of the play-off places.
Sunderland vs MK Dons team news as Alex Neil makes two changes for his first home game in charge
Alex Neil made two changes to the side that started last weekend's draw at AFC Wimbledon.
Sunderland player ratings as Anthony Patterson shines and Ross Stewart disappoints at Wimbledon
New Sunderland boss Alex Neil earned a point in his first game in charge - but it was not enough to stop the Black Cats slipping further off the promotion pace.
Wimbledon 1-1 Sunderland report as Alex Neil takes a point from his first game in charge
New boss Alex Neil put an end to Sunderland's losing streak - but the Black Cats dropped two more crucial points against relegation-threatened opposition as they fought out a draw at AFC Wimbledon.