"Regis Le Bris's Black Cats impressed during the first half of the season, but have only recorded two wins from nine league games so far in 2026. They enter Saturday's skirmish at Bournemouth on a three-game losing run in the league and sit 12th in the table. Sunderland's injuries have suddenly mounted since Sunday's defeat by Fulham, with fresh problems for Romaine Mundle, Jocelin Ta Bi, Nordi Mukiele and Brian Brobbey."
"Andoni Iraola's Cherries will be looking to extend their seven-match unbeaten run and continue their push for Europe. Only Manchester United on 10 are on a longer unbeaten streak."
"In Scotland, disruptors Hearts host Aberdeen, the last club to break the Old Firm duopoly way back in 1985. In Europe, Barcelona welcome Villarreal, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain are in action, plus Germany's Bundesliga big-hitters Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund collide in the Klassiker."
Saturday's football schedule spans multiple competitions across Europe. The Premier League includes five fixtures, with Bournemouth hosting Sunderland at lunchtime and Leeds facing Manchester City in the late afternoon, following Friday's Wolves versus Aston Villa match. Sunderland, managed by Regis Le Bris, arrive on a three-game losing streak and 12th place, hampered by mounting injuries including Mundle, Ta Bi, Mukiele, and Brobbey, though Bertrand Traore returns and captain Granit Xhaka is available. Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, pursue a seventh consecutive match without defeat. The Championship features West Brom traveling to Oxford and leaders Coventry against Stoke. Scottish football sees Hearts host Aberdeen, while European action includes Barcelona versus Villarreal, Inter and PSG fixtures, and the Bundesliga Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
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