Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
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Meanwhile, Everton make a single change from their defeat to Tottenham. It comes up front with Barry chosen to lead the line ahead of Beto, who drops to the bench. Pickford faces Sunderland for the first time since leaving the club for the Toffees in 2017. Today, he makes his 303rd Premier League start for Everton, a tally only bettered by three other players. Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson remain unavailable for the visitors.
Sunderland vs Everton
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For the first time in the Premier League this season, Sunderland have named an unchanged starting line-up. It is hardly surprising given their heroics at Stamford Bridge nine days ago. Geertruida makes a first home league start in defence, while Alderete and Adingra return on the bench. Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Habib Diarra, Leo Hjelde and Aji Alese comprise the Black Cats' injury list.
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SUBS: Mark Travers, Adam Aznou, Seamus Coleman, Tim Iroegbunam, Tyler Dibling, Merlin Rohl, Charly Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil, Beto.
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EVERTON (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko; Idrissa Gueye, James Garner; Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish; Thierno Barry.
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SUBS: Anthony Patterson, Arthur Masuaku, Dan Neil, Chris Rigg, Luke O'Nien, Brian Brobbey, Chemsdine Talbi, Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda.
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SUNDERLAND (5-4-1): Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Reinildo Mandava; Bertrand Traore, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sidiki, Enzo Le Fee; Wilson Isidor.
Sunderland vs Everton
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Everton find themselves in 15th place with 11 points to their name, though they will climb to 12th with a win here. David Moyes' side are seeking a response after suffering back-to-back defeats, including their first at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last time out, when Tottenham ran out commanding 3-0 victors. Not since October 2011 have Everton lost three successive Premier League games under Moyes, who oversees his 550th match in charge of the club in all competitions today.
Sunderland vs Everton
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Sunderland have hit the ground running on their return to the Premier League after eight years away. The Black Cats have earned 17 points from their opening nine games, and will reclaim second place with victory here. Regis Le Bris' side continued their flying start with an inspired turnaround against Chelsea last weekend, and now look to record three straight Premier League wins for the first time since May 2014.
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Hello everyone and welcome to live text commentary of the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Everton
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