Presenter Demands Accountability from Sunderland After Loss at Etihad –

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Presenter Adrian Durham insists that Sunderland must face scrutiny after their disappointing display against Manchester City.

Regis Le Bris’ squad has surprised many this season, achieving notable results among the promoted teams in the Premier League.

In midweek, they played against Liverpool and managed a 1-1 draw, having been ahead until an 81st minute effort from Florian Wirtz, later classified as an own goal, leveled the score.

Sunderland traveled to Manchester City and, despite being underdogs, suffered a 3-0 defeat.

They trailed 2-0 at half time and conceded another in the second half, with Luke O’Nien receiving a red card during stoppage time.

Durham expressed his astonishment at Sunderland’s lackluster performance, asserting that it necessitates further inquiry.

He criticized O’Nien for his actions leading to the red card.

Durham stated on talkSPORT (6th December, 17:21): “Sunderland were poor. They had Luke O’Nien sent off for a stupid, horrible foul, moments after coming on as a sub, so he is out for the derby with Newcastle next week.

“There should be questions asked.

“They were really bad, Sunderland.

“No shame in losing at City, but a bit of shame in losing the way they did.”

Despite the setback, Sunderland remains seventh in the Premier League, just one point away from a top five Champions League spot.

A former Premier League striker has suggested that a significant collapse would be needed for relegation.

Sunderland's recent victory against Bournemouth garnered praise when Richard Keys called it ‘fantastic', but it stands as their only win in the last six fixtures.