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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽
Sunderland could not have dreamed of a better start to their Premier League season.
The Black Cats currently sit fourth in the table after their 2-1 stoppage time win over Chelsea, making it three wins in their last four matches.
It’s an incredible rise considering in October of 2020, they were sitting seventh in EFL League One with current Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson at the helm.
At that time, their squad value via Transfermarkt was £10.1m.
In five years, they have risen up 47 places in the English Football pyramid and have a squad valued at £299m.
Régis Le Bris has done an incredible job over the past two seasons restoring the six-time English champions to their former glory.
With the six most recent newly promoted teams prior to this season all getting relegated in their first campaign up, why have Sunderland been able to buck the trend so far?
In this Régis Le Bris tactical analysis article, we will examine why Sunderland’s defensive structure is so effective, their in-possession tactics, and their effectiveness on set-pieces.
Since Petar Sučić joined Inter Milan in June 2025, he has made a significant impact within I Nerazzurri.
His performances have been convincing enough so far, with two assists and one goal in 11 appearances.
More importantly, his concrete support and addition to Inter Milan’s build-up and attacking actions were valuable throughout the start of this season, whether in Serie A or in the UEFA Champions League games.
It is important to note that Sučić is making his first experience in one of the top European leagues since he started his career with Dinamo Zagreb from 2022 to 2025, with one season passed on loan at Zrinjski Mostar.
This makes Sučić’s quick adaptation to Serie A and its high requirements, as well as the player’s instant impact on his team’s shape and performances, make it intriguing to explore his characteristics, strengths and weaknesses in this Petar Sučić scout report.
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AC Milan take on AS Roma today.
Milan sit in fourth with 18 points and a win today overtakes Roma who are in 2nd place with 21 points.
Take a look at our Luka Modrić scout report and the vital role he is playing for them this season.
West Ham in 19th place need to start climbing the table if they want to avoid relegation.
Take a look at our Nuno Espírito Santo tactical analysis as they face Newcastle today.
Hamburger SV have eight points in eight matches.
Revisit our Merlin Polzin tactical analysis as they fight for Bundesliga survival.
