Got a few proper storylines for the Sunderland‑Fulham clash – not just the usual banter.
1
Xhaka fit for Fulham
The Swiss midfield maestro is back in the squad, according to the latest Fulham update – so you’ll see his passing again on the pitch.
2
Sunderland’s squad limited
Sunderland have been flagged with limited availability ahead of the trip, meaning the Black Cats might be short‑changed on some positions.
3
Throwback to 1967 showdown
Back on 23 August 1967, a player named Martin helped set Sunderland on the road to a win over Fulham – a neat historical footnote for the fixture.
Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.