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Sunderland Eyes European Spot as They Host Struggling Leeds United

Sunderland, England – The Premier League weekend kicks off Sunday at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland welcomes fellow promoted side Leeds United. The Black Cats have enjoyed a stellar return to the top flight, currently sitting in seventh place and surprisingly in contention for a European qualification spot.

The contrast with Leeds United is stark. Daniel Farke’s side finds themselves in 16th place and battling to avoid the relegation zone. While Leeds is currently five points clear of the drop, their precarious position highlights the challenges faced by newly promoted teams in the Premier League.

OddsWire currently favors Sunderland, with many predicting a home victory. [Add odds here if available.]

Experts are predicting a 2-0 win for Sunderland, further solidifying their impressive start to the season and adding to Leeds United’s woes.

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