3 qualities Alex Gorrin would bring to Sunderland
Sunderland will be set for an intriguing summer transfer window regardless of what division they are in under Alex Neil.
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Shocking: Three Sunderland duds gave possession up 49 times and lost 31 duels vs Morecambe
Sunderland ensured themselves of a play-off spot in League One after beating Morecambe 1-0 on Saturday.
Morecambe vs Sunderland team news as Alex Pritchard starts as one of three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that drew at home to Rotherham in midweek. Alex Pritchard came into the Sunderland side for his first start since returning from a calf injury, and he replaced Jay Matete in midfield.
Below-par Sunderland rescued by late own-goal to snatch crucial point against Rotherham
Sunderland are one win away from guaranteeing a play-off place after a last-minute own-goal spared them from defeat against Rotherham United. Michael Ihiekwe had headed the Millers into a first-half lead, but the centre-back put through his own net right at the death when it seemed time would run out on the Black Cats.
Sunderland vs Rotherham United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that began the weekend win against Cambridge United - one of which was forced upon him by injury. Carl Winchester picked up a groin injury which saw him substituted early in the game on Saturday, and against Rotherham his place was taken by Callum Doyle.
Sunderland climb to fourth to boost promotion hopes after crushing ten-man Cambridge United
Sunderland climbed back into the play-off spots and up to fourth place as they ran riot against ten-man Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played for more than 75 minutes with an extra man after U's defender Lloyd Jones was shown a straight red card for denying Ross Stewart a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was a decisive moment as Stewart also tucked away the resulting penalty.
Sunderland vs Cambridge United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that started Sunderland's Easter Monday goalless draw at Plymouth Argyle. The Black Cats boss brought in Danny Batth in place of Dennis Cirkin, with Cirkin missing out entirely - presumably due to injury.
Nathan Broadhead starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to face Cambridge on Saturday
Sunderland welcome Cambridge United to the Stadium of Light on Saturday in a must-win game for the Black Cats.