Sunderland were 2-0 down early and struggling against Bournemouth but they turned it around and secured an incredible 3-2 win to send their fans wild in the pouring rain at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
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Amine Adli put Bournemouth ahead and Tyler Adams scored a stunner from distance to make it 2-0 but Sunderland were handed a way back into the game in the first half. Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot to make it 2-1 and moments after half time Bertrand Traore made it 2-2.
Both teams had chances to score next in a thrilling encounter but it was Sunderland who grabbed all three points as Brian Brobbey headed home a corner to make it 3-2. Lewis Cook was sent off late on for Bournemouth as they threw absolutely everything at Sunderland but the Black Cats held on for yet another win.
The victory means Sunderland have 22 points for the season, while Bournemouth stay on 19.
Black Cats continue to defy belief
If you watched this entire game Sunderland should not have won. But they did. And they’ve done that so many times so far this season as they’ve gained eight more points than expected when you look at the xG table. That’s way more than any other team in the Premier League. The sheer belief and guts and drive is incredible. Regis Le Bris’ side never know when they are beaten and they went toe-to-toe with a very dangerous Bournemouth side. A draw was probably a fair result but Sunderland kept doing the dirty work and getting a winner from a set-piece summed them up nicely. They are in fourth place and sit just three points behind second-place Manchester City. The Premier League new boys are almost safe from relegation and everything else is now a bonus. They travel to Liverpool and Man City next week and can go there with no fear whatsoever and full of confidence because Sunderland are the surprise of the season.
What’s next?
Sunderland head to Liverpool on Wednesday and then Manchester City on Saturday. Bournemouth host Everton on Tuesday then host Chelsea on Saturday.
Sunderland vs Bournemouth score: 3-2
Le Fee 30', Traore 46', Brobbey 69'; Adli 7', Adams 15'
Sunderland vs Bournemouth live updates! - By Joe Prince-Wright
Red card for Lewis Cook
The sub is sent off for an elbow on Sadiki. Bournemouth down to 10 players for the last few moments.
Brian Brobbey heads home!
Incredible scenes at the Stadium of Light as Brian Brobbey heads home a corner to put Sunderland ahead! They lead 3-2 after being 2-0 down. What an amazing comeback.
Bournemouth think they are ahead... but it’s offside
Semenyo does superbly as he twists and turns and his ball to the back post is tapped home by Evanilson... but he’s offside.
Traore levels it!
Granit Xhaka with a lovely reverse pass and Bertrand Traore smashes home a low shot past Petrovic. After being 2-0 down, Sunderland are level. Right at the start of the second half.
Penalty to Sunderland... and Le Fee smashes home
A penalty is awarded but VAR is having a look as Reinildo went down under a challenge from Scott. It’s confirmed a foul and Enzo Le Fee steps up and smashes home. Game on!
Tyler Adams finishes from over 40 yards out!
Oh my word. The USMNT midfielder sees Roefs off his line and shoots from inside the center circle, just inside the Sunderland half, and it flies over the Sunderland goalkeeper who can’t get there and hits the back of the net. Majestic from Adams! 2-0 to Bournemouth!
Adli finishes early
The excellent Antoine Semenyo charges down the left wing and whips in a perfect cross for Evanilson. His shot is saved superbly by Roefs and the ball hits the post, but the rebound is straight to Amine Adli who finishes to score his first goal for Bournemouth. 1-0 to the Cherries in the pouring rain at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland lineup
Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki, Traore; Le Fee, Isidor, Talbi
Bournemouth lineup
Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Adli, Tavernier, Semenyo; Evanilson
Sunderland team news, focus
OUT: Habib Diarra (groin), Aji Alese (shoulder)
Bournemouth team news, focus
OUT: Ryan Christie (knee), Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring), Matai Akinmboni (muscular) | QUESTIONABLE: Antoine Semenyo (leg), Justin Kluivert (adductor)
Sunderland vs Bournemouth preview
The Black Cats’ four-match Premier League unbeaten run has turned into a three-match winless streak when they lost 1-0 at Fulham in Week 12. Their 19 points still have Regis Le Bris’ newly-promoted side in seventh place, as close to second as they are to 14th. But life in a relegation fight is still just a losing skid away despite Le Bris’ incredible work with his team.
Bournemouth’s early-season success was less of a surprise, and Andoni Iraola’s men only trail Sunderland via goal differential. They lost away to Man City and Aston Villa — no real shame in that — but last week’s 2-2 home draw with West Ham saw a couple of mistakes and a lack of clinical finishing keep them from three points. A good performance here would likely set right the worries of many Cherries supporters.
Sunderland vs Bournemouth prediction
Regis Le Bris and Andoni Iraola may well be the newest wizards of the Premier League management group, and how they approach this game will be interesting thanks to an improved bill of health for Sunderland and questions over Antoine Semenyo’s status for the Bournemouth. It’s fair to expect a tight one here. Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth.
How to watch Sunderland vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday
Venue: Stadium of Light — Sunderland
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
