S.P. Read Esq: Sunderland v Middlesbrough
Our daily columnist and pundit S.P. Read Esq. looks ahead to Sunday’s Premier League 1.30pm clash between SUNDERLAND v MIDDLESBROUGH and finds the best opportunities available on Star Spreads, the home of sports spread betting.
The North East Premier League derby has a new look this season…. Newcastle are missing !!
It’s a Wear-Tees clash at the Stadium of Light with the visitors attempting to build on what they achieved last year having gained an automatic promotion spot to the Premier League.
Boro made a solid enough start to life back in the top flight with an opening day 1-1 draw with Stoke whilst Sunderland were unlucky to come away from the Etihad without a point having conceded an own goal in the 87th minute against Man City.
Boro boss Aitor Karanka had a bit of a wobble last year when he walked out for a short period after a spat but has done really well with the side who I think look good to remain in the top flight this season.
Karanka said: “Last week was good because some players showed they are better than I thought.
“It was a pleasant surprise as I knew how good they are and were in the past, and working since the beginning of pre-season has been good.
“It’s a derby, but it’s three points for us, and we don’t have a lot of experience in these games.”
Sunderland v Middlesbrough
Premier League
13:30 Sky Sports 1 / Sky Sports 1 HD / Sky Sports Ultra HD
HEAD TO HEAD RECORD
(Maximum 10 matches)
Oct 2012 CAPITAL ONE CUP Sunderland 0-1 Middlesbro
Feb 2012 ENGLISH FA CUP Middlesbro 1-2 Sunderland
Jan 2012 ENGLISH FA CUP Sunderland 1-1 Middlesbro
Jan 2009 PREMIER LEAGUE Middlesbro 1-1 Sunderland
Sep 2008 PREMIER LEAGUE Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbro
Apr 2008 PREMIER LEAGUE Sunderland 3-2 Middlesbro
Sep 2007 PREMIER LEAGUE Middlesbro 2-2 Sunderland
Jan 2006 PREMIERSHIP Sunderland 0-3 Middlesbro
Sep 2005 PREMIERSHIP Middlesbro 0-2 Sunderland
Feb 2003 PREMIERSHIP Sunderland 1-3 Middlesbro
STARTING XI
Sunderland
1 Mannone
22 Love
5 Djilobodji
19 McNair
3 van Aanholt
8 Rodwell
16 O’Shea
14 Watmore
46 Gooch
44 Januzaj
18 Defoe
Middlesbrough
12 Guzan
24 Nsue
17 Barragán
6 Gibson
3 Friend
8 Clayton
34 Forshaw
21 Ramírez
18 Stuani
19 Downing
10 Negredo
Looks hard to call but I’ll have a go with a BUY of bookings at 53 with Star Spreads in what should prove a feisty affair. Martin Atkinson is the man in charge today.
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