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Waddle backing Black Cats to make an impact
The Journal
|October 25, 2025
CHRIS Waddle reckons his old rivals - and former club - Sunderland don’t look out of place in the Premier League.
The former Newcastle, Spurs and England winger also believes the Black Cats have no reason to fear anyone after their excellent start to life in the Premier League.
Speaking to Boyle Sports, Waddle said: “Let's be honest, a lot of the players Sunderland signed were unknown, apart from Granit Xhaka.
“Xhaka has been unbelievable. He's a different player from what people remember at Arsenal. Lev-erkusen gave him the freedom to play, get on the ball, and he’s continued that at Sunderland. When you have experienced players on the pitch, you can guide younger players.
This story is from the October 25, 2025 edition of The Journal.
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