Sunderland under-18s resume their Premier League campaign this Saturday as they travel to Liverpool.
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Date: Saturday 29 October 2016
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Liverpool
Competition: U18 Premier League
Liverpool: LLWWW
Liverpool have been in fine fettle in their last few matches and will be keen to extend their unbeaten run to four games.
With victories over Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Derby County, the Reds have climbed up to fourth and will now be keeping close tabs on leaders Manchester City who are two points clear.
Sunderland: LLDDL
Following encouraging signs on the road, Elliott Dickman’s side returned to Wearside in their last match but were undone by an inform Blackburn Rovers outfit.
Still chasing their first U18 Premier League win of the season, the youth team will be hoping to lay the foundations down at Liverpool for a turn in fortunes as three of their next four fixtures (after Liverpool) are at home.
The Last five...
Feb 2 2016 – Liverpool U18 5-0 Sunderland U18
Jan 22 2016 – Sunderland U18 2-1 Liverpool U18
Mar 14 2015 – Sunderland U18 3-1 Liverpool U18
Feb 14 2015 – Liverpool U18 1-0 Sunderland U18
Oct 25 2014 – Sunderland U18 2-1 Liverpool U18
Focus: Chris Allan
Having lost their skipper Adam Bale through injury, midfield partner Chris Allan will be looking to take the mantle of trying to make things tick in the centre of the park. Labelled as the under-18s ‘most consistent player’ by Elliott Dickman, Bale’s omission will be huge, but Allan has the physique and power to fill the void left by the captain.
