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Black Cats favourites for derby day honours

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November 20, 2025

FORMER Sunderland midfielder Don Hutchison believes the Black Cats will be favourites heading into next month's Tyne-Wear derby despite only returning to the topflight back in the summer.

- By MATTY HEWITT

Regis Le Bris' side currently sits in fourth place in the Premier League, with 19 points from their opening 11 games.

The Wearsiders have beaten Chelsea away from home and came from behind to earn a dramatic late point against league leaders Arsenal prior to the international break.

Despite being the favourites to go down at the start of the season, Sunderland are now being tipped by some to qualify for European football.

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