'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue
Summary
Sunderland football team has lost four Premier League games in a row and is near the bottom of the league table. Players and the coach said the team is not playing well, possibly because they became too confident or because they have to handle more games in Europe as well. Sunderland spent a lot of money on new players but still faces challenges with performance and injuries.Key Facts
- Sunderland lost 2-0 to Bournemouth and has lost four league games in a row.
- They are second last in the Premier League table after seven games.
- Last season, Sunderland did better and qualified for the Europa League for the first time in eight years.
- Defender Nordi Mukiele said the team may have become "arrogant" and not good enough this season.
- Coach Regis le Bris said the team played below their usual level and that is unacceptable.
- Sunderland won all their Europa League games so far but struggle in the league.
- Former goalkeeper Shay Given said Sunderland's squad might be too small for playing in both the league and European games.
- Sunderland spent £161 million on new players after promotion and another £60 million in the recent transfer window.
- Key players like captain Granit Xhaka and striker Brian Brobbey (injured) remain with the team.
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