Sunderland Vs Hull City
Official Sunderland Not606 Match Thread
Stadium Of Light
Steve Bruce will have happy memories of facing one of his former clubs last season. Hull City completed a hat-trick of victories over Sunderland, including an emphatic 3-0 success in the FA Cup.
However, since that quarter-final triumph, the Tigers' form has been absolutely dreadful. They've mustered just four wins in 27 Premier League matches, losing a staggering 15 along the way.
Only two of those wins have come this season, just one since the opening day, so it's no major surprise that they find themselves in the relegation zone and two points adrift of safety at Christmas.
A lack of goals has been a major problem with Nikica Jelavic and Abel Hernandez, men bought for their scoring prowess, completely drying up. With Michael Dawson and Mo Diame facing a spell on the sidelines through injury, the spine of the team looks vulnerable, even more so with Tom Huddlestone suspended.
So, on paper anyway, a real opportunity presents itself to a Sunderland side buoyed hugely by Sunday's magnificent win away to rivals Newcastle. My, what a way to ensure your supporters are smiling at Christmas. And what a boost to sales at the club shop no doubt!
The Tyne-Wear derby is certainly a fixture that brings the very best out of the Black Cats, although that in itself raises it's own questions.
It was only their third victory of the campaign but on the flip side, they've only lost four times. Gus Poyet's men are the draw specialists of the Premier League but that means they've been suffering from some kind of inertia in the table, simply unable to kick clear of the drop zone.
All the more reason for them to maximize the chance before them on Boxing Day. Failure to do so would bring familiar grumbles from what's sure to be another huge crowd at an expectant Stadium of Light.
Lawro said something too.
Match Apointments
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland will be without defender Anthony Reveillere for up to one month after he injured his leg on Sunday.
Billy Jones is expected to take his place after recovering from injury, however Connor Wickham is suspended so Rickey Alvarez could replace him. Emanuele Giaccherini could also feature at some point after returning to fitness.
Hull City Team News
Hull captain Curtis Davies is doubtful with a calf problem, but Tom Ince and Maynor Figueroa are available after they were recalled from their loans.
Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore are banned, while Michael Dawson, Mohamed Diame and Robert Snodgrass are out.
Key Men
Sunderlandâ Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is already a legend among the Sunderland fans after scoring a last minute winner against their bitter rivals across the road, Newcastle United. Heâs had a slow start to this season though with just 2 goals in 14 appearances and no assists as yet. But the left footed wide player has created 16 chances and been the go to man to turn the game on its head, in that Sunderland team. The 27-year old has averaged a 78% pass accuracy on an average from that right flank and must improve on this. As someone with the ability to beat a man or cut inside to take a shot heâs attempted 13 shots in total â with 5 on target. Heâs a big game player and holds the key for Sunderland, this Boxing Day fixture is a big one in all fairness, a game that will certainly be viewed as a chance to bag 3 more points and thereby ease the pressure going into the new year.
Hull- Ahmed Elmohamady
The Egyptian midfielder/wing-back has been a constant source of chances for Hull City this season, from the right especially. With his characteristic skill to whip crosses into the box providing the ammunition to the aerially dominant players they have at their disposal in Jelavic and Dawson, Elmohamady has created an astonishing 20 chances out of which 2 were assists. The midfielder has had decent success as well in his 1 v 1 duels and has managed to maintain a 76% pass accuracy. His work rate down that right flank of Hull though is his biggest trait as the midfielder has so far been involved in the defensive side of the Tigersâ game, averaging 5 defensive actions per match with 53 (highest) out of Hullâs total of 696 clearances. If he can get some joy on that right flank of Hull and ping the balls in to Jelavic and cause havoc in the Sunderland penalty area, the Tigers can possibly come away with some much needed points and confidence.
Stats & Facts
Head to Head
Sunderland
Hull City
Previous League Meetings
Form
Last Corresponding Fixture
Betting
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Streaming
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Official Sunderland Not606 Match Thread
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Steve Bruce will have happy memories of facing one of his former clubs last season. Hull City completed a hat-trick of victories over Sunderland, including an emphatic 3-0 success in the FA Cup.
However, since that quarter-final triumph, the Tigers' form has been absolutely dreadful. They've mustered just four wins in 27 Premier League matches, losing a staggering 15 along the way.
Only two of those wins have come this season, just one since the opening day, so it's no major surprise that they find themselves in the relegation zone and two points adrift of safety at Christmas.
