Xhaka promises ‘fire’ from Sunderland on long-awaited return to Europe
Captain looking forward to intimidating atmosphere when Wearsiders host AZ, after 53 years away When Sunderland last played European football, club directors viewed it as a useful means of raising the cash necessary to fund floodlight upgrades at Roker Park necessitated by England’s widespread adoption of colour tel…
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Arsenal demand meeting with Pro Ref over ‘unacceptable’ penalty at Sunderland
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