Regis Le Bris says Sunderland struggles were expected, club ‘obviously’ in relegation battle

The New York Times reports: Sunderland have won only one of their first nine matches and sit bottom of the table on just five points. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris said that the club’s difficult start to the season was expected due to a busier schedule and added he believed his side are in a relegation battle. After a successful first campaign back in the Premier League last season, finishing seventh and qualifying for the Europa League, Sunderland have won only one of their first nine matches and are bottom of the table on just five points.

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