Sunderland fans will be delighted at Premier League announcement for Crystal Palace clash
Sunderland will be up against it to make it three wins from four when they face Crystal Palace on Saturday.
If victorious, then it will be four wins on the trot for Sunderland at Selhurst Park, which has never happened in their history.
Furthermore, Regis Le Bris’ men can emulate Bolton Wanderers, who were the last promoted team to win three of their opening four top-flight games.
While they will be underdogs, the Black Cats can be buoyed by the latest announcement from the Premier League.
Tom Bramall to referee Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Le Bris has some key decisions to make ahead of Palace, but is unlikely to shake up things too much.
Before the international break, the Black Cats came from behind to bag three crucial points against Brentford.
However, the Eagles represent a tougher test and are unbeaten in all competitions so far this season.
Indeed, Oliver Glasner’s men were lethal in their last outing, thrashing Aston Villa 3-0 away from home.
Now, the Premier League have announced on 11 September that Tom Bramall will referee the clash against Palace, and he could be a good omen.
- The Black Cats have won four matches that Bramall has refereed
- Two matches ended in a 1-1 draw
- Their one loss came in a penalty shootout
Bramall has refereed seven Black Cats matches since 2018, and they have only lost on one occasion.
That defeat came in the first round of the Carabao Cup in 2020, when the Wearsiders lost 5-4 on penalties to Hull City, with Will Grigg the only player to miss.
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Regis Le Bris’ side will need a bit of luck against Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park has been a playground for Sunderland over the years, but this is a different Palace team.
In order to bag all three points, the North East club will need things to go their way, but it appears they already are.
The Eagles are set to be without Adam Wharton and Ismaila Sarr, while they will continue life without Eberechi Eze.
However, despite those absences, Palace still possess a team brimming with talent and will be a tough side to overcome.
Against the Bees, Sunderland survived a penalty and a disallowed goal before clinching an unlikely win at the death.
To beat the Eagles, Le Bris will have to execute his game plan to perfection, with a sprinkle of good fortune.
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