Sunderland suffer defeat at Bournemouth and drop towards relegation zone

Summarised from 3 outlets · 13 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 08:31 · Archive

Sunderland lost 2-0 to Bournemouth on Sunday and could drop to the bottom of the Premier League table.

Sunderland suffered a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, a result that could leave them bottom of the Premier League table. The loss continues an alarming trend at the club, with pundit Jamie Carragher delivering a worrying verdict on their prospects.

Manager Regis Le Bris left key striker Brian Brobbey out of the matchday squad as a precaution following a hamstring injury picked up on international duty. Le Bris said he decided 'not to rush the process' and expected Brobbey to return to action either Thursday against Lech Poznan in the Europa League or next Sunday against Leeds United. Young striker Timur Tutierov, aged 21, led the line instead, with fellow striker Wilson Isidor also unavailable through injury.

Former Premier League player Granit Xhaka sent what was described as a blunt message to supporters after the defeat, which provoked a frustrated response from fans. Critics described Sunderland's performance as poor, with one former Premier League star saying the goals were gifts. Le Bris must now manage his resources carefully ahead of matches in both European and domestic competition.

How it is being reported

• Brian Brobbey injury update as Sunderland return date emerges after setback fearSunderland were without their star striker again against BournemouthChronicleLive · 19 Oct, 08:07
• Granit Xhaka sends brutally honest Sunderland message as fans make feelings clear after Bournemouth defeatGranit Xhaka has issued a blunt message after Sunderland's Bournemouth defeat, sparking a frustrated response from supportersSunderland Echo · 19 Oct, 08:00
• 'It was a gift' - Sunderland blasted by former Premier League star after Bournemouth defeatSunderland fell to a 2-0 defeat at Premier League rivals Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.Sunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 20:00
• Jamie Carragher delivers worrying Sunderland verdict as alarming trend continues at BournemouthSunderland could be bottom of the Premier League table come close of play on MondaySunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 19:00
• Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Bournemouth defeat and makes Sunderland admissionSunderland could be bottom of the Premier League table on Monday night after losing a fourth league game in a rowSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 17:36
• Régis Le Bris delivers verdict on Bournemouth defeat and makes Sunderland admissionSunderland could be bottom of the Premier League table on Monday night after losing a fourth league game in a rowShields Gazette · 18 Oct, 17:36
• Robin Roefs sends message to worried Sunderland fans and delivers clear Régis Le Bris verdictSunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs has addressed growing supporter concerns over the Black Cats' form and delivered a clear message about the squad's faith in head coach Régis Le BrisSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 17:04
• Sunderland hit with early suspension blow for Leeds United clash as Premier League release red card statementSunderland’s Premier League troubles deepened with a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 16:22
• Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings v Bournemouth with two 2/10's in concerning defeatSunderland faced Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 16:16
• I just watched Sunderland's dismal defeat to Bournemouth - here's why it left me worriedSunderland were back in Premier League action away from home at Bournemouth on Sunday afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 16:00
• Five changes: Sunderland team news explained as Régis Le Bris makes huge calls all over the pitchSunderland are back in Premier League action when they face Bournemouth on Sunday afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 12:46
• Team news and live score updates as Sunderland face Bournemouth in Premier League clashSunderland return to Premier League action on the South Coast this afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 11:00
• Six changes: Régis Le Bris's Sunderland XI and bench to face Bournemouth predictedSunderland face a huge Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoonSunderland Echo · 18 Oct, 07:00

In this story: Sunderland · Bournemouth · Brian Brobbey · Regis Le Bris · Jamie Carragher · Granit Xhaka · Lech Poznan · Leeds United

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