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Brighton & Hove Albion fail to score in a Premier League home game for the first time this season as Sunderland dug in to hold the hosts to a 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium.
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| 6 | Sunderland | 17 | 2 | 27 |
| 7 | Manchester United | 17 | 3 | 26 |
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Sunderland are reportedly contemplating a move for Roma striker Artem Dovbyk after being offered the chance to sign the Ukrainian in January.12:49
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Brighton 0-0 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Seagulls suffer unwanted season first
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Team News: Brighton vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain heading towards Premier League return with three clubs interested in midfielder?
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Brighton vs Sunderland: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland, including TV and streaming options.Dec 18, 20:54
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Brighton lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.Dec 18, 18:05
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Sunderland lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 18, 18:05
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 18:00
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats youngster wanted by Bundesliga club ahead of January window?
Wolfsburg are reportedly targeting a permanent January swoop for Sunderland youngster Jenson Seelt, who is currently on loan at the Bundesliga club.Dec 18, 14:14
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West Ham transfer news: Hammers join Sunderland, Leeds United in admiration of Serie A striker?
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Brighton vs. Sunderland: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland.Dec 18, 07:00
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Premier League GW17: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
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Man Utd, Chelsea 'suffer blow' in pursuit of Sunderland star ahead of January transfer window
Sunderland are reportedly preparing to snub any offers for Noah Sadiki over the January window, dealing blows to the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.Dec 16, 16:32
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Newcastle injury news: Games Dan Burn will miss after Eddie Howe confirms major blow
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