"Sunderland can't be toppled at home this season. The last newly-promoted side to start a Premier League season unbeaten through their first seven home games was Blackburn Rovers a whopping 24 years ago in 2001-02. The Black Cats have matched them, surviving a visit from leaders Arsenal and on Saturday coming from two goals down against Bournemouth to record a frantic 3-2 win. Sunderland's form at Stadium of Light has propelled them up to fourth in the league table."
"Only Arsenal, Brighton, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace can also boast an unbeaten home record in this season's English top flight. Manager Regis Le Bris is refusing to get carried away, saying "our first target is we want to reach 40 points" after his side's win over Bournemouth. But ex-Black Cats midfielder Lee Cattermole believes his former side "are riding a wave" and can use their momentum to continue their charge up the table."
Sunderland are unbeaten at home and have matched the last newly-promoted side to start seven home games unbeaten, Blackburn Rovers in 2001-02. The side recovered from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and earlier held leaders Arsenal to a draw. Strong home form has pushed Sunderland to fourth in the table, with Arsenal, Brighton, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace also unbeaten at home this season. Manager Regis Le Bris has set a target of reaching 40 points, while ex-midfielder Lee Cattermole says the team are riding a wave. Sunderland rank among the best promoted sides at this stage in two decades.
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