Is Granit Xhaka currently the best midfielder in the Premier League?

It's a big claim but Scott Wilson argues there's certainly a debate to be had. What's not in question is Xhaka's influence on the Black Cats after his equaliser secured Regis Le Bris' side a point against Everton.

We reflect on that game and also discuss Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' Sky interview. And we look ahead to this weekend's game against Arsenal.

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Is Granit Xhaka currently the best midfielder in the Premier League?
It's a big claim but Scott Wilson argues there's certainly a debate to be had. What's not in question is Xhaka's influence on the Black Cats after his equaliser secured Regis Le Bris' side a point against Everton.
We reflect on that game and also discuss Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' Sky interview. And we look ahead to this weekend's game against Arsenal.
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Bringing you unrivalled coverage, expert opinion, in-depth analysis and tactics on everything red and white.
At least three weekly podcasts, including behind the scenes insight, special guests and transfer latest.
Read and subscribe at www.wearesunderland.com

We Are Sunderland

Bringing you unrivalled coverage, expert opinion, in-depth analysis and tactics on everything Sunderland - read and subscribe at www.wearesunderland.com.

We'll bring you at least three podcasts every week, including behind the scenes insight, special guests and the latest transfer developments.

Bringing you unrivalled coverage, expert opinion, in-depth analysis and tactics on everything Sunderland - read and subscribe at <a href="https://www.wearesunderland.com/">www.wearesunderland.com.</a>
We'll bring you at least three podcasts every week, including behind the scenes insight, special guests and the latest transfer developments.

There's a debate to be had about Sunderland star...is he best in Premier League?

Sunderland kick-off the New Year with a home game against Manchester City on Thursday night.

We preview that game and also look ahead to the January transfer window and focus on potential exits - both loan and permanent. 

We also assess how Sunderland are faring in the absence of their AFCON stars.

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Sunderland kick-off the New Year with a home game against Manchester City on Thursday night.
We preview that game and also look ahead to the January transfer window and focus on potential exits - both loan and permanent.&nbsp;
We also assess how Sunderland are faring in the absence of their AFCON stars.
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The Sunderland players who could leave in January as Black Cats weigh up big transfer decisions

Still basking in the glow of a derby victory?

We reflect on Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle and discuss all the talking points to emerge from the game. 

We also look ahead to the coming games and how the Black Cats will deal with the absence of their AFCON stars.

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Still basking in the glow of a derby victory?
We reflect on Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle and discuss all the talking points to emerge from the game.&nbsp;
We also look ahead to the coming games and how the Black Cats will deal with the absence of their AFCON stars.
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What the derby win told us about Sunderland - and the big question that will now be answered

The Wear-Tyne derby is just a couple of days away.

We preview Sunderland vs Newcastle, and discuss:
Where the game will be won and lost
What Sunderland will take from Newcastle's midweek Champions League game
Regis Le Bris' team selection dilemma
The strongest combined XI of both sides

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The Wear-Tyne derby is just a couple of days away.
We preview Sunderland vs Newcastle, and discuss:
<ul>
<li>Where the game will be won and lost</li>
<li>What Sunderland will take from Newcastle's midweek Champions League game</li>
<li>Regis Le Bris' team selection dilemma</li>
<li>The strongest combined XI of both sides</li>
</ul>
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