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Black Cats' fans a key weapon in survival hopes

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September 18, 2025

Tony Pulis has hailed the 'extraordinary' role that Sunderland supporters have been playing this season after the Black Cats' impressive start to the Premier League campaign.

Sunderland host Aston Villa at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, and will be looking to build on an impressive start to the campaign from which they have taken seven points across their first four Premier League outings.

Pulis said: "Their home form, winning two games at home, is brilliant. Their home form is so, so important. They'll have the backing of the crowd.

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