Sunderland have bolstered their ranks with 11 new signings this summer, but their ability to keep their heads above water will depend largely on how well manager Regis Le Bris manages to mould his new recruits into a coherent unit. The experience and tenacity of former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen captain Granit Xhaka is likely to be crucial this season, but the Black Cats' other new recruits also impressed against the Hammers, with Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki looking capable of forming a potent midfield alongside the veteran Swiss international. Diarra perhaps should have given the home side an early lead after running on to Eliezer Mayenda's eye-of-the-needle pass, his shot striking Mads Hermansen and sailing over the crossbar for a corner, which came to nothing.
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