Alex Neil blames Sunderland 'naivety' for Burton's goal, and says lack of quality let them down
Alex Neil branded his Sunderland side as 'naive' for the way they conceded against Burton Albion.
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Sunderland 1-1 Burton Albion match report as Ross Stewart scores late leveller to save Black Cats
Ross Stewart scored in injury-time to spare Sunderland's blushes as they snatched a point against Burton Albion in a game that finished late due to a medical emergency.
Thorben Hoffmann sends honest message to Sunderland supporters following MK Dons defeat
The Black Cats succumbed to a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to promotion rivals MK Dons on Saturday.
Bailey Wright speaks out on Alex Neil’s first week in charge at Sunderland
After such a poor run of performances at the back end of Lee Johnson’s reign and the period before Sunderland appointed Alex Neil as his replacement, the Black Cats certainly produced a more encouraging display in this weekend’s 2-1 defeat at home to Milton Keynes Dons.
Kevin Phillips makes claim over Sunderland’s transfer interest in striker
Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has told Football Insider that the club were right not to make a move for Peterborough United’s Jonson Clarke-Harris in January.
Destiny still in Hearts' hands but rapid improvement is vital to European aim
However, concern is growing over recent form after successive league losses to clubs bottom of the table. Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at St Johnstone followed Dundee’s victory by the same scoreline at Tynecastle Park.
'I knew I was going to score' - Connor Wickham makes confident claim after Sunderland win
It proved to be an afternoon to remember for Connor Wickham, who returned to the Stadium of Light to score the winner in a 2-1 success for MK Dons over former side Sunderland.
Dajaku miss sums up Black Cats: Sunderland 1-2 MK Dons player ratings
Sunderland slumped to their fourth defeat in five games as they were beaten at home by MK Dons.