Ben Spratt Archives: 09/2017

Simon Grayson badly needs a Championship win at Sunderland and they could find Hull to be accommodating hosts on Saturday. Sunderland fans must be wondering…

There is mixed news for Sunderland on the injury front, with Lewis Grabban ruled out while two key men return. Sunderland are badly in need…

Newcastle’s in-form forward Joselu faces former club Stoke on Saturday – and he may have a point to prove to Mark Hughes. Joselu has already…

Newcastle and Stoke have both depended heavily on their key midfield men in recent weeks – the winner of that battle could dictate Saturday’s result.…

Having been selected in a defensive role for Dortmund, Mikel Merino must be relieved to be given the chance to excel further forward at Newcastle.…

After two wins, Newcastle have little need to change their team – but Rafa Benitez has the option to make a couple of key alterations.…

Sunderland need to refresh their starting line-up against Hull after a run of four straight defeats. Sunderland fans were optimistic after collecting five points from…

Cyle Larin and Pierre-Michel Lasogga are both fine long-term options for Leeds, but their team could not incorporate both. Pierre-Michel Lasogga has enjoyed a fine…

Having lost their last two Premier League games, the pressure is on Everton to deliver a positive result in the Europa League on Thursday. It…

Sunderland need a goalscorer and, at Championship level, Daryl Murphy is exactly that. They could not sign him in the summer and paid the price…