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Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra will be sidelined until December due to a groin injury. The 21-year-old underwent surgery after missing the match against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa is struggling in the Premier League, facing discontent among players after a tough summer transfer window. Coach Unai Emery is dealing with a winless start to the season and growing frustrations within the team.
Sunderland’s new defender, Arthur Masuaku, aims to help the team stay in the Premier League after heavy investments this summer.
Brian Brobbey has transferred from Ajax to Sunderland, seeking a new challenge in his football journey.
Dutch goalie Robin Roefs is living his dream, thriving in the Premier League after impressive performances and a recent call-up to the national team.
Sunderland has completed two signings on transfer deadline day, adding Dutch players Lutsharel Geertruida and Brian Brobbey to their squad.
As Sunderland approaches the transfer deadline, deals for Ajax’s Bertrand Traoré and Brian Brobbey are nearly complete, exciting fans eager to see new talent join the team.
Brian Brobbey, the Ajax striker, is set to join Sunderland after passing his medical.
Sunderland has decided to block the transfer of defender Jenson Seelt to Hellas Verona amidst injury concerns and limited playing time opportunities.
Brentford’s victory against Aston Villa underscores the ongoing challenges for the latter in the Premier League’s demanding schedule.
| Club | Form | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Arsenal | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 36 | |
| 2 |  | Manchester City | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 34 | |
| 3 |  | Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 33 | |
| 4 | | Chelsea | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 28 | |
| 5 |  | Crystal Palace | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 26 | |
| 6 |  | Liverpool | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 26 | |
| 7 | | Sunderland | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 26 | |
| 8 |  | Manchester United | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 25 | |
| 9 |  | Everton | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 24 | |
| 10 |  | Brighton | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 23 | |
| 11 |  | Tottenham | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 22 | |
| 12 |  | Newcastle | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 22 | |
| 13 |  | Fulham | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 26 | -3 | 20 | |
| 14 |  | Brentford | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 20 | |
| 15 |  | Bournemouth | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 20 | |
| 16 |  | Nottingham Forest | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 18 | |
| 17 |  | Leeds | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 16 | |
| 18 |  | West Ham | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 32 | -13 | 13 | |
| 19 |  | Burnley | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 33 | -15 | 10 | |
| 20 |  | Wolves | 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 35 | -26 | 2 |