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Le Bris won't let his players ease off for the run-in

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April 11, 2026

REGIS Le Bris admits Sunderland's first task of the season is ticked off - but he won't allow standards to drop.

- NICK LOUGHLIN

Victory at Leeds United last month took the Black Cats over the 40-point mark, which is generally regarded as enough to avoid relegation.

Then the win at Newcastle last time out not only put them above their main rivals in the table but cemented their comfortable Premier League standing.

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