Fulham VS Sunderland – Match Preview & Prediction
Premier League football returns after yet another international break, as Sunderland travel to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham.
The Black Cats have the chance to move up to 3rd in the table, and within 4 points of the top, depending on other results.
Fulham have had a disappointing start to the season, sitting 15th, just 1 point above the relegation zone.
Sunderland have lost just 1 of their last 9 matches, winning 4 and drawing 4 in that period, an incredible record for a newly promoted side.
Fulham have won just 1 of their last 6 matches, losing 5 during that period.
The last time the 2 sides met in the Premier League was back in January 2014, where Sunderland came out 1-4 winners at Craven Cottag e.
The 2 sides have faced each other a few times in the Championship and the FA Cup, with Fulham being unbeaten in the last 3 matchups, winning 2 and drawing 1.
A win for Fulham could see them climb as high as 14th in the table and 4 points above the relegation zone, depending on other results.
Sunderland will be looking to build on their impressive 2-2 draw with the league leaders, Arsenal, last time out, and they will hope that they can extend their unbeaten run to 4 matches.
Team News
Reinildi has passed a fitness test after picking up a knock on international duty.
Romaine Mundle, Leo Hjelde and Dennis Cirkin are close to returning for the first team after featuring for the under-21s.
Prediction
Fulham 1-3 Sunderland
Scorers – Wilson Isidor, Brian Brobbey and Granit Xhaka
