On the back of a sensational comeback at Anfield against Liverpool and a victory against fifth-place Manchester United at Stadium of Light through a Lamine Kone header, Sunderland players have every right to start riding with confidence going into the upcoming fixtures against West Ham (February 27th) and Crystal Palace (March 1st).
Fans especially should be brimming with new hope, as we look to five reasons why Sunderland AFC fans should remain positive in this year’s relegation scrap:
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