A lack of goals has been a major problem with Nikica Jelavic and Abel Hernandez, men bought for their scoring prowess, completely drying up. With Michael Dawson and Mo Diame facing a spell on the sidelines through injury, the spine of the team looks vulnerable, even more so with Tom Huddlestone suspended.
So, on paper anyway, a real opportunity presents itself to a Sunderland side buoyed hugely by Sunday's magnificent win away to rivals Newcastle. My, what a way to ensure your supporters are smiling at Christmas. And what a boost to sales at the club shop no doubt!
The Tyne-Wear derby is certainly a fixture that brings the very best out of the Black Cats, although that in itself raises it's own questions.
It was only their third victory of the campaign but on the flip side, they've only lost four times. Gus Poyet's men are the draw specialists of the Premier League but that means they've been suffering from some kind of inertia in the table, simply unable to kick clear of the drop zone.
All the more reason for them to maximize the chance before them on Boxing Day. Failure to do so would bring familiar grumbles from what's sure to be another huge crowd at an expectant Stadium of Light.
Lawro said something too.
Match Apointments
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Sunderland Team News
Sunderland will be without defender Anthony Reveillere for up to one month after he injured his leg on Sunday.
Billy Jones is expected to take his place after recovering from injury, however Connor Wickham is suspended so Rickey Alvarez could replace him. Emanuele Giaccherini could also feature at some point after returning to fitness.
Hull City Team News
Hull captain Curtis Davies is doubtful with a calf problem, but Tom Ince and Maynor Figueroa are available after they were recalled from their loans.
Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore are banned, while Michael Dawson, Mohamed Diame and Robert Snodgrass are out.
Key Men
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Sunderlandâ Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is already a legend among the Sunderland fans after scoring a last minute winner against their bitter rivals across the road, Newcastle United. Heâs had a slow start to this season though with just 2 goals in 14 appearances and no assists as yet. But the left footed wide player has created 16 chances and been the go to man to turn the game on its head, in that Sunderland team. The 27-year old has averaged a 78% pass accuracy on an average from that right flank and must improve on this. As someone with the ability to beat a man or cut inside to take a shot heâs attempted 13 shots in total â with 5 on target. Heâs a big game player and holds the key for Sunderland, this Boxing Day fixture is a big one in all fairness, a game that will certainly be viewed as a chance to bag 3 more points and thereby ease the pressure going into the new year.
Hull- Ahmed Elmohamady
The Egyptian midfielder/wing-back has been a constant source of chances for Hull City this season, from the right especially. With his characteristic skill to whip crosses into the box providing the ammunition to the aerially dominant players they have at their disposal in Jelavic and Dawson, Elmohamady has created an astonishing 20 chances out of which 2 were assists. The midfielder has had decent success as well in his 1 v 1 duels and has managed to maintain a 76% pass accuracy. His work rate down that right flank of Hull though is his biggest trait as the midfielder has so far been involved in the defensive side of the Tigersâ game, averaging 5 defensive actions per match with 53 (highest) out of Hullâs total of 696 clearances. If he can get some joy on that right flank of Hull and ping the balls in to Jelavic and cause havoc in the Sunderland penalty area, the Tigers can possibly come away with some much needed points and confidence.
Stats & Facts
Head to Head
- Hull have won their last three meetings with Sunderland in all competitions without conceding a goal.
- Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic scored the goals for Hull in a 2-0 win away to Sunderland in February - one of only three away league wins so far for the Tigers in 2014.
- There have been six red cards in six Premier League meetings between these two sides, including five in the last three games.
Sunderland
- Sunderland's win over Newcastle ended their run of six matches without a victory.
- They have won just one of their nine league games at home this season (D6, L2), that victory coming against Stoke on 4 October.
- The Black Cats have lost just one of their last six Premier League Boxing Day fixtures (W2, D3).
- Gus Poyet's side have kept a clean sheet in four of their last six league games.
- Of the goalkeepers to have played seven or more Premier League games this season, Costel Pantilimon has the best save percentage (82.1%).
Hull City
- Hull are without a victory in their last 10 league matches (D4, L6), while they have won just once in 16 games.
- They have four fewer points (13) after 17 games than they did when they were relegated in 2009-10 (17).
- The Tigers have scored only two goals in their previous nine league games and are without a goal in their last three matches.
Previous League Meetings
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Form
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Last Corresponding Fixture
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Betting
http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/sunderland-v-hull/winner
Links
http://www.safc.com/fans/visiting-fans
Streaming
http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=293104&part=sports
