The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching when Sunderland are set to lose a number of key players. How will the Black Cats cope?

We run through how the starting XI will look. We also talk January, Granit Xhaka and those bizarre Juventus links and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Fulham.

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The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching when Sunderland are set to lose a number of key players. How will the Black Cats cope?
We run through how the starting XI will look. We also talk January, Granit Xhaka and those bizarre Juventus links and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Fulham.
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Bringing you unrivalled coverage, expert opinion, in-depth analysis and tactics on everything red and white.
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This is how Sunderland's starting XI will look during AFCON

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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This is how Sunderland's starting XI will look during AFCON

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