THE STORY SO FAR Our under-23s will be keen to return to winning ways following defeat in their last game against Everton, who were 4-2 winners in Southport. Despite this, Steve Gatting’s side have enjoyed a promising start to the season and sit third in the table, just one point behind the Toffees and six behind leaders Liverpool. THE OPPOSITION Sunderland come into Monday’s match on a run of five games without a win, having not picked up three points since a 2-1 victory on the opening day of the season against Tottenham. In their previous fixture against West Ham, the Black Cats were beaten 2-1, with goals from Martin Samuelson and Antonio Martinez proving too much to overcome,...
